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October 1, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Adds Capital Markets and Tax Partners Patcharaporn Pootranon and Saravut Krailadsiri

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce the addition of Patcharaporn Pootranon and Saravut Krailadsiri as partners in the firm’s Bangkok office, further strengthening its capital markets and tax practices.

Patcharaporn Pootranon joins the firm’s capital markets practice, bringing almost 20 years of experience in capital markets, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and taxation. She has been involved in many significant domestic and international M&A transactions, including securities offerings under Rule 144A/Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act and under Thai securities law across different industries, including energy, food and beverages, retail, and others. Patcharaporn is ranked in the capital markets practice area by Chambers Asia-Pacific, and she was named one of Asia’s 40 Under 40 by Asian Legal Business in 2018. Joining the firm’s capital markets team alongside Patcharaporn will be Veerakorn Samranweth (senior associate) and Narita Sakunchotikarote (associate).

Saravut Krailadsiri joins as a partner in the firm’s tax and corporate restructuring practice. His primary focus for the past two decades has been on tax, corporate restructuring, and cross-border M&A. Saravut provides comprehensive legal and tax counsel, including risk management advice for group restructuring and entire business transfers (EBT). He also offers tax management and planning advice for setting up proper investment entities and development projects in ASEAN countries. He has particular expertise in the energy industry, having represented some of the largest investments in petroleum exploration and production in Thailand. Saravut is recognized as a Notable Practitioner in Tax and in Restructuring and Insolvency by Asialaw and also as Notable Practitioner by IFLR1000.

Tilleke & Gibbins managing partner Tiziana Sucharitkul said, “The addition of Patcharaporn and Saravut to our partnership strengthens our ability to serve clients on complex capital markets transactions and tax matters. Their impressive track records align perfectly with our aim of helping our clients achieve their business goals in these areas.”

Managing partner Darani Vachanavuttivong added, “Patcharaporn and Saravut bring invaluable expertise to our capital markets and tax practices. Their extensive experience and deep industry knowledge will greatly benefit our clients as we continue to provide high-quality, commercial solutions in these fields across Southeast Asia.”

About Tilleke & Gibbins

Tilleke & Gibbins is the premier law firm for doing business in Southeast Asia, with over 250 lawyers and consultants practicing in Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Yangon. The firm represents the top investors and high-growth companies that drive economic expansion in Asia in the areas of commercial transactions, dispute resolution and litigation, and intellectual property.

Established in 1890, Tilleke & Gibbins is the largest independent law firm in Thailand and a leading international firm in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam due to the firm’s client focus, regional expertise, and international vision. Clients include leaders in a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, technology, and others. Tilleke & Gibbins helps global companies excel in Asia and domestic companies shine abroad.

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