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May 20, 2026

Tilleke & Gibbins Advises JD Sports Fashion on Strategic Equity Sale in Thailand

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Tilleke & Gibbins has advised JD Sports Fashion on the sale of a 40% equity stake in JD Sports Thailand to CRC Sports, a subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation.

The transaction was spearheaded by Charupat Boon-Long, with support from Ploy Maneepaksin, Nuriah Na Pikul, and Sanantinee Kasemmongkol.

This transaction highlights Tilleke & Gibbins’ ability to support leading international brands on complex cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures in Thailand, combining deep transactional expertise with strong regulatory and local market insight.

To learn more about our Mergers and Acquisitions practice, click here.

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