Krittichai Sumranbumrung
Krittichai is a corporate senior associate with a particular focus on M&A and capital markets.
Krittichai is a seasoned legal professional with experience in both public and private sectors. He has a deep understanding of securities law and regulation, honed during his six years at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC). In private practice, Krittichai has advised clients on a wide range of legal matters, including general corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, financial services regulatory, and corporate governance. He is well-versed in the legal, business, and regulatory landscapes of publicly listed companies and the investment industry in Thailand.
Krittichai assists clients with their outbound business expansions and advises multinational conglomerates on foreign direct investment and market entry strategies. His proficiency covers the full spectrum of mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory, and regulatory compliance, including data privacy, employment, and other corporate matters. Krittichai’s experience spans various sectors, including banks and financial institutions, energy, private capital, manufacturing and industrials, and TMT. With a proven track record of success, Krittichai excels in negotiating, providing legal analysis, and offering advice on complex and high-value deals.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- a major wire and cable manufacturer on its capital raising from specific institutional investors (private placement) to fund its potential investment in a world-leading automotive cable manufacturer with an investment value of more than THB20bn*
- a top 50 SET-listed company in the retail and wholesale distribution of IT products business on its strategic partnership with another top 50 SET-listed company with an investment value of over THB10bn*
- a top 50 SET-listed company in finance and securities sector on its joint investment with companies in a financial conglomerate of a leading Thai bank through joint venture companies to operate asset management and debt collection businesses*
- a national flag carrier of Thailand on its corporate restructuring and capital raising as part of the on-going business reorganisation with total debts of approximately THB350bn*
- an operator of an elevated toll way in Thailand, on its initial public offering (IPO) of 140 million newly issued shares with a market capitalisation at IPO of approximately THB19bn*
- a top bank in Thailand on its share repurchase project for financial management purposes through the stock market (treasury stocks) with approximately 23 million shares repurchased*
- a multinational insurance company on FDI matters relating to a share swap transaction in Southeast Asia's leading online insurance brokerage business
- a global insurance group on a share swap transaction in a Southeast Asia's leading online insurance brokerage business operator
- a top-tier packaging solutions company on its securities law compliance in relation to the Employment Stock Option Plan (ESOP) in Thailand
- a global online retailer and web service provider on its regulatory compliance in Thailand
- a world-leading banking and financial services provider on its legal obligation and regulatory requirements under Thai law, including advice in relation to cloud storage, data migration and financial export control
- an international oil and gas company with respect to general corporate services for its Thai and Cayman Island registered companies
- a leading international freight forwarder on foreign direct investment (FDI) matters relating to its potential business expansion in Thailand, including on FDI and licensing matters
- a Thai-based renewables company on a proposed sale of 100% interest in its core subsidiary in Thailand holding multi-jurisdictional solar platforms and services in Asia via a competitive bidding process
- a top-tier industrial lubricants manufacturer on its general corporate and regulatory matters
- the world's leading lingerie and underwear manufacturer on its employment matters under Thai law
- Arun Plus, a part of PTT Group, in connection to a joint venture in Thailand with Taiwan's Kymco Group, with respect to the development, manufacturing, sale and marketing of electric two wheelers, battery production, operation of battery swapping stations, and go-to-market services in Thailand
*Includes experience prior to joining the firm
Background
Krittichai has a bachelor's degree in Business Law (Second Class Honours) from Chulalongkorn University and masters' degree in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown Law in the United States. He is qualified as a Thai Barrister-at-Law and is a current member of the Thai Bar Association. He is a Thai native speaker and is fluent in English.
Memberships
- Member, The Thai Bar Under the Royal Patronage
- Lawyers License, Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Royal Patronage
