Kongkoch’s principal areas of practice encompass corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, project financing, fundraising, and capital markets, including initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate restructuring, and infrastructure funds.

With over 15 years of experience, he has represented clients on both the buy and sell sides in a diverse range of public and private transactions. These include entire business transfers (EBTs) across various industries such as financial services, digital asset exchanges, healthcare, renewable energy (solar and wind), real estate, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), including tech start-ups and e-commerce. His capital markets expertise includes the establishment of award-winning, pioneering infrastructure funds in the country. Known for his ability to handle even the most complex and challenging cases, Kongkoch excels at developing innovative, business-driven solutions.

He is also deeply engaged in digital law and is passionate about supporting start-ups. As a leader in the digital law space, he has advised global tech companies across blockchain-related sectors, including digital assets, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, e-sports, fintech, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), on regulatory compliance, governance, licensing, data privacy, protection, and cybersecurity.

Recent Accolades

Highly Regarded – Capital Markets (IFLR1000)

Highly Regarded – M&A (IFLR1000)

Rising Star – Capital Markets (asialaw)

Top 40 Under 40 – (Asian Legal Business 2022)

Recommended – TMT (Legal 500)

Recommended – M&A (Legal 500)

Recommended – Capital Markets (Legal 500)

Recommended – Projects & Energy (Legal 500)

Representative Matters

Advised EG Industries Bhd. on its partial tender offer to acquire up to 17.51% of the shares in N.D. Rubber PCL for an aggregate value of ~THB 120 million

Advised a portfolio company of 10 Bridge Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of the shares in Westminster International Co., Ltd. and Win Education Service Company Limited, an education consultancy and authorized IELTS Test Centre in Thailand operating the largest computer-based IELTS testing venue in Bangkok

Advised Principal Capital PCL (PRINC), through its subsidiary Principal Healthcare Co., Ltd., on the acquisition of a c.57% stake in N.D.S.34 Co., Ltd., operator of Por Phat 1 and 2 Hospitals, for THB 673.65 million.

PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) on the proposed THB 9.24 billion (~USD 255 million) disposition of its interests in two key infrastructure assets located in Map Ta Phut, Rayong: Thai Tank Terminal, a joint-venture terminal operator, and a bulk tank farm (BTF) comprising large-scale storage and logistics infrastructure.

Represented Turnkey Communication Services PCL on its partial voluntary tender offer to acquire 10% of the shares in Advanced Information Technology PCL, with a total value of approximately THB 799 million (~ USD 24.8 million) at an offer price of THB 5.20 per share.

Represented Microfiber Industries Limited in structuring the acquisition of B.F.M. Micro Co., Ltd., valued at THB 220 million (~USD 6.1 million).

Represented NSL Foods PCL on strategic investments in two agricultural product companies, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and corporate approvals. The transaction comprised an acquisition of assets from N.B. Value Link Co., Ltd. to the value of approximately THB 150 million (~ USD 4.6 million), and the acquisition of 100% shares in Pro Natural Foods Co., Ltd. for approximately THB 124 million (~ USD 3.8 million).

Represented SKY ICT Public Company Limited in its THB 36 million acquisition of Callvoice Communications Co., Ltd. through an entire business transfer and share swap, which involved the issuance of new shares via private placement.

Advised Pro Inside Public Company Limited on its IPO, providing comprehensive legal support throughout its transition to a public company and successful listing on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) in Thailand, including the offering of 140,000,000 ordinary shares.

Advised a Thai private equity on the acquisition of shares in a cosmetic brand renowned for its manufacturing and distribution business, with a total value of THB 2.38 billion (~USD 68 million).

Advised a leading renewable energy company on the disposition of its subsidiary through a highly complex entire business transfer (EBT) process, with a total transaction value of THB 6 billion (~ USD 170 million).

Represented a private equity fund in its investment in a leading Thai beverage company specializing in coconut water, with a total deal value of THB 630 million (approximately USD 18.53 million).

In The News

Kongkoch Yongsavasdikul
Kongkoch YongsavasdikulPartner
kongkoch.y@tttandpartners.com
+66 (0)815 723 030

Practices

Education

  • LLM Taxation
    Levin College of Law, University of Florida 2010
  • LLM Law
    Vanderbilt University 2009
  • LLB Law
    Thammasat University 2006

Other Qualifications

  • Barrister-at-law
    Thai Bar Association 2008
  • Lawyer License
    Lawyers Council of Thailand 2007

Languages

  • Thai
  • English

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