LLM, New York University School of Law
LLB, Chulalongkorn University
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Patcharaporn Pootranon is a partner and head of capital markets practice in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group in Bangkok, where she leads teams serving clients in connection with capital markets, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and taxation matters. She was named to Asia’s 40 Under 40 list by Asian Legal Business in 2018 and is ranked for capital markets by Chambers Asia-Pacific.
She is a trusted advisor who has guided many clients through significant domestic and international M&A transactions, including securities offerings under Rule 144A/Regulation S of the US Securities Act and under Thai securities law. She works with companies across a range of industries, with particular expertise in the energy, food and beverage, and retail sectors.
Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Patcharaporn practiced for many years as an associate and partner in other leading law firms and as a partner in the legal department of a Big 4 accounting firm.
Patcharaporn holds an LLM from the New York University School of Law and an LLB from Chulalongkorn University and is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and the Thai Bar Association.
- Represented a foreign fund in a THB 90 million (USD 2.5 million) acquisition of approximately 10% series A shares in Thailand’s leading pioneer in digital assets (including cryptocurrency and token digitals), financial services and investment product development, digital assets advisory, and digital asset management, which involved assisting with investment in convertible loans, shares subscription, and the shareholders’ agreement.
- Represented shareholders of a highly regarded hotel company in exiting their investment in the largest acquisition transaction for a hotel business in 2022 at approximately THB 3 billion.
- Conducted studies and produced reports for the Thailand Capital Market Development Fund on trends and outlooks for private debts, venture capital, and distressed debts.
- Represented underwriters in initial public offerings of companies across various industries to be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
- Represented various listed companies in relation to raising funds through rights offerings, private placements, or public offerings.