Saravut Krailadsiri

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Partner and Head of Tax Practice

Biography

Saravut Krailadsiri is a partner and head of tax in Tilleke & Gibbins’ tax and corporate restructuring practice in Thailand, where his primary focus is advising clients on taxation, corporate restructuring, and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). His expertise extends across various practice areas, including corporate transactions, capital markets, and initial public offerings for diverse industries, with particular emphasis on the oil and gas sector. He is ranked as a notable practitioner by Asialaw and IFLR1000.

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 is also recognized as a legal expert in the oil and gas industry, having represented some of the largest investments in petroleum exploration and production in Thailand. In the property development sector, he advises companies on a wide range of tax structures for real estate acquisitions, covering income tax, withholding tax, VAT, specific business tax, stamp duties, and house and land tax. His extensive experience also covers technology startups and e-commerce, as well as data privacy law.

Saravut holds LLB and LLM degrees from Thammasat University. He is a member of the Thai Bar Association and the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Experience

Advised Sea Oil PLC. on legal and tax issues regarding the disposal of a 99.99% stake in Sea Oil Petrochemical Company Limited and its subsidiary for THB 256 million (USD 7.74 million).
Represented a leading cable manufacturer in Thailand on its application for operational and tax benefits of the treasury center (TC) and international business center (IBC) schemes, including preparing applications and supporting documents for approvals by the Bank of Thailand and other related government entities.
Represented IT City Public Company Limited in acquiring 100% of the shares in Computer System Connection International Co., Ltd. (CSC) at a total value of THB 346 million (USD 11.1 million).
Advised Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Ltd. on rules and regulations related to decommissioning matters, regulatory requirements, and their impact on the rights and duties of a concessionaire under petroleum concession agreements.
Represented Krung Thai Asset Management Public Company Limited as a REIT trustee for the launch of WHA Business Complex Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (WHABT), Thailand’s first-ever office building REIT, worth THB 4 billion (approximately USD 111.1 million).
Advised a multinational technology company on the VAT implications of permanent establishment in Thailand under relevant laws and regulations based on the proposed structure.
Represented Prima Marine Public Company Limited on a restructuring exercise for an investment in a joint venture arrangement and tax planning for the disposal of vessels under the joint venture.
Advised Bangkok Prep International School on land acquisition, restructuring of school license, and various legal and tax matters.
Provided comprehensive legal counsel to a global fintech leader on cross-border e-financing platforms, ensuring compliance with Thailand’s evolving financial regulations.
Structured a joint venture between IRPC and Innobic (Asia) for medical consumables production, addressing intricate regulatory and intellectual property considerations.

ABOUT Saravut

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Thai

English

Education

LLM, Thammasat University

LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

December 4, 2024

Thailand Legal Basics

Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.

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

December 15, 2023

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2023

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.

October 14, 2021

Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2021

As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.

Awards & Rankings

December 13, 2024

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025: Tilleke & Gibbins Extends Streak of Exceptional Rankings

The recently released 2025 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific gives Tilleke & Gibbins high marks across all the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a total of 34 individual rankings.

November 26, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized Among Asia’s Fastest-Growing Firms

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024. The ranking highlights law firms across Asia that have demonstrated significant growth and leadership in a competitive and evolving legal landscape. Selection for the ALB Fast 30 is based on metrics such as growth in fee-earners, new office openings, the addition of key partners and clients, revenue increases, and other measures of expansion. This is the second time Tilleke & Gibbins has been included on the list, having previously earned recognition in 2022. The Fast 30 ranking complements ALB’s annual Top 50 Largest Law Firms feature, which evaluates firms by total lawyer headcount. While not included among the region’s largest firms, Tilleke & Gibbins continues to be prominently ranked by ALB for its presence in Thailand and Vietnam. For more about the ALB Fast 30 and to see a full list of the Asia’s fastest growing law firms, please see the November 2024 issue of ALB.

November 11, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Wins Thailand Country Award at 2024 Lexology Index Awards

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been honored with the Thailand Country Award at the 2024 Lexology Index Awards in London. This marks the ninth consecutive year that the firm has received this prestigious recognition, underscoring its consistent excellence and leadership in the Thai legal market.

September 30, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Recognized in 2024 ALB M&A Rankings for Thailand and Vietnam

Tilleke & Gibbins has once again been recognized in the 2024 Asian Legal Business M&A rankings, retaining its Tier 2 position for both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 11th consecutive year that the firm has been acknowledged in the publication, reflecting its sustained strength in the M&A market across the region. The magazine’s M&A rankings evaluate firms based on several key metrics, including the volume, complexity, and size of transactions handled, as well as the firm’s presence across Asia. The rankings also take into account key personnel hires and the overall growth of each practice group. The evaluation period for the 2024 edition spanned from August 2023 to July 2024. Tilleke & Gibbins’ representation in the Thailand and Vietnam rankings reflects the firm’s reputation for consistently strong support of corporate transactions across Southeast Asia. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for legal professionals active in the region. To learn more about the M&A rankings, and to browse the full rankings, please see the Asian Legal Business website.

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