Wayu Suthisarnsuntorn

Wayu is a partner and the head of corporate and commercial practice of Pisut & Partners. He is widely experienced in advising multinational and local companies on all corporate matters, including acquisitions and disposals of businesses and properties in Thailand and regulations on foreign direct investments (FBA, etc.), investment promotion (BOI), labour and employment, project finances, exchange control, real estate, zoning, environmental and chemical regulations as well as corporate governance, anti-trust, anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and other regulatory compliance matters.

A few examples of Wayu’s past works include:

• Represented a listed Japanese investment company in its US$1.68 billion global acquisition of packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses from a major US fruit and vegetable producer (including seven subsidiaries in Thailand).
• Represented a listed UK chemical company in its US$228 million global acquisition of performance adhesives & coatings businesses from a US chemical company and advised the client on post-closing restructuring, regulatory compliance matters and labour issues with a former executive.
• Represented a major US hotel management chain in its development and management of branded residences in a high-profile mixed-use condominium project in Bangkok (originally a long-term leasehold project but later converted into a freehold project).
• Represented a major French hotel management chain in a US$3 million ICC arbitration case against a former hotel owner.
• Advised a major Japanese automotive company on its Thailand dealer network restructuring plans.
• Regularly advise a leading motorcycle distributor in Thailand on various legal issues including compliance with the trade competition and consumer protection laws and other legal matters.

Wayu also, from time to time, assists corporate clients in conducting internal compliance investigations and audits by working closely with foreign counsel and internal legal departments of multinational corporations.

Prior to joining Pisut & Partners, Wayu was a partner of one of Thailand’s oldest international law firms.