Paradorn Leosakul

Senior Partner

E paradorn@thecapitallaw.com

Paradorn Leosakul, is a Senior Partner at The Capital Law Office, who has over 25 years of experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law. He has been instrumental in advising issuers and underwriters, offering strategic insights on domestic and international securities offerings. With a proven track record in high-profile local and cross-border M&A transactions, Paradorn has advised clients across a wide range of industries, helping them navigate complex deal structures. Known for his solution-oriented mindset, he excels in tackling challenging legal and regulatory issues, ensuring transactions are executed seamlessly. His ability to provide practical, commercially driven advice makes him a trusted partner for businesses seeking clarity in intricate financial and corporate matters.

Education

  • LL.M., New York University School of Law, 2002
  • LL.M., Indiana University School of Law, 2001
  • LL.B., Thammasat University, 1998

Recent Accolades

  • Ranked Band 3 in Capital Markets by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific, 2021-2025
  • Ranked Band 4 in Capital Markets by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific, 2020
  • Ranked Band 2 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific, 2025
  • Ranked Band 3 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific, 2023-2024
  • Ranked Band 4 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific, 2021-2022
  • Ranked Band 2 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Global Guide, 2025
  • Ranked Band 3 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Global Guide, 2023-2024
  • Ranked Band 4 in Corporate/M&A by Chambers and Partners Global Guide, 2021-2022
  • Recommended Lawyer in Capital Markets by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2021-2022, 2024-2025
  • Recommended Lawyer in Corporate and M&A by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2019, 2021-2022, 2024-2025
  • Highly Regarded Practitioner by IFLR1000, 2019-2022, 2024
  • Notable Practitioner by Asialaw, 2020-2022, 2024

Language

Thai, English

Highlight Representation

Represented Advanced Info Services Public Company Limited (AIS) for the acquisition of shares in Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited (TTTBB) and certain portion of investment units in Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund (JASIF) which elevated AIS to the position of the second-largest broadband operator in Thailand, with an aggregate transaction value of approximately THB 30 billion (approximately USD 909 million).

Represented CVC Capital Partners, a British-based private equity/credit organization and Equity Partners Limited in the cross-border acquisition of a 50% stake in Ngern Tid Lor Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, with a transaction value of THB 7.6 billion (approximately USD 230 million).

Represented Finansia X Public Company Limited (FSX) and Finansia Syrus Securities Public Company Limited (FSS) in its complex shareholding restructuring through a tender offer by FSX for all securities of FSS, a company operating securities business and securities-related business, and a share-swap in the form of FSX's newly issued ordinary shares in exchange for FSS’ ordinary shares, and listing of FSX's shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in replace of FSS’ securities which are delisted from the SET on the same day, with a transaction value of THB 930 million (approximately USD 28 million).

Represented VGI Public Company Limited and U City Public Company Limited in the subscription of newly issued shares, representing 24.99% of the total issued shares in Jay Mart Public Company Limited and 24.99 % of the total issued shares in Singer Thailand Public Company Limited through private placement, together with warrants issued by Jay Mart Public Company Limited and Singer Thailand Public Company Limited, with the aggregate transaction value of approximately THB 17.54 billion (approximately USD 531 million)

Represented Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited in an IPO/listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and an international offering under Rule 144A/Regulation S, including a tender offer/share swap for delisting Robinson Public Company Limited, with a transaction value of THB 78.1 billion (approximately USD 2.37 million) which in Thailand’s largest IPO by market capitalization to date. This will be the first IPO/share swap, delisting combined in one transaction.

Represented Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited in a tender offer for delisting COL Public Company Limited, with a transaction value of THB 12.2 billion (approximately USD 370 million).

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