Capital Markets

  • Representing EDL-Gen in connection to a corporate, multi-tranche bond issued by a Lao company in the Thai market in the value of USD 410 million (THB 13.7 billion). 
  • Acting as local counsel in connection to a baht bond issued by the Ministry of Finance on private placement basis in four tranches with the total offering amount of THB 7,000,000,000.
  • Acting as local counsel in connection to a baht bond issued by the Ministry of Finance on private placement basis in six tranches with the total offering amount of THB 14,000,000,000.
  • Acting as local counsel in connection to a baht bond issued by the Ministry of Finance on private placement basis in five tranches with the total offering amount of THB 11,000,000,000.
  • Advising EDL-Gen on the issuance of a debenture for private placement and offering in Thailand in the amount of USD 312,000,000. 
  • Acting as local counsel for sponsors and underwriters to facilitate the initial public offering of a mining company located in Khammouane province with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) by conducting due diligence, reviewing the prospectus, advising on Lao laws, and advising on the Commission’s inquiries.
  • Advising the Lao Securities and Exchange Commission on the draft Securities Law.
  • Advising the Government of Lao PDR’s issuance of baht bonds in Thailand worth THB 1,500,000,000 with a term of three years and an interest rate of 4.5 per cent per annum. The bonds were issued through private placement.  The Lao bond is a milestone for other countries that want to raise funds in Thailand.
  • Representing EDL, the Lao  PDR’s state enterprise in connection with the incorporation of EDL-Generation Public Company (“EDL-Gen”) and the initial public offering of up to 217,149,000 ordinary shares of EDL-Gen on the newly-established Lao Securities Exchange (“LSX”).