Banphot Kittikinglert

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Banphot Kittikinglert is a partner in the foreign direct investment, government and public sector practice group. Banphot has extensive experience advising the Government of Thailand in the implementation of major infrastructure projects. He also has substantial experience advising clients on corporate-commercial law. Prior to joining the firm, he was the director of corporate services and the corporate secretary of a private hospital.

Recent Experience

Advise the Department of Highways in relation to a compliance and implementation of data compliance for their M-Flow System under the Thai Personal Data Protection Act 2019. 

Engaged by the Government of Thailand, Department of Highways (DOH) in connection with its first public private partnership project in 20 years, the operation and maintenance contracts for the Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima Intercity Motorway (M6) and the Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi Intercity Motorway (M81). These THB 39.1 billion (USD 1.15 billion) deals are the first two projects for the government’s “Master Plan of Intercity Motorways” projected to be carried out throughout the years 2017 – 2036, comprising 21 highway routes connecting numerous provinces across Thailand. The firm’s work focused on drafting and advising the DOH on its various project agreements and negotiating on behalf of the DOH with the private parties. The firm also assisted the DOH in the drafting all of the bidding documents, e.g., request for proposals and analyzing the results of market sounding. The contract was signed on 29 September 2021.

Engaged by the Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport as an advisor in relation to the THB 30.6 billion (USD 979 million) Rangsit – Bang Pa-in Intercity Motorway. The firm’s work is focused on the research and analysis of a feasibility report for the project as well as drafting, revising, and advising on the bidding documentation.

Representation of the Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand in relation to undertaking the public-private partnership project for the advancement of the Genome Sequencing Center under the Genomics Thailand Master Plan, including drafting the terms of reference, procurement agreement and advising on the relevant regulations. The Genome Sequencing Center is a collaboration between the Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor and Health Systems Research Institute in order to develop and achieve effective genomic medicine and to encourage other related activities including genetic testing.

Engaged by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) as an advisor to assist in the reorganization of its legal department and legal procedures. The firm’s work focused on proposing a reorganization of the department, manual and procedures, including guidelines for amending the Port Authority of Thailand Act, B.E. 2494 (1951) in order to achieve the vision of the PAT to regulate, govern and operate world class ports with excellent logistics services for sustainable growth by 2030.

Engaged by the Department of Highways (DOH) as an advisor in relation to the THB 27.8 billion (USD 892 million) Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi Intercity Motorway (M81). This deal is one of the first two projects of the government’s “Master Plan of Intercity Motorways” projected to be carried out throughout the years 2017 – 2036, comprising 21 highway routes connecting numerous provinces all across Thailand. M81 is also considered to be one of the flagship projects included in the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Transport’s Infrastructure Investment and the Ministry of Finance’s PPP Fast Track scheme, both of which are aimed at expediting the fruition of a range of mega-project plans designed to stimulate the Thai economy. The firm’s work is focused on the drafting, revising and advising the DOH on its various project agreements and negotiating on behalf of the DOH with private entities, as well as assisting the DOH in the drafting of all of the bidding documents, e.g. request for proposals. The firm will also assist in conducting and analyzing the results of the bidding process until the signing of the PPP contract with the winning bidder.

Engaged by the Department of Highways (DOH) as an advisor in relation to the THB 33.2 billion (USD 1.06 billion) Bang Pa-in – Nakhon Ratchasima Intercity Motorway (M6) PPP project. This deal is one of the first two projects that are part of the government’s “Master Plan of Intercity Motorways” projected to be carried out throughout the years 2017 – 2036, comprising 21 highway routes connecting numerous provinces all across Thailand. M6 is also considered as one of the flagship projects included in the Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Transport’s Infrastructure Investment and the Ministry of Finance’s PPP Fast Track scheme, both of which are aimed at expediting the fruition of a range of mega-project plans designed to stimulate the Thai economy. The firm’s work is focused on the drafting, revising and advising the DOH on its various project agreements and negotiating on behalf of the DOH with private entities. The firm has assisted the DOH in the drafting of all bidding documents, e.g. request for proposals. The firm will also assist the DOH in conducting and analyzing the results of the bidding process until the signing of the PPP contract with the winning bidder.

Engaged by the Department of Highways (DOH) as an advisor in relation to the THB 30.6 billion (USD 979 million) Rangsit – Bang Pa-in Intercity Motorway. The firm’s work is focused on the research and analysis of a feasibility report for the project as well as drafting, revising, and advising on the bidding documentation.

Engaged by the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) as an advisor in relation to the public private investment projects (PPP Projects) valued at THB 30.6 billion (USD 979 million) in the Laem Chabang Port. The firm is a general advisor for the PAT in relation to issues on the PPP Project at Laem Chabang Port including advising the PAT on its various project agreements and negotiating on behalf of the PAT with private entities.

Representation of PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand's largest energy firm, in an oil retail spin off and THB 120 billion (USD 4 billion) restructuring. PTT Pcl restructured its oil marketing and retail business, renamed as PTT Oil and Retail Business Co Ltd (PTTOR), including more than 1,400 service stations, representing 40 percent of Thailand's petrol station market. The deal involved the transfer of assets, undertakings, licenses, intellectual property and contracts in more than 20 jurisdictions.

Engaged by Thai Oil Public Company Limited as an advisor in relation to the THB 21,321 million joint venture agreement on the lease of state properties (30 year land lease agreement) with the Ministry of Finance under the PPP laws. The firm’s work is focused on the bid submission process and negotiating and revising the joint venture agreement with the Selection Committee under Section 35 of the Private Investments in State Undertakings Act, B.E. 2556.
 

Education

LL.B., Thammasat University, 1993

Bar Admissions

Notarial Services Attorney, admitted 2016

The Lawyers Council of Thailand, admitted 1995

Executive Committee, Center of Excellence in Elderly Care, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Citizenship

Thai

Languages

Thai, English

Recent Accolades

Rising Star Partner - Project Development, IFLR1000, 2023-2025

Recommended Lawyer – Project and Energy, The Legal 500, 2024