Komkrit Kietduriyakul
Biography
Komkrit Kietduriyakul joined Baker McKenzie in 1994. He was working with the Firm’s London office when he became a partner in 1999. Mr. Kietduriyakul is a member of the Banking & Finance, Capital Markets & Securitization, Restructuring & Insolvency and Projects Practice Groups in Bangkok. He is a recognized leader in derivatives, structured finance, and capital markets, as well as fintech, project finance and bankruptcy.
Practice Focus
Mr. Kietduriyakul’s practice includes representing corporate and financial clients on a broad range of international and domestic banking and finance and financial regulatory matters with a particular expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and fintech. He has also assisted clients with bond and debenture offerings, construction financing, as well as swaps and derivatives transactions.
Professional Honors
- "IFLR Asia Best Lawyers", recognized as a best of the best legal practitioner in Asia Pacific, IFLR, 2020-2021
- "Thailand's Top 100 Lawyers" in banking & finance, capital markets & securitization, restructuring & insolvency, and major projects & infrastructure, Asia Business Law Journal, 2018-2020
- "Lead Partner" on the only dedicated Structured Finance and Securitisation team in Thailand, IFLR1000 Specialists Guide since 2019
- "Hall of Fame", Banking & Finance, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2020-2021
- "Leading Individual", Banking & Finance, The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2006-2020
- "Leading Lawyer", Capital Markets, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2009-2013
- "Other Noted Practitioner", Banking & Finance, Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global, 2016-2017
- "Highly Regarded", Banking, Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Project Finance practices and Banking and Construction Materials sectors , IFLR1000, 2018-2022
- "Leading Lawyer", Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Restructuring and Insolvency, Project Finance and Financial Services Regulatory, IFLR1000, 2014-2017
- "Leading Lawyer", Mergers & Acquisitions, IFLR 1000, 2011-2013
- "Leading Lawyer", Securities, IFLR 1000, 2008-2009
- "Leading Lawyer", Banking & Finance, PLC Which Lawyer?, 2006-2009
- "Best Derivatives Lawyer" in Thailand and "Leading Individual", Banking & Finance, Chambers Global, 2007-2008
- "Leading Lawyer", Banking & Finance, Asia Law, 2007
- "Leading Lawyer", Banking & Finance, Global Counsel 3000, 2004-2005
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Thai Bar Association
- Law Society of Thailand
Admissions
- Thailand (1992)
Education
- New York University (LL.M.) (1994)
- Cornell Law School (LL.M.) (1993)
- Institute of Legal Education (Barrister-at-Law) (1992)
- Chulalongkorn University (LL.B., Honors) (1990)
Languages
- Thai
- English
Baker & McKenzie Ltd. is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.