Linklaters is pleased to announce that Wanwisar Nakarat has been appointed as National Managing Partner of the firm’s Bangkok office, effective 1st May. During her four-year term, Wanwisar will also sit on Linklaters’ Asia Executive Committee, responsible for key management decisions that help shape the firm’s strategy and vision across the Asia region.

Wanwisar is widely recognised as a leading law practitioner in Thailand and has been with Linklaters for over 24 years, after joining as a trainee in 1998. Specialising in Energy & Infrastructure, she supports leading Thai corporates on their cross-border transactions and overseas deals involving acquisitions and investments, project development and financing.

Wanwisar Nakarat replaces banking partner Pichitpon Eammongkolchai, who has held the role since 2016.