Advised several pharmaceutical companies on their procurement contracts with Thai government hospitals.
Anti-Corruption
Tilleke & Gibbins provides integrated solutions to help clients comply with Thailand’s laws prohibiting private-to-public corruption, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other anti-corruption laws. The firm specializes in:
- Advising clients on anti-corruption laws and business culture in Thailand
- Designing compliance and training programs, with a particular focus on U.S. clients that have subsidiaries in Thailand
- Performing due diligence on agents, partners, and targets for acquisition or merger in Thailand
- Analyzing proposed and executed business actions under U.S., European, and Thai anti-corruption statutes
The anti-corruption practice area is led by David Lyman, a leading advisor in Thailand for more than 40 years. David is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Anti-Corruption Commission in Paris and is a founder of the ICC’s Thailand National Chapter and its Task Force on Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption.
David is backed up by an international legal team with expertise in anti-corruption, corporate services, dispute resolution and litigation, government relations, intellectual property, and regulatory affairs. Our lawyers also have extensive experience resolving the full spectrum of customs and tax issues that may arise during the course of our clients’ operations in Thailand.
The firm is proud to work with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to provide training to managers of SET-listed companies on anti-corruption issues. Tilleke & Gibbins is an active member of several anti-corruption organizations, including the World Economic Forum’s Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) and ICC’s FraudNet.
Our lawyers and consultants develop real-world solutions that cross borders and practice areas. Read about some of our recent victories below. Among our recent matters, we have:
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Advised a U.K. engineering and construction company on providing business courtesies to private individuals in Thailand.
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Advised a U.S. transportation company on their dealings with the Royal Thai Army during the course of a government procurement contract.
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Counseled a credit card company on guidelines for business courtesies (such as meals, events, and gifts) to be extended to foreign officials.
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Provided guidance to an oil company on its compliance program and on proper procedures for government inspections of business facilities.
| Name | Position | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cynthia M. Pornavalai |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5559 |
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David Lyman |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5597 |
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John King |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5502 |
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Michael K. Lee |
Partner | Ho Chi Minh City |
+84 8 3936 2069 |
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Kobkit Thienpreecha |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5534 |
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Quoc A. Vuong |
Associate | Ho Chi Minh City |
+84 8 3936 2053 |
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Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5869 |
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Clemence Gautier |
Consultant | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5870 |
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Michael Ramirez |
Consultant | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5794 |
Date |
Title |
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| April 18, 2012 |
AMCHAM Thailand Presentation on U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Michael Ramirez Over the past several years, the U.S. government has become increasingly active in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). But despite the increased focus on criminal... |
| April 5, 2012 |
Clemence Gautier to Speak at Anti-Bribery Conference in Washington Clemence Gautier On April 23-24, Clemence Gautier, consultant in the Tilleke & Gibbins intellectual property and regulatory affairs groups, will be participating in the Global Anti-bribery In-house Network (... |
| February 1, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Elevates Michael K. Lee to Partner Michael K. Lee Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to announce the appointment of Michael K. Lee as a Partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2012. Michael counsels clients and manages cases on a wide range... |
| January 17, 2012 |
Business Report Thailand: David Lyman and Michael Ramirez Discuss Corruption David Lyman, Michael Ramirez Transparency International’s annual corruption perceptions index ranks Thailand 80th out of 182 countries for its perceived level of public-sector corruption. In its January 2012 issue, ... |
| December 28, 2011 |
Oxford Business Group and Tilleke & Gibbins Seal Third Partnership for 2012 Publication Tiziana Sucharitkul Oxford Business Group (OBG), the global publishing, research and consultancy company, has renewed its partnership with Tilleke & Gibbins for its latest report on Thailand’s economy. As... |
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| April 18, 2012 |
Thailand: Strengthening Anti-Corruption Measures and the Public Procurement Process Clemence Gautier Thailand’s ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) is further evidence the Kingdom intends to ramp up its anti-corruption measures in a bid to facilitate the... |
| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
| December 23, 2011 |
PLC Doing Business in … Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012 – Thailand Chapter Sriwan Puapondh, Hiranrat Chakartnarodom, David Duncan, Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn, Michael Ramirez, Anake Rattanajitbanjong, Siripong Siriworanark This chapter provides an overview of the legal system and key laws for foreign companies doing business in Thailand. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the chapter examines the rules... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, begins with an overview of Thailand’s legal system, including its history and the events and professionals that are shaping... |
| November 29, 2011 |
The Long Arm of the Law: Impact of the FCPA and the U.K. Bribery Act Michael Ramirez Recent trends showcase a clear intent by two of the world’s global powers to tackle corruption abroad. In recent years the United States, through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities... |
