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.
Tilleke & Gibbins is an active partner or member of several anti-corruption organizations, including:
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TRACE International. Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to serve as the exclusive TRACE Partner Law Firm in Thailand. TRACE International, a nonprofit association that provides practical and cost-effective anti-bribery compliance solutions for multinational companies, granted this designation to our firm in recognition of our “exceptional experience in and knowledge of anti-bribery laws and related compliance matters.” |
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FraudNet. Recognizing fraud's increasing sophistication, speed, and global dimensions, the International Chamber of Commerce's Commercial Crimes Division founded FraudNet, a worldwide network of lawyers specialized in asset tracing and recovery. Through our exclusive participation in this network as the member firm for Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins offers clients access to skilled asset recovery professionals in 56 countries. |
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Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption. The Collective Action Coalition Against Corruption is a group of private sector companies, coordinated through the Thai Institute of Directors, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce, committed to prohibiting bribery in any form, putting in place internal compliance programs to educate employees and monitor business conduct, and sharing best practices with industry peers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Tilleke & Gibbins was the first law firm to join this organization. |
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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Kobkit Thienpreecha |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5534 |
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Michael K. Lee |
Partner | Ho Chi Minh City |
+84 8 3936 2069 |
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Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5869 |
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Michael Ramirez |
Consultant | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5794 |
Date |
Title |
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| March 19, 2013 |
The Prospect Group Interviews David Lyman on Legal Environment for Business in Thailand David Lyman Tilleke & Gibbins Chairman and Chief Values Officer David Lyman was recently interviewed by The Prospect Group as part of its ongoing series of Executive Focus profiles of leading business... |
| February 13, 2013 |
The Firm in the 21st Century: Presentation by David Lyman David Lyman At the next Net Impact Professional Chapter monthly meeting, David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins, will present on the topic, “The Firm in the 21st Century.”... |
| February 7, 2013 |
David Lyman to Discuss Business Ethics at Dataconsult CEO Breakfast David Lyman Dataconsult, a provider of in-depth analysis of political, economic, and business strategies for Thailand and the Greater Mekong Region, will host the next event in its ongoing series of CEO... |
| January 14, 2013 |
Corporate Counsel Examines Compliance Challenges for 2013 David Lyman, Michael Ramirez The latest edition of Corporate Counsel features an article by Alexandra Wrage, the president of TRACE International, which examines compliance challenges that corporations may face in... |
| January 8, 2013 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Promotes Four to Partnership in Bangkok Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, Kobkit Thienpreecha, Chusert Supasitthumrong, Sukontip Jitmongkolthong Leading Southeast Asian regional law firm Tilleke & Gibbins has promoted four attorneys to the firm’s partnership, effective January 2013. Coming from across the major practice groups... |
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| November 7, 2011 |
Procurement Contracts and Their Impact on Pharmaceutical Companies Concerns raised by the Thai pharmaceutical industry in recent years of alleged corrupt practices by employees of state hospitals, has led to the implementation of more stringent legislation to... |
| October 7, 2011 |
Impact of the New NACC Reporting Requirement on the Private Sector A new notification from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is expected to have a significant impact on companies that do business with the Thai government. On August 11, 2011, the NACC... |
| September 23, 2011 |
Impact of the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act on Multinational Operations in Thailand Michael Ramirez Recent trends showcase a clear intent by two of the world’s global powers to tackle corruption abroad. The United States, through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange... |
| May 11, 2011 |
The Report: Thailand 2011 – Legal Framework The Report: Thailand 2011, published by Oxford Business Group, provides an in-depth analysis of various sectors of the Thai economy. In the legal section of the publication, Tilleke... |
| May 11, 2011 |
The Report: Thailand 2011 – More Prudent Practice David Lyman No country is immune to corruption. Corruption and other illicit activities thrive in Thailand today as they have throughout this nation’s long history. According to Transparency International’s... |
