Assisted a client whose wife had abducted his daughter and wrongfully withheld assets valued at over USD 1,000,000. We successfully mediated this case, which involved both family and criminal matters. The parties agreed to a divorce and the daughter was returned to our client.
Family Law and Private Clients
Tilleke & Gibbins’ practice covers the spectrum of legal issues experienced by expatriates and nationals living in Thailand and Vietnam—from family law to immigration law to estate law. By solving unique individual problems in this region for over 120 years, we have built an unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise and a reputation for consistently delivering results and solutions.
Individuals seek our discreet and confidential counsel and zealous representation as they prepare for and experience such momentous life events as the birth or adoption of a child, marriage, immigration to a foreign country, and divorce. We also specialize in estate planning, including wills, living wills, and estate administration.
We provide integrated legal services that help our clients achieve holistic, long-term solutions. We offer a rare combination of expertise in trial advocacy, negotiation and mediation, tax and financial matters, and foreign languages, including Thai, Vietnamese, and English.
Among our recent matters, we have:
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Managed a complex estate matter spanning over three years and involving assets of over THB 20,000,000. We were able to appoint the executor of the estate, transfer and liquidate all assets, and satisfy the claims of both local and international creditors to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
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Represented the wife in a divorce case. After long settlement negotiations with the husband, we reached a compromise agreement supervised by the court and avoided trial of this sensitive matter.
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Represented a client in a criminal matter regarding forgery. We presented our client’s position and related facts to various governmental authorities. At the end of the government’s investigation, the public prosecutor declined to prosecute our client.
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Represented a father in a wrongful act case related to the death of his son by electric shock. Due to the emotional needs of the family, we reached a favorable out-of-court settlement. The defendant paid the compensation to the client and the court entered judgment as per the compromise agreement.
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Represented an Australian father in a contested family matter regarding the custody of his daughter. The mother of the child planned to move abroad with the daughter. We filed a case in Family Court seeking, on behalf of our client, sole legal custody of his daughter. After a successful mediation, the mother of the child granted sole legal custody to our client.
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Advised a client on the current and proposed laws on surrogacy; our guidance also included information on the current state of and societal considerations pertaining to surrogacy in Thailand.
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Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5588 |
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Alongkorn Tongmee |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5807 |
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Anake Rattanajitbanjong |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5510 |
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Chitchai Punsan |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5779 |
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Sasirusm (Roll) B. Chunhakasikarn |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5785 |
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Thom Thi Mai Nguyen |
Associate | Hanoi |
+84 4 3772 5607 |
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Waewpen Piemwichai |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5505 |
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Weerawat Distapinyo |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5508 |
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Timothy Wales |
Consultant | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5555 |
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| February 9, 2011 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Names New Partners Alan Adcock, Nandana Indananda, Thomas J. Treutler Tilleke & Gibbins, the largest independent law firm in Thailand, proudly announces the appointment of Alan Adcock, Nandana Indananda, and Thomas J. Treutler as Partners of the firm. ... |
| March 17, 2011 |
David Lyman David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins, was recently invited to participate in the inaugural BRT Business Leaders Lunch. Held at the JW Marriott in Bangkok, the... |
| June 21, 2011 |
The BigChilli Magazine Interviews David Lyman David Lyman The BigChilli, a Bangkok-based lifestyle magazine, recently interviewed David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins. The interview highlighted the background... |
| June 27, 2011 |
Oxford Business Group Launches The Report: Thailand 2011 David Lyman In the wake of 2010’s political unrest and with upcoming national elections on the horizon, the climate for business and foreign direct investment in Thailand remains uncertain. The Report:... |
| December 9, 2011 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Named Best Firm in Thailand at Asia Women in Business Law Awards Darani Vachanavuttivong, Tiziana Sucharitkul Tilleke & Gibbins was named “Best Firm in Thailand” at the inaugural Asia Women in Business Law Awards, held at the Jockey Club in Hong Kong on December 8, 2011. Representing Tilleke &... |
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| April 25, 2006 |
Yesteryear – Bangkok in 1956: What Was It Like When AMCHAM Thailand Was Founded? David Lyman In this text of a presentation the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, David Lyman reflects on the changes he has observed in Thailand in the 50 years since AMCHAM’s... |
| February 23, 2007 |
Inheritance Tax Issues Worth Noting Sriwan Puapondh Any time that there is a reconsideration of the Thai tax system, an inheritance tax is inevitably considered. The introduction of this tax, however, has continually been rejected by wealthy people... |
| July 7, 2007 |
Family Laws Foreigners Should Be Familiar With Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut Foreigners (and Thais with foreign spouses) can encounter certain family laws in Thailand that are unique to the Kingdom. This article provides an introduction to selected laws that may be... |
| August 10, 2007 |
Living Wills Offer Patients a Choice and Are Now Enshrined in Thai Law Santhapat Periera Imagine yourself standing silently with your relatives in a hospital's ICU, staring at the still figure of a loved one lying helplessly in bed. At that moment, your greatest wish is for that loved... |
| October 19, 2007 |
John King, Thomas J. Treutler On the heels of its 2006 entry into the WTO, Vietnam’s economy continues to show high growth and is generally considered the second fastest growing economy in Asia behind China. This article... |
