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.
| Name | Position | Office | Contact |
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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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| December 22, 2011 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted for Thailand Firm of the Year Award by Chambers Asia-Pacific Darani Vachanavuttivong, Tiziana Sucharitkul Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for the Thailand Firm of the Year Award by Chambers Asia-Pacific, a leading guide to the legal profession in the region. The Chambers Asia-Pacific... |
| 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... |
| July 5, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Lawyer to Serve as Panelist at LAWASIA Family Law Conference Sasirusm (Roll) B. Chunhakasikarn The LAWASIA team has invited Sasirusm (Roll) B. Chunhakasikarn, attorney-at-law in the Tilleke & Gibbins dispute resolution group, to be a panelist at the fourth LAWASIA Family Law Conference... |
| October 12, 2012 |
Euromoney Asia Women in Business Law Awards: Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted in Four Categories Darani Vachanavuttivong, Tiziana Sucharitkul On November 22, 2012, the Euromoney Legal Media Group will hold its second annual Asia Women in Business Law Awards at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong. Again this year,... |
| November 23, 2012 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Once Again Named “Best Firm in Thailand” at Asia Women in Business Law Awards Darani Vachanavuttivong, Tiziana Sucharitkul On November 22, 2012, the Euromoney Legal Media Group held its second annual Asia Women in Business Law Awards at the Renaissance Harbor View Hotel in Hong Kong. At the event, Tilleke... |
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| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| 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... |
| September 5, 2012 |
The Report: Thailand 2012 – Legal Framework The Report: Thailand 2012, published by Oxford Business Group, provides an in-depth analysis of different sectors of the Thai economy. Tilleke & Gibbins contributed the legal section... |
| February 14, 2013 |
PLC Doing Business in … Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2013 – Thailand Chapter Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, Kobkit Thienpreecha, Weerawat Distapinyo, David Duncan, Areeya Pornwiriyangkura, Sriwan Puapondh, Michael Ramirez, Anake Rattanajitbanjong, Passanan Suwannoi In association with Lex Mundi, Practical Law Company has now published the latest edition in its series of guides on how to do business in jurisdictions worldwide. The Thailand chapter, written by... |
