Represented a leading producer of smartphones as its "point of contact" with all government authorities, which involved crafting an overall government relations strategy, establishing and cultivating relationships with officials, responding to government investigations, monitoring potential policy and regulatory developments, and seeking legislative and regulatory change on our client’s behalf. We have also structured appropriate and effective solutions to the business and legal challenges faced by our client.
Government Relations
For clients across industries, our Government Relations team serves as an advocate, a coalition builder, a negotiator, and an ally.
Our group includes top practitioners in a number of tightly regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, banking and finance, and telecommunications. We help our clients focus their relationship-building efforts on the key government agencies and personnel responsible for their industry. Utilizing targeted strategies, we promote regulatory landscapes that produce tangible business benefits.
Our team has strong relationships with leaders who shape policy and its enforcement, from public servants in diverse roles and at all levels to influential members of society. But we bring more to the table than governmental goodwill; we bring our strengths in identifying common goals and coalition building. We are, at the same time, grassroots campaigners and high-level strategists. We create and maintain advantageous alliances for our clients with governmental agencies, independent organizations, competitors, and/or other interested parties. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we influence government policy.
We offer the following examples of our government relations activities and capabilities. Tilleke & Gibbins has:
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Planned and executed a defensive strategy on behalf of a group of global pharmaceutical companies in response to the imposition of compulsory licenses on patented medications by the Royal Thai Government’s Ministry of Public Health.
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Conducted Thai Customs Department and Police training for numerous clients across a range of industries including auto parts, fashion, tobacco, spirits, software, and others. We use such events as an opportunity to share international best practices, specific product training, and develop relationships with key Customs officials as well as local officers.
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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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Advised a pharmaceutical client on various IP issues, such as product liability, government advocacy on new regulations, compulsory licenses, new laws (Patent Act, Drug Act), and trademark registration.
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Liaised with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) on behalf of our client, an operator of a social-media website, to ensure compliance with the Computer Crime Act and, as a result, successfully prevented the website from being banned by the MICT.
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Advised a leader in wireless technology on government authorities related to the telecommunications industry.
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Alan Adcock |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5871 |
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Darani Vachanavuttivong |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5888 |
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David Lyman |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5597 |
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Thawat Damsa-ard |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5500 |
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Thomas J. Treutler |
Partner | Hanoi |
+84 4 3772 5633 |
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Tiziana Sucharitkul |
Partner | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5777 |
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Charoen Kanthawongs |
Of Counsel | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5594 |
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Jeffrey J. Blatt |
Of Counsel | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5644 |
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Areeya Pornwiriyangkura |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5882 |
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Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn |
Associate | Bangkok |
+66 2653 5869 |
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| 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... |
| 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 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 &... |
| 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:... |
| June 23, 2011 |
Bloomberg Story on Thai Elections Quotes David Lyman David Lyman Bloomberg, a leading financial news and data service, recently published a story about the upcoming Thai elections and the possible impacts that it could have on foreign investors. The article... |
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| 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 7, 2011 |
Procurement Contracts and Their Impact on Pharmaceutical Companies Clemence Gautier 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... |
