Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted in multiple firmwide and individual categories at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, including Regional Firm of the Year, reflecting the firm’s work across Southeast Asia and the continued development of its regional practices. In the individual categories, Aye Thuzar Hlaing has been shortlisted for Myanmar Associate of the Year (Corporate and M&A), and Linh Duy Mai has been shortlisted for Vietnam Associate of the Year (Intellectual Property). Tilleke & Gibbins has also been shortlisted in the following firm categories: Regional Firm of the Year Thailand – Law Firm of the Year Thailand – Law Firm of the Year (Litigation) Myanmar – Law Firm of the Year Vietnam – Law Firm of the Year Vietnam – Law Firm of the Year (Labor and Employment) Laos – Law Firm of the Year The winners will be announced on April 30, 2026, at the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards ceremony in Singapore. To browse the full shortlist for the Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2026, please see the Legal 500 website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted for two prestigious recognitions in the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026. The firm received nominations for both Thailand Firm of the Year and Vietnam Firm of the Year. The Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours recognize preeminent law firms demonstrating outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service across the region. The Thailand nomination marks the firm’s sixth consecutive shortlisting and twelfth since 2010. For Vietnam, this is the third consecutive year the firm has been recognized. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong on May 28, 2026. To learn more about the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Honours 2026 and browse the full list of nominations, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized as one of Asia’s leading international intellectual property service teams in the 2025 IP Eagle Talents Selection and Training Program, organized by China IP Magazine. Tilleke & Gibbins is one of only seven firms across Asia to receive this distinction and the only firm from Thailand included on this year’s list. This marks the firm’s second consecutive recognition, following its selection in 2024. The IP Eagle Talents Selection and Training Program highlights firms with a strong track record in serving Chinese enterprises and facilitating cross-border intellectual property matters. Recipients are selected based on their professionalism, industry impact, and demonstrated ability to assist Chinese companies in navigating complex overseas IP environments. This recognition reflects the continued work of the firm’s regional intellectual property team in supporting Chinese clients with practical, high-quality, and commercially focused IP solutions across multiple jurisdictions. For more information on the award and to read about all the winners, please see the China IP website.

In-House Community Magazine has named Chusert Supasitthumrong, Nuttaphol Arammuang, and Patcharaporn Pootranon to its Commended External Counsel of the Year 2025 list for Thailand. The Commended External Counsel of the Year recognition highlights external lawyers who consistently deliver high-quality legal advice, demonstrate strong commercial understanding, and build effective, long-term working relationships with in-house legal teams. Honorees are selected based on testimonials, peer recommendations, and votes from in-house counsel across the region. The list forms part of the broader In-House Community (IHC) Counsel of the Year Awards 2025, which recognize excellence among in-house legal teams across Asia and the Middle East. It is published alongside the Top Tier In-House Counsel List 2025, which highlights distinguished in-house leaders for their influence, innovation, and leadership within their organizations. The full IHC Counsel of the Year Awards are in the February 2026 issue of the magazine, available on the IHC website.

The newly released 2026 edition of the WTR 1000 rankings from World Trademark Review once again highlights the strength and consistency of Tilleke & Gibbins’ trademark practice across Southeast Asia. The rankings reaffirm the firm’s longstanding position as a leading regional trademark adviser, with World Trademark Review noting Tilleke’s market-leading presence in the region. In the 2026 rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Thailand and Vietnam retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings for the 16th consecutive year. The firm’s Cambodia practice was again placed in the Highly Recommended (top tier) category, marking its fourth consecutive year in the top tier, while the Myanmar office maintained its Recommended (single tier) ranking for the seventh consecutive year. In Indonesia, the firm continued to perform strongly, earning Silver Band rankings for Trademark Enforcement and Litigation for the seventh consecutive year and Trademark Prosecution and Strategy for the second consecutive year, along with a new ranking for Trademark Licensing and Transactions. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos. Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers across the region also received strong individual recognition in the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000, with 26 lawyers ranked across 30 categories, including several first-time rankings and notable promotions reflecting the depth of the firm’s regional trademark team: The WTR 1000 is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters. The directory’s rankings are based on in-depth research to identify key firms and individuals leading the way in trademark-related legal practice. Depth of expertise, positioning in the market, level of activity, and peer and client feedback are all factored into the rankings. For more information about the rankings and to browse the full results, please visit the World Trademark Review website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has demonstrated continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific rankings. The recently released rankings showcase the firm’s outstanding performance with 29 practice area recognitions and 34 individual rankings—an increase from 30 individual recognitions in 2025.

Asia Business Law Journal has released its annual A-List of Vietnam’s Top Lawyers, highlighting 100 lawyers and 12 “Legal Icons” who stand out above the field. Among those recognized this year are four partners from Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices: Kien Trung Trinh Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Loc Xuan Le Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen A publication of Law.asia Limited, Asia Business Law Journal bills itself the “ultimate multilingual resource for general counsel with pan-Asian responsibilities” and offers regular online content as well as print issues. Its highly regarded A-List series recognizes top private-practice corporate lawyers in various Asian jurisdictions based on extensive research and nominations from in-house counsel as well as Asia-focused partners with international law firms. To view the complete Vietnam A-List (labeled “2025” but issued in 2026), please visit the Asia Business Law Journal website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that Jay Cohen and John Frangos have been recognized in the Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 report as two of the world’s leading practitioners in their respective fields. Jay Cohen is recognized for his work in franchising, while John Frangos is cited for outstanding work in investigations. The Client Choice awards highlight lawyers who stand out for excellence in client care and the quality of their service. Established in 2005, Client Choice is distinctive in that winners are selected solely based on nominations from corporate counsel. Only one lawyer per practice area is recognized in each jurisdiction. This recognition reflects sustained commitment that Jay and John have shown to delivering practical, client-focused advice and achieving strong outcomes across complex and often sensitive matters. The full Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 results are available on the Lexology website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong market position in the newly released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, with six Band 1 honors in core practices and consistently strong performance across the entire region. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, 33 lawyers were recognized across 11 practice areas.

Tilleke & Gibbins has again secured a Band 1 ranking for Thailand in the FinTech Guide 2026 from Chambers and Partners, maintaining the firm’s position among the country’s leading advisors on financial technology and digital regulatory matters. Chambers named only three firms in Thailand in the FinTech Guide 2026, with Tilleke & Gibbins one of just two ranked in Band 1. In the individual rankings, Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial department, continues to be recognized as a Band 1 practitioner. Pornpan Wichawut, counsel and head of the firm’s Thailand fintech practice, is ranked as Up & Coming for 2026. They are two of only three individuals recognized in the Thailand FinTech Guide rankings this year. The Chambers FinTech Guide evaluates leading professionals in payments, digital assets, cybersecurity, data protection, and other areas shaping the global technology and financial services sectors. For more details on the Thailand rankings, and to explore the full Fintech Guide 2026 rankings, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been honored with two awards at the 2025 Lexology Index Awards in London, this time picking up both the Thailand and Vietnam Country Awards. Formerly known as the Who’s Who Legal Awards, the Lexology Index Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by firms and individuals identified through Lexology’s extensive global research process. Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued success in this forum reflects the exceptional expertise and dedication of its team, whose commitment to delivering the highest caliber of legal services continues to set a benchmark in the industry. The firm extends its gratitude to its talented professionals and valued clients for their continued trust and support. A full list of the winners of the 2025 Lexology Index Awards is available on the Lexology website.