Asian Legal Business (ALB) has released its Top 30 Litigators in Asia list for 2025, and two of Tilleke & Gibbins’ litigation leaders have been recognized for their outstanding work in the region. Thawat Damsa-ard has earned a place on the list for the fourth consecutive year, continuing to be recognized for his consistent excellence in complex and high-stakes disputes. Loc Xuan Le, a principal with Tilleke & Gibbins’ strategic partner in Vietnam, T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), has been included for the first time—an important milestone that reflects his growing reputation and contributions to impactful litigation matters. The ALB Top 30 Litigators list is compiled through a competitive selection process that considers the significance of cases handled, client feedback, innovative approaches to litigation, and the overall influence of each lawyer on the legal profession. The full list appears in the June 2025 issue of ALB.

Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to announce that eight of the firm’s intellectual property practitioners have been named to the World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2025: Private Practice list. This ranking recognizes the world’s foremost trademark lawyers who are not only leading figures in their field but also respected for their professional achievements, market influence, and thought leadership. The following Tilleke & Gibbins professionals were selected for inclusion: Cambodia David Mol Sokmean Chea Myanmar Yuwadee Thean-ngarm Thailand Alan Adcock Darani Vachanavuttivong Somboon Earterasarun Vietnam Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Loc Xuan Le The WTR Global Leaders list draws on research from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to identify the “best of the best” in trademark practice around the world. Selection is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill and insight in managing global brand portfolios and delivering strategic trademark counsel. For more details and to browse the full WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2025 list, please visit the WTR website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that managing partner Darani Vachanavuttivong and Wongrat Ratanaprayul, director of the firm’s Indonesia office, have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s Top 250 Women in IP 2025 for their outstanding contributions to the field of intellectual property law. Darani Vachanavuttivong appears on the list for the seventh time, and is notably the only lawyer from Thailand to appear on the list. Wongrat Ratanaprayul, on the list for the third straight year, is one of just three lawyers from Indonesia to be included. Managing Intellectual Property states that its annual list “recognizes senior IP practitioners who consistently go above and beyond for their clients and firms.” The final list of ranked individuals was determined after a thorough review of submissions provided for the company’s IP Stars rankings and the Managing IP Awards. To view the full Top 250 Women in IP list, please visit the Managing IP website (registration may be required).

Managing Intellectual Property’s latest trademark rankings have been revealed in the 2025 edition of IP Stars, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again been recognized as a leading trademark firm in three countries: Thailand – Tier 1 Vietnam – Tier 1 Indonesia – Tier 2 These results continue a string of success for Tilleke & Gibbins in the IP Stars trademark rankings, as the firm has been placed in the top tier for 22 consecutive years in Thailand and 14 consecutive years in Vietnam. IP Stars is Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world’s leading intellectual property firms and practitioners. For more information and to browse the full rankings, please see the IP Stars website.

Seven attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2025 edition of IP Stars, an annual ranking highlighting top professionals globally in the areas of patent and trademark law. Selections are made based on recommendations from clients and peers within each jurisdiction, with only the most highly regarded practitioners making the final list. Individuals are honored as either “Patent Stars” or “Trademark Stars,” with several lawyers earning recognition in both fields. This year’s Tilleke & Gibbins representatives include: Indonesia Wongrat Ratanaprayul – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025 Thailand Alan Adcock – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025 Darani Vachanavuttivong – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025 Sukontip Jitmongkolthong – Trademark Star 2025 Vietnam Linh Thi Mai Nguyen – Trademark Star 2025 Loc Xuan Le – Patent Star 2025, Trademark Star 2025 Trung Nguyen – Trademark Star 2025 Managing Intellectual Property is a leading industry magazine covering the latest news and developments from the global IP community. For more information on the IP Stars 2025 individual rankings, please see the IP Stars website.

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) has released the 2025 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, which spotlights the leading patent firms and practitioners worldwide. Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to again be ranked as a top-tier firm in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Notably, this marks the 13th consecutive year for Thailand and the sixth consecutive year for Vietnam of being placed in the highest category. The firm’s strong regional patent practice is further reflected in the individual rankings, where the following 23 Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners have been recognized as being at the top of the field in their respective jurisdictions: Indonesia Irene Djalim Melinda Ambrizal Wongrat Ratanaprayul Thailand Alan Adcock Atthachai Homhuan Darani Vachanavuttivong Jakkrit Kuanpoth Napagate Triratana Nattriya Supmoon Nuttaphol Arammuang Peeyakorn Suparugbundit San Chaithiraphant Somboon Earterasarun Suebsiri Taweepon Sukontip Jitmongkolthong Wong Vorravitwattana Vietnam Dat Thanh Nguyen Giang Hoang Bach Hien Thi Thu Vu Hung Tuan Nguyen Linh Duy Mai Loc Xuan Le Thanh Phuong Vu The rankings are based on in-depth research and market analysis conducted by IAM’s team of researchers, which factors in “depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which [firms and individuals] are typically instructed … as well as positive peer and client feedback.” For more details, please see the IAM Patent 1000 rankings for Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Tiziana Sucharitkul, managing partner at Tilleke & Gibbins, has once again earned a spot on Benchmark Litigation’s Top 100 Women in Litigation list—her fifth appearance in this elite ranking. This annual list honors leading female litigators across the region who have distinguished themselves through notable casework, strong client and peer feedback, and outstanding professional reputations. Tiziana continues to stand out as the only lawyer in Thailand to be included. Her consistent recognition underscores both her litigation acumen and her longstanding contributions to the legal profession in Thailand and beyond. Known for her strategic approach and deep understanding of complex disputes, Tiziana has become a trusted advisor in high-stakes litigation matters. Benchmark Litigation’s rigorous selection process considers not only legal expertise and peer endorsements but also the significance and impact of each lawyer’s recent litigation work within their jurisdiction. For more details and the full list of honorees, please visit the Benchmark Litigation website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized in the In-House Community (IHC) Firms of the Year 2024, earning accolades across 19 categories in Thailand and Vietnam. The results, based on surveys of in-house counsel across Asia, reflect client perspectives on the quality and responsiveness of legal services in key practice areas. The firm received 11 Firm of the Year awards and two honorable mentions in Thailand, along with six Firm of the Year awards in Vietnam. Notably, Tilleke & Gibbins was named “Most Responsive International Law Firm” in both jurisdictions—an acknowledgment that underscores the firm’s longstanding commitment to client service. Firm of the Year – Thailand Most Responsive International Law Firm Antitrust/Competition Banking and Finance Employment Energy and Projects Intellectual Property International Arbitration Litigation and Dispute Resolution Real Estate and Construction Taxation Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Honorable Mention: Capital Markets Honorable Mention: Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year – Vietnam Most Responsive International Law Firm Employment Intellectual Property International Arbitration Litigation and Dispute Resolution Technology, Media, and Telecommunications The IHC Firms of the Year rankings are determined through responses from thousands of in-house counsel and corporate decision-makers in Asia and the Middle East. Tilleke & Gibbins is honored to receive this recognition from the clients and peers it serves across the region.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) in its Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2025, which honor the best corporate law firms in Vietnam across a wide range of practice areas, based on votes, feedback, and qualitative information from in-house counsel and other legal professionals who participated in ABLJ‘s research. Tilleke & Gibbins was named a top-tier firm in four competitive categories: Data Compliance & Cybersecurity IP Litigation Employment Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) A publication of Law.asia featuring widely read editions in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, ABLJ is a multilingual resource for general counsel at companies with operations in Asia. For more information on the Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2025 and browse the full list of recognized firms, please see the ABLJ website.

Benchmark Litigation has released its 2025 rankings for leading dispute resolution firms in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued success in the region. The Benchmark Litigation rankings include two jurisdictions where Tilleke & Gibbins is active, Thailand and Vietnam. Firm Rankings A full summary of the firm’s rankings is provided below: Thailand Commercial & Transactions – Tier 1 Government & Regulatory – Tier 1 Labor & Employment – Tier 1 Intellectual Property – Tier 1 Trade & Customs – Tier 2 Vietnam Commercial & Transactions (Foreign Firms) – Tier 1 Intellectual Property (Foreign Firms) – Tier 1 Labor & Employment (Foreign Firms) – Recommended (top tier in this category) Energy & Construction (Foreign Firms) – Tier 2 International Arbitration – Highly Recommended Individual Rankings The 2025 edition also recognizes a record 10 Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers in Thailand—more than any other firm in the jurisdiction—and four in Vietnam. Thailand Alongkorn Tongmee – Trade & Customs Chusert Supasitthumrong – Labor & Employment John Frangos – Commercial & Transactions (new) Noppramart Thammateeradaycho – Shipping Nuttaphol Arammuang – Intellectual Property Pongpalin Chantrapirom – Commercial & Transactions (new) Suebsiri Taweepon – Intellectual Property Suruswadee Jaimsuwan – Commercial & Transactions Thawat Damsa-ard – Commercial & Transactions Tiziana Sucharitkul – Commercial & Transactions, Government & Regulatory Vietnam Duc Anh Tran – Commercial & Transactions (new) Linh Duy Mai – Intellectual Property Loc Xuan Le – Intellectual Property Tu Anh Tran – Commercial & Transactions (new) Benchmark Litigation’s annual research is based on interviews with dispute resolution specialists and clients, as well as analysis of recent casework and market developments. To view the full results, please visit the Benchmark Litigation websites for Thailand and Vietnam.

Asian Legal Business has released its 2025 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 13th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 11th time in Vietnam.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized in 10 categories at the 2025 Thailand Law Firm Awards from Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ). These awards celebrate the country’s top law firms across key practice areas, as well as a separate category for the best overall firms. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins was named a leader in: Best Overall Law Firms Aviation Competition & Antitrust Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Healthcare & Life Sciences IP Prosecution Private Equity & Venture Capital Shipping & Maritime Technology, Media & Telecoms The awards were determined by ABLJ’s research team, which evaluates law firms based on their recent work, client feedback, and standing in the market. ABLJ is a legal publication in Asia, providing in-depth coverage of legal and business developments across the region. Its annual Thailand Law Firm Awards highlight excellence in legal practice and industry leadership. For more details and the full list of winners, please visit the Asia Business Law Journal website.