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.

Tilleke & Gibbins partner Nopparat Lalitkomon has been named to the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2025 list. This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions and leadership in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practice area. The ALB Super 50 TMT Lawyers list recognizes the top legal professionals across Asia who have demonstrated outstanding expertise and achievements in this rapidly evolving sector. Selection for this exclusive list follows a rigorous evaluation process that considers professional accomplishments, significant cases, and client feedback. Nopparat’s recognition continues Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong presence in the rankings, following the inclusion of partner Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh in last year’s list. Asian Legal Business is a leading legal publication providing comprehensive coverage of the legal landscape across Asia, offering insights on significant deals, lateral moves, and in-depth features on legal developments throughout the region.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted for two prestigious recognitions in the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025, receiving nominations for both Thailand Firm of the Year and Vietnam Firm of the Year. The Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 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 fifth consecutive shortlisting and eleventh since 2010, demonstrating Tilleke & Gibbins’ sustained excellence and leadership in the Thai legal market. For Vietnam, this is the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized, further cementing its reputation in this dynamic market. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Singapore on May 30, 2025. To learn more about the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025 and browse the full list of nominations, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

Rina Sinaga, an intellectual property consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Jakarta office, has been recognized in the Indonesia Rising Stars 2025 list from Asian Legal Business (ALB). Published in the January-February 2025 issue of ALB, the list highlights outstanding legal practitioners under 40 who are shaping Indonesia’s legal landscape through their expertise and contributions. Rina’s inclusion reflects her strong track record in intellectual property law in Indonesia, where she assists domestic and international clients in navigating trademark protection, prosecution, and commercialization strategies. ALB’s inclusion of Rina on the Indonesia Rising Stars 2025 list celebrates her effectiveness in advising businesses on safeguarding their intellectual assets. The full ALB Indonesia Rising Stars 2025 list is available in the January–February 2025 issue of ALB, accessible here.

Tilleke & Gibbins 在由 China IP 主办的 2024 年 “IP Eagle Talents Selection and Training Program” 中，被评选为亚洲领先的国际知识产权服务团队之一。该律所是全亚洲仅有的五家获奖机构之一，并与来自中国、马来西亚、韩国和越南的知名律所共同获此殊荣。 该奖项充分肯定了本所为中国客户提供卓越服务并推动国际知识产权交流的杰出表现。获奖机构依据其专业水准、行业贡献及在推动全球知识产权服务发展方面的承诺而获选。 该荣誉在北京举行的 2025 企业知识产权战略论坛暨企业知识产权经理年会 上正式公布。此次奖项充分体现了 Tilleke & Gibbins 在亚洲持续提供一流知识产权服务的坚定承诺，并彰显了本所在助力企业应对复杂的国际知识产权环境方面的卓越贡献。 欲了解该奖项的更多详情并查看完整获奖名单，请访问 China IP 官网。

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized as one of Asia’s leading international intellectual property service teams in the 2024 IP Eagle Talents Selection and Training Program, organized by China IP. The firm was one of only five winners across Asia, alongside firms from China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Vietnam.

The newly released 2025 edition of the annual WTR 1000 rankings from World Trademark Review once again give high marks to Tilleke & Gibbins across the region. The rankings, which showcase the leading firms and lawyers for trademark work around the world, again confirm Tilleke & Gibbins’ reputation as a powerhouse for trademark-related matters in Southeast Asia. In the 2025 rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved Silver Band rankings in both the Prosecution and Strategy (Silver Band) and the Enforcement and Litigation (Bronze Band) categories. In the Cambodia rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins was placed in the top tier (Highly Recommended), while the firm’s Yangon office again appeared in the single-tier Myanmar rankings of recommended firms. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos. Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys in all offices also earned a record 25 individual accolades in the 2025 edition of the WTR 1000: 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 maintained its strong regional presence in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings, demonstrating continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates. The rankings, which were recently released, showcase the firm’s consistent high performance with 30 practice rankings and 30 individual recognitions.

Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins and managing director of the firm’s regional intellectual property (IP) department, has once again been named among Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB). This marks her fourth consecutive inclusion since the list’s launch in 2021. The recognition celebrates her leadership in delivering exceptional IP services across Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The annual ALB ranking celebrates top IP lawyers in Asia based on their expertise, successful outcomes in legal matters, and commendations from clients and peers. The selection is conducted by ALB’s research team through a rigorous review of firm submissions, client feedback, and industry insights. The featured lawyers are recognized for their ability to safeguard and maximize the value of clients’ intellectual property assets across diverse sectors. Asian Legal Business, part of Thomson Reuters, is a leading authority on commercial law in Asia. For more details about the Asia Top 15 IP Lawyers 2024, please refer to the December 2024 issue of ALB.

The recently released 2025 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific gives Tilleke & Gibbins high marks across all the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a total of 34 individual rankings.