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Awards & Rankings

Tilleke & Gibbins is consistently recognized by the world’s leading independent legal industry organizations as an elite firm in every jurisdiction in which we work. These accolades show why our clients trust us with their most sensitive legal work, and give our colleagues worldwide the confidence to treat us as their trusted partner in Southeast Asia. Catch up on our latest awards and rankings below.
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January 15, 2026
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.
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January 7, 2026
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.
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December 17, 2025
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.
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December 12, 2025
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.
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December 9, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to announce that four litigation cases handled by the firm have been selected among the nine Distinguished Judgment Awards granted by Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IP&IT Court) for the period from October 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. This recognition highlights the complexity, novelty, and legal significance of these cases, which were chosen based on stringent criteria including new legal issues, high evidentiary volume, and intricate legal arguments. Among these four cases, one was singled out as the “Most Distinguished Judgment” – the landmark trademark squatting case involving the trademark rights of our client, Thailand’s largest state-owned energy conglomerate, and its subsidiary. In this case, the defendants had filed 52 trademark applications mimicking our client’s marks, making it the largest trademark squatting dispute in Thai history. On April 30, 2025, the IP&IT Court ordered the cancellation of multiple infringing trademarks, setting a benchmark for IP enforcement against trademark squatters in Thailand. The other three recognized cases demonstrate Tilleke & Gibbins’ breadth of expertise in IP litigation: Patent infringement and invalidation involving trade secrets misappropriation. Trade dress infringement of a unique packaging. Landmark Luckin Coffee case involving trademark infringement and invalidation. The IP&IT Court handles approximately 200 IP civil litigation cases each year, and our IP litigation team has typically been involved in 25–30% of them, reflecting our dominant role in shaping IP jurisprudence in Thailand.
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December 8, 2025
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.
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December 1, 2025
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.
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November 20, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that Alan Adcock and Somboon Earterasarun have been named to the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026, a list produced by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) highlighting leading professionals in the development and execution of worldwide IP strategy. Alan continues his long-running recognition in the IAM Strategy 300, reflecting his extensive experience in IP portfolio management and cross-border IP commercialization. Somboon is also honored again this year for his work helping clients use intellectual property to advance their commercial objectives. The IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders identifies senior professionals whose strategic insight, leadership, and practical impact distinguish them within the global IP community. Honorees are selected through confidential nominations and in-depth research that includes interviews with corporate IP leaders and international practitioners. For the full list of Global Leaders, please visit the IAM website.
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November 20, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to share that Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has released its A-List of Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers and its exclusive Legal Icons list for 2025. This year, Darani Vachanavuttivong has again been named a Legal Icon, recognizing her as one of the most distinguished professionals in Thailand’s legal community. In addition, nine other Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have been named among Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers. The full list of honorees is: Alan Adcock Charunun Sathitsuksomboon Chusert Supasitthumron (new ranking) Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Darani Vachanavuttivong (Legal Icon) Kobkit Thienpreecha Nuttaphol Arammuang Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut Thawat Damsa-ard Tiziana Sucharitkul The ABLJ A-List is compiled through extensive research, including nominations and feedback from in-house counsel worldwide and international law firm partners who focus on Thailand. The editorial underscores the demand for lawyers with unmatched expertise, a dedication to quality, and a proven ability to deliver strategic, innovative solutions. To view the full list and the accompanying editorial analysis, please visit the ABLJ website.
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November 7, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized as the top award winner at the 2025 Asia IP Awards, held in Kuala Lumpur on November 6. Organized annually by Asia IP, the awards honor exceptional performance by law firms across the Asia-Pacific region, with winners selected by votes from more than 5,000 in-house counsel. At this year’s ceremony, Tilleke & Gibbins received eight major honors—more than any other firm—including: Asia Pacific: Patent Firm of the Year Cambodia: Patent Firm of the Year Indonesia: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year Laos: Patent Firm of the Year Myanmar: Copyright Firm of the Year Thailand: Patent Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year Vietnam: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year The firm was also shortlisted in numerous categories spanning patents, trademarks, copyright, and portfolio management across Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Asia Pacific region. These achievements reflect the marketing-leading position of Tilleke & Gibbins in various areas of intellectual property across the region. With one of the largest and most experienced intellectual property practices in Southeast Asia, Tilleke & Gibbins provides comprehensive services covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and portfolio management, and is trusted by leading global and regional businesses to protect and enforce their IP rights throughout the region. For more details on the Asia IP Awards and a full list of winners, please visit the official announcement on Asia IP’s website.
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October 31, 2025
Five lawyers from Tilleke & Gibbins, representing two jurisdictions, have been included in the latest edition of IAM Global Leaders, which recognizes leading IP professionals in the patent field: Alan Adcock – Thailand Darani Vachanavuttivong – Thailand Jakkrit Kuanpoth – Thailand Nuttaphol Arammuang – Thailand Wongrat Ratanaprayul – Indonesia To be considered for inclusion in IAM Global Leaders, individuals must first earn a Gold Band ranking in the IAM Patent 1000—an annual guide that highlights the leading law firms and practitioners across key global patent markets. IAM then selects professionals from this group who stand out for their expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients in complex patent matters. For more information on IAM Global Leaders 2026, or to browse the full list of honorees, please visit the IAM website.
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