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March 22, 2019

Asia Legal Awards 2019: Tilleke & Gibbins Named Top IP Practice in Asia

Asia Legal Awards

Following the 2019 Asia Legal Awards ceremony, which took place in Hong Kong on March 21, 2019, Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Intellectual Property Firm of the Year. Hot on the heels of three awards from the MIP Asia-Pacific Awards, this exceptional recognition as the top practice in Asia adds to an impressive collection which solidifies the firm’s standing the premier intellectual property practice in the region.

The Asia Legal Awards, presented by The Asian Lawyer  in association with its three sister companies—The American Lawyer, China Law & Practice, and Legal Week —highlight and honor the best and most complex legal work in Asia each year. To select the winners, the judging committee compared the work of firms across Asia by six distinct categories: legal expertise and innovation; regulatory/commercial strategy and solutions; industry knowledge and experience; teamwork and efficiency; client satisfaction; and contribution to the field, industry, or legislation.

To see the full list of winners, please visit The Asia Legal Awards website.

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