In the wake of 2010’s political unrest and with upcoming national elections on the horizon, the climate for business and foreign direct investment in Thailand remains uncertain. The Report: Thailand 2011, published by the Oxford Business Group in cooperation with Thailand’s Board of Investment, states that political stability following the election will be a key factor in fostering a favorable investment environment in the months ahead.

The BigChilli, a Bangkok-based lifestyle magazine, recently interviewed David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins. The interview highlighted the background of the firm and some of the memorable moments that he and his family have experienced while leading Thailand’s largest independent law firm.

On May 31, Tiziana Sucharitkul moderated a webinar for managing partners of Lex Mundi firms. Providing an update on the Asia Pacific region, the webinar looked at recent trends of foreign firms entering markets in the region and the impact that these new market entries are having on established local firms. Tiziana, Co-Managing Partner and Director of the Tilleke & Gibbins Dispute Resolution Department, currently serves as Regional Vice Chair Asia/Pacific of the Lex Mundi Managing Partners Committee.

On September 8, 2010, the Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IP&IT Court) held a meeting to discuss and gather comments and recommendations on the procedure for issuing search warrants in relation to IP criminal actions. Various concerned parties attended the meeting, such as police officers, public prosecutors, and IP practitioners. This meeting was significant because many IP owners have expressed concerns about the need for standardized procedures in determining whether a search warrant will be granted.