Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has released its annual Southeast Asia guide for the year 2023, and 12 Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have been distinguished as market leaders in various legal practice areas. The firm’s 12 recognized lawyers, who are recognized for demonstrating their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to Tilleke & Gibbins’ clients, are: Alan Adcock – Data, Franchising, Life Sciences, Patents, Trademarks Darani Vachanavuttivong – Patents, Trademarks Jay Cohen – Franchising John Frangos – Investigations Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut – Labor, Employment & Benefits Kasama Sriwatanakul – Trademarks Linh Thi Mai Nguyen – Trademarks Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh – Data Somboon Earterasarun – Trademarks Thawat Damsa-ard – Asset Recovery, Investigations Thomas Treutler – Patents, Trademarks Wongrat Ratanaprayul – Patents The WWL Southeast Asia rankings guide, published by the independent London-based group Law Business Research, aims to identify the foremost legal practitioners across a range of business law practice areas. The 2023 edition of the guide showcases over 900 lawyers, covering 34 distinct practice areas in the Southeast Asian region. The rankings are largely based on feedback and nominations received from other WWL-ranked and nominated attorneys around the world. These peer-driven recognitions highlight Tilleke & Gibbins’ dedication to maintaining the highest standards of legal service and helping clients achieve success. To read more about the WWL Southeast Asia guide, or to browse the full results of the 2023 edition, please visit the WWL website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has received a remarkable slate of nominations for the prestigious Euromoney APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023. The recently released shortlists for this year’s awards include Tilleke & Gibbins in both firm and individual categories. In the firmwide categories, Tilleke & Gibbins is in the running for five distinguished awards: Work-Life Balance National Firm Women in Business Law National Firm Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins also received seven individual nominations: Insurance and Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year – Sarah Galeski Patent Lawyer of the Year – Darani Vachanavuttivong Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year – Noppramart Thammateeradaycho Technology Lawyer of the Year – Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Trademark Lawyer of the Year – Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Corporate Rising Star of the Year – Nitikar Nith The APAC Women in Business Law Awards recognize law firms and professional services firms in the region for their efforts in promoting gender equality and supporting women’s advancement in the legal profession. Winners are determined through a rigorous process involving submissions, peer reviews, and judgment based on professional accomplishments and advocacy for gender diversity and work-life balance programs. This year’s awards ceremony will take place at an in-person event in Singapore on September 7, 2023. For more information on the APAC Women in Business Law Awards 2023, including a full list of nominees, please visit the awards website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized as a leading legal service provider for Chinese companies in the field of Internet and E-commerce. The accolade was awarded by the China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) during the CBLJ China Business Law Awards 2023. Tilleke & Gibbins was listed alongside other esteemed international firms in the highly competitive Internet and E-commerce category. This inclusion is based on Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong record of advice and client service to Chinese internet and e-commerce operators over the past year. To determine the winners in each category, extensive research and evaluation were carried out to identify the top-performing firms. The CBLJ’s in-house researchers reviewed law firm submissions, industry feedback, and endorsements from clients and industry professionals in narrowing the list of outstanding firms in various industry sector categories. The CBLJ is a prestigious publication that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the legal industry in China. Through their rigorous selection process, CBLJ identifies and honors top-performing law firms and legal professionals, providing valuable insights into the legal landscape in China. To read more about the awards or browse a complete list of winners, please visit the CBLJ website.

Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recently announced the winners of their first Vietnam Law Firm Awards, and Tilleke & Gibbins earned accolades across a wide range of legal practice categories. The Vietnam Law Firm Awards recognize the top-performing law firms in various practice areas in the country. Tilleke & Gibbins was named in three categories: Data Compliance and Security Labor & Employment Technology, Media & Telecoms ABLJ is a bimonthly magazine focusing on the legal and regulatory environment in major jurisdictions across Asia. Through its research into the pressing legal issues facing business and legal practice in the region, ABLJ seeks to provide in-house counsel with the necessary information and analysis to implement effective legal solutions. For more information on the Vietnam Law Firm Awards 2023, and to browse the full list of recognized firms, please see the ABLJ website.