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August 24, 2011

Asian Legal Business Thailand Report Quotes Tilleke & Gibbins Partners

Asian Legal Business

The August issue of Asian Legal Business features a special report on the political and economic situation in Thailand. In addition to reviewing the political climate in the wake of July’s elections, the article examines the prospects for Thailand’s capital markets, the regulations for foreign investment, and the outlook for law firms as ASEAN economic integration moves closer.

To give additional perspective on these issues, the article quotes David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins, and Cynthia Pornavalai, Partner in the Tilleke & Gibbins Corporate and Commercial team. David comments extensively on the country’s political climate, while Cynthia observes that Thailand remains a prime market for M&A activity.

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