Nopparat Lalitkomon, a counsel leading Tilleke & Gibbins’ data protection team in Thailand, has been recognized in the inaugural “Thailand Rising Stars” list in the September 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business magazine. The Thailand Rising Stars list is a new recognition that spotlights the brightest young legal talents in Thailand, all under the age of 40. The included professionals have demonstrated exceptional potential within the industry and have garnered high praise from their clients. Nopparat’s dedication to providing client-centric legal services and helping his clients navigate complex data privacy challenges earned him a spot on the Thailand Rising Stars list. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information on legal practice in Asia for businesses and professionals. To read more about the Thailand Rising Stars 2023 and to browse the full list of honorees, please see the September 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business.

Charuwan Charoonchitsathian, a partner in the firm’s Bangkok office, and Waewpen Piemwichai, a senior associate at Tilleke & Gibbins in Hanoi, are included in the recently released “Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers” from Asian Legal Business magazine. This is the second consecutive year that both Charuwan and Waewpen have been included in the list, and Tilleke & Gibbins is the only firm to be represented by two individuals on this list of the best technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) lawyers. The list identifies the leading TMT lawyers in Asia based on submissions from firms and recommendations and feedback from clients, colleagues, and the wider legal market. It takes on added importance this year as the technology sector has been expanding rapidly, spurred on by the pandemic, accelerating adoption in the region, and rapid technical advances. Lawyers were ranked based on their work in the TMT space, client recommendations, and comments from managing partners and colleagues. The judging panel considered factors such as leadership, professional accomplishments, and contributions to community development. The attorneys identified in the list are among the most trusted in the region to help technology and telecommunications clients navigate the growing complexity of the industry and the accompanying regulatory developments. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading source of information for businesses and professionals. To read more about Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers, please see the September 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business.

Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, has been included on the Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers list from Asian Legal Business. The accolade highlights Darani’s notable contributions to the legal field and her consistent delivery of high-quality work. Darani is esteemed as one of the most accomplished intellectual property lawyers in Asia, and her leadership of the firm has helped Tilleke & Gibbins maintain its position as a heavyweight in providing business-focused intellectual property advice as part of the firm’s services to clients active in Southeast Asia and beyond. The Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers list celebrates distinguished female legal professionals across Asia who have demonstrated exceptional performance within their respective domains. In formulating the list, the evaluation team takes into account significant achievements and recent work, client engagement, reputation, and involvement in the legal community. Asian Legal Business, which is owned by Thomson Reuters, publishes insights and perspectives to inform legal professionals in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The magazine also organizes a number of awards and rankings programs for law firms in Asia. To see the full Asia’s Top 15 Female Lawyers list and read the accompanying editorial, please see the August 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business.

Asialaw has released its shortlists for the Asialaw Awards 2023, and Tilleke & Gibbins has secured nominations in five categories. The firm has been shortlisted for: Regional Insurance Firm of the Year Cambodia Firm of the Year Laos Firm of the Year Myanmar Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year This year’s Asialaw Awards will recognize excellence among law firms across 23 jurisdictions, judging firms on demonstrated innovation, complexity, and importance of matters. The winners of the Asialaw Awards 2023 will be announced at a ceremony hosted at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on September 26, 2023. For more information or to browse a full list of nominees in all categories, please visit the Asialaw website.