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December 12, 2017

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2018: Vietnam IP Practice Placed in Top Tier

Chambers Asia-Pacific

Tilleke & Gibbins’ Intellectual Property practice was ranked in Band 1 in Vietnam in the 2018 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific. This is the 10th consecutive year the firm has achieved this top-tier ranking. Tilleke & Gibbins was also ranked among the leading firms in Vietnam in Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, and TMT (Technology, Media, Telecoms).

Comments collected from clients in the research process reflect the firm’s commitment to client service. “Responses from them are lightning-fast and precise,” said one IP client. “They address exactly what I am asking for, with the greatest respect for the time.” A TMT client shared that “They are my go-to firm in Southeast Asia. They’re a safe and steady pair of hands.”

Tilleke & Gibbins was also ranked in nine practice areas in Thailand and recognized as a leading firm in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar. In addition, 14 of the firm’s lawyers and consultants, including Thomas Treutler and Loc Xuan Le from Vietnam, were honored with individual recognition. For full details on the rankings, please see the Chambers Asia-Pacific website.

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