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December 15, 2022

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023: Tilleke & Gibbins Earns Record Number of Rankings

Tilleke & Gibbins has earned high rankings across all of the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia in the recently released 2023 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific. This year, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a record total of 30 individual rankings. A full summary is below.

Thailand

Tilleke & Gibbins’ practice in Bangkok—the firm’s largest office—led the way with rankings in 12 different practices areas, including three Band 1 recognitions:

  • Aviation – Band 1
  • Competition/Antitrust – Band 2
  • Corporate/M&A – Band 3
  • Dispute Resolution – Band 3
  • Employment – Band 1
  • Insurance – Band 2
  • Intellectual Property – Band 1
  • Projects & Energy – Band 3
  • Real Estate – Band 3
  • Restructuring/Insolvency – Band 2
  • Tax – Band 3
  • Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) – Band 2

Vietnam

Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) earned a total of six rankings, two of which are Band 1:

  • Corporate/M&A – Band 4
  • Dispute Resolution – Band 4
  • Employment – Band 2
  • Intellectual Property – Band 1
  • Real Estate – Band 4
  • Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) – Band 1

Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar

The firm’s offices in Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Yangon were awarded one ranking each:

  • Cambodia – General Business Law – Band 2
  • Indonesia – Intellectual Property – Band 4
  • Laos – General Business Law – Band 2
  • Myanmar – General Business Law – Band 4

Individual Rankings

In the individual rankings for 2023, Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers received a total of 30 individual rankings—including seven individuals who are newly ranked this year. The ranked practitioners are recognized in 10 practice areas:

The annual Chambers Asia-Pacific rankings are based on in-depth market research, including input from clients and other legal practitioners. The rankings are widely used as a reference guide to the top law firms and legal professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. To read the full rankings and the accompanying analyses, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

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January 18, 2024
Law.com International has unveiled the shortlists for the Asia Legal Awards 2024, and Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for awards in four categories.  The nominations include:  Southeast Asia Firm of the Year  Intellectual Property Firm of the Year (Asia-wide)  M&A Firm of the Year (Asia-wide)  TMT Firm of the Year (Asia-wide)   In addition to these regional firm nominations, Tilleke & Gibbins has also been acknowledged for its exceptional work in the field of restructuring and insolvency. The efforts of Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution team in connection with Thai AirAsia X’s business rehabilitation plan earned the firm a nomination for Restructuring and Insolvency Matter of the Year.   The winners of the Asia Legal Awards 2024 will be unveiled on March 14 at an in-person event in Singapore. For more information on the Asia Legal Awards 2024, and to browse a full list of nominees in all categories, please visit the Law.com International website. 
January 18, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins once again earned high marks across all six jurisdictions in the 2024 rankings from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, which was released on January 17. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins’ rankings reflect continued excellence in the practice area rankings, plus new individual recognitions for eight more Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners. In total, Tilleke & Gibbins received 30 practice rankings—over a third of which are Tier 1.  The firm’s Thailand office earned 15 practice-area rankings:  Tier 1: Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Tax  Tier 2: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Customs and International Trade, Insurance, Projects and Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Restructuring & Insolvency, Transport  Tier 3: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration  Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Vietnam received rankings for 10 practice areas:  Tier 1: Data Protection, Intellectual Property (International Firms), Labor and Employment, TMT  Tier 2: Corporate and M&A   Tier 3: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution: Litigation   Tier 4: Banking and Finance, Projects and Energy  Firms to Watch: Real Estate and Construction  Tilleke & Gibbins earned five additional practice-area rankings in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar:   Tier 1: Laos (General Business Law), Myanmar (Corporate and M&A)  Tier 2: Cambodia (General Business Law); Indonesia (Intellectual Property); Myanmar (Projects)   In addition to the practice-area rankings, a record number of Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were honored with individual recognitions. The Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners included in the 2024 rankings from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific are listed below:  Alan Adcock – Thailand – Intellectual Property  Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh – Thailand – Insurance, TMT Chaiwat Keratisuthisathorn – Thailand – Real Estate and Construction Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Thailand – Corporate and M&A Chusert Supasitthumrong – Thailand – Labor and Employment Darani Vachanavuttivong – Thailand – Intellectual Property  David Mol
December 22, 2023
The latest edition of Asian Legal Business (ALB) magazine includes Tilleke & Gibbins partners Chuyen Hong Huu Le and Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen in the magazine’s inaugural Vietnam Rising Stars list. This is the first time that ALB has published a list of rising stars in Vietnam’s legal profession, showcasing the exceptional talent and immense potential they bring to the industry. Chuyen and Tram are highly regarded for their acumen in dealing with various corporate and commercial legal matters, and their inclusion in the Vietnam Rising Stars 2023 list further showcases the dedication and skill that they bring to their work representing Tilleke & Gibbins’ clients. ALB‘s Vietnam Rising Stars 2023 list spotlights individuals demonstrating some of the most exceptional talent and potential within the legal profession in Vietnam. The list is determined through careful research into the lawyers’ work and consideration of feedback from clients and other market commentators. To read more about the Vietnam Rising Stars 2023 and explore the full list, please read the December 2023 issue of ALB.
December 14, 2023
The recently released 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific gives Tilleke & Gibbins high marks across all of the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. In addition to the practice-area rankings, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a record total of 35 individual rankings.