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April 24, 2011

Commercial Transactions and M&A Practice Ranked in Band 1 in Thailand

Chambers Asia-Pacific

On February 25, 2011, Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked the firm’s Corporate/M&A (Mid-Market) practice in Band 1 in Thailand. Chambers ranks law firms and individual lawyers in bands from 1-6, with 1 being the best. 

Chambers writes, “This practice’s expertise in Thai law is much valued by foreign clients seeking to establish a presence in the country. It handles a broad assortment of concerns, including due diligence, registration and applying for operating licences.” The leading guide also reports that Tilleke & Gibbins is “[h]ugely well established with a real feel for the market.”

In Thailand, the firm was also ranked in the following practice areas.

  • Banking & Finance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Intellectual Property
  • Projects
  • Real Estate
  • Shipping        
  • Tax

A respected source of information on lawyers and law firms, the Asia-Pacific guide lists lawyers and law firms across the region in over 20 specialist practice areas. Since 1999, Chambers has been identifying the leading lawyers and law firms in the Asia-Pacific region through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients.

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