Michael K. Lee, Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial in Vietnam, will be moderating a panel on investment in Vietnam at the International Financial Law Review’s Southeast Asia Forum 2014. Michael’s panel will include representatives from Dell, UTC Building & Industrial Systems, and Merck, Sharp & Dohme, and will cover the following topics:

Cynthia M. Pornavalai, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ Corporate and Commercial Department, will be a guest speaker at an event hosted by the Philippine Embassy on Women’s Empowerment. Cynthia will deliver a presentation on the interrelationship between women in Thailand and the laws and policies affecting their rights. She will also delve into the rights of female migrant workers, and the impact that international conventions have on this group.

Chusert Supasitthumrong, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution and litigation group, will be making a presentation on the topic “Labor Dispute Resolutions: Discover How to Resolve Disputes Effectively and Legally” at Thailand Labor Law & Compliance 2014, a two-day seminar that is being organized by Ideal Forum. Chusert will cover the following main topics:

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated by Chambers and Partners for the Thailand Law Firm of the Year award. Four other firms were shortlisted for the award, with the winner set to be announced at the Chambers Asia Pacific Awards on February 17, 2014, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong.Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, is sponsoring the Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2014. Tilleke & Gibbins is the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm for Thailand.