The BigChilli, a Bangkok-based lifestyle magazine, recently interviewed David Lyman, Chairman & Chief Values Officer of Tilleke & Gibbins. The interview highlighted the background of the firm and some of the memorable moments that he and his family have experienced while leading Thailand’s largest independent law firm.

The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011 by the World Economic Forum ranks restrictive labor regulations as one of the most problematic factors for doing business in Thailand. On May 12, 2011, Tilleke & Gibbins hosted a seminar to help clients learn about these regulations and how to comply with the myriad of requirements placed upon employers. Focusing on issues that occur when employer-employee relations go sour, the seminar featured the following insightful presentations:

On April 27, 2011, Tilleke & Gibbins partner Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut and associate David Duncan gave presentations on legal issues relevant to human capital as part of the Dataconsult Thailand Corporate Finance Forum. June’s presentation focused on high points of employment contracts that are important in all employment relationships, while David addressed concerns relevant to employing foreigners.June and David spoke at the event along with Mr. Tom Sorensen of Grant Thornton and Tana Akson of Amrop, who addressed recruitment issues.

In this interview with Business Report Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins partner Cynthia M. Pornavalai discusses the possibility of government reform to boost investment. Cynthia examines how recent regulatory issues have affected the business environment and what could be done to improve the operating environment for Thai and international businesses in the country.