The Data Privacy Asia 2016 conference, which will be held in Singapore on November 9-11, 2016, features a strong lineup of speakers focusing on data protection regulations, big data, cyber security, data breaches and response plans, and more. With tracks focusing on (1) privacy regulations and compliance in the digital age and (2) privacy challenges for information technology and security, the conference will provide an opportunity to hear from thought leaders in this area from ten jurisdictions across Asia.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated in five categories in The Asian Lawyer’s Emerging Markets Awards 2016. The nominations, which include national, international, and individual categories, are as follows:

In this year’s edition of Asialaw Leading Lawyers, a guide to the Asia-Pacific’s leading practitioners, 12 lawyers at Tilleke & Gibbins were recognized for their outstanding capabilities. The results were determined through an extensive annual survey of senior corporate executives, in-house counsel, and private-practice lawyers.The following individuals have been named as Asialaw Leading Lawyers this year according to practice area and jurisdiction:

Suebsiri Taweepon, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property group, will speak on the topic “Trends of IP Laws and Online Infringement in Thailand” at a joint chambers event hosted by the New Zealand Thai Chamber of Commerce, among other chambers. Suebsiri will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in IP laws, and in particular, trends in online infringement.