On November 9, 2017, Suebsiri Taweepon, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property group, will deliver a presentation entitled “Intellectual Property Strategy for Businesses in Thailand – Focus on ICT Sector” at an evening networking event hosted by the Thai-European Business Association in collaboration with the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Under the theme “Tools for Success in The Digital Economy – Winning by Being Digital,” the event will feature speakers looking at the growth of Thailand’s digital economy, as well as the legal issues stemming from disruption.

On November 1, 2017, John Frangos, a consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution department, will be giving a presentation on dispute resolution at the 2017 Asia Pacific Aviation Finance and Operating Leasing School.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently lifted a red flag warning about Thailand’s aviation safety standards after more than two years in place, following a safety audit conducted in late September 2017. The move should have a significant, positive impact on the Thai aviation sector.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for awards in five categories in Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2017. The awards celebrate the advancement of women in the legal profession throughout the region. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong on November 9.This year, Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for awards in the following four firm-wide categories: