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March 2, 2012

Nine Tilleke & Gibbins Attorneys Recognized by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012

Chambers Asia-Pacific

Nine attorneys at Tilleke & Gibbins were individually recognized by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 for outstanding work on behalf of their clients over the past year. The following individuals were named leaders in their respective practice areas for Thailand and Vietnam:

Thailand

  • Cynthia M. Pornavalai (Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market, Projects, Real Estate – recognized since 2010)
  • Darani Vachanavuttivong (Intellectual Property – recognized since 2008)
  • Thawat Damsa-ard (Dispute Resolution – recognized since 2009)
  • Sriwan Puapondh (Tax – recognized since 2011)
  • Hassana Chira-aphakul (Intellectual Property – recognized since 2011)
  • Alan Adcock (Intellectual Property – newly recognized in 2012)

Vietnam

  • Michael K. Lee (Corporate and M&A, Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy – recognized since 2011)
  • Thomas J. Treutler (Intellectual Property – recognized since 2008)
  • Nga Thi Phi Nguyen (Intellectual Property – newly recognized in 2012)

The members of the Tilleke & Gibbins team in Thailand were lauded for their “huge experience and vast breadth of knowledge” as well as “a long standing market presence and a deep knowledge of all corporate matters.” Individuals from the Vietnam office received praise for their “deep knowledge stemming from years of experience” and their handling of “high profile cases in the last year.”

For more information, please visit the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 website.

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