In December 2015, class action lawsuits will become available in Thailand, following a recent amendment of the Civil Procedure Code. If the experiences of other jurisdictions serve as a good indicator, the availability of class actions could represent a fundamental shift in the Thai legal landscape.

The National Legislative Assembly has passed a bill amending the Civil Procedure Code to allow class action legal proceedings in Thailand. Class action lawsuits were not previously available in Thai proceedings, so this marks a notable development in the country’s court system. The Thai class action legislation contains basic similarities to class actions in jurisdictions such as the United States, albeit with significant differences in both substance and procedure.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for the Thailand Law Firm of the Year Award 2015 by Chambers Asia-Pacific. This nomination comes after the firm was honored to win the Thailand Law Firm of the Year Award 2014. This year’s winner will be announced at Chambers Asia-Pacific’s annual ceremony and dinner, which will be held at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong on May 4, 2015.

In the latest Chambers Asia-Pacific  annual rankings for law firms and individual lawyers, eleven Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have been recognized for their outstanding legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service. The rankings were determined through extensive research carried out into the market and obtaining feedback from clients and legal practitioners.The following Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were recognized in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2015: