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

International Law Office (ILO), an online resource providing legal updates for corporate counsel, today announced that Tilleke & Gibbins attorney Chusert Supasitthumrong has won an ILO Client Choice Award 2012 for Employment and Labor. The award, based strictly on nominations and assessments from corporate counsel, recognizes excellence in client care and quality of legal service, focusing on how practitioners add real value to their clients’ businesses.

Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to announce the appointment of Michael K. Lee as a Partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2012.

According to Business Report Thailand, both foreign and Thai companies face inconsistencies in the customs valuation methods used by the Thai Customs Department. Michael Ramirez, Consultant at Tilleke & Gibbins, confirmed that if Thailand does not adhere to World Trade Organization (WTO) standards, investment will inevitably be affected.