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January 15, 2026

Tilleke & Gibbins Achieves Top Results in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 Rankings

Tilleke & Gibbins has demonstrated continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific rankings. The recently released rankings showcase the firm’s outstanding performance with 29 practice area recognitions and 34 individual rankings—an increase from 30 individual recognitions in 2025.

The firm continues to maintain its market-leading position across the region, with 10 practice rankings achieving Tier 1 status. A notable advancement this year is Vietnam’s Real Estate & Construction practice, which progressed from “Firm to Watch” to Tier 3.

In Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins received 14 practice-area rankings:

  • Tier 1: Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications)
  • Tier 2: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Customs and International Trade, Insurance, Real Estate and Construction, Restructuring and Insolvency, Transport
  • Tier 3: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, Tax

The firm’s Vietnam offices achieved recognitions in 10 practice areas:

  • Tier 1: Data Protection, Intellectual Property (International Firms), Labor and Employment, TMT
  • Tier 2: Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution: Litigation
  • Tier 3: Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, Real Estate and Construction
  • Tier 4: Banking and Finance, Projects and Energy

Tilleke & Gibbins secured five additional practice-area rankings across its other regional offices:

  • Tier 1: Laos (General Business Law), Myanmar (Corporate and M&A)
  • Tier 2: Cambodia (General Business Law), Indonesia (Intellectual Property), Myanmar (Projects)

Tilleke & Gibbins’ lawyers also received numerous individual rankings, including several promotions and new recognitions. Derrick Khoo and Yuwadee Thean-ngarm have been newly recognized as Leading Partners in Myanmar, while Santhapat Periera earned a new Leading Partner ranking for Banking and Finance in Thailand. Pornpan Wichawut has been named a Next Generation Partner for TMT in Thailand, and Pongpalin Chantrapirom is now listed as a Leading Associate for Dispute Resolution in Thailand. Additionally, Linh Thi Mai Nguyen advanced from Next Generation Partners to Leading Partners for IP in Vietnam, while Niti Muangkote and Nopparat Lalitkomon have been promoted to Next Generation Partners for Banking & Finance and TMT, respectively.

The complete list of Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners recognized in the 2026 rankings includes:

Many other Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were also highlighted in the guide’s editorial commentary for their outstanding work and achievements over the past year.

To browse the full rankings and read the editorial analyses, please view the firm rankings through the country links above, or read more about the rankings on the Legal 500 website.

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December 17, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that Jay Cohen and John Frangos have been recognized in the Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 report as two of the world’s leading practitioners in their respective fields. Jay Cohen is recognized for his work in franchising, while John Frangos is cited for outstanding work in investigations. The Client Choice awards highlight lawyers who stand out for excellence in client care and the quality of their service. Established in 2005, Client Choice is distinctive in that winners are selected solely based on nominations from corporate counsel. Only one lawyer per practice area is recognized in each jurisdiction. This recognition reflects sustained commitment that Jay and John have shown to delivering practical, client-focused advice and achieving strong outcomes across complex and often sensitive matters. The full Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 results are available on the Lexology website.
December 12, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong market position in the newly released Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, with six Band 1 honors in core practices and consistently strong performance across the entire region. In addition to the exceptional practice-area rankings, 33 lawyers were recognized across 11 practice areas.
December 8, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins has again secured a Band 1 ranking for Thailand in the FinTech Guide 2026 from Chambers and Partners, maintaining the firm’s position among the country’s leading advisors on financial technology and digital regulatory matters. Chambers named only three firms in Thailand in the FinTech Guide 2026, with Tilleke & Gibbins one of just two ranked in Band 1. In the individual rankings, Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial department, continues to be recognized as a Band 1 practitioner. Pornpan Wichawut, counsel and head of the firm’s Thailand fintech practice, is ranked as Up & Coming for 2026. They are two of only three individuals recognized in the Thailand FinTech Guide rankings this year. The Chambers FinTech Guide evaluates leading professionals in payments, digital assets, cybersecurity, data protection, and other areas shaping the global technology and financial services sectors. For more details on the Thailand rankings, and to explore the full Fintech Guide 2026 rankings, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.
December 1, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been honored with two awards at the 2025 Lexology Index Awards in London, this time picking up both the Thailand and Vietnam Country Awards. Formerly known as the Who’s Who Legal Awards, the Lexology Index Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by firms and individuals identified through Lexology’s extensive global research process. Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued success in this forum reflects the exceptional expertise and dedication of its team, whose commitment to delivering the highest caliber of legal services continues to set a benchmark in the industry. The firm extends its gratitude to its talented professionals and valued clients for their continued trust and support. A full list of the winners of the 2025 Lexology Index Awards is available on the Lexology website.