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December 6, 2023

Tilleke & Gibbins Acknowledged as Top Regional Employment Law Firm in IEL Elite

International Employment Lawyer (IEL) unveiled its second edition of the IEL Elite guide, recognizing Tilleke & Gibbins as a “Regional Stalwart” for its exceptional contributions to employment law in Southeast Asia.

The latest edition of the IEL Elite guide showcases over 140 leading employment law teams worldwide, categorized into three distinct sections: Global Elite, Multijurisdictional Elite, and National Elite. Tilleke & Gibbins earned a position in the prestigious Multijurisdictional Elite section.

Tilleke & Gibbins is the sole firm within the guide to secure a regional ranking for Southeast Asia. This achievement reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence and expertise in navigating the complex landscape of employment law across multiple jurisdictions in the region.

The IEL Elite guide serves as a benchmark for legal practitioners and industry professionals seeking insights into the top-tier employment law firms globally. Tilleke & Gibbins’ inclusion in the Multijurisdictional Elite section reaffirms its standing as a key player in providing legal services for employment-related legal matters in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

IEL is an information service reporting on and analyzing employment-related legal developments around the world. The IEL Elite list is determined through a review of firm submissions and interviews by the in-house research team. To browse the latest edition, please visit the International Employment Lawyer website (registration required).

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September 12, 2025
The 2025/2026 edition of the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific rankings, released by International Financial Law Review (IFLR), highlights Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued excellence in financial and corporate transactional work. The firm has maintained its strong rankings across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas while achieving notable upgrades and new recognitions, reaffirming its position as a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins received firmwide rankings in key jurisdictions, including: Thailand Banking & Finance—Tier 3 Capital Markets: Debt—Tier 3 Capital Markets: Equity—Tier 3 M&A—Tier 2 Project Development—Tier 2 Restructuring & Insolvency—Tier 3 Vietnam Banking & Finance—Tier 4 M&A—Tier 3 Project Development—Tier 3 Cambodia Financial & Corporate—Tier 2 Project Development—Tier 2 Laos Financial & Corporate—Tier 2 In addition to these firmwide rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins had several standout individual recognitions, with 12 lawyers honored in the 2025/2026 individual rankings—an increase from last year’s 10. This year’s results include upgraded rankings for John Frangos and new rankings for Charupat Boon-Long, Derrick Khoo, Prisna Sungwanna, and Saravut Krailadsiri. The full list is as follows: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon—Highly Regarded, M&A, Thailand; Women Leader Charupat Boon-Long—Rising Star, M&A, Thailand (new ranking) David Mol—Rising Star, Corporate and M&A, Cambodia Derrick Khoo—Rising Star (Partner), Financial and Corporate, Thailand (new ranking) Jay Cohen—Highly Regarded, Banking, Cambodia John Frangos—Highly Regarded, Restructuring & Insolvency, Thailand (upgraded ranking) Niti Muangkote—Rising Star, Financial & Corporate and Project Development, Laos; Highly Regarded, Banking & Finance, Thailand Prisna Sungwanna—Highly Regarded, Financial & Corporate, Laos (new ranking) Saithong Rattana—Notable Practitioner, Project Development and M&A, Laos Santhapat Periera—Highly Regarded, Banking & Finance and M&A, Laos; Highly Regarded, Banking & Finance, Thailand Saravut Krailadsiri—Notable Practitioner, Thailand (new ranking) Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen—Highly Regarded, M&A, Vietnam To see the full set of IFLR1000 rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins’ jurisdictions, please see the Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam pages