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January 13, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Earns 29 Firm Rankings and 18 Individual Rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022

In The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022, which was released on January 12, Tilleke & Gibbins once again earned high marks across all six jurisdictions. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins’ rankings reflect continued upward momentum in the practice area rankings, plus two new recognitions for individual practitioners.

The latest rankings have Tilleke & Gibbins moving up to Tier 2 in the areas of Capital Markets and Restructuring & Insolvency in Thailand, while the firm maintained its strong position in all of its other rankings across all six jurisdictions. In total, Tilleke & Gibbins received 29 practice rankings—30% of which are Tier 1.

The firm’s Thailand office earned 15 practice-area rankings:

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

Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Vietnam received rankings for 10 practice areas:

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

Tilleke & Gibbins earned one additional practice-area or firm ranking for each of the jurisdictions of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar:

  • Tier 1: Laos (single category)
  • Tier 2: Cambodia (single category); Myanmar (Corporate and M&A); Indonesia (Intellectual Property)

In addition to the practice-area rankings, 18 Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were honored with individual recognitions—including new rankings for Linh Thi Mai Nguyen (Intellectual Property) and Waewpen Piemwichai (TMT) in Vietnam. The Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners ranked in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 are listed below:

A large number of other Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were also singled out in the guide’s editorial commentary for their outstanding work and ability demonstrated 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 Asia Pacific website.

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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 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.
November 20, 2025
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to share that Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has released its A-List of Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers and its exclusive Legal Icons list for 2025. This year, Darani Vachanavuttivong has again been named a Legal Icon, recognizing her as one of the most distinguished professionals in Thailand’s legal community. In addition, nine other Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have been named among Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers. The full list of honorees is: Alan Adcock Charunun Sathitsuksomboon Chusert Supasitthumron (new ranking) Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Darani Vachanavuttivong (Legal Icon) Kobkit Thienpreecha Nuttaphol Arammuang Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut Thawat Damsa-ard Tiziana Sucharitkul The ABLJ A-List is compiled through extensive research, including nominations and feedback from in-house counsel worldwide and international law firm partners who focus on Thailand. The editorial underscores the demand for lawyers with unmatched expertise, a dedication to quality, and a proven ability to deliver strategic, innovative solutions. To view the full list and the accompanying editorial analysis, please visit the ABLJ website.