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January 18, 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins Earns Record Number of Rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

Tilleke & Gibbins once again earned high marks across all six jurisdictions in the 2024 rankings from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, which was released on January 17. This year, Tilleke & Gibbins’ rankings reflect continued excellence in the practice area rankings, plus new individual recognitions for eight more Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners.

In total, Tilleke & Gibbins received 30 practice rankings—over a third of which are Tier 1. 

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

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

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

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

Tilleke & Gibbins earned five additional practice-area rankings in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar 

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

In addition to the practice-area rankings, a record number of Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers were honored with individual recognitions. The Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners included in the 2024 rankings from The Legal 500 Asia Pacific are listed below: 

Many 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 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.