The newly released 2025 edition of the annual WTR 1000 rankings from World Trademark Review once again give high marks to Tilleke & Gibbins across the region. The rankings, which showcase the leading firms and lawyers for trademark work around the world, again confirm Tilleke & Gibbins’ reputation as a powerhouse for trademark-related matters in Southeast Asia. In the 2025 rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved Silver Band rankings in both the Prosecution and Strategy (Silver Band) and the Enforcement and Litigation (Bronze Band) categories. In the Cambodia rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins was placed in the top tier (Highly Recommended), while the firm’s Yangon office again appeared in the single-tier Myanmar rankings of recommended firms. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos. Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys in all offices also earned a record 25 individual accolades in the 2025 edition of the WTR 1000: The WTR 1000 is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters. The directory’s rankings are based on in-depth research to identify key firms and individuals leading the way in trademark-related legal practice. Depth of expertise, positioning in the market, level of activity, and peer and client feedback are all factored into the rankings. For more information about the rankings and to browse the full results, please visit the World Trademark Review website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has maintained its strong regional presence in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings, demonstrating continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates. The rankings, which were recently released, showcase the firm’s consistent high performance with 30 practice rankings and 30 individual recognitions.

Asia Business Law Journal has unveiled its A-List of Vietnam’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2025, once again featuring four professionals from Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City teams: Kien Trung Trinh Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Loc Xuan Le Trung Nguyen The editorial in the A-List notes Vietnam’s rising status as a foreign investment destination and highlights clients’ demand for lawyers with strong dedication and expertise in both domestic and international law. Published by Vantage Asia, Asia Business Law Journal remains a leading online and print resource for the Asia-Pacific legal market. Its widely followed A-List series recognizes top private-practice corporate lawyers based on rigorous research throughout the previous year. The A-List is compiled through thorough research and nominations from in-house counsel mainly based in Vietnam, as well as partners at international law firms who focus on Vietnam. To view the complete Vietnam A-List for 2025, please visit the Asia Business Law Journal website.

Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins and managing director of the firm’s regional intellectual property (IP) department, has once again been named among Asia’s Top 15 IP Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (ALB). This marks her fourth consecutive inclusion since the list’s launch in 2021. The recognition celebrates her leadership in delivering exceptional IP services across Tilleke & Gibbins’ offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The annual ALB ranking celebrates top IP lawyers in Asia based on their expertise, successful outcomes in legal matters, and commendations from clients and peers. The selection is conducted by ALB’s research team through a rigorous review of firm submissions, client feedback, and industry insights. The featured lawyers are recognized for their ability to safeguard and maximize the value of clients’ intellectual property assets across diverse sectors. Asian Legal Business, part of Thomson Reuters, is a leading authority on commercial law in Asia. For more details about the Asia Top 15 IP Lawyers 2024, please refer to the December 2024 issue of ALB.