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June 23, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Litigators Named Among Asia’s Top 30 by ALB

Asian Legal Business (ALB) has released its Top 30 Litigators in Asia list for 2025, and two of Tilleke & Gibbins’ litigation leaders have been recognized for their outstanding work in the region.

Thawat Damsa-ard has earned a place on the list for the fourth consecutive year, continuing to be recognized for his consistent excellence in complex and high-stakes disputes. Loc Xuan Le, a principal with Tilleke & Gibbins’ strategic partner in Vietnam, T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), has been included for the first time—an important milestone that reflects his growing reputation and contributions to impactful litigation matters.

The ALB Top 30 Litigators list is compiled through a competitive selection process that considers the significance of cases handled, client feedback, innovative approaches to litigation, and the overall influence of each lawyer on the legal profession.

The full list appears in the June 2025 issue of ALB.

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