Tilleke & Gibbins was named the winner in two categories at the Global IP Awards 2024, held on October 17 in London: Cambodia IP Firm of the Year Thailand Trademark Firm of the Year The Global IP Awards, launched in 2019, are compiled based on extensive research done by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and the World Trademark Review (WTR) for their annual IAM Patent 1000 and WTR 1000 rankings, and recognize the world’s best intellectual property law firms in more than 70 countries and jurisdictions. The organizers note that “The winners are selected on the basis of a wide range of criteria relating to excellence, achievement, and market reputation, and serve as a testament to the outstanding work being undertaken by IP firms across the globe.” For more details on the awards, and to view a full list of this year’s winners, please visit the Global IP Awards 2024 website.

At the joint Managing IP and Asialaw Awards on September 27, 2024, Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized with two significant firm-level honors. The firm was named Thailand Firm of the Year for the 13th time and Vietnam Firm of the Year for the 11th time. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, celebrated firms and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and client service across Asia. Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued recognition in both Thailand and Vietnam reflects the firm’s consistent ability to deliver quality legal services and its leadership in the intellectual property and commercial sectors. In addition to these firm awards, Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, partner in the Bangkok office, received the Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year award, acknowledging her significant contributions to the legal profession and her outstanding client work over the past year. More information on the winners of the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards can be found here, and a complete list of Asialaw Awards 2024 winners and nominees is available here.

Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured impressive rankings in the recently released Asialaw 2024 rankings. The firm has maintained its position as a top legal service provider across multiple jurisdictions, earning a total of 39 rankings in practice and industry groups, 19 of which are in the highest tiers. The firm’s performance continues to reflect its exceptional client service and legal expertise across Southeast Asia. Tilleke & Gibbins is recognized in all available categories for Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, demonstrating the firm’s strong presence across the region. In the individual rankings, 22 of the firm’s practitioners have been recognized, including three notable promotions and three new entries: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon (Thailand), newly ranked as a Notable Practitioner for Corporate and M&A. Linh Thi Mai Nguyen (Vietnam), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Loc Xuan Le (Vietnam), promoted to Elite Practitioner for Intellectual Property. Niti Muangkote (Laos), a new entry as a Rising Star for Banking and Finance. Prisna Sungwanna (Laos), newly ranked as a Distinguished Practitioner for Corporate and M&A and Banking & Finance. Suebsiri Taweepon (Thailand), promoted to Distinguished Practitioner for Intellectual Property and Technology and Telecommunications. Client feedback remains a key component of the Asialaw rankings, with Tilleke & Gibbins earning high praise for its responsiveness and commercial awareness. The firm’s sector-specific knowledge also continues to stand out, with clients expressing their appreciation of the firm’s understanding of their businesses’ operational contexts. For more details and to browse the full rankings, please visit the Asialaw website.

The latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300, released by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) last week, highlights the most exceptional professionals in IP strategy for 2024. Alan Adcock and Somboon Earterasarun from Tilleke & Gibbins have earned places on this distinguished list. Alan’s inclusion this year marks his 14th appearance in the IAM Strategy 300, reflecting his sustained expertise in IP management. Somboon Earterasarun has also been recognized for the second consecutive year for his notable impact on his clients’ ability to achieve their business objectives. IAM is a platform that focuses specifically on IP as a business asset. IAM Strategy 300 aims to identify individuals around the world who lead the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. Prospective honorees are identified through confidential nominations, and then the finalists are selected through an in-depth research process research process that involves interviews with senior members of the global IP community. The full IAM Strategy 300 is available on the IAM website.