Tilleke & Gibbins has demonstrated continued excellence across all six jurisdictions where the firm operates in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific rankings. The recently released rankings showcase the firm’s outstanding performance with 29 practice area recognitions and 34 individual rankings—an increase from 30 individual recognitions in 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.

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.

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.