Tilleke & Gibbins has been recognized once again as a leading intellectual property firm in Southeast Asia in the 2025 rankings from Managing IP. In the newly released patent rankings, the firm achieved top-tier recognition in both Thailand and Vietnam, reflecting the strength of its patent practice in these key jurisdictions. The firm was also ranked among the leading patent firms in Indonesia. In addition to the patent rankings, Managing IP published its general intellectual property rankings for Cambodia, with Tilleke & Gibbins listed among the recommended firms for IP work in the country. Managing IP is a respected global publication covering the intellectual property industry. Its annual rankings are based on extensive research, including market feedback, client input, and case analysis. For more details on Managing IP and its various rankings, please visit the Managing IP website.

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.

Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to announce that eight of the firm’s intellectual property practitioners have been named to the World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2025: Private Practice list. This ranking recognizes the world’s foremost trademark lawyers who are not only leading figures in their field but also respected for their professional achievements, market influence, and thought leadership. The following Tilleke & Gibbins professionals were selected for inclusion: Cambodia David Mol Sokmean Chea Myanmar Yuwadee Thean-ngarm Thailand Alan Adcock Darani Vachanavuttivong Somboon Earterasarun Vietnam Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Loc Xuan Le The WTR Global Leaders list draws on research from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to identify the “best of the best” in trademark practice around the world. Selection is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill and insight in managing global brand portfolios and delivering strategic trademark counsel. For more details and to browse the full WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2025 list, please visit the WTR website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that managing partner Darani Vachanavuttivong and Wongrat Ratanaprayul, director of the firm’s Indonesia office, have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s Top 250 Women in IP 2025 for their outstanding contributions to the field of intellectual property law. Darani Vachanavuttivong appears on the list for the seventh time, and is notably the only lawyer from Thailand to appear on the list. Wongrat Ratanaprayul, on the list for the third straight year, is one of just three lawyers from Indonesia to be included. Managing Intellectual Property states that its annual list “recognizes senior IP practitioners who consistently go above and beyond for their clients and firms.” The final list of ranked individuals was determined after a thorough review of submissions provided for the company’s IP Stars rankings and the Managing IP Awards. To view the full Top 250 Women in IP list, please visit the Managing IP website (registration may be required).