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June 4, 2026

Tilleke & Gibbins Strengthens Employment Practice with Appointment of New Partner

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce the appointment of Chanakarn Boonyasith as partner in the firm’s Bangkok office, further bolstering its top-tier employment practice in Thailand and broadening the strength of its corporate and M&A group.

Chanakarn brings extensive experience advising multinational and domestic clients on Thai labor and employment law, personal data protection, and corporate and commercial matters. Her practice encompasses workforce restructuring, complex terminations, employment compliance, workplace investigations, and cross-border employment matters, serving clients across diverse industries including manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, transportation, retail, education, and renewable energy. She also advises on data protection and commercial transactions, enabling her to deliver integrated solutions for multifaceted, cross-jurisdictional matters.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Chanakarn was a partner at an international law firm in Bangkok, where she established herself as one of Thailand’s foremost employment lawyers. She is ranked by Chambers and Partners and has been named to Asia Business Law Journal’s A-List of Thailand’s top lawyers.

Tilleke & Gibbins managing partner Darani Vachanavuttivong said, “Chanakarn is widely recognized as one of Thailand’s leading employment lawyers, and we are delighted to welcome her to the firm. Her deep expertise in labor and employment law, combined with her practical, business-oriented approach, will further strengthen our ability to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to the multinational companies we advise.”

Tilleke & Gibbins managing partner Tiziana Sucharitkul said, “Chanakarn’s appointment underscores our commitment to offering clients best-in-class counsel across all areas of corporate and commercial law. Her track record of assisting clients in navigating Thailand’s evolving employment environment and her strong reputation in the market make her an outstanding addition to Tilleke & Gibbins.”

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February 25, 2020
Partner Kien Trung Trinh and attorney Chuyen Hong Huu Le will speak to an audience of Japanese companies at a webinar on Vietnamese labor law on February 27. Kien and Chuyen will provide an overview of Vietnam’s laws on employment, including the new 2019 Labor Code that will take effect in 2021, and share tips and best practices for  labor contracts, disciplinary measures, and legal termination.The webinar is part of a series of “Horitsumarket” seminars introducing world business laws to Japanese companies, and is organized by Miyakezakza Sogo Law Offices in Tokyo.
February 14, 2020
On February 20, 2020, Chusert Supasitthumrong, partner and head of Tilleke & Gibbins’ contentious labor and employment team, and Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, partner and head of the firm’s non-contentious labor and employment team, will offer their in-depth experience and knowledge of Thai labor law to members of the Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA) in a seminar at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
January 23, 2020
For the third year in a row, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific  has placed Tilleke & Gibbins among the best law firms in Cambodia in its 2020 rankings. Listing the firm in Tier 2 for General Business Law. This impressive showing places the firm among the top seven firms in the rapidly developing country. David Mol, an advisor in the firm’s IP practice, was also highlighted as a “Next Generation” lawyer to watch.