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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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