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September 12, 2025

Tilleke & Gibbins Strengthens Position in IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025/2026

The 2025/2026 edition of the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific rankings, released by International Financial Law Review (IFLR), highlights Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued excellence in financial and corporate transactional work. The firm has maintained its strong rankings across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas while achieving notable upgrades and new recognitions, reaffirming its position as a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific region.

This year, Tilleke & Gibbins received firmwide rankings in key jurisdictions, including:

Thailand

  • Banking & Finance—Tier 3
  • Capital Markets: Debt—Tier 3
  • Capital Markets: Equity—Tier 3
  • M&A—Tier 2
  • Project Development—Tier 2
  • Restructuring & Insolvency—Tier 3

Vietnam

  • Banking & Finance—Tier 4
  • M&A—Tier 3
  • Project Development—Tier 3

Cambodia

  • Financial & Corporate—Tier 2
  • Project Development—Tier 2

Laos

  • Financial & Corporate—Tier 2

In addition to these firmwide rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins had several standout individual recognitions, with 12 lawyers honored in the 2025/2026 individual rankings—an increase from last year’s 10. This year’s results include upgraded rankings for John Frangos and new rankings for Charupat Boon-Long, Derrick Khoo, Prisna Sungwanna, and Saravut Krailadsiri. The full list is as follows:

To see the full set of IFLR1000 rankings for Tilleke & Gibbins’ jurisdictions, please see the Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam pages on IFLR’s website.

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Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has released its annual A-List of Thailand’s Top 100 Lawyers and the exclusive Legal Icons list for 2024. Most notably, Darani Vachanavuttivong has been named a Legal Icon, recognizing her as one of the most distinguished professionals in the Thai legal community. In addition, eight other Tilleke & Gibbins lawyers have earned a place on the Top 100 Lawyers list. The complete list of honorees is: Alan Adcock Charunun Sathitsuksomboon Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh Darani Vachanavuttivong (Legal Icon) Kobkit Thienpreecha Nuttaphol Arammuang Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut Thawat Damsa-ard Tiziana Sucharitkul According to ABLJ, the A-List is compiled through extensive research, including nominations and feedback from in-house counsel worldwide and international law firm partners who focus on Thailand. The editorial underscores the demand for lawyers with unmatched expertise, a dedication to quality, and a proven ability to deliver strategic, innovative solutions. To view the full list and accompanying editorial, please see The A-List: Thailand’s Top Lawyers 2024 the ABLJ website.