Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to be named Regional IP Firm of the Year and Regional Litigation Firm of the Year at the 2023 ALB SE Asia Law Awards. Tiziana Sucharitkul, managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins, was also the recipient of the Managing Partner of the Year (Emerging Markets) award.

Asian Legal Business (ALB) recently unveiled the 2023 edition of the magazine’s annual IP rankings, which evaluates the leading firms in Asia for their expertise in copyright, patent, and trademark work, encompassing both contentious and noncontentious matters. Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional IP team achieved an exceptional set of rankings, earning Tier 1 status in five of six practices and jurisdictions covered by the survey. The full results are detailed below: Indonesia: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 2 for Copyright/Trademarks Thailand: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 1 for Copyright/Trademarks Vietnam: Tier 1 for Patents, Tier 1 for Copyright/Trademarks Tilleke & Gibbins’ IP team has consistently maintained its exceptional performance across all ranked practice areas and jurisdictions since the inception of the ALB IP rankings in 2014. This remarkable track record is due to the team’s dedication, knowledge, and ability to achieve effective and lasting results for their clients. ALB, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading source of information for businesses and professionals. To read more about the magazine’s 2023 IP rankings, please see the May 2023 issue of ALB.

Charunun Sathitsuksomboon, a partner in Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial group in Bangkok, has been recognized by Asian Legal Business in their recently published Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers 2023 list. This accolade highlights Charunun’s exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions to M&A-related deals and activity in the region. Charunun’s inclusion on the list stems from her pivotal role in successfully managing numerous high-profile transactions across the region. Her deep understanding of M&A regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional negotiation skills have consistently benefited clients and played a vital role in the success of their business ventures. Her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, combined with her keen business acumen, has solidified her reputation as a trusted advisor for M&A deals. Charunun’s recognition as one of Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers further showcases Tilleke & Gibbins’ position as a leading law firm for corporate transactions in the region. Global, regional, and domestic companies trust the firm to deliver comprehensive legal solutions for their transactional and other business operations. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a world-leading source of information for businesses and professionals. To read more about Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers, please see the May 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business.

Tilleke & Gibbins was named Intellectual Property Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023, while Waewpen Piemwichai, a senior associate in the firm’s Hanoi office, was honored with the title of TMT Rising Star of the Year.