Tilleke & Gibbins has earned firm and individual recognition across Southeast Asia in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000, a new guide to the world’s leading copyright professionals published jointly by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and World Trademark Review (WTR). The firm’s offices in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam were each recognized in the rankings. These results highlight the strength of Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional copyright practice and its capabilities in helping clients protect, commercialize, and enforce their copyright assets across Southeast Asia. Six Tilleke & Gibbins practitioners also received individual recommendations: Indonesia Wongrat Ratanaprayul Thailand Alan Adcock Somboon Earterasarun Suebsiri Taweepon Vietnam Linh Duy Mai Loc Xuan Le Dedicated exclusively to copyright law and practice, the Copyright 1000 rankings identify leading firms and practitioners across key jurisdictions worldwide. The rankings are based on qualitative research assessing factors such as depth of expertise, market standing, and the sophistication of firms’ and practitioners’ work. For more information, please see the full Copyright 1000 rankings.

Tilleke & Gibbins has received eight nominations for the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, recognizing the strength of the firm’s intellectual property practice across Southeast Asia. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories: Asia-Pacific Firm of the Year (Domestic) Cambodia Firm of the Year Indonesia Firm of the Year Thailand Patent Firm of the Year Thailand Trademark Firm of the Year Vietnam Patent Firm of the Year Vietnam Trademark Firm of the Year In addition, Darani Vachanavuttivong, managing partner and managing director of the firm’s intellectual property practice, has been shortlisted for Asia-Pacific Practitioner of the Year (General Law Firms). The eight nominations reflect the continued recognition of Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional capabilities in intellectual property protection, commercialization, and enforcement. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on November 5, 2026. For more information, please see the full Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 shortlist.

Tilleke & Gibbins has received 14 nominations for the Asialaw Awards 2026. The nominations span jurisdiction-level, practice-area, and individual categories across the region. At the jurisdiction level, Tilleke & Gibbins has been shortlisted in three categories: Cambodia Firm of the Year Laos Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year The firm has also been shortlisted for four regional practice awards: Aviation and Shipping Firm of the Year Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year Technology and Telecommunications Firm of the Year Seven individual nominations recognize lawyers from the firm’s offices in Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam: Prisna Sungwanna, Laos Female Lawyer of the Year Pimvimol Vipamaneerut, Thailand Female Lawyer of the Year Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Vietnam Female Lawyer of the Year John Frangos, Aviation and Shipping Lawyer of the Year, Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year Pongpalin Chantrapirom, Dispute Resolution Rising Star of the Year Chusert Supasitthumrong, Labour and Employment Lawyer of the Year The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on November 5, 2026. For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2025 and to browse a full list of the nominees, please visit the Asialaw website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s intellectual property practitioners have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026, an annual guide published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) that identifies the world’s leading experts in developing and implementing strategies to maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios. This year, Alan Adcock, Peeyakorn Suparugbundit, and Somboon Earterasarun were included in the prestigious rankings, which encompass leading professionals from law firms, corporations, research institutions, and universities around the world. The 2026 ranking marks Alan’s 16th consecutive inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300, reflecting his longstanding leadership and influence in intellectual property strategy. The recognition also represents a fourth consecutive ranking for Somboon, highlighting his continued success in helping clients maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. In addition, Peeyakorn’s first appearance in the guide recognizes her growing reputation and significant contributions to the profession. The IAM Strategy 300 is compiled through a rigorous research process involving confidential online nominations, interviews, and consultations with senior members of the global intellectual property community. To be included, individuals must receive nominations from at least three people outside their own organization, making the ranking a significant endorsement from peers and clients. The full list of ranked individuals is available on the IAM website.