The recently released 2024 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific gives Tilleke & Gibbins high marks across all of the firm’s jurisdictions in Southeast Asia. In addition to the practice-area rankings, individual practitioners from the firm’s offices across the region received a record total of 35 individual rankings.

International Employment Lawyer (IEL) unveiled its second edition of the IEL Elite guide, recognizing Tilleke & Gibbins as a “Regional Stalwart” for its exceptional contributions to employment law in Southeast Asia. The latest edition of the IEL Elite guide showcases over 140 leading employment law teams worldwide, categorized into three distinct sections: Global Elite, Multijurisdictional Elite, and National Elite. Tilleke & Gibbins earned a position in the prestigious Multijurisdictional Elite section. Tilleke & Gibbins is the sole firm within the guide to secure a regional ranking for Southeast Asia. This achievement reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence and expertise in navigating the complex landscape of employment law across multiple jurisdictions in the region. The IEL Elite guide serves as a benchmark for legal practitioners and industry professionals seeking insights into the top-tier employment law firms globally. Tilleke & Gibbins’ inclusion in the Multijurisdictional Elite section reaffirms its standing as a key player in providing legal services for employment-related legal matters in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. IEL is an information service reporting on and analyzing employment-related legal developments around the world. The IEL Elite list is determined through a review of firm submissions and interviews by the in-house research team. To browse the latest edition, please visit the International Employment Lawyer website (registration required).

Tilleke & Gibbins won awards for three jurisdictions at the recent Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and World Trademark Review (WTR) Global IP Awards 2023. The firm’s achievements in the field of intellectual property in the past year led to the following awards: Indonesia Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year Thailand Patent Firm of the Year Vietnam IP Firm of the Year The awards ceremony celebrated exceptional accomplishments by IP firms and professionals on a global scale. A total of 169 awards were presented to winners representing various jurisdictions. Tilleke & Gibbins has consistently excelled in the Global IP Awards, winning the titles of Thailand and Vietnam IP Firm of the Year every year since the event’s inception in 2019. This year’s third win is a milestone for the firm, as it is the first time Tilleke & Gibbins has been honored as the Indonesia Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year. The Global IP Awards, first launched in 2019, recognize the outstanding achievements of law firms and attorneys in IP litigation, prosecution, and transactional work. The awards were announced at a ceremony in London on September 15. With a focus on trademark and patent work, the awards for Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property practices in Thailand and Vietnam reflect the firm’s regional dominance in these fields. For more details on the awards, and to view a full list of this year’s winners, please visit the Global IP Awards 2023 page on the Intellectual Asset Management website.

At the Asialaw Awards 2023 ceremony held on September 26, Tilleke & Gibbins was the recipient of five awards—three firmwide and two individual. The excellence of the firm’s insurance practice was recognized across the region with the Regional Insurance Firm of the Year award. The accolade, which is based on in-house research and input from clients and industry commentators, recognizes Tilleke & Gibbins’ ability to provide top-tier legal services in the insurance sector across the region. Tilleke & Gibbins also won four Client Choice Awards, which celebrate exceptional client service and satisfaction. The awards, which span both firmwide and individual categories, include the following: Client Choice Award – Myanmar Firm of the Year Client Choice Award – Vietnam Firm of the Year Client Choice Award – Myanmar Lawyer of the Year: Yuwadee Thean-ngarm Client Choice Awards – Vietnam Lawyer of The Year (Honorable Mention): Thomas J. Treutler For more information on the Asialaw Awards 2023 and to browse a full list of the winners, please visit the Asialaw website.