Anyamani Yimsaard

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Anyamani Yimsaard is an associate in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group in Bangkok. She handles a wide range of litigation in both civil and criminal matters, including money laundering, probate, product liability, trade secrets, construction, logistics, and white-collar crime disputes. In addition to civil and criminal matters, she also helps resolve disputes concerning tax, administrative law, and constitutional law. Together with other members of the firm’s customs and international trade team, she also advises clients on customs disputes concerning duties, tariffs, and privileges under bilateral and international trade agreements.

Anyamani is experienced in both traditional and alternative dispute resolution. She provides prelitigation advice to clients, helping to ensure that they are thoroughly prepared to move ahead with their cases and achieve success at trial. She also assists clients in international arbitration, having represented clients before the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Thai Arbitration Institute.

Anyamani received her LLB from Thammasat University, and graduated with an LLM in Transnational Arbitration and Dispute Settlement from Sciences Po Law School in Paris, France. She has also completed the constitutional and administrative law training program organized by Tilleke & Gibbins and led by esteemed academics, former judges, and other accomplished legal practitioners in Thailand. Anyamani is a member of the Thai Bar Association and the Lawyers Council of Thailand.

Experience

Represented the chairman of a financial institution in defending against unwarranted criminal charges.
Represented a company in the food and beverage industry in a criminal case against a former director who had breached the company’s trade secrets.
Represented a company in restoring a dissolved company for liquidation.
Worked together with the Tilleke & Gibbins customs team to resolve customs disputes involving customs duties and privileges from international agreements on behalf of multinational clients.
Represented clients in international arbitration proceedings before the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Thai Arbitration Institute in a case between an international logistics company and its Thai subcontractor involving claims of cargo damage and other losses caused by the subcontractor.
Represented a senior executive in a case seeking appointment of guardianship of a high-profile foreigner with no family in Thailand.
Represented a major developer in defending a case related to construction and engineering.

ABOUT Anyamani

Practices

Competition and Trade

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Tax

Location

Thailand

Languages

Thai

English

French

Education

LLM, Sciences Po Law School

LLB, Thammasat University

Insights

October 7, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Lawyers Meet with Thai Judiciary on Proposed Procedural Changes

On October 5, three attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group in Bangkok—associate Anyamani Yimsaard, counsel Suruswadee Jaimsuwan, and partner Thawat Damsa-ard—met with Judge Paopun Chopnamtaan, the vice secretary of Thailand’s Courts of Justice, to offer their comments on a proposed new system of recording witness testimony in the criminal court in Thailand. The current practice for creating a record of witness testimony in Thai courts is for the judge to speak a summary of the witness’ courtroom statements into an audio recorder for a court clerk to transcribe. The transcription is then read for all parties and the witness to confirm the accuracy of the content. The courts are in the process of replacing this practice with a system of recording witnesses’ courtroom testimony on video. The dispute resolution lawyers’ feedback was sourced mostly from the department’s most recent internal training session. They commented on the pros and cons of the program and shared their experiences with similar systems elsewhere, such as Singapore and the UK. The judge welcomed the input, and looked forward to considering how to apply their suggestions so that the proposed procedural changes can answer various stakeholders’ needs.

August 29, 2022

An Overview of Criminal Litigation in Thailand

Disputes are unavoidable in the business world—not only civil disputes between business partners but also criminal matters, in which a company or its representatives, or even an individual, are accused of legal or regulatory violations or other crimes. While this can be a daunting situation—especially for those facing a criminal matter in a jurisdiction with unfamiliar laws or litigation processes—knowing what to expect out of criminal proceedings can bring clarity and make the situation feel much more manageable. Thailand, for instance, is a vibrant economy in the heart of Southeast Asia that has attracted many businesses to pursue opportunities in the country. However, the relatively well-developed and sometimes unfamiliar regulatory regime in Thailand means that companies can unintentionally fall afoul of the legal requirements and find themselves having to defend against criminal litigation. In such a situation, understanding how criminal proceedings work in Thailand is critical step to prepare for the case. Thailand’s legislative system is based on a civil law system. Notably, however, Thai courts are still influenced by previous Supreme Court decisions as precedent references for adjudicating cases. Most criminal offenses are contained in the Penal Code (also called the Criminal Code). There are also other offenses prescribed in the country’s acts (of which there are approximately 1,000), which specify the obligations and prohibitions people must observe. Although most offenses are misdemeanors, many are nonetheless punishable by imprisonment—a dire prospect for anyone, and even more so for an accused party whose home country is not Thailand. By its nature as a juristic person, a company charged with a criminal offense is subject only to fines. However, company directors or other representatives are often accused as codefendants along with the juristic person itself. These individuals can be found guilty for the offense conducted by the juristic person if

April 1, 2022

Thailand Legal Basics

Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, explores all aspects of living and doing business in Thailand. Written by specialists at Tilleke & Gibbins in Bangkok, it is the only comprehensive English-language guide to the Thai legal system with a focus on the concerns of foreign business and investment.

January 28, 2022

Webinar: Considerations for Potential Defendants in Class Actions in Thailand

On January 27, 2022, lawyers in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group collaborated to address class-action proceedings in Thailand, which are still relatively new after amendments to the Civil Procedure Code in 2015 made class actions possible. Titled “Considerations for Potential Defendants in Class Actions in Thailand,” Anyamani Yimsaard, Eric M. Meyer, and Suruswadee Jaimsuwan from the firm’s dispute resolution group in Bangkok jointly covered the following topics Overview of the types of class actions that have been filed in Thailand; Considerations and potential options for companies who are forced to defend against a class action; and Penalties and fees for which a class action defendant could potentially be liable. A video recording of the webinar can be viewed below.

Awards & Rankings

September 19, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins’ Regional Practices Stand Out in Asialaw Profiles 2023

In the recently released 2023 edition of the annual Asialaw Profiles guide, Tilleke & Gibbins dominates the rankings with a slate of recognitions that confirms the strong reputation of the firm’s various regional practices. Asialaw Profiles 2023 rates top domestic and international firms operating in Asian jurisdictions and headquartered in Asia, looking at firms’ performance and client service in both legal practices areas and various industries. In these detailed and comprehensive guide to the services of leading Asian law firms, Tilleke & Gibbins achieved a total of 45 industry and practice group rankings—20 of which are in the top tier—across Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys also received 25 individual rankings, with new recognitions for Linh Thai Mai Nguyen for intellectual property in Vietnam and Onunya Chanpen for capital markets in Thailand. In Thailand, Tilleke & Gibbins continues to be the only firm ranked in all 18 possible categories. The firm is also ranked in all available categories in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. For more details and to browse the full rankings, please visit the Asialaw website.

August 26, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Retains Strong Regional Rankings in IFLR 1000 2023

International Financial Law Review (IFLR) has released the final installment of the 2023 edition of its annual IFLR1000 rankings of leading law firms in domestic and cross-border financial and transactional matters across the globe. Tilleke & Gibbins’ performance was consistent with last year’s results, as for the third consecutive year the firm’s regional corporate and commercial team was awarded 15 distinct practice rankings across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Tilleke & Gibbins was ranked in the following practice areas: Thailand—Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Development, Restructuring and Insolvency Vietnam—Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Development Myanmar—Financial and Corporate and Project Development Cambodia—Financial and Corporate, Project Development Laos—Financial and Corporate, Project Development In addition to the firmwide rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins’ representation in the individual has doubled, with five more attorneys listed in addition to the five retaining their rankings from previous years. The following 10 lawyers were recognized with individual rankings for their expertise in financial or transactional matters in their respective jurisdictions: Charunun Sathitsuksomboon – Thailand – M&A Dino Santaniello – Laos – Corporate and M&A David Mol – Cambodia – Insurance, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Derrick Khoo – Myanmar – Financial and Corporate Jay Cohen – Cambodia – Energy, Aviation Joseph Tomkiewicz – Thailand – Coroporate and M&A, Project Development Onunya Chanpen – Thailand – M&A, Project Development Saithong Rattana – Laos – Project Development, M&A Santhapat Periera – Laos – Banking, Energy, M&A Yuwadee Thean-ngarm – Myanmar – Banking and Finance, M&A IFLR1000 ranks the world’s leading corporate and financial law firms, covering the core transactional practice areas of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Development, and Restructuring and Insolvency. Please visit the IFLR1000 website to review the full rankings for Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

May 26, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Wins Three ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named the winner in three categories of the Asian Legal Business (ALB) SE Asia Law Awards 2022. Announced at a ceremony in Singapore on May 25, the awards recognize the top legal service providers in Southeast Asia over the past year. The honors that went to Tilleke & Gibbins cover two practice categories and one country category: Medical and Healthcare Law Firm of the Year Regional Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year Thailand Law Firm of the Year The wins in the Medical & Healthcare and Thailand Law Firm of the Year categories are first-time victories for Tilleke & Gibbins at the annual ALB SE Asia Law Awards ceremony, while the win in the Regional IP Firm of the Year category marks the second victory for the firm in three years. The ALB SE Asia Law Awards are an annual awards ceremony that recognizes outstanding law firms and lawyers in the Southeast Asian region. Winners of these highly regarded awards are determined by an independent panel of judges consisting of at least 25 legal industry leaders. For more information on the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022, and to browse a full list of winners and nominees, please visit the ALB website.

May 6, 2022

Tilleke & Gibbins Shortlisted in 15 Categories for ALB 2020 SE Asia Law Awards 2022

Asian Legal Business (ALB) released the list of finalists for their upcoming ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022, and Tilleke & Gibbins has come away with 15 nominations. The ALB SE Asia Law Awards are an annual awards ceremony that recognizes outstanding law firms and lawyers in the Southeast Asian region. Tilleke & Gibbins’ 15 nominations are therefore representative of the consistently strong performance of the firm through the region. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories: Country Categories Thailand Law Firm of the Year Vietnam Law Firm of the Year Regional Practice Categories Aviation Law Firm of the Year Construction Law Firm of the Year Data Privacy and Protection Law Firm of the Year ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year Litigation Law Firm of the Year Maritime Law Firm of the Year Medical and Healthcare Law Firm of the Year Real Estate Law Firm of the Year Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year Individual Categories Darani Vachanavuttivong – Managing Partner of the Year (Emerging Markets) Congratulations to T&G team members across departments and jurisdictions on this well-deserved slate of recognitions, which showcases the true strength of our firm’s full-service capabilities across Southeast Asia. The winners will be announced on May 25, 2022, at an in-person gala to be held at the Grand Hyatt in Singapore. For more information on the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2022, and to browse a full list of nominees in all categories, please visit the ALB website.

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