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Chieko Tsuchiya

Consultant

Biography

Chieko Tsuchiya is a consultant in the dispute resolution department of Tilleke & Gibbins’ Bangkok office. An experienced attorney qualified to practice law in Japan and New York, she provides advice to both Japanese and other companies on cross-border insolvency matters, dispute resolution, commercial transactions, and employment law issues. She has worked extensively on a variety of complex international insolvency and civil cases that require coordination of stakeholders’ interests and court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. She has also worked on various nuclear–law related matters, having honed her knowledge and working experience as a legal officer at the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Prior to joining Tilleke & Gibbins, Chieko was a special counsel at one of Japan’s largest law firms and served as an adjunct judge and mediator at the Tokyo Family Court for four years. She has acted as a mediator in the Tokyo Bar Association for more than 10 years and is a registered mediator with the Japan International Mediation Center (JIMC-Kyoto).

Experience

  • Successfully filed and handled the USD 1 billion debt corporate reorganization cases of 39 companies in a multinational shipping group by balancing the interests of six bank creditors and trustees, serving as lead counsel for domestic and international litigation and other international legal issues working with attorneys from Panama, Singapore, the British Virgin Islands, and Switzerland.
  • Assisted an international insurance company with planning dispute resolution strategy in relation to a Japanese auto parts manufacturer that filed Japanese civil rehabilitation proceedings and U.S. chapter 11 proceedings.
  • Led and closed a USD 6 billion international corporate debt reorganization case involving both U.S. chapter 11 and Japanese corporate reorganization proceedings by coordinating court procedures in Japan and the U.S. as well as the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Supported many international nuclear energy companies on various nuclear-related matters, such as advising on nuclear regulations and nuclear liability issues, and reviewing nuclear-related contracts.
  • Resolved over 120 cases—including commercial disputes, labor disputes, and family disputes—through mediation.
ABOUT Chieko

Industries

Consumer Products

Energy

Insurance

Practices

Competition and Trade

Compliance and Investigations

Corporate/M&A

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Employment

Location

Languages

    Japanese

    English

Education

    PhD, Kobe University Graduate School of Law

    LLM, New York University School of Law

    LLB, Keio University

Insights

September 19, 2022
Tilleke & Gibbins’ insurance specialists in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have contributed to the Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide produced by RPC Premier Law Firm. The guide addresses how insurers can recover indemnifiable losses. For each jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific region, the guide addresses the following topics: Local legal framework on subrogation; Insurers’ right to subrogate; Investigations prior to subrogated proceedings; Limitation period for subrogated action; Responsibility for costs in subrogated action; Enforcement of judgements for insurers; and Subrogated actions against co-insured parties. The Subrogated Recoveries – Asia Pacific guide is available below.
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July 1, 2022
On June 30, 2022, Tilleke & Gibbins collaborated with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune to offer a Japanese-language webinar titled “Dispute Resolution in Thailand: Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation” to spread awareness of dispute resolution principles in Thailand. In this online session, Chieko Tsuchiya, a consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution department in Bangkok office, provided a comprehensive overview of traditional and alternative dispute resolution in Thailand, covering litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Additionally, she guided attendees through procedures for each type and highlighted effective ways to enforce settlement agreements. At the end of the session, Chieko welcomed Chitchai Punsan, an experienced litigator from the same department, to assist in fielding queries and sharing practical advice with Japanese clients.
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June 1, 2022
On May 31, 2022, Tilleke & Gibbins continued its collaboration with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune to offer a webinar entitled “Compliance Considerations in Thailand: What Companies Should Know.” During the session, which was translated into Japanese by Chieko Tsuchiya, a consultant in Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution department in Bangkok, John Frangos, partner and director of the department, addressed the following areas: The importance of compliance in Thailand; Key principles that make an effective compliance program, including the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s internal guidelines, risk assessments, policies and procedures, communication mechanisms, and audits and evaluations; and Case studies and practical considerations on how companies can reduce risks of wrongdoing activities.
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May 9, 2022
On April 21, Tilleke & Gibbins collaborated with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune to offer a Japanese-language webinar on insolvency proceedings in Thailand. Presented by Chieko Tsuchiya, a consultant in the dispute resolution department in Bangkok office, the webinar session addressed the following areas of discussion: Comprehensive overview of bankruptcy and business rehabilitation procedures in Thailand; Rehabilitation case studies; and Practical tips on what measures to take if a business partner goes bankrupt. The webinar concluded with a Q&A session, in which Alongkorn Tongmee, an experienced litigator in same department, assisted Chieko in fielding many queries on this topic from the floor. Together, the two attorneys were able to provide guidance and advice on attendees’ insolvency-related questions.
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Awards & Rankings

February 24, 2023
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist for two prestigious awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023. The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of firms, companies, and individuals who are driving the advancement of diversity and inclusion across the Asia Pacific region. Tilleke & Gibbins was shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Firm award, which recognizes firms that have made exceptional strides in promoting diversity and inclusion across their organization. Additionally, Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for Thailand Firm of the Year, in recognition of the firm’s exceptional performance and outstanding achievements in providing legal services in Thailand. The Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023will be held in person at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 4, 2023. For more information on the awards and the shortlisted nominees, please see the Chambers website.
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February 24, 2023
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, an initiative from Asian Legal Business identifying the law firms in Asia that have incorporated new technologies and techniques to provide top legal and client services. Tilleke & Gibbins was recognized for its strength in emerging areas such as cannabis and digital assets—as well as recent landmark victories in court for the firm’s clients. Tilleke & Gibbins is dedicated to innovation in both client service and internal business operations, and is proud of its culture of innovation across all departments and offices throughout Southeast Asia. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for businesses and professionals active in the region. To learn more about the ALB Top 15 Innovative Law Firms list, please see the January/February 2023 issue of Asian Legal Business magazine.
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February 23, 2023
Tilleke & Gibbins has been placed on the shortlist for 14 awards at The Legal 500’s Southeast Asia Awards 2023, including Southeast Asia Firm of the Year. The firm was honored to be nominated for the following awards, spanning regional, national, and individual categories: Regional Awards Southeast Asia Firm of the Year IP Firm of the Year Labor and Employment Firm of the Year Marketing Team of the Year National Awards Cambodia Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Individual Awards Alan Adcock, IP Lawyer of the Year Chusert Supasitthumrong, Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Linh Thi Mai Nguyen, IP Rising Star of the Year Loc Xuan Le, IP Lawyer of the Year Niti Muangkote, Banking and Finance Rising Star of the Year Nopparat Lalitkomon, TMT Rising Star of the Year Thomas J. Treutler, IP Lawyer of the Year Waewpen Piemwichai, TMT Rising Star of the Year This is the second edition of The Legal 500’s Southeast Asia Awards, following an inaugural virtual presentation in November 2021 in which Tilleke & Gibbins was named Laos Firm of the Year and Vietnam Firm of the Year. The winners this year will be announced at an in-person ceremony to be held on May 11, 2023, at the Pan Pacific Singapore.
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