Tilleke & Gibbins has been honored with accolades in 11 categories of the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards from Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ). The awards recognize the top law firms across a range of practice areas, plus a separate category for the best overall law firms. The firm was recognized as a leader in the following categories: Best Overall Law Firms Aviation Competition & Antitrust Data Compliance & Cybersecurity ESG Fintech Healthcare & Life Sciences Labor & Employment Shipping & Maritime Taxation Technology, Media & Telecoms The awards were determined by ABLJ‘s research team, which evaluates law firms based on their recent work, client feedback, and reputation in the market. ABLJ is a legal publication in Asia that provides in-depth coverage of legal and business developments in the region. Through its research and dissemination of key insights, ABLJ seeks to provide in-house counsel with the necessary information and analysis to implement effective legal solutions. The annual Thailand Law Firm Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the country’s legal industry. For more information on the 2024 Thailand Law Firm Awards, and to browse of the full list of winners, please see the ABLJ website.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been included in the recently announced shortlists for the 2024 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards. The firm has been shortlisted for Vietnam Firm of the Year in recognition of its exceptional legal services and client-focused approach. In addition, Loc Xuan Le, a partner in Hanoi, has been named a finalist for Vietnam Lawyer of the Year. The nomination reflects Loc’s outstanding contributions to the legal field, his expertise, and his track record of guiding clients to successful outcomes over the past year. The Benchmark Litigation Awards spotlight the remarkable achievements of leading litigators and impactful legal disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. These awards are based on Benchmark Litigation’s rigorous research into the work, achievements, and client service of law firms in the region. The awards will be announced on May 21. For more information on the Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 and to browse the full shortlist, please visit the Benchmark Litigation website.

Asian Legal Business has released its 2024 “Employer of Choice” rankings, and Tilleke & Gibbins has once again secured top honors as a premier employer in the legal sector in both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 12th consecutive year that the firm has been recognized as Employer of Choice in Thailand and the 10th time in Vietnam. In the article accompanying the list of leading employee-centric firms, Tilleke & Gibbins’ managing partners, Darani Vachanavuttivong and Tiziana Sucharitkul, shared their perspectives on what distinguishes the firm as an appealing and progressive workplace. Darani highlighted the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment that promotes productivity and mental health, emphasizing the significance of transparency and open communication within the organization. Tiziana discussed the firm’s application of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI to enhance legal services and noted the importance of fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. The Employer of Choice accolades recognize the most outstanding law firms to work for across the Asia-Pacific region. Rankings are determined through a comprehensive online survey involving law firm professionals at all levels, covering a spectrum of topics including job satisfaction, compensation, work-life balance, career advancement, mentoring, and more. Asian Legal Business is a trusted information source for businesses and professionals, owned by Thomson Reuters. To read more about the 2024 Employer of Choice recognitions, please see the April 2024 edition of Asian Legal Business.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been named a finalist in five categories at the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 from Asian Legal Business (ALB). The five categories include both regional accolades and country-specific firm-of-the-year awards: Southeast Asia Firm of the Year Regional IP Firm of the Year Regional Litigation Firm of the Year Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year These nominations reflect Tilleke & Gibbins’ strong reputation and performance in delivering business-focused legal services across Southeast Asia. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Singapore on May 16. For more information and to view the complete list of finalists, please visit the SE Asia Law Awards 2024 Finalists page on the ALB website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that Dusita Khanijou, a consultant in the firm’s corporate and commercial department in Bangkok, has been selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Tomorrow’s Leaders from International Employment Lawyer (IEL). This survey showcases 40 young employment law practitioners around the world who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and accomplishments within the first decade of their legal careers. Dusita’s inclusion in the publication recognizes her significant involvement in complex advisory projects and consequential matters in the field of employment law. Notably, she is the only expert listed from Thailand and one of only six recognized individuals from the Asia-Pacific region. This highlights Dusita as a promising leader among the next generation of employment lawyers on an international scale. IEL is an information service reporting on and analyzing employment-related legal developments around the world. For more information about Tomorrow’s Leaders 2024 and to browse the full list, please visit the IEL website.

Tilleke & Gibbins is delighted to announce its nomination for the Most Innovative Lawyers in Science and Technology award in the Financial Times (FT) Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards. The nomination recognizes the efforts of the firm’s technology team in providing strategic counsel to Amazon Web Services and Google for the establishment of their first data centers in Thailand. The Innovative Lawyers APAC awards celebrate legal firms and in-house teams that have demonstrated ingenuity in delivering exceptional value to businesses and society. Tilleke & Gibbins’ nomination, which recognizes the firm’s commitment to pioneering solutions, is the second consecutive year that the firm has been nominated in these prestigious awards. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in Hong Kong on May 16, 2024. To read more about the Innovative Lawyers APAC 2024 awards and to browse a full list of shortlisted organizations, please see the FT website.

Asian Legal Business has released their Top 15 Southeast Asia Litigators 2024 list, which includes senior litigator Thawat Damsa-ard, a partner in the Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution department in Bangkok. This is the third consecutive year that Thawat has been honored with a spot on the list of top litigators across the region, and he is only one of two litigators from Thailand included in the list. The accolade recognizes his outstanding performance in the courtroom, his ability to secure favorable results for his clients in high-stakes disputes, and his remarkable efforts to support professional ethics and development in the Thai legal profession. The list identifies the leading litigators in Southeast Asia and India based on submissions from firms and recommendations and feedback from clients, colleagues, and the wider legal market. The attorneys identified in the list are among the most accomplished in the region in achieving high-impact courtroom victories for their clients. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is an information resource for businesses and professionals. To read more about the Top 15 Southeast Asia Litigators 2024, please see the March 2024 issue of Asian Legal Business.

The 2024 edition of Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers from Asian Legal Business (ALB) magazine includes Athistha (Nop) Chitranukroh, partner and director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ corporate and commercial department in Bangkok. This marks Nop’s second consecutive appearance on the annual Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers list. The results are drawn from the insights and opinions of in-house counsel from various jurisdictions across Asia. Her inclusion in the list recognizes her reputation for outstanding work in the TMT space in Southeast Asia. The ALB Asia Super Lawyers series is unique in that it relies solely on feedback from clients and in-house counsel across the Asian region, excluding any submissions or supporting evidence from law firms. The impartiality and rigor of the process set it apart from other awards and rankings publications. To read more about the Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2024 and explore the full list, please read the March 2024 issue of ALB.

Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for three esteemed awards at the upcoming Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024: Thailand Firm of the Year Vietnam Firm of the Year Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion The nomination for Thailand Firm of the Year marks Tilleke’s fourth consecutive nomination and 10th overall since 2010, with the firm previously clinching the award in 2014. The firm is also a repeat nominee for the Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion award, while this is the first time Chambers has shortlisted Tilleke for the Vietnam Firm of the Year category in these awards. The winners of the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 will be announced at an exclusive in-person event scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on May 29, 2024. To learn more about the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024 and browse the full list of nominations, please visit the Chambers and Partners website.

Asia Business Law Journal has released its annual A-List of Vietnam’s Top 100 Lawyers for 2024, featuring four lawyers from Tilleke & Gibbins’ Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices: Kien Trung Trinh Linh Thi Mai Nguyen Loc Xuan Le Trung Nguyen As outlined in the magazine’s accompanying editorial report, the A-List rankings are “the result of extensive research and nominations from in-house counsel primarily in Vietnam, but also Vietnam-focused partners with international law firms.” The report further notes, “Comments submitted to Asia Business Law Journal by clients underscore their preference for seasoned lawyers who consistently uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain professionalism and enthusiasm in their interactions.” Published by Vantage Asia, Asia Business Law Journal is an online and print magazine dedicated to the Asia-Pacific legal market. Its popular A-List series—now covering 12 countries, plus a separate “offshore” category—recognizes the top private-practice corporate lawyers based on research conducted over the previous year. For the full Vietnam A-List rankings, please visit the Asia Business Law Journal website.

World Trademark Review has released the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000, its annual rankings of the leading trademark lawyers around the world. Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional intellectual property team showed another stellar performance this year, building on the firm’s reputation as a regional powerhouse for trademark-related matters in Southeast Asia. In the 2024 rankings, the firm’s offices in Thailand and Vietnam have retained their top-tier Gold Band rankings, while the Indonesia office achieved a Silver Band ranking in the Prosecution and Strategy category and a Bronze Band ranking in the Enforcement and Litigation category. In the Cambodia rankings, Tilleke & Gibbins was placed in the top tier (Highly Recommended), while the firm’s Yangon office again appeared in the single-tier Myanmar rankings. World Trademark Review does not currently publish rankings for Laos. In addition, a record 23 Tilleke & Gibbins attorneys across the region earned individual accolades in the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000: The WTR 1000 is a trusted resource for companies and individuals seeking world-class legal assistance with trademark-related matters. The directory’s rankings are based on in-depth research to identify key firms and individuals leading the way in trademark-related legal practice. Depth of expertise, positioning in the market, level of activity, and peer and client feedback are all factored into the rankings. The full rankings for Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam are available on the WTR 1000 website.

The International Financial Law Review (IFLR) recently unveiled the shortlists for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024, and Tilleke & Gibbins has been nominated for Thailand Firm of the Year at this competition recognizing outstanding legal firms and professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. The IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards are based on research by the IFLR team and careful selection by an internal panel of judges. The firm’s nomination conveys the firm’s continued commitment to excellence and its leading position in Thailand’s legal landscape. Winners of the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 will be revealed at a gala dinner to be held in Hong Kong on March 20, 2024, at an event that will bring together industry leaders and legal professionals to celebrate excellence in the legal field. IFLR is a longstanding legal publication focusing on financial, transactional, and related matters in business law. To browse a full list of nominees for the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024, please see the shortlist on the IFLR website.