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Paul Westover

Counsel

Biography

Paul Westover is a counsel in Tilleke & Gibbins’ regional corporate and commercial group, overseeing complex transactional matters in Laos and Thailand. Paul started his career with a magic circle firm in London and has over 30 years’ experience of working in Asia with leading law firms, having been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales since 1987 and in Hong Kong since 1991.

His particular focus is on cross-border M&As and related due diligence, as well as private equity and inward investment into Asia. Paul’s experience encompasses advising on complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate and debt restructurings, corporate finance matters, outsourcing, and other high-value commercial agreements, as well as the establishment of offshore funds, across the Asia region. He has worked on transactions in a range of industries, including manufacturing, supply chain operations, corporate services, laboratory testing services, real property, technology, sports, and entertainment.

As part of Paul’s broad corporate and commercial practice, he is also frequently called upon to provide board-level advice on matters of corporate governance and corporate compliance.

Paul regularly speaks at conferences on a variety of topics and has lectured on company law at the University of Hong Kong. He is a member of the International Bar Association.

Experience

  • Represented Egger Holzwerkstoffe GmbH, a global producer of wood-based panel products based in Austria, on its acquisition of a 25.1% stake in Panel Plus Co. Ltd., Thailand’s leading producer of wood-based panels and a subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Mitr Phol Group.
  • Advised a listed company on its acquisition of a majority stake in a regional media and entertainment group and on its future arrangements, including exit options, with the minority shareholder.
  • Advised a listed company on its acquisition of three operating and one under-construction data centers in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, involving complex negotiations with the sellers due to the structure of the target companies.
  • Advised a listed multinational company involved in public relations and advertising in respect of a complex corporate reorganization of its subsidiaries in certain countries in Asia, involving share buybacks, distributions, and subsequent liquidations.
  • Advised a government fund in relation to establishment and operation of a technology-based business incubation scheme to provide funding and other assistance to technology startup companies.
  • Advised a bank on its multimillion-dollar banking application software project, involving the drafting and negotiating of software procurement and development agreements and a software license.
ABOUT Paul

Industries

Consumer Products

Life Sciences

Technology

Practices

Capital Markets

Corporate/M&A

Locations

Languages

    English

Education

    LLB, Kingston University

Insights

December 4, 2024
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.
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December 15, 2023
As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2023. This guide outlines the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Country Guides series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource for planning international business strategy and researching new markets. The full Guide to Doing Business in Thailand is available through the button below.
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October 14, 2021
As part of its membership in Lex Mundi, Tilleke & Gibbins has published an updated edition of its Guide to Doing Business in Thailand for 2021. This guide outlines all of the key factors for starting and operating a business in the Thai market. Issues covered include: Investment incentives Financial facilities Exchange controls Import and export regulations Structures for doing business Requirements for the Establishment of a Business Operation of the Business Cessation or Termination of the Business Labor legislation, relations, and supply Tax Immigration requirements This publication is part of Lex Mundi’s Guides to Doing Business series prepared by member firms in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide. The guides serve as a useful resource when planning an international business strategy or researching a new market.
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September 3, 2021
Attorneys from Tilleke & Gibbins have prepared the Thailand section of the Foreign Investment Restrictions Guide, published by Lex Mundi. The guide provides answers to key questions related to the regulatory regime for foreign investments in the jurisdictions of Lex Mundi member firms in 57 jurisdictions around the world. Each country-specific section contains in-depth information on the jurisdiction’s legal framework governing employment relationships, addressing the following questions and topics: General overview of the country’s foreign investment restrictions Sectors subject to investment restrictions Relevant thresholds, notification obligations, and approval requirements Grounds to block a foreign investment Information specific to COVID-19 and other relevant potential developments The guide draws on the expertise of Lex Mundi member firms from around the world. Its innovative format allows users to compare current information from multiple jurisdictions in a side-by-side customizable report. To browse the contributions, generate country-specific reports, and compare regulatory guidance on cross-border investment and transactional activity across multiple jurisdictions, please visit the Lex Mundi website.
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Awards & Rankings

November 26, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has been named to the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024. The ranking highlights law firms across Asia that have demonstrated significant growth and leadership in a competitive and evolving legal landscape. Selection for the ALB Fast 30 is based on metrics such as growth in fee-earners, new office openings, the addition of key partners and clients, revenue increases, and other measures of expansion. This is the second time Tilleke & Gibbins has been included on the list, having previously earned recognition in 2022. The Fast 30 ranking complements ALB’s annual Top 50 Largest Law Firms feature, which evaluates firms by total lawyer headcount. While not included among the region’s largest firms, Tilleke & Gibbins continues to be prominently ranked by ALB for its presence in Thailand and Vietnam. For more about the ALB Fast 30 and to see a full list of the Asia’s fastest growing law firms, please see the November 2024 issue of ALB.
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November 11, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins is pleased to announce that the firm has been honored with the Thailand Country Award at the 2024 Lexology Index Awards in London. This marks the ninth consecutive year that the firm has received this prestigious recognition, underscoring its consistent excellence and leadership in the Thai legal market.
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September 30, 2024
Tilleke & Gibbins has once again been recognized in the 2024 Asian Legal Business M&A rankings, retaining its Tier 2 position for both Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the 11th consecutive year that the firm has been acknowledged in the publication, reflecting its sustained strength in the M&A market across the region. The magazine’s M&A rankings evaluate firms based on several key metrics, including the volume, complexity, and size of transactions handled, as well as the firm’s presence across Asia. The rankings also take into account key personnel hires and the overall growth of each practice group. The evaluation period for the 2024 edition spanned from August 2023 to July 2024. Tilleke & Gibbins’ representation in the Thailand and Vietnam rankings reflects the firm’s reputation for consistently strong support of corporate transactions across Southeast Asia. Asian Legal Business, owned by Thomson Reuters, is a leading source of information for legal professionals active in the region. To learn more about the M&A rankings, and to browse the full rankings, please see the Asian Legal Business website.
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