Tilleke & Gibbins is a dominant force in the Thai legal market and its pre-eminence continues to spread out across southeast Asia as it becomes a top regional firm. The firm is a leader in aviation, IP, insurance, tax, and technology and telecommunications law in the region. Co-managing partners Tiziana Sucharitkul and Darani Vachanavuttivong are known for their expertise in dispute resolution and intellectual property, respectively.
Client feedback
“Knowledgeable and experienced.” – Competition/antitrust
“I like T&G's proactive approach to clients, which focuses not only on advising on the subject matter of the request, but also on providing an extended professional vision. I would say that T&G's counselling provides not only a legal assessment, but also a way to see the best possible solution to complex issues.” – Corporate and M&A
“Advice is commercially practical and they always try to find the best solution.” – Dispute resolution
“Tilleke has a strong and deep understanding of local culture and reality, that helps us to understand the local market while carrying out the work to support the local business.” – Intellectual property
“Excellent understanding of Thai laws and effective in communicating with the client.” – Labour and employment
“Fast turnaround, practical advice, good value for money.” – Regulatory
“They are well equipped to cover a broad scope of legal matters.” – Technology and telecommunications
Alan Adcock
“Alan is extremely knowledgeable and provides sound strategy.”
Auaychai Sukawong
“Has comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legal matter.”
Kobkit Thienpreecha
“Kobkit is our primary adviser on incorporation and licensing. From the very beginning he has proven himself to be professional in every aspect – quick, knowledgeable, resourceful and caring towards the client. I am always confident that I can 100% rely on information from Kobkit.”
Pimvimol Vipamaneerut
“Detail and solution oriented.”
Work highlights
Advised a Thai company on the planned sale of its business to a listed company in Thailand.
Advising a client on tax and deal structuring for the proposed transfer of an energy project in Laos.
Work highlights
Assisted China International Capital Corporation in preparing a comprehensive employment law guide for the Thai market.
Advised Rightsify Group on independent contractor and employment issues under Thai laws and regulations.
Work highlights
Defended Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising in a complex patent infringement suit related to the liability of e-commerce platforms for indirect IP infringement.
Represented Formula One Group in a rare cross-class trademark opposition against an infringer in Thailand.
Work highlights
Advised Lonsin Capital on a cross-border financial dispute in regard to dividend payments.
Representing a group of 11 Taiwanese insurers as co-plaintiffs in a dispute regarding damages caused by a defective power transformer.
Work highlights
Assisted Amarenco Asia Pacific on its joint venture with Power Systems & Solutions for the joint development of solar power plants.
Advising Beryl 8 Plus on a series of acquisitions in Thailand to build a digital transformation ecosystem.
Advised Nuovo Plus on an agreement to form NV Gotion.
Work highlights
Assisted T.K.S. Technologies with the issuance of 115 million newly issued ordinary shares to Sabuy Technology.
Advised Nation Group on the rights issue of approximately eight billion new shares and two billion units of the warrants as sweeteners to existing shareholders who subscribe for the rights issue shares.
Work highlights
Advised Carlyle Aviation in claiming $10 million in damages in connection with breached aircraft lease agreements on three leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Assisted Pacific Air Holdings on the purchase of a used Hawker 850XP aircraft registered in Thailand from a Thai company.
