The team at Tilleke & Gibbins is well regarded for its ‘strong regional presence’ and regularly advises domestic and international clients on a wide range of matters, including complex and high-value M&A transactions and commercial work. Corporate and commercial specialist Charupat Boon-Long leads the practice alongside the ’thoughtful and strategic’ Charunun Sathitsuksomboon. Kobkit Thienpreecha and Supasit Saypan are also names to note. Team changes include the departures of Cynthia Pornavalai and Paul Westover in December 2024 and March 2025 respectively, and the arrival of Passanan Suwannoi in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘I’ve worked with Tilleke & Gibbins on many transactions in Thailand, and what consistently stands out is their deep understanding of both the local legal landscape and the broader Southeast Asian context.'
'Their advice is always clear, commercial, and aligned with our business objectives—not just a recitation of legal requirements.'
- 'Their strong regional presence is a real asset. It’s reassuring to work with a team that understands how things operate on the ground, both legally and practically.'
- 'An impressive ability to bring together expertise from across different practice areas and industries. That cross-functional coordination meant we received well-rounded, business-oriented advice that made the entire process more efficient and straightforward.’
‘Charunun Sathitsuksomboon is one of the most thoughtful and strategic lawyers I’ve worked with. She has a real talent for navigating complex transactions and regulatory issues, especially in cross-border matters. What makes her stand out is not just her technical skill, but how approachable and collaborative she is. She's calm and extremely capable of navigating complex situations.'
- 'Atthachai Homhuan brings something unique to the table with his background in both law and science. His insights into pharmaceutical and life sciences regulation are incredibly sharp, and he has a way of making even the most technical issues understandable. He’s generous with his time and knowledge, and always brings a clear perspective to the work.'
Key clients
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc
- Asphere Innovations PCL
- Egger Holzwerkstoffe Gmbh
- Nordic Transport Group
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- Mitr Phol Group
- TotalEnergies
- Satang Corporation
- CTBC Bank
- 24M Technologies
Work highlights
Advised Egger Holzwerkstoffe Gmbh on its acquisition of a 25.1% stake in Panel Plus Co. Ltd., a private conglomerate and one of Asia’s largest sugar and bio-energy producers.
Advised 24M Technologies on its est. $51.1m acquisition of battery manufacturing and research and development facilities in Rayong, Thailand from Nuovo Plus.
Acted as lead counsel for Nordic Transport Group A/S (NTG) in its acquisition of a stake in Asia-based Freightzen Logistics Ltd., Inc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Charunun Sathitsuksomboon; Charupat Boon-Long
Other key lawyers
Supasit Saypan; Atthachai Homhuan; Kobkit Thienpreecha