The team at Tilleke & Gibbins has well-established capabilities representing clients in complex disputes and advising on all aspects of debt recovery, in sectors including aviation, tech and energy. Dispute resolution expert John Frangos is experienced representing clients in matters involving jurisdictions across Southeast Asia and co-heads the practice alongside Thawat Damsa-ard who also specialises in handling bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency-related disputes of significant value. Former co-lead Cynthia Pornavalai retired from the team in January 2025.
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Key clients
- United Overseas Bank
- Bank of China
- Carlyle Aviation
- American Express
- Euler Hermes
- General Motors Thailand and General Motors Powertrain
Work highlights
Representing an aviation operating and leasing company in claiming $10m in damages in connection with breached Aircraft Lease Agreements on three leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Practice head
John Frangos; Thawat Damsa-ard