Tilleke & Gibbins
A key point of differentiation for Tilleke & Gibbins is its sector expertise in labour and IP disputes, continuing to be one of the most prominent names regarding counterfeiting and infringement issues. The team serves a host of enviable clients, including pharmaceutical giants, leading tech, media and automotive players, as well as household consumer names. Outside this work, the team has been active on insurance disputes, contractual violation claims, and asset repossession cases. Department head Loc Xuan Le is an experienced IP practitioner and is singled out for his wealth of experience in domain name disputes. Associate Chuyen Le engages with a wide body of work and has lent trusted counsel to a steady stream of matters. Fellow associate Tu Anh Tran is also recognised as a key supporting figure in the practice, and similar to Duc possesses a strong understanding of IP issues.
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‘They have a wealth of local knowledge and connections. They are also very prompt and clear in their communications.’
‘Loc Xuan Le and Duc Anh Tran are all very professional, prompt and clear in their advice and communications. They are also candid about the practical difficulties in navigating the legal system in Vietnam, and we feel comfortable referring our clients to them when assistance from local counsel in VN is required.’
Key clients
- Central Sugars Refinery
- FMC
- Johnson & Johnson
- Les Laboratoires Servier
- Louis Dreyfus
- Merck, Sharp & Dohme
- Viterra
Work highlights
- Assisting a U.K. investment firm that specializes in acquiring distressed aviation assets in a complicated cross-border aircraft repossession case involving four planes subleased by a major Vietnamese airline.
- Assisted and represented Samsung Vina with its independent request for compensation in a factory explosion case, and reached a successful 6-figure USD settlement.
- Secured an amicable settlement in a dispute over a sales contract for a dental restoration machine.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Loc Xuan Le