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On October 31, 2024, Thailand’s Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) opened a public consultation period on its draft notification regarding exemptions from the requirement to create and maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs) under the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (PDPA). This draft notification aims to amend and revoke certain […]
Tilleke & Gibbins is proud to have represented Asia Pacific Potash Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (ITD), a SET-listed construction conglomerate and leader in Thailand’s infrastructure construction, as lead legal counsel in the issuance of 49.9% of the subscription shares in ITD’s wholly owned subsidiary APPC Holding Company Limited […]
On October 31, 2024, Myanmar’s Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced that it would officially start accepting applications for patent and utility model registration under the Patent Law, effective immediately. Contained in IPD Announcement No. 14/2024, this significant development opens new avenues for securing patent and utility model rights in the country. Myanmar’s Patent Law (Pyidaungsu […]
On September 30, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued Circular No. 06/2024/TT-BKHCN (“Circular 06”), amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BKHCN dated 26 June 2015. These two circulars are the primary guidance on Decree No. 99/2013/ND-CP and Decree No. 46/2024/ND-CP on administrative sanctions in industrial property. Circular 06, which will […]
Crowdfunding has emerged as a promising option for raising capital, particularly for startups and small businesses. In Thailand, investment-based crowdfunding falls primarily under the regulatory purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is responsible for licensing and overseeing crowdfunding portals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while ensuring investor protection and market integrity. […]
Tilleke & Gibbins assisted Thai AirAsia Company Limited in the issuance and offering of high-risk secured and callable debentures. The debentures are guaranteed by Asia Aviation Public Company Limited, the SET-listed parent company of Thai AirAsia. With an offering size valued at THB 1.5 billion, the debentures were offered to institutional and high-net-worth investors. The […]
The popularity of the franchise business model has been growing rapidly in Southeast Asia in recent years, with some of the world’s top brands becoming common sights in the commercial districts and shopping malls of major regional cities in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. While for most countries in this part of the […]
The 2024 edition of the IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific rankings, released by International Financial Law Review (IFLR), highlights Tilleke & Gibbins’ continued excellence in financial and corporate transactional work. The firm has retained its strong rankings across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, reaffirming its position as a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific region. This year, Tilleke & […]
On September 18, 2024, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued comprehensive guidelines to make it easier for foreign business operators to provide investment services in Thailand. These guidelines are designed to support Thailand’s goal of becoming a global financial hub and align with government efforts to enhance the ease of doing business. The guidelines […]
On September 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) issued a circular clarifying reporting obligations in relation to listed company securities held by the company’s directors, executives, auditors, or persons related to them (“Key Persons”). The circular aimed to address growing concerns over transparency in shareholding, particularly when shares are used as […]