Bangkok-headquartered Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has become the latest member of Drew Network Asia (DNA), Singapore firm Drew & Napier’s regional law network. DNA now has a presence in nine countries and includes about 824 fee-earners.
DNA is a cross-border “firm of firms” that brings together a network of “blue-chip law firms” in Southeast Asia as a united collective, to provide international perspectives and local expertise to clients, Drew & Napier said in a statement.CLICK TO READ MORE |
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