Leading law firm for 14 areas in Singapore, Japan and Indonesia in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

As individuals, families, and businesses across Asia explore new opportunities for growth and innovation, we remain steadfast in providing the essential support our clients rely on.

In doing so, we have been recognized as a leading firm by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific legal directory guides in 14 practice areas across the Asia-Pacific (ex-China) region. Along with this prestigious accolade, 14 of our lawyers have likewise been recognised for their excellence in their respective market-leading practices.

We are honoured to receive this accolade, which builds upon our rankings last year. This is only possible through the thoughtful feedback provided by our clients and business partners.

We are thankful to everyone who has supported us, and we look forward to remaining as your trusted legal partner in the years to come. 

Testimonials

Banking and finance

• "They're very reliable, good at managing timelines and cost effective."
• "They are very professional, reasonable and fast to respond. Withers KhattarWong understands both the client and counterparty perspectives and can find a middle ground to agree upon."

Construction

• "Ean MacPherson is fantastic. We have worked with him for a long time and he holds our hands to navigate complexity."
• "Ean MacPherson is very responsive, which is great as a customer. He will come back to you whether he has the answer or not and let you know where he is with the matter."

Dispute resolution: Litigation

• "I have found Pardeep Khosa to be practical and solution-oriented."

Employment

• "Withers KhattarWong are thorough and leave nothing on the table. Nothing is left to chance, and they have never lagged in responsiveness."
• "Amarjit Kaur was very practical and understood our complex situation."
• "Amarjit Kaur is outstanding. I would want her on my side."
• "Amarjit Kaur is truly outstanding. She has provided us with excellent counsel, and we know that she always has our back."
• "Deborah Barker, Senior Counsel, brings decades of experience and advice to the table."
• "Amarjit Kaur has a flair for understanding the business and commercial aspects of a matter as well as providing excellent communication."

Intellectual property

• "Withers KhattarWong provide very detailed analysis that covers all angles. Their answers are straight to the point and exactly what we needed for the next steps."
• "The team has in-depth knowledge on the subject matter and provides swift and practical advice."
• "Jonathan Kok is an industry expert with a wealth of knowledge, with a bonus in that he is also very friendly and approachable."
• "Jonathan Kok responds to every request with advice that is fast, concise and straight to the point, yet also sharp and detailed. There's minimal back and forth as he understands our commercial needs."

Investment funds

• "Withers KhattarWong has in-depth knowledge of Singapore's regulatory framework for fund management."
• "It has excellent technical skills and long-term, experienced lawyers involved in Asian deals. It is client-centric and responsive."
• "Daniel Yong is professional, down to earth and responsive."
• "Daniel Yong has an excellent commercial and legal sense."

Projects and energy

• "Ean MacPherson has a good ability to match international clients' needs with local Japanese practice."
• "Ean MacPherson has connections that others do not have. He is also highly attentive and commercial."

Real estate

• "I appreciate the team's speedy responses, bilingual support and flexibility."
• "Withers offers one-stop service covering cross-border expertise of legal and tax matters, making it easy to do business with. It is very responsive, reliable, motivated and experienced."
• "Toshihiko Tsuchiya is knowledgeable and well versed in transactions in the industry."
• "Toshihiko Tsuchiya is very diligent and reliable."

Restructuring and insolvency

• "Withers KhattarWong is very responsive and produces high-quality work."
• "The firm provides practical solutions and has a fast turnaround."
• "Justin Yip is very commercial and always able to provide very sound advice. He doesn't just simply and rigidly stick to the legal side."

Startups and emerging companies

• "They are commercially sensible, responsive and very good at venture capital investments in the region."
• "They always treat each case with importance. They have also made understanding legal complexities much easier."
• "Joel Shen is the closest thing to a complete package we could have ever asked for. He understands the different approaches when discussing business deals."
• "Joel Shen is the personification of legal finesse. Beyond knowing the subject matter, he has the ability to connect with clients and colleagues on a dynamic level."

Tax

• "They have sound knowledge of tax laws and can provide tax advice tailored to the client's needs."
• "They have a deep knowledge of the subject matter and experienced people who are proactive, reachable and attentive to the client's timeline."
• "Kwong Wing Leon is very experienced and always provides top-notch service. His knowledge is very wide due to his years of experience, and he always delivers."
• "Kwong Wing Leon is very experienced and knowledgeable in his area of expertise. He acts with professionalism and caters to the client's needs."
• "Yeoh Lian Chuan is a very technically sound lawyer. You can always count on him to deliver advice which is accurate, and he is quite a creative person, so he can always find a solution."
• "Eric Roose is one of the most preeminent tax lawyers I have ever worked with. His knowledge on global tax issues is remarkable."