Leading law firm for 22 areas in Asia Pacific in 2026 editions of Legal 500

We have been recognized as a leading firm by Legal 500 Asia Pacific in 22 practice areas.

Along with these prestigious accolades, a total of 11 of our lawyers have likewise been recognized for their excellence in their respective market-leading practices. This closely follows our recognition in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025.

We are honoured to receive these accolades, which are 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

The team that I work with is very professional and work at a fast pace. They know what is required and will deliver the necessary.

Guan Feng Chen is very quick and willing to guide and handhold if required. Chan Bi Qing is very quick and diligent in her work. Both are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that work is completed on time and to our satisfaction.

Quality of their work is excellent. 

Corporate and M&A

They have a world-class reputation and are one of the most familiar names in the Singaporean law firm scene.

Joel Shen is of course an exemplary partner. He is always around and responding in very timely manner, and the advices he gives are always digestible and also very business-friendly. Luis Seña's attention to details and speed in navigating the documents being discussed is absolutely bar none, while Nadira Sjarif's local knowledge as an Indonesian is definitely instrumental in helping me personally as an Indonesian understand whenever I need more information on what is discussed.

Withers has a very strong coordination team that collaborates efficiently to solve clients’ problems.

Joel Shen and Jonathan Kok are lawyers with excellent commercial sense. They tackle issues in very practical ways, and are both thorough and proactive. As clients, we only need to give a short brief, and they are able to address it in a comprehensive manner.

Nadira Sjarif, Joyce Lee, and Rebecca Fong are also three associates we must mention for their superb work in their respective areas of expertise. They respond to all our questions in a timely manner and consistently deliver high quality results.

The individuals we work with, especially Joel Shen and Nadira Sjarif,  at Withers KhattarWong stand out for their outstanding comprehension of both Singapore and Indonesian contents, problem-solving approach and genuine empathy towards clients. They consistently look for practical solutions while also taking the time to explain complex matters in a way that is understandable for the clients. This combination of capability, care, and clarity is what sets them apart from others in the market. 

Dispute resolution

The team led by Pardeep Khosa is exceptionally responsive, commercially minded, and deeply committed to client service. They stand out for their ability to simplify highly complex legal issues and translate them into clear, actionable strategies that give clients confidence at every stage.

The team does a thorough review of all available information and utilises various sources and the latest technology to build up the case logic.

The Withers team I have worked with is an excellent team who has tremendous strength in cross-border disputes and international arbitration.

Joseph Chu is good at strategic planning in dispute resolution. He has a good rapport with clients as well as with leading counsel. He also has sound judgement on the merits of an argument.

Alex Yu is an outstanding solicitor who communicates well with clients and is solid in his legal analysis. His deep understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of a case is what makes him stand out from other solicitors.

The team has been an excellent one to work with and are very plugged in to the current trends in the market.

Alex Ye was an excellent Counsel and thoroughly deserved his recent promotion to partner.

Joseph Chu is also a really strong partner to work with.

Fintech and financial services regulatory

The team's lawyers are quick to understand client needs and address them pragmatically and efficiently, providing effective legal solutions.

Simon Wong is highly responsive and consistently exceeds expectations on deliverables. Simon provides highly commercial advice and is a voice that I can always count on. If I ever need financial services or regulatory advice in Hong Kong, he would definitely be my first go-to lawyer.

Simon Wong is efficient, pragmatic, flexible, and responsible. His background in financial law, experience in the financial industry, and international perspective enables him to quickly understand clients' business needs and transaction structures.

Simon Wong provides comprehensive legal solutions encompassing financial market practices, regulatory dynamics, and legal practices.

Intellectual property

Jonathan Kok, Joyce Lee and their team of associates are highly knowledgeable in the space of Intellectual Property. Beyond that, they are approachable and humble in dealing with their clients.

The personnel allocation between teams is very reasonable, and the working atmosphere is very good.

Very professional in ability, very serious and sincere in attitude.

The team is exceptionally responsive, often reverting quickly with comprehensive and practical solutions. They are efficient in managing IP prosecution matters and prompt in reporting developments and deadlines. Their advice is always clear, commercially relevant, and easy to act on, which distinguishes them from other firms we've worked with.

I have worked closely with Ms Lee In Hae, who is an exceptional lawyer. She is prompt in her responses, highly reliable, and consistently provides clear, strategic, and commercially sound advice. Her professionalism and deep understanding of IP matters make her a standout among her peers.

Jonathan Kok and Joyce Lee are not only experienced but highly approachable and down to earth. They are highly efficient, prompt in responses and offer practical advice.

Investment funds

Simon Wong is flexible in term of billing and has good knowledge about our needs and willing to suggest/provide alternative solution when issues arose.

Simon Wong is professional and very responsive, consistently delivers strategic solutions and provides same-day responses to urgent matters and set clear timelines for deliverables, ensuring clients were never left waiting.

Top Funds team - excellent service and commercial.

Simon Wong is very professional and quick for ideas.

Private wealth and family law

Stacy Choong’s private client and tax team at Withers KhattarWong stands out for its rare combination of deep legal expertise, cross-border fluency, and commercial pragmatism.

The team brings a unique strength in structuring complex, multi-jurisdictional estate plans, family offices, and trust arrangements that meet both legal and operational needs of ultra-high-net-worth families across Asia and beyond.

Stacy Choong and her team consistently offer a level of strategic foresight and commercial realism, especially when dealing with family governance and succession matters involving multiple generations and jurisdictions.

Stacy Choong is a standout practitioner. She has a unique ability to simplify and solve complex cross-border legal and tax issues. What distinguishes Stacy from others is her rare combination of sharp technical command and her instinctive grasp of family dynamics, which allows her to propose structures that are not only sound on paper but also effective in practice.

Clients trust Stacy Choong's judgment deeply and often see her as their first call for any complex wealth structuring or family governance issue. She is one of the top names in the private wealth field in Singapore today.

Very easy to work with since the team is already very familiar with Indonesia regulations and practice.

What truly sets this practice apart is the remarkable calibre of its attorneys and support staff. The entire team operates with professionalism, precision, and deep expertise in the complex world of estate law. 

Alex Chung stands out for his rare blend of legal expertise and genuine care. He takes the time to listen, explain, and tailor solutions to our unique needs.

The firm upholds its reputation as one of the leading law firms worldwide, by building strong teams of outstanding lawyers and delivering excellent legal services and advice.

Vanessa Ng delivers impressive work with precision and distinction; she is a rising star in this field.

Withers' family team is supported by excellent staff and highly capable associates who can independently manage cases at a partner level. As a firm, Withers is undoubtedly the best option in the industry.

Jocelyn Tsao is highly attentive to each case and genuinely cares about the client’s interests.

Real estate

The service provided to me by the team in the last 12 months was lease documentation of one of my properties. Only the partner-in-charge and one of her assistants were involved, and the fact that the assignment was completed very smoothly and within a very short period of time only confirms the competency of the team.

Withers is the go-to firm for our industrial real estate users, the CEOs and C-level teams of self storage operators in Hong Kong. In addition, it coordinates any connections needed with regional partners at the firm for our members across the region.

Restructuring and insolvency

Withers KhattarWong is a reputable firm with a global presence, their extensive network of offices enables them to effectively assist clients with complex cross-border matters.

Justin Yip consistently provides commercially sound solutions tailored to our specific business needs. His legal advice was clear, straightforward, and easy to understand, which greatly helped us make informed decisions.

Start-up and venture capital 

High degree of commercial sense and an ability to navigate sensitive and complex matters with a deft hand; keen awareness of what really matters in early-stage deals, never misses the forest for the trees and keeps us working for investment success.

Joel Shen has a built a high quality team of individuals who put the client first and excel at keeping the focus on commercially sensible outcomes.

Tax

A well-rounded team that is able to handle all aspects of tax, as well as stamp duty. They are able to handle clients from private wealth to corporate tax matters and so the broad capability is much appreciated.

My main contact is Yeoh Lian Chuan, who has a fantastic legal mind and is able to come up with creative solutions to complex situations - truly a lawyer you would want on your side whenever you run into what feels like an insurmountable hurdle.

White-collar crime

Shashi Nathan and his team at Withers KhattarWong are exceptionally dedicated. Shashi himself is a highly experienced lawyer, and that commitment seems to extend throughout his team.

They're known for providing strong counsel and a high degree of client care. 

Shashi Nathan is not only a seasoned trial lawyer; there's a certain empathy and gravitas he brings to his work that's hard to miss.

Fantastic individuals who bring all of their experience to the table to look at potential solutions.