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Leading law firm for 6 areas in 3 jurisdictions in Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

17 December 2020

With business and individuals throughout Asia attempting to navigate a new normal and adapting to relentless change, the role we play in supporting our clients in their personal and professional lives has evolved and grown in light of these challenging times.

In the latest release of the Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific legal directory guides, we have been recognised as a leading firm across 6 practice areas throughout the region, with 17 lawyers listed amongst the top of their field. This recognition is a testament to the continued support from our clients and contacts who have taken the time to give thoughtful feedback.

We are very thankful for your invaluable feedback, and heartened to be able to guide businesses, high-net-worth individuals, families and philanthropists in all your legal needs through this period of uncertainty.

Testimonials

Banking and finance

They have been very responsive. [They offer] high-quality professional legal services, a strong international network and reasonable legal quotes at the same time.

Family / matrimonial

I have found that Withers, through their extensive international network, has the ability to deal with cross-border situations extremely efficiently.

Withers is very good in navigating the process, providing sound advice and selecting good third-party consultants.

Intellectual property

Cohesive, communicative and efficient; I think they're excellent. [Appreciate their] good contacts in the government, which really helps sometimes to understand the issues we're facing.

Fast response times is what we like about working with them. We can give them a call anytime and we appreciate how they are more objective and interested in reaching a closure rather than procrastinating.

Real estate

The firm is proactive in real estate-related documents review and also conveys information clearly and concisely.

Client-focused and incredibly hard-working.. Withers is able to provide a deep understanding of fund structures and their implications in the local market.

Experienced, well informed, and dedicated to their client.

Investment funds

The team has excellent client service and subject expertise. They consider questions from both a legal and practical perspective and offer advice on how to address issues in a way that satisfies both considerations.

Good combination of fluent English speakers and document drafters, and Japanese law specialists.

Tax

Their ability to bridge local tax advice in different countries, through their internal and external networks.

This document (and any information accessed through links in this document) is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Professional legal advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this document.

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