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Leading law firm for 8 areas in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2026
6 May 2026 | Applicable law: Hong Kong, Singapore | Leading law firm for 8 areas in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2026
In the latest edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific rankings, we have been recognized as a leading firm across 8 practice areas throughout the region including commercial and transactions, family and matrimonial, insolvency, international arbitration, intellectual property, labour and employment, private client and white collar crime.
17 of our lawyers are listed amongst the top of their field.
In Singapore, Shashi Nathan is recognized as a 'Litigation Star' in white collar crime; Chenthil Kumarasingam, Pardeep Khosa and Mohammed Reza in commercial and transactions; Justin Yip in insolvency; Sharon Lin in insurance; Amarjit Kaur and Deborah Barker, Senior Counsel, in labour and employment; and Ivan Cheong in family and matrimonial law. Shaun Ho is recognized as a 'Future Stars' in family and matrimonial law.
In Hong Kong, for family and matrimonial law, Jocelyn Tsao and Billy Ko are recognized as a 'Litigation Star's, while Catherine Tso is newly recognized as a 'Future Star'. Joseph Chu is recognized as a 'Litigation Star' in the areas of international arbitration and commercial and transactions, whilst Sherlin Tung and Michael Chik are noted as 'Litigation Stars' in international arbitration and commercial and transactions, respectively. Felda Yeung is recognized as a 'Future Star' in the area of labour and employment.
Amarjit Kaur and Jocelyn Tsao also continue to be listed in Benchmark Litigation's Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific.
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Client feedback
"They are responsive, friendly, approachable, and give solid legal advice" - Intellectual property
"They are meticulous in their work and respond promptly. They have been helpful in offering advice as well." - Intellectual property
"Lawyers provide concise and easy to understand instructions." - Intellectual property
"Withers Khattar Wong consistently delivers excellent work in trademark and IP matters. The team combines strong technical expertise with clear, practical advice, and is highly responsive and commercial in its approach." - Intellectual property
"He is friendly and responsive and provides clear advice that is legally sound." – Intellectual property (Jonathan Kok)
"He is a community leader. He gives clear and concise advice" – Intellectual property (Jonathan Kok)
"She is friendly, helpful and meticulous." – Intellectual property (Joyce Lee)
"In Hae is very responsive and consistently delivers work of the highest quality." – Intellectual property (Lee In Hae)
"Top-notch evidence preparation. Top-notch support to barrister." – Family and matrimonial
"Highly attentive and practical." – Family and matrimonial (Billy Ko)
"The team represents clients with a high degree of conviction." - Labour and employment
"Strong industry knowledge and easy to work with." - Labour and employment (Amarjit Kaur)