‘The Allen & Gledhill team is unrivalled in its skill and experience in competition law in Singapore and ASEAN. It is the only practice where all lawyers and economists are 100% focused on competition law, just as you would expect from the top antitrust practices in Brussels and Washington DC.’

‘Allen & Gledhill is head and shoulders above its competitors in expertise and executions.’

‘Veteran Daren Shiau is the most well-established and pedigreed lawyer in the industry; he is polished, articulate, and unsurpassed in his ability to deliver results. Anecdotally, when contentious competition issues arise, clients rush to instruct him first. I do not know of anyone who exceeds his knowledge of the law and the regulators.’

‘Partners Elsa Chen and Scott Clements are both very highly-ranked competition practitioners. This team has the deepest competition bench in Singapore and the region.’

‘Their star associate is Desiree Lim.’

‘I was impressed by Elsa Chen in particular. She is very responsive, excellent in addressing client’s questions and good at handling complex issues with care and sensitivity. She has a wealth of experience to draw on and is able to give insights on matters and add significant value based on recent deal experience. She also offers sound advice on complex issues.’

‘Elsa Chen’s star continues to rise. She has her finger on the pulse of cases and manages to cut through the issues and zooms into what matters. Brings a fresh perspective on competition matters from her economist background.’

‘Scott Clements is exceptional, with a strong strategic sense and ability to guide complex matters through the CCCS. Daren Shiau likewise is extraordinary.’

‘Drew & Napier approaches legal and regulatory issues with a business-centric and practical mindset, their advice is not just based on the law but also practical, from a commercial point of view, not only providing advice on what’s asked, but also considering macro and micro views and incorporating it into sound practical advice. Its leading partners in antitrust & competition have excellent legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of the regulator. With understanding of regulatory thinking, Drew & Napier has differentiated from some other firms and become one of the leading teams in the antitrust area.’

‘Lim Chong Kin is very knowledgeable and an expert in the antitrust & competition area, and remarkably responsive and friendly. We have been working closely on a numbers of projects and international forums. I am always impressed by his dedication and ability to brilliantly resolve complex matters. With his leadership, Drew & Napier’s antitrust practice has constantly worked on every significant development in the Singapore market.’

‘The antitrust division of this firm has been led by excellent partners. In addition, this firm may cover almost all ASEAN countries. They can provide us a whole picture of ASEAN countries.’

‘I mostly work with Kala Anandarajah. the head of the team. She is very responsive. She listens to the intention of the clients very carefully and considers how to break through the practical difficulties. Thus her work becomes very creative.’

‘The team is able to match its legal knowledge with in-depth understanding of the industry, making their legal advice highly practical and useful. Always ready to take calls at short notice; and are brilliant in their delivery. Also highly notable is the development/succession planning of the team’s associates.’

‘Kala Anandarajah is a great person and a good lawyer!’

‘R&T’s competition team offers practical and commercial advice. They are quick, responsive and diligent.’

‘Kala Anandarajah is quick and practical – she has a wonderful understanding of Singapore and does not give overly conservative advice – she acts with the clients’ best interests at heart and while she is able to think like a regulator, she can cut through the weeds to really understand what the client wants to achieve.’