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‘Accessible, able to describe or explain the issue and process clearly.’

‘WongPartnership has the best antitrust practice in Singapore. I would single out Ameera Ashraf who’s in my view hands down the best practitioner. ’

‘Ameera Ashraf is the best antitrust lawyer in town. She’s creative, efficient, always available and a pleasure to deal with. Very importantly, she does not hesitate to push the envelope in situations involving novel questions or issues. Unlike her peers, she’s not overly conservative but commercially-minded.’

‘Unrivalled, the best team in the sector. You get great service working with all levels top to bottom. ’

‘Ameera Ashraf is a superstar. Technically brilliant and commercially savvy. She knows how to get the deal done. 10 out of 10. ’

‘Bernadette Tan is extremely responsive and knowledgable. She is able to explain complex legal terms to the layman to understand the purpose and repercussion of the clauses.’

‘Counsels from WongPartnership have strong legal knowledge with a good balance of commercial sense. Its turnaround is quick and it always guards the client’s interest keenly. ’

‘Alvin Chia has his client’s interests at heart and is very practical. He is truly one of the few lawyers who when I engage him, I know that we are in trusted hands.’

‘Susan Wong – An industry leader with vast experience and constantly leading the most complex transactions. Bernadette Tan – One of the best young banking lawyers around already with a formidable deal history. Always delivers and puts the client first.’

‘Wong Partnership is one of the most established law firms in Singapore and their Banking and Finance practice has a strong and credible track record having acted for many issuers and borrowers in large lending transactions. They have strong domain knowledge which is very valuable in guiding issuers and borrowers to negotiate with lenders on significant transaction terms and conditions.’

‘Christy Lim demonstrated a very high level of technical competency in this syndicate loan transaction and was able to provide clear advice on the legal and commercial implications of the issues involved. She was very professional and proactive in dealing with issues on the transaction with a view to protecting and safeguarding our interests as borrowers. She kept a close tab on the tight timeline of the critical paths to ensure that the transaction would be completed in time. It is a pleasure to work with Christy!’

‘Christy Lim is a veteran in her field. She is always known as a tough negotiator, highly experienced, and quick to provide advice and support for her clients. Highly recommended.’

‘Good team support with seamless info within the various partners, and associates in the team. The same team members are available to work on the same client on subsequent transactions that arise in subsequent years. Partners and senior associates have good knowledge and are able to advise.’

‘Ability to advise and structure complex transactions and provide clear and practical advice to clients.’

‘They have a collaborative and knowledgeable team.’

‘Trevor Chuan is committed and resourceful. Whenever we have questions on a specific topic, he will always provide a solution or connect us with the relevant parties who are experts in the topic. ’

‘Gail Ong and Jen Vern Loh are our key contacts in this team. Very reliable and detailed.’

‘Highly experienced and competent team in Singapore.’

‘Gail Ong and Karen Yeoh are highly experienced and competent in assisting and solving the challenges in the various transactions.’

‘Gail Ong is knowledgeable, engaging and clear in providing advice and direction.’

‘The ECM team is highly professional and knowledgeable, always prepared to think out of the box to offer viable solutions.’

‘The market-leading and our go-to construction disputes lawyer is without doubt, Ian de Vaz. He is incredibly insightful, knowledgeable and has a mind as sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel. He is the head of the largest construction practice in Singapore and Southeast Asia.’

‘WongPartnership’s team is balanced and composed of individuals best fitted for the case.’

‘Ian de Vaz is a brilliant lawyer who thinks out of the box and proposes innovative solutions while dealing with difficult cross-border cases.’

‘Vishi Sundar is a hard-worker, who is always willing to best accommodate any request of his clients and in very short time. He is very attentive to all the details of the case and is effective in dealing with complex technical matters what is of absolute essence while dealing with engineering and construction cases.’

‘Deep bench of top class litigators. Exceptional advocates and strategists.’

‘Ian de Vaz is very responsive and provides sound commercial advice, even in the most challenging cases.’

‘Tay Peng Cheng has top industry knowledge and is exceptional at the negotiation table.’

‘Vishi Sundar is, in my view, a sure bet as a future market leader. I can reach him 24/7 for quick advice and information, which I value the most from him.’

‘Deep bench with good commitment to achieving the right outcome for the client.’

‘Technically sound and demonstrate high level of commercial awareness. A safe pair of hands.’

‘The team is very diverse in experience and capabilities.’

‘The firm is well-connected with partners outside Singapore, which provides convenience of having cross-border legal support under one firm.’

‘Audrey Chng is strong in her knowledge across public and private transactions, but what really stood out was her ability to appreciate the nuances of different cultures and commercial constraints, and provide flexible alternatives in order to meet the same objective.’

‘Quak Fi Ling is always client-oriented and as a client, I am confident that she will always place client’s interest at the core. This reflects in her responsiveness to client’s needs.’

‘Highly responsive and able to propose plausible solutions.’

‘Audrey Chng is responsive and prompt. She has strong technical knowledge.’

‘Knowledgeable team with attention to detail.’

‘Clear and articulate strategy.’

‘It’s a particularly creative team willing to run original and successful approaches based on factual nuances.’

‘Koh Swee Yen SC has a particularly strong blend of legal skills, intelligence and business acumen, and human perspective.’

‘Senior counsel with strong advocacy skills, well supported by a team (junior partner and associates) with sector expertise.’

‘Tan Chee Meng SC’s skillful witness cross-examination and quick thinking on his feet drive favourable court decisions.’

‘Wong Partnership has a big team of professional lawyers – the team knows their jobs – give good legal solutions – billing fee is reasonable based on good advice given and time spent – they are transparent in their work – they give diverse solutions – they are able to handle a wide range of situations.’

‘Melanie Ho knows her job well and gives clear and straightforward solutions as well. She is tough but always makes us feel comfortable and safe. After talking to her, you always feel that there is always a solution to your problem in comparison to other lawyers whom I have worked with. Her team is very cooperative. They are very patient and explain everything in detail till you can understand. They work as a team; when one is busy the others will help.’

‘The team keeps abreast with market developments.’

‘Elaine Chan is commercially savvy.’

‘Sion Yoong Tian understands the regulatory regimes in Singapore well and is able to provide extremely valuable insights into regulatory and policy decisions as well as advice that makes business sense.’

‘Very reliable team, always looking out for their clients and giving sound advice.’

‘Rosabel Ng is an excellent lawyer to have on your side, always giving sound and incisive advice, and steers all matters skilfully.’

‘Their unique values are efficiency and professionalism, and they are able to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the clients and their counterparts to discuss their concerns.’

‘The team has demonstrated great understanding of my company’s complex and ever-changing business model, while providing sound and practical advice.’

‘WongPartnership is handling our application with rich knowledge and experience.’

‘WongPartnership has a very strong bench, from the lead partner to the junior associates supporting the team.’

‘Wendy Lin is tremendous. She is a masterful advocate and strategist, with outstanding judgement, technical skills and ability to command copious documents without losing sight of what is at the heart of the case. An absolute star on top of her game. It is clear she has the respect and ear of the arbitrators, the court and her opponents.’

‘A compelling blend of rigour and innovation in their market leading services.’

‘Wendy Lin is rightly at the forefront of market leading work; a compelling blend of innovation and rigour.’

‘Swee Yen Koh SC is excellent all around. She excels at the law, is a keen tactician, knows and guides the clients, and is a brilliant advocate. What makes her special is that no matter how busy she is, she never lets one down – be it on matters or the simple organizing of a panel or a conference. She does it all, at highest quality and in good time.’

‘Very strong firm in the Singapore market, led by incredibly strong and knowlegeable partners’

‘Joel Quek led the matter effectively, being responsive and sophisticated in provision of advice. The matter related to a reported case that set new precedent, and which we won.’

‘Sean Chou – I have sat with him as arbitrator and very impressed with his thorough and thoughtful approach. Swee Yen Koh is an excellent advocate, one of the best in Singapore. Wendy Lin is also a superb advocate and her no-nonsense approach is very appreciated by tribunals.’

‘The team is always there when clients need them. They always put clients’ needs as a priority.’

‘The team is very practical. Jenny Tsin in particular is very sharp and gives innovative solutions to clients.’

‘Jenny Tsin is a go-to lawyer if you are looking for help to address any complicated labour and employment issue in the Singapore market. She is experienced in all aspects of employment law, with particular focus on preventing and resolving disputes between employers and employees.’

‘Jenny Tain’s corporate law and dispute background and her experiences in handling labor and employment matters in Singapore are what makes her so good at providing solid and practical legal advice to corporate clients.’

‘The team at WongPartnership LLP led by Jenny Tsin is recognised amongst local practitioners as a leading expert in the field of employment law. The team is nimble and able to quickly leverage on the expertise of their colleagues from the corporate or tax team to handle a diverse range of employment-related issues.’

‘Jenny Tsin is approachable and responsive. Given her experience as a market-leading expert in the field of employment law, she confidently delivers practical and commercially sound solutions to complex employment disputes.’

‘They are smart, responsive and practical. Their employment team have sufficient number of partners and associates to handle any kinds and volume of employment matters.’

‘Jenny Tsin is very easy to work and reliable.’

‘Sim Bock Eng and her team have been very professional and yet attentive to every clients’ needs. From will writing to trusts, she and her team ensure client’s objectives are met.’

‘Sim Bock Eng is the person I recommend to clients.’

‘Generally good depth in the private client teams. ’

‘Sim Bock Eng stands out for her practical, straightforward advice that clients can easily understand. It is very helpful she has deep experience in handling international clients with a Singapore footprint.’

‘A large regional firm that can handle a wide range of issues, both local and cross-border.’

‘Sim Bock Eng is multi-talented and experienced in many aspects of the law, which is why we like to refer work to her and her team.’

‘Knowledgeable about industry practice.’

‘David Chee is a strong trust and tax lawyer who gives practical and useful advice.’

‘The practice led by Dorothy Ng is highly proficient and professional in delivering its advice and services. They are very customer-focused and can be counted on to deliver quality work within short notice.’

‘The team is able to pull together resources to ensure that deal milestones and timelines are met. They are collaborative, give sound and studied advice and are willing to take commercial positions to close the gaps.’

‘Vastly experienced in the entire real estate landscape.’

‘Dorothy Marie Ng is a leader in her field. Aside from being involved in the biggest transactions, clients will find her knowledge and familiarity with institutions and government authorities very valuable. Very good at pre-empting risks and obstacles in a transaction to prevent any surprises or hiccups.’

‘The team has a lot of depth, combined with unparalleled market knowledge. There is seamless integration with the other teams (e.g. M&A, Banking) which is invaluable when working on major transactions that involve more than just real estate.’

‘The partners are always available for a discussion, even at short notice, and have been a helpful sounding board on many deals.’

‘No doubt the best in the business. No other firm in Singapore can handle matters with their rarest combination of commercial nous, technical excellence and panache.’

‘Smitha Menon is a first-class restructuring lawyer. She is hardworking, collaborative and creative.’

‘The team has demonstrated a deep and strong understanding of the restructuring and insolvency law in Singapore. The team is very professional, knowledgeable and prompt in providing legal advice.’

‘Clayton Chong is a standout partner, with market leading knowledge and a very pleasant personality.’

‘Joel Chng is an outstanding lawyer. His analytical ability and years of experience enable him to provide thoughtful, thorough, and practical legal advice.’

‘This is a powerhouse restructuring practice. Technical expertise with commercial savvy. Deep bench of talent.’

‘Manoj Sandrasegara and Smitha Menon are both brilliant strategists; always looking to push the envelope on what is possible in a restructuring. Tremendous intellect.’

‘Stephanie Yeo is a generational talent in the restructuring arena in Singapore. A sharp mind capable of digesting the legal concepts as well as the numbers that go with restructuring, she has a unique ability to blend technical expertise with commercial realities.’

‘They are market leaders, knowledgeable about market trends in the sector. ’

‘Kyle Lee is a consummate professional who is responsive, devoted and attentive to detail. He is a lateral thinker who provides novel insights to complex problems.’

‘Great understanding of commercial elements of the deal and able to provide tailored advice catered to start-up and venture capital deals.’

‘Kyle Lee and his team are able to exercise superb attention to detail to our transactions. Their responsiveness is phenomenal, with tight turnarounds on queries and work. We have found Kyle and his team especially helpful in technically complex transactions.’

‘Sin Wei Ong has great understanding of commercial elements of a deal and is able to provide tailored advice catered to start-up and venture capital deals.’

‘Their unique values: efficiency and professionalism, and they are able to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the clients and the counterparts to discuss their concerns.’

‘Kyle Lee is very professional and a pleasant lawyer to work with. He is the expert in his field. Jolynn Lim is very responsive and able to manage transactions well.’

‘Kyle Lee is highly attuned to shifts and nuances in venture capital transactions. Not only is he technically proficient, he is able to guide the human aspects of the deal as well by ensuring that everyone is comfortable negotiating with him and his team, and we close the transaction without any bruised egos.’

‘Good client service and responsive. Flexible and willing to propose alternatives that work within the client’s budgetary constraints.’

‘WP’s team has a good understanding of data matters.’

‘Kylie Peh provides advice that is very commercial.’

‘The team is extremely competent in advising on the legal aspects of new and emerging technologies, as well as providing solutions.’

‘Lam Chung Nian has remarkable breadth and depth of experience and knowledge in this practice area. He is also very commercial-minded and excellent at offering solutions to meet clients’ needs.’

‘The team is very responsive, efficient and never fails to provide quality service. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh have tremendous expertise in their area of practice and are held in high regard for their excellent advice, responsiveness to the clients’ needs and attention to detail. Lam Chung Nian is one of the finest legal practitioners in Singapore and our go-to lawyer for our IP needs in Singapore.’

‘Strong, all-round practice, broad range of capabilities, high-quality work which can be relied upon and strong leadership from Lam Chung Nian.’

‘Lam Chung Nian is an attentive, responsive and knowledgeable IP practitioner. He has always maintained high standards of professionalism and has a keen business sense. I would recommend him to any business that needs effective, timely, practical and well-researched advice on IP.’

‘Lam Chung Nian is the best IP and TMT practitioner in Singapore. He is brilliant and always on the ball. Very quick in respond time.’

‘WongPartnership LLP is one of the most distinguished firms in Singapore, exceptional in their services, providing excellent quality of work at the most competitive rates.’

‘Lam Chung Nian and Kylie Peh are our go to individuals when we work with WongPartnership. Both are renowned practitioners in the fields of IP and data protection and their expertise in these fields is unparalleled.’

‘Strong, in-depth knowledge of IP and technology.’

‘Core team of partners, who understand our business and are at the top in their respective fields.’

‘Low Kah Keong is commercial, sharp, knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘The team has a good understanding of the business and global trends.’

‘Lam Chung Nian has a wealth of experience.’

‘The team stands out for its expertise and is making a further impression in digital, cryptocurrency and metaverse issues.’

‘Lam Chung Nian has broad experience advising on transactional, enforcement and advisory matters (both contentious and non-contentious) in his areas of specialisation.’

‘Lam Chung Nian has not only the legal knowledge but also a wealth of knowledge of the trends and market in Singapore.’

‘I highly recommend and will work with this law office again.’

‘Excellent knowledge and very friendly.’

‘Responsive and practical.’

‘Joy Tan is experienced and solutions-oriented.’

‘We primarily work with Jenny Tsin, who is very practical in her advice, grasps our needs quickly and is tenacious in defending our rights, yet practical in her approach to resolve issues.’

‘Joy Tan is commercial savvy and is capable of delivering solution-oriented advice.’

‘Meticulous and able to produce practical advice.’

‘Experienced partners with a dedicated group of associates, who deliver the right quality of work in the most efficient way.’

‘They have insightful knowledge in regulatory processes, a good standing and knowledge of regulators.’

‘The team has a fantastic understanding of the sector and would be our first port of call on any insurance matter. They sit within a very strong firm and are able to draw on a wide range of relevant specialist expertise which makes for a particularly good experience of working with them.’

‘Hui Choon Yuen and Marie Lim are both excellent, commercial, proactive and understand the objectives and work collaboratively to achieve those objectives as efficiently as possible.’

‘Very comprehensive knowledge of insurance laws and regulations in Singapore.’

‘Hui Choon Yuen is extremely knowledgeable.’

‘WongPartnerhip is one of the most sophisticated firms we have worked with. We have dealt with the disputes team for the most part. That vertical comprises extremely high-quality individuals.’

‘Koh Swee Yen fights hard for the client in the most difficult of cases and has a knack for finding persuasive points that aren’t apparent. Tiong Teck Wee is simply one of the brightest and most diligent lawyers at the firm and remains calm in the face of an otherwise heated dispute.’

‘The sheer attention to detail and a wealth of experience that feeds well into the right strategy to adopt – that is one of the most valuable assets of the team at WongPartnership.’

‘Billy Bernadus is superior to other lawyers for his ability to explain and resolve issues, while conscious of the corporate governance requirements of publicly listed companies.’

‘The team is able to manage matters efficiently and professionally and the lawyers have a good understanding of local law. ’

‘The team is knowledgeable in both Singapore and Indonesian companies law. They keep the client informed with any changes promptly and take comments seriously.’

‘The team is well versed in the needs of foreign clients, particularly in the areas where Indonesian law is different from common law jurisdictions.’