Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP > Singapore, Singapore > Firm Profile

‘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.’

‘Extremely responsive and reliable. Advice is practical and solutions-oriented.’

‘The team is well versed in regional transactions throughout APAC.’

‘Sey Ming is responsive with good solution based advice provided. His understanding of client’s position is articulated in a clear and concise manner without overcomplicating matters.’

‘Speed, excellent understanding of market, highly diligent and strong expertise.’

‘Lee Weilin is very personable, a strong negotiator, has an excellent understanding of market, and is highly diligent.’

‘Soh Lip San and his team are fast, responsive and sensitive to commercial practicalities.’

‘I believe that the Rajah & Tann team has some individuals in the firm who are well known and well regarded in the industry. The individuals that I have worked with or dealt with across the table are Ng Kim Beng and Shemane Chan. Ng Kim Beng is a very well-known and well-regarded disputes lawyer, especially in the field of construction and engineering. Shemane Chan is recommended for non-contentious construction work.’

‘R&T provides excellence at every level, bringing together individual stars to form a multi-faceted team who work brilliantly together for the good of the case.’

‘Ng Kim Beng provides excellent strategic guidance and stewardship.’

‘We have been working with Danny Ong’s team for more than 1.5 years. They will always do their best to make themselves available when we call on them for help. They have been a calming influence during the stress of litigation.’

‘Danny Ong, Jason Teo and Chen Lixin provide very practical and commercial advice based on their wealth of experience.’

‘At all points in the work with the team they sought out and delivered practical and compelling solutions in a case that was appealed at all stages. Their advocacy skills have helped maintain the objective against a number of legal tactics and appeals.’

‘For disputes and advise on complex matters, we turn to Adrian Wong. Adrian Wong is clear, smart, knowledge of law is superb, able to breakdown complex matters in simple terms, commercial and a pleasure to work with. He is usually supported by Ang Leong Hao.’

‘This practice has a dedicated team overseeing complex and difficult issues of law – it is the unyielding commitment to service which sets them apart from other large practices.’

‘Great team-play, very efficient, target oriented and focused.’

‘Strong team – deep knowledge, good MAS understanding, flexible and responsive. Engages in problem solving to generate creative solutions and structures. Understanding of technology is there as well.’

‘Regina Liew – knowledge, insight. Takes the time to understand what the issue really is and how to then position the response appropriately. Does not just quote the law but will look at how to structure in response.’

‘Experts in payment services financial regulations.’

‘Benjamin Liew is excellent, always prepared to work on clients’ matters at the drop of a hat, providing practical and insightful advice on thorny issues to navigate unchartered waters.’

‘The core strength of the team is in relation to Singapore insurance regulatory matters – in this aspect it is second to none.’

‘I have worked with all current members of the team. Simon Goh strikes me as an excellent mentor to the more junior members of his team, for which the quality shines through impeccably through their advice.’

‘Client relationship – very good client management skills.’

‘Wang Ying Shuang is a listener which enables her to work collaboratively with clients.’

‘The R&T insurance team is one of the strongest in Singapore, with extensive knowledge of local laws and regulations. Simon Goh and Wang Ying Shuang are one of the best in the country and have provided very strong and solid advice to us over the last few years.’

‘Wang Ying Shuang is very knowledgeable, and has a wealth of experience across the regulatory, commercial and dispute aspects of the insurance sector in Singapore. This has allowed us to get a well rounded view of opinions from her team, for various matters and challenges that we face in Singapore.’

‘Responsible, competent and detailed oriented.’

‘They offer a one-stop-shop solution from setting up a fund management company and obtaining the requisite licence to launching your funds under management. At each stage, you have the best of class personnel to assist and address any queries promptly.’

‘Jasmine Chew has an in-depth knowledge of the funds industry and has consistently provided us with sound and timely advice on both the fund management company level and the funds. Her unwavering support has been instrument in our success as a fund management company in Singapore.’

‘R&T is able to provide a standard of care and expertise that is on par with some international law firms.’

‘R&T’s new partner, Zixiang Sun has a long-lasting relationship with us. He’s very savvy in private equity funds investment work, and has acted for us in many deals. He is a very conscientious and hands-on counsel, and prefers to directly take the reins in running the file and working with us (as opposed to delegating the process to an associate).’

‘The Singapore regulatory advisory and fund formation team at Rajah & Tann has been a market leading team in Singapore for over a decade and a half. The team is well known for their Singapore regulatory and investment funds formation expertise. The team’s in depth knowledge of Singapore regulation for investment fund managers is market leading and the partners have deep experience.’

‘Arnold Tan, Anne Yeo, Jasmine Chew and Philip Yeo have been long standing partners in the industry and are well known in the market. They bring years of experience to the deals they work on, often meeting tight frames. Carmen Lee and Zixiang Sun are partners to watch.’

‘The team is experienced in the matter for which we engaged them and is able to break down complex legal issues for digestion by the board.’

‘Jonathan Yuen is very experienced in his field and able to relate to the issues and offers up very pragmatic solutions for his clients.’

‘Practical and pragmatic advice.’

‘Seamless service and depth on high-profile matters from associates through to senior partners.’

‘The team has a wealth of experience and top notch lawyers across the spectrum of work in the practice area. They tend to provide very practical, concise advice and not a regurgitation of law reports and pages of advice and able to convey the practical situation on the ground especially to stakeholders who are overseas or do not have a good grasp of the local and customary practices.’

‘Jonathan Yuen is an excellent, articulate counsel who is at ease with a broad spectrum of clients and stakeholders. He provides practical solutions and advice to difficult and complex situations and able to communicate in a manner which allows most non-legal clients and stakeholders to understand and hold their involvement in the discussions.’

‘The responses from R&T are quick, concise and practical.’

‘Vikna Rajah is excellent in client management and he can make it simple and understandable for the client.’

‘Kee Lay Lian is a pragmatic problem-solver.’

‘Vikna Rajah and his team work with solution-oriented approach.’

‘Vikna Rajah. His knowledge on tax and legal matters is absolutely great. He doesn’t focus just on one aspect or element of the case or matter that goes to him. He looks at the overall case, advises the client and provides the right solutions in a short time.’

‘Their understanding of the Asian market and families is unique compared to other firms which gives them an edge in advising. They are very patient and invest deeply in relationships.’

‘We would like to give a big shout out to Mr Vikna Rajah whom we have worked very closely with at all times. His responsiveness and relentless support to our requests is always outstanding and exceptional. In one particular situation, Vikna poured his best view to us and this has better helped us in the compliance reporting for our clients. Vikna is great to work with and he also performed with a high level of professionalism. He explains everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. Kudos to Vikna!’

‘Knowledgeable and commercial minded individuals to work with. Very important is that the team I worked with understand the goal and outcome we want to achieve.’

‘Shemane and her team worked tirelessly to provide advice on legal documents and compliance issues and meeting tight timeline. Shemane and her team protect our interest and she will not hesitate to let us know if we interpret issues incorrectly.’

‘R&T’s Real Estate practice has deep knowledge and sound experience in property transactions and related matters including tax & stamp duty. Our Group has relied on team heads Norman Ho and Chou Ching for clear advice and directions on property purchases and disposals and have not engaged any other law firms for some years now. The practice has kept our group updated through heads-up emails followed with a detailed newsletter as soon as new, relevant laws come into force.’

‘We have only worked with Norman Ho and Chou Ching through the years. They are easily accessible through emails and even whatsApp where timely responses are critical. Even their support team has been quick to engage our Group in their absence.’

‘Chou Ching heads this RE team that we worked with and the team is very responsive to our requests. Responses are also detailed and specific, usually without the need for further clarification.’

‘Chou Ching is a partner that does the ‘dirty’ work herself. This does not mean the associates on the matter are not trusted, but it definitely helps the client because the matter does not ground to a standstill when the associate is on leave as Chou Ching will step in to do what is needed. Not every partner does this.’

‘Leading firm with a broad and excellent disputes and insolvency practice.’

‘Mark Cheng is an exceptional lawyer with excellent knowledge and commercial awareness. He is proactive and pragmatic.’

‘Regionally very strong with a strong team.’

‘Chua Beng Chye  – Technically very strong.’

‘Largest law firm in Singapore with a very strong R&I department. Known for vast experience and involvement in most major restructuring in Singapore.’

‘Sheila Ng, young but very smart and way ahead of her peers. Strong legal knowledge and also very good commercial sense, always able to balance the 2 and provide commercially feasible legal solutions.’

‘R&T’s R&I practice is lead by very senior, experienced practitioners and at the same time have built up the next generation of their team. As R&I often involves other practice areas, the R&I team involves other specialist teams as required eg corporate, capital markets, real estate, shipping. 1 of their key differentiators is that they have a very strong shipping practice.’

‘Patrick Ang, Lee Eng Beng SC, Sim Kwan Kiat, Sheila Ng – all of them are top notch lawyers in the R&I field , very strong technically but also commercial. They also leverage on the breadth of expertise in their firm by bringing in the right teams as required.’

‘I believe that Leong Kah Wah is one of the best lawyers with whom I can consult on any legal matter. He has a lot of experience about the main shipping matters in Singapore. He always leads to the most efficient way to solve the problems, unfortunate accidents and legal disputes that our client faces.’

‘Rajah & Tann are my go-to firm in Singapore for complex, contentious matters involving shipping or offshore matters.’

‘We have worked heavily with Jainil Bhandari for the last two years on a range of dispute matters, from commercial contract disputes through to a significant offshore casualty and wreck removal matter. The combination of practical knowledge and legal analysis makes them an ideal fit for an insurer to work alongside.’

‘Kendall Tan is an individual I would recommend. Knowledgeable, highly able and very approachable. Good grasp of the law and issues involved and able to get to the central issues.’

‘Big law firm, global expertise, serious brand value to use in your legal arsenal.’

‘They are prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done well. Also practical in approach where required. The partners who in my view stand out the most are Kendall Tan and Max Lim.’

‘The team’s response time is commendable. They are also professional in terms of offering solutions and options to protect the firm’s interests. In addition, their reputation in the market is also good and hence, when engaging with counsels of other counterparties, they are able to engage professionally.’

‘I worked with Nathanael Lin of Rajah & Tann. He is very efficient in terms of turnaround and able to understand our requirements very quickly. He is professional in terms of dealing with counterparties and able to provide alternatives very quickly.’

‘R&T adopted a sensible billing rate while delivering top quality work. The team especially at partner level is very strong as well. The best is they have R&T technologies and Cybersecurity companies to provide support to the legal practice which then serves as a one stop shop.’

‘Steve Tan is probably the most knowledgeable practicing lawyer on Singapore PDPA. He always ensures that work delivered is of the highest quality without a single error or mistake. He achieved this by being hands on the file and vet the advice thoroughly before rendered to customer. This is a rare trait in today’s legal industry where partner just spent minimum attention on the file and leave the work to associate or senior associate.’

‘The team led by Steve Tan is the go to team for personal data protection matters.’

‘Steve Tan, the lead partner, provided us with strategic and practical solutions. Steve and his colleague, Justin Lee, are very responsive and we appreciated that we are able to reach out to them wherever and whenever. These are standout qualities.’

‘The R&T team has educated us on the process and the action to be taken in a very efficient way. We also have learnt that their analysis of the situation has always been either precisely or closely correct. The team also plays very well together and consults internally in an efficient manner.’

‘Chee Kun Thong is always available, manages the team very well and most importantly is able to think the case strategically. He also is very easy to approach and humble, so he is very pleasant to work with.’

‘Josephine Chee: Very capable and quick to react. She has the capacity to grasp complex transactions and evaluate these in light of the law. In other words, she is good at drawing a line between a crime and commercial dispute. She is very calm and considers matters thoroughly.’

‘The capital markets teams led by Raymond Tong and Hoon Chi Tern respectively are experienced and practical in their structuring and solutions. They are committed to completing any one deal they are involved in.’

‘Raymond Tong and Hoon Chi Tern are approachable and readily available for any general queries we may have regarding capital markets. The same hospitality applies even for non-capital markets queries, whereby they would unhesitatingly refer us to the right lawyer to direct the queries we may have.’

‘Tan Mui Hui stands out for her ability to stay cool under fire. Poised and knowledgeable, you would want her on your side in any battle.’

‘It goes without saying that the ECM/ DCM teams in Rajah & Tann have the technical and practical expertise and know-how in capital markets matters. But what gives them an edge at present over the other big players in the SG legal market is a hunger to go out of the way to attract and serve clients. They want a bigger piece of the market share and are well poised to achieve this target. They have also shown a commitment to developing capabilities in technical law in areas such as block chain, AI, and growing a network in SEA legal partners in a way that is currently more obvious than the other bigger legal players.’

‘Raymond Tong (ECM) – senior partner who provides deep practical experience and know-how in ECM transactions. Lee Xin Mei (DCM) – approachable, helpful and shows great intuition in addressing clients’ needs. Tan Mui Hui (ECM) – commits time and effort to addressing clients’ queries, particularly in innovative areas such as security token offerings.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, responsive and is willing to guide the client through the transaction and ensure that the transaction is completed successfully.’

‘Rajah & Tann’s strength comes from its well-rounded team of professionals who covers almost all aspect of the law, and all senior partners come with good regional experience.’

‘As I think about the many outstanding things that Rajah & Tann bring to the table such as their outstanding pool of talent, their willingness to go the extra mile for their clients, their outstanding value proposition, the 2 key differentiators for me are their one-stop solution given their strong South-East Asian network and dedication to achieving the best results for their clients, no matter how big or small your matter may be.’

‘Rajah & Tann is one of the leading law firms in the ASEAN region with an impressive geographical footprint. The corporate/M&A practice provides superb transactional support on the most complex matters, particularly in the life sciences & healthcare sector.’

‘Wee Hann Lim is an outstanding corporate/M&A lawyer who is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Very hands on and commercial.’

‘Very competent. Well resourced and client comes first. Commercial advice.’

‘Sandy Foo. Commercially minded; great at pushing the deal forward. All round a great partner’

‘The team is extremely supportive in offering start-up friendly rates without compromising service and support.’

‘Terence Quek is excellent, offering a ready ear to bounce ideas with the client throughout a transaction at all hours of the day, offering insights and solutions. A true partner to the client to drive a deal to successful completion.’

‘I worked with Rajah & Tann on a potential sale of business and Trademark. The team is very knowledgeable in terms of local and international trademarks in relations to the valuation of the business, the timing and filing of trade marks, as well as the laws governing trademarks, as such defending one’s trade mark, etc.’

‘Lau Kok Keng (Partner of R&T) is my go-to person when it comes to advice on trademarks and related business dealings.’

‘Prompt and efficient.’

‘The team is extremely resourceful and has the ability to tap on its global network of contacts to provide jurisdiction-specific advice and IP search results.’

‘The team has tremendous experience in the copyright area and entertainment industry, which enables the team to balance the commercial interests and interests in litigation. It’s not easy to put their feet in client’s shoes all the time.’

‘I am impressed by the performance of Lau Kok Keng and Nicholas Lauw at the hearing. They are quite flexible, able to adjust their strategy promptly adapting to the changes in hearing.They transform the disadvantages to advantages.’

‘The team is familiar with the video game industry, and has better understanding than the opponent’s counsel on the law, the business practice of the industry. During litigation, the team develops effective strategy and they put a lot of effort into preparing the evidence and arguments. The outcome is satisfied, we are impressed.’

‘Mr. Lau Kok Keng develops good strategies and build up a very strong team. Mr. Nicholas Lauw is very good at communicating and persuading the judge.’

‘The team led by Andre Yeap SC has serious sector expertise which makes Co-Counsel highly effective and highly rewarding. Rajah & Tann has a tremendous reputation and in the case of Mr Yeap it is absolutely correct and merited. The Team is strategic, highly responsive and understands the commercial and legal issues. Overall one of the very best practices in Singapore.’

‘Stand out Partner is Andre Yeap KC. He is unflappable; commands judicial respect; and has all the caselaw at his finger tips. Andre stands out because he gives the best advice and not just the advice that a Client wishes to read. This is a serious positive attribute and especially so in high value complex international arbitration.’

‘The team is very responsive, making us feel secure that all issues are handled timely.’

‘Andre Yeap – with his long standing reputation and experience, Andre correctly predicted our opponent’s strategies and prepare us with a suitable response. He is a no non-sense lawyer and very much straight forward, which helped us effectively manage our costs.’

‘Devathas Satianathan – Dev is responsive and quick witted. He could help us articulating our intention even when we aren’t sure about what we are saying.’

‘Rajah & Tann is a large firm with a strong and dedicated international arbitration practice.’

‘Amongst their substantial team I would single out: Andrew Yeap SC, Francis Xavier SC, Tan Chuan SC, and Kelvin Poon. They all have considerable experience and expertise and are dominant market players in Singapore and South East Asia.’

‘They are the best in the industry. Their ability to give complex advice in a simple manner is fantastic.’

‘Vikna Rajah is for sure the best tax advisor in Sinagapore.’

‘It is always the in-depth knowledge, solution provider and out of the box thinking that makes the day.’

‘Integrity, knowledge and speed of work.’

‘The team was very helpful. Always prepared to help us out even at midnight when matters are urgent.’

‘Tracy Ang’s experience is unparalleled and it shows in her quick thinking and very practical advice which she offers.’

‘Tracy Ang is very patient and understanding when we don’t understand certain concepts. She breaks things down so we can better advise our internal stakeholders. She gives extremely practical advice and lets us know what is market practice and acceptable.’

‘Local knowledge with world class service.’

‘Brian Ng, very experienced partner in VC deals.’

‘Combines being knowledgeable with being available at all times.’

‘Extremely hardworking, willing to take on a broad range of work and pull in the right expertise as needed.’

‘Trustworthy – they give sensible advice to protect the client consistently, and are able to articulate the risks and potential issues. Good at follow up – this is especially important for smaller companies like us.’