Withers

Private Client and Tax

Partner, Private Client and Tax

Connie is a partner in the private client and tax team.

As a US-qualified tax lawyer based in Singapore, Connie frequently advises high net-worth individuals on US and international tax and succession planning. She has particular expertise on cross-border estate and trust planning and estate administration. Because many of her clients are globally mobile, Connie frequently works with advisers from different jurisdictions to provide integrated tax and succession planning advice which addresses her clients' varying needs.

Connie also has extensive experience advising non-US clients regarding real estate investments in the US.

Connie assists US citizens and green card holders living abroad with regularizing their US tax affairs through participating in the Offshore Streamlined Program and the OVDP.

In addition to working with individuals, Connie also counsels trust companies, banks, and other financial institutions regarding FATCA and CRS compliance requirements.

Connie is recognised for her expertise in Private Wealth Law by the Chambers HNW Guide since 2021. She was also awarded the 'Wealth Management Rising Star under 40' in the WealthBriefingAsia Awards 2021.

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Asian American Bar Association of New York

New York State Bar Association

Boston University School of Law, JD

Columbia University, BA

Loyola Marymount University, M.Ed.