Ashurst ADTLaw‘s employment practice provides support across a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including international employee mobility, restructurings and redundancies, the employment aspects of M&A transactions, leave entitlements and benefits, disciplinary issues and dismissals, and collective bargaining. Clarence Ding, who joined from Simmons & Simmons in May 2025, heads a team taking on cross-border work, with Karen Mitra covering restructurings and transactions as well as dismissals for international clients.
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‘Ashurst Singapore's employment practice is highly recommended for expert employment advice. The team is led by a very strong partner, Clarence Ding, who has provided expert advice across a broad range of employment matters. The advice is always well considered for commercial practicalities and tailored to our unique business needs.’
‘Clarence Ding is a strong and much valued partner, who has supported us on sensitive matters including navigating communications with the authorities in Singapore. We are very appreciative of his responsiveness and ability to support urgent matters.’
‘Clarence Ding from Ashurst has a deep understanding of the industry we operate in and is therefore able to provide best practice advice to us on employment matters. He is always responsive and available and has been a real pleasure to work with.’
- 'What sets the team apart is their ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and accessible manner, ensuring alignment between legal and business objectives. Potential clients would value the team’s deep understanding of the local employment law landscape combined with a commercial awareness that supports practical, actionable outcomes.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Clarence Ding
Other key lawyers
Karen Mitra