Praised by clients for combining ‘technical excellence with a practical, client-focused’ approach, the team at Rajah & Tann Asia is equipped to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious trust work within the context of succession planning. The team also stands out for its growing focus on outbound investment issues affecting ultra-high-net-worth clients in India. Practice co-head Vikna Rajah is well-known for his longstanding experience in tax structuring, the establishment of family offices, and succession planning, advising a diverse range of high-net-worth clients across the ASEAN region. Practice co-lead Lay Lian Kee is recommended for her vast knowledge of complex family law issues relating to children, in addition to advising on contentious probate and trust matters. Terre Chua is a key figure within the team with expertise in will preparation and charitable trusts.
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Testimonials
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- 'Vikna Rajah himself is a leader in the private wealth space in Singapore, with a well-earned reputation for thought leadership and client service. His team reflects that ethos — professional, thorough, and solutions-focused.'
- 'Overall, Vikna Rajah and his team at Rajah & Tann are among the most reliable and effective Singapore counsel I have worked with on cross-border private wealth matters. They combine technical excellence with a practical, client-focused approach that makes them an essential partner for complex international planning.'
- 'An extremely well-respected firm in Singapore which provides top quality service in all private client matters.'
- 'Rajah & Tann has one of the strongest private client teams in Asia.'
- 'Vikna Rajah is my go-to lawyer for Singapore tax and legal issues. He has spent time in IRAS and in private practice, which gives him the ability to better assess the legal and practical implications of complex matters.'
- 'Lay Lian Kee's strengths are that she practices in both family law and private client work, and is able to give wholistic advice and approach to clients where there are family disputes that also have wealth and estate planning angles.'
Key clients
- Credit Suisse Trust Limited
Work highlights
Acted in an appeal against the Singapore International Commercial Court’s judgment that Credit Suisse Trust Ltd was liable for breach of its trustee’s duties, as well as the quantification of compensation owed to the beneficiaries as a result of this breach.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Vikna Rajah; Lay Lian Kee
Other key lawyers
Shawn Teo; Terre Chua; Min Joo Yoon