Allen & Gledhill LLP's team's workload includes tax structuring and planning, and tax controversy resolution-related matters, as well as IRAS dispute cases. The group also has extensive experience in seeking rulings and clearances from the IRAS in connection with proposed schemes or transactions. Key practitioner Stephen Phua joined the team in August 2024. Team lead Sunit Chhabra has noteworthy capabilities advising on income tax, stamp duty and goods and services tax matters. Another name to note is the 'technically sound' Pek Bur Lim who is well-equipped to assist ultra-high net worth clients with tax and wealth planning issues.
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- 'Pek Bur Lim is technically sound.'
- 'The team handles many matters and has deep knowledge of issues affecting our business.'
- 'We received very clear and concise advice on our tax issues.'
- 'The team has very good understanding of the law and engages with tax authorities regularly.'
- 'The team is very responsive and we received timely updates on work progress. This is clearly a very well-run and professional team.'
- 'Pek Bur Lim is highly capable and handles complex matters with ease. She is pragmatic and provides very good commercial advice.'
- 'Pek Bur Lim is very approachable and accessible. She is patient in explaining complex matters and a delight to work with. Pek Bur has handled many matters for us over the years and the advice she has provided has stood the test of time. We highly recommend Pek Bur and will continue to work with her in the future.'
- 'Their level of tax expertise is standout.'
Work highlights
Advised the client on the establishment of its $10bn global covered bond programme.
Advised the client on the issuance of S$2.5bn fixed rate bonds due 2054 under the Government of Singapore’s medium term note programme.
Advised the client on the issuance of $585m asset-backed securities.
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Practice head
Sunit Chhabra
Other key lawyers
Pek Bur Lim; Stephen Phua