Withers KhattarWong

Withers KhattarWong is regularly sought out by high-profile private clients and banks for its expertise in financing, dispute resolution, tax and corporate matters. The firm’s funds practice is growing, backed by its established tax advisory team. The managing partner Deborah Barker is a key figure. Other lawyers to note include Chenthil Kumarasingam for disputes, Shaun Leong for arbitration, Jonathan Kok for IP and TMT, and Eric Roose for tax.

Client feedback

“Thorough research, accurate information, excellent domain knowledge and timely responses.” – Banking and finance

“Recommended for their ability to complete the job on time and with good quality.” – Banking and finance

“Speedy turnaround, commercial savviness, swift decision-making and cost-efficient solutions.” – Dispute resolution

“The lawyers empathise with the client needs and are very astute in their legal advice.” – Insurance

“Experienced with quick turnaround.” – Investment funds

“They are sincere, earnest and have a good understanding of the issues.” – Technology and telecommunications

Guan Feng Chen

“Strong knowledge of the industry and always trying to find a solution.”

“He is very knowledgeable and knows how to resolve issues in a timely manner. He is very responsive and cooperative.”

“Guan Feng is very knowledgeable and knows how to resolve issues in documentation in a timely manner.”

Mahesh Kumar

“Excellent knowledge of the subject, prompt and innovative.”

Shaun Leong

“Shaun Leong is a strategic thinker with substantial experience in cross-border disputes. He is very adept at pre-empting guerilla tactics from the opposing party and is able to deploy effective counteractive strategies to secure clients' interests. He is very committed to clients' interests and is someone you would want in your corner in the high stakes, complex disputes. Top of the class in international arbitration work with an increasingly prominent reputation in tech-related work. He is one of the most dynamic lawyers out there doing top-tier international work.” – Dispute resolution

“Shaun Leong delivers best-in-class legal advice and representation in highly complex cross-border disputes. He has a razor-sharp ability to distil complicated matters and pierce through multi-jurisdictional complexities with elegant solutions with his strategic mind, backed by many years of substantial experience in difficult international matters. An outstanding advocate who pursues his clients' cause without fear, and a brilliant star in the world of international arbitration, with a fast-growing practice in emerging tech disputes including AI, he is our go-to lawyer for high stakes complex disputes.”

“Prompt and responsive, he applies common sense in a practical manner.”

“Forthcoming with great knowledge of the law.”

Sharon Lin

“She empathises with the client and is very knowledgeable on the law.”

Daniel Yong

“Knowledgeable.”

Work highlights

Advised DBS Bank as local tax counsel in the launch of the world’s first bank-backed multi-family office VCC.

Acted as lead tax counsel PAG Renewables fund, which will develop, build, operate and invest in renewable energy in Asia.

Key clients

FLOW Digital Infrastructure, Nuveen Alternative Living Fund, PAG Real Estate Property Fund III