Lisa Yeoh
Associate | Singapore
Secretary Anita Abu Bakar
Operating as Withers KhattarWong LLP in Singapore.
Lisa is an associate in the private client and tax team.
Lisa advises high net worth individuals and their families on their estate planning. This includes the setting up of family offices, trusts, private trust companies, foundations and wills, together with their corresponding tax implications. She has experience dealing with affluent Malaysian individuals and advising on both Malaysian regulatory and tax matters arising from the transfer of assets, including significant stakes in Malaysian public listed companies.
Prior to joining Withers KhattarWong LLP, Lisa spent several years with the Malaysian tax and private client services team at one of the leading and largest international law firms in Malaysia.
Me in a minute
It may seem like opposite ends of the spectrum, baker and farmer vs private client and tax lawyer, but to me, they both contain the main element I enjoy, the opportunity to be creative
I wanted to be a baker; I also dream of owning a farm. The concept of being able to create anything from a few basic ingredients or coming up with a completely new flavour profile or baked good, fascinates me. However, considering my intolerance to mosquitos and extreme heat, I thought I may be better off a lawyer.
It may seem like opposite ends of the spectrum, baker and farmer vs private client and tax lawyer, but to me, they both contain the main element I enjoy, the opportunity to be creative.
Every client is different. Understanding the concerns and priorities of each client on a personal level and creating a succession structure (that is also tax efficient) catered specifically for their needs is something I really enjoy.