Leading law firm for 12 areas in Singapore, Japan and Indonesia in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025

As individuals, families, and businesses throughout Asia pursue various opportunities for expansion and creativity, we remain committed to delivering the essential support that our clients depend on.

In doing so, we have been recognised as a leading firm by Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific legal directory guides in 12 practice areas across the Asia-Pacific (ex-China) region. Along with this prestigious accolade, 15 of our lawyers have likewise been recognised for their excellence in their respective market-leading practices.

We are honoured to receive this accolade, which builds upon our rankings last year. This is only possible through the thoughtful feedback provided by our clients and business partners.

We are thankful to everyone who has supported us, and we look forward to remaining as your trusted legal partner in the years to come.

Testimonials 

Banking and finance 

• "The Withers team is extremely approachable with an impressively swift response time."

Corporate investigations and anti-corruption

• "They are creative, committed, results-oriented and practical."
• "They are extremely responsive and they are able to jump on something straight away and keep you in the loop."
• "Shashi Nathan can be pragmatic whilst still being aware of the technical word of law. He is very good at difficult conversations."
• "Shashi Nathan is an outstanding leader who moves forward by example. He is creative, commercially savvy and results-oriented."

Employment 

• "The team are responsive and proactive in assisting with complex matters."
• "Withers KhattarWong offer good assessment of risks and availability to discuss details. They are quick and thorough."
• "Amarjit Kaur has very good with soft skills. She is also on top of the law and fights hard for her clients."
• "Amarjit Kaur is easy to work with and highly empathetic."

Intellectual property 

• "Withers KhattarWong's IP practice has the required expertise and I trust that the team will look after its clients and provide commercial advice."

Investment funds

• "The firm is always well organised and seamless in cross-border matters and communications." (Singapore)
• "Withers KhattarWong has a strong culture of customer service." (Singapore)
• "They always make time to be available, which is key to react to business emergencies." (Japan)
• "Withers' Japan team finds the reasonable middle ground between the letter of the law and real practice. Their advice is backed by their broad experience and deep understanding of business." (Japan)
• "Daniel Yong possesses strong technical skills as well as excellent communication and commercial skills."
• "I go to Daniel Yong by default."
• "Omori Sensei is our go-to lawyer for any Japanese fund-related questions. His calm and polite manner of approaching issues is a source of great comfort and reassurance."
• "Yoshiyuki Omori was incredibly knowledgeable with respect to the Japan market, Japanese laws and regulations. We were very comfortable in relying on his expertise."
• "Koji Yamamoto is always kind enough to point out issues that I have not thought of, and this is a great help to me."
• "Koji Yamamoto is absolutely the best there is for funds work in Japan."

Real estate

• "We appreciate their rapid response and depth of experience in the field." (Japan)
• "Withers is more agile than other major law firms. It is faster to respond and has no complicated processes." (Japan)
• "Because of the team's experience, they have often worked on similar cases in the past and are able to handle difficult things." (Japan)
• "Mr Toshihiko Tsuchiya is experienced and able to answer complex questions accurately."
• "Toshihiko Tsuchiya offers a best-in-class response."

Restructuring and insolvency 

• "They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable about the law and competent."
• "The team's depth of experience in insolvency matters, dealings with local authorities and collaborative approach with opposing counsel are invaluable."
• "Justin Yip is commercial and knows what we require, which is concise advice. He's a good operator and we get a good service."
• "Justin Yip provides good advice and support to manage risks and solve issues."

Startups and emerging companies

• "The Withers team are very diverse in knowledge and background, which enables them to provide unique insights and leverage to the deal."
• "The team are efficient and responsive. They understand their client's business."
• "Joel Shen is an excellent attorney with deep expertise and an ability to understand the commercials very well."
• "Joel Shen demonstrates a client focus with a high business acumen."

Tax 

• "Withers KhattarWong has a solid, knowledgeable team. They have a strong worldwide network, therefore they can give advice from many angles." (Singapore)
• "Withers KhattarWong are able to offer tax advice from a tax law perspective and, at the same time, provide a solution to our issues." (Singapore)
• "We appreciate their ability to understand their client and provide practical solutions." (Japan)
• "Kwong Wing Leon is very experienced and understands what the client wants. He's technically strong, practical and understands our business situation."
• "Kwong Wing Leon is knowledgeable, prompt and able to help you in all aspects."
• "Yeoh Lian Chuan is technically sound and can always come up with innovative yet reasonable positions."
• "Yeoh Lian Chuan's depth of technical knowledge on Singapore tax and his prior regulatory experience have been very helpful."
• "Eric Roose provides commercial awareness and practical solutions."