‘Tay Yong Seng and his team are always willing to assist and give prompt and practical advice in all labour-related matters.’

‘Great team; very good legal skills and commercially dynamic.’

‘Tay Yong Seng has a razor sharp legal mind and is a very powerful advocate. He combines a brilliant Oxford mind with exceptional trial expertise. He is an absolutely first rate litigator, one of the strongest court advocates of his generation. Thoroughly impressed by his legal brilliance and tireless dynamism. A match for any silk.’

‘Tay Yong Seng is the best employment litigation lawyer in Singapore. I have engaged his team on many occasions and he has won the resulting litigation 100% of the time. Extremely intelligent, Oxford educated, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and legal practice.’

‘Tay Yong Seng is a phenomenal lawyer. His understanding of the law and legal process is second to none. And the proof is in his extraordinary success rate.’

‘The labour and employment team at Allen & Gledhill is the best in Singapore. The team has never let me down in terms of understanding of the law and legal processes. I have always had a highly satisfactory outcome.’

‘Tay Yong Seng is especially great in employment and litigation case management, smart flexible thinking and strong fighting spirits. He is the lawyer to ask for advice on the most important case.’

‘The team is experienced and able to handle the work with much practical advice and considerations. Prompt and good service with attention to detail.’

‘The team is always very engaged and prompt in attending to requests and queries. Very dedicated to providing good legal service to their clients. They also provide a practical and pragmatic perspective of the issue.’

‘Celeste Ang is always responsive to every request. She is a good listener who seeks to understand the client’s objective before providing her perspective.’

‘Baker McKenzie Singapore provides practical, business-oriented employment legal advice, and is always able to do so on a tight timeline. The partner and associates with whom I have worked are all very strong and I am confident that the advice they provide to me is sound.’

‘This is a top Singapore employment practice, with exceptional strength in both transactional and advisory, and disputes and investigative work.’

‘Celeste Ang is a formidable disputes lawyer with a strong focus on employment law.’

‘Zhao Yang Ng is a very switched-on and plugged in transactional employment lawyer whom I have no hesitation in recommending.’

‘The team’s size and quality are unmatched in the industry.’

‘Zhao Yang Ng provides outstanding client service with business-friendly and straightforward advice.’

‘Desmond Chng is responsive, clever, shrewd and has first rate tactical acumen.’

‘Kelvin Tan is a steady hand in murky waters, offering practical and sound legal and commercial advice. ’

‘Drew & Napier’s labour and employment practice is distinguished by its exceptional expertise and strategic approach to complex employment issues. The team offers comprehensive legal support, excelling in both contentious and non-contentious matters with deep knowledge of local laws. Their pragmatic, commercially viable advice sets them apart, while innovations like leveraging technology for efficiency, and offering flexible billing arrangements enhance client service. This unique combination of legal expertise, innovative solutions, and client focus makes Drew & Napier a top choice for employment law matters.’

‘Rakesh Kirpalani, exemplifies leadership and expertise in the field. His deep understanding of employment law and strategic approach to complex issues make him a highly respected figure in the legal community. Rakesh is known for his ability to deliver pragmatic and commercially viable solutions, which has earned him the trust and admiration of clients. Rakesh practices with a heart. He appreciates commercial budgets and constraints, providing flexible billing options to help his clients achieve their objectives in the most cost efficient manner.’

‘Benjamin Gaw is knowledgeable and sound.’

‘They have practical experience and helped me as their client to understand what to expect and what we should do or say during interviews with the authorities.’

‘Kelvin Tan and Benjamin Goh operate on super high availability basis and are genuinely willing to advise and guide us even before a formal fee quote has been agreed. This helped us to handle contentious matters with authorities, which tend to be very time-sensitive matters. Their experience and strategic guidance also help us to achieve an outcome that is favourable for us.’

‘Benjamin Goh is responsive and insightful on employment issues. His commercial approach to legal solutions is well-appreciated.’

‘Attentive and available.’

‘The team is solution-focused and combines excellent legal advice with practical and strategic advice to provide the best guidance for clients.’

‘Ang Tze Phern has an excellent command of the law and a highly strategic mind, and is able to craft good solutions to multi-faceted legal problems involving various non-legal considerations.’

‘Ang Tze Phern is a safe pair of hands and very sensible.’

‘Jonathan Yuen and team is knowledgeable and well respected for this area of law. And he provides very sound advice which demonstrates strength in their knowledge.’

‘Jonathan Yuen provides good advice and also provides a different perspective on the matter, including practical solutions. Overall, he demonstrates strong professionalism.’

‘The employment team under Ang Tze Phern has proven to be an exceptional partner in handling our employment legal matters. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every interaction we’ve had with them. Their legal advice is not only timely but also highly accurate and tailored to our specific needs. R&T demonstrates a deep understanding of our industry and business goals, offering advice that is both legally sound and commercially practical.’

‘I have been working with Ang Tze Phern and one key quality where he stands out from the rest is his responsiveness. Whether it’s an urgent query or a routine update, he consistently provides prompt responses, ensuring that we are always informed and able to make timely decisions. What more, through his work, TP shows his keen awareness of commercial realities. He provides guidance that not only aligns with legal standards but also supports our broader business objectives, making him a valuable strategic partner.’

‘The employment team at WongPartnership is very strong with Vivien Yui and Jenny Tsin each having their strength in commercial and litigation respectively. They are both very commercial savvy and provide excellent, practical and speedy advice. Client care I think is the key of their success.’

‘They have consistently delivered excellent work product and I was impressed to see how they get straight to the point in a complicated matters. They give solid and practical legal advice to clients, and their skills are maximised in preventing and resolving disputes between employers and employees.’

‘Jenny Tsin is a go-to lawyer if you are looking for help to address any complicated labour and employment issue in the Singapore market. She is experienced in all aspects of employment laws, with particular focus on preventing and resolving disputes between employers and employees. Her corporate law and dispute background and her experiences in handling labour and employment matters in Singapore are what makes her so good at providing solid and practical legal advice to corporate clients.’

‘Great team to deal with – advice is clear and commercial. Would have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘WongPartnership’s labour and employment practice has been professional throughout the entire process from its partners to its associates. I also find that the team was able to deliver complex advice within a short time frame. More importantly, the team was not only very cooperative but provided services that exceeded all of our expectations.’

‘I would like to specifically mention Chang Qi-Yang. While his expertise and experience are already well known in the industry, I believe what stands him out is the level of detail he gives to each case.’

‘WongPartnership’s employment law team stands out as the best in the country. This is an all-around team which deep expertise in employment advisory, investigation and court disputes.’

‘Jenny Tsin and Chang Qi-Yang are my go-to lawyers in Singapore for employment matters. Both provide business language friendly and straight to the point legal advice. Their advice and legal solutions are comprehensively rendered from end-to-end.’

‘Great turn around, out of the box thinking, solution orientated, clear and concise advice.’

‘Ian Lim and Nicholas Ngo are very personable and easy to work with. They understand the nuts and bolts of employment law and are responsive to demanding timelines. There was once when I had to ask Nicholas to respond even when he was at a firm retreat and he came through for me.’

‘TSMP is a well-respected firm that punches above its weight. Its employment and labour practice delivers an exceptional service and expertise that rivals larger competitors in the industry.’

‘Ian Lim is a clever lawyer who provides practical advice and delivers services with great style, combining expertise with a polished, sophisticated approach to consistently exceed expectations. Nicholas Ngo, who recently was made a director of the firm, is also hardworking and thinks outside the box. ’

‘The team is the very definition of dedication to their client’s needs. They are responsive and ever willing to explain the procedural idiosyncrasies that one may not be familiar with. They listen intently and can explain in simple terms why something will or will not work.’

‘Ian Lim is an outstanding partner who is easy to work with and drives his team to provide the same standard of excellence. It is a joy to witness him come up with his quick and meaningful retort v opposing counsel. Angela Chai is a rising star who can quickly sift through voluminous documents and break down complex concepts. Ian and his team have taken the time to understand and have made it a point to remember the business model so we don’t have to re-explain again and again.’

‘Ian Lim and his team are always available and very responsive. Their advisory work is practical and balanced.’

‘Ian Lim and his team are experts in employment law, known for their detailed advice and guidance through complex legal processes. They respond quickly and work tirelessly to support their clients, ensuring a high level of client service. What sets them apart is their combination of deep legal knowledge and a proactive, client-centric approach.’

‘Ian Lim is an excellent lawyer. He has solid technical knowledge and is practical in his approach to finding solutions. Above all, he’s personable and it’s a pleasure working with him.’

‘Amarjit Kaur is warm, personable and always focused on solving commercial problems.’

‘Amarjit Kaur stands out. She fights very hard, especially for her employment clients who are individuals, and is able to present the sometimes limited merits of their cases in a compelling and persuasive manner.’

‘The team is responsive, prompt, professional and comprehensive when providing legal advice.’

‘They are very patient with all of our questions and take the time to explain the rationale behind their advice. CNPLaw is a trusted partner and we are grateful to work with them.’

‘Full service team with the right blend of corporate, employment and support teams to advise on mandates where local Singapore law advice is required.’

‘Teo Mae Shaan is responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘The firm has a great balance of commercial knowledge and legal expertise. They are highly flexible and capable of supporting us on a wide range of legal issues, from contract negotiations to advising on complex legal matters.’

‘I find in particular partners Eric Chan and Charles Lim highly responsive and approachable. They have broad experiences which help us to consider matters and implication that we may not have thought about, often going beyond the scope of the brief.’

‘Very good at applying a litigation lens to potential employment issues. Good at adding client protections to boilerplate contractual documents.’

‘Responsiveness – almost real time. Thinking outside the box. Commercial. Always trying to spot how the client may be affected.’

‘I very much appreciate the labour and employment law practice of Virtus Law for its easy access and hands-on and practical advice. Working with them is time-efficient, which translates into economic efficiency at the same time.’

‘Christine Ong is my ‘speed-dial’ contact for any ad-hoc employment law questions. Christine has always been available, when I needed her advice. And her advice is straight to the point, including the calling out of weaknesses in a case or an envisaged strategy.’