At the core of Withers KhattarWong LLP’s offering is a strong focus on dispute resolution. The firm is renowned for its extensive work in private capital disputes, which ensures a consistent flow of commercial and personal cases. It is also distinguished for its expertise in employment law, white-collar crime, and tax disputes, while increasingly gaining recognition in technology, cryptocurrency, and blockchain-related matters. Practice head Deborah Barker SC is a key port of call for banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and multinational corporations seeking assistance in a wide range of matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This legal team distinguishes itself through its deep specialisation in the niche field of digital assets. The team excels in fostering close client relationships and offering bespoke solutions with agility and responsiveness. The team’s specialised knowledge, forward-thinking approach, and dedication to client satisfaction makes it an outstanding choice for those seeking a trusted partner.'

  • ‘This is a good functioning team.’

Key clients

  • NFT investor Mr Janesh Rajkumar
  • Mintable
  • Mr Virgilio Silveira
  • Mr Shantanu Prakash
  • Chang Hui Ming
  • Sunpower Semiconductor Limited ("Sunpower") and Vijaykumar Kishinchand Amesur ("Vijay").
  • Avanish Kumar Jha and Rajnish Kumar Jha
  • Liao Mei Zhen
  • Yung Man Tung and Tung Kee Development (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acted as counsel in Singapore's first ever written judgment on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and in the world's first ever successful worldwide proprietary injunction over an NFT on the blockchain.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Deborah Barker SC

Other key lawyers

Chenthil Kumarasingam