Zhao Yang Ng
Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowBaker McKenzie Wong & Leow's size and presence in Singapore fields it with extensive expertise and resources that are frequently applied in the employment field. The wide-ranging practice includes advisory, investigative, transactional, and contentious elements. The Singapore team represents a large number of multinationals that have significant operations in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. Contentious specialist Celeste Ang leads the Asia Pacific employment and compensation practice. Corporate partner Kelvin Poa is also experienced in advising on employment contracts, separation agreements, terminations of employment, and employee incentive compensation plans. Local principal Zhao Yang Ng specialises in employment law and immigration issues.
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‘Great team. Celeste Ang, Pradeep Nair and the junior associates are a real powerhouse. There is real depth of expertise when it comes to labour law, especially non-compete and trade secrets.’
‘Celeste Ang and Pradeep Nair are superb lawyers. They are clearly experts in their fields, but also very commercially minded. I personally can attest that they know tech very very well.’
‘The services from Baker cover multiple jurisdictions and the lawyers in different regions could rapidly reply and provide comments for our business. They are quite understanding of the trends and development of the industry. The comments or solutions are practical by well balancing the legal risks and commercial benefits. In addition, they keep supporting the business to comply with the local law by regularly sharing insight and regulatory updates.’
‘Zhao Yang Ng from the Singapore office is the key contact person for our company and he always gives prompt responses and is very supportive. Chua Shu Ying from the Singapore office is good at coordination and keeps helping us to communicate with the lawyer in other regions.’
‘Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has strong Labour and Employment Law practice with knowledgeable, practical and commercial teams across their global network, providing end-to-end advisory for multiple jurisdictions.'
‘Zhao Yang Ng has an exceptional technical employment law knowledge. His advice is always technical and most importantly practical to the client's situation.'
- 'Averill Chow is one of the most responsive advisers I have worked with, with strong technical and practical advisory skills.'
‘Solution oriented advice and prompt responsiveness.’
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Celeste Ang, Kelvin Poa