Drew & Napier LLC
Drew & Napier LLC has assembled a large team of employment law specialists. It routinely handles significant domestic and regional employment engagements across the advisory, transactional, and litigation spheres. The firm’s reputation as a major force in litigation, brings it a substantial pipeline of employment cases, though it has a highly developed presence in non-contentious matters too. Kelvin Tan co-heads the employment department and has an established record in major employment disputes. Benjamin Gaw also co-heads the team, bringing extensive non-contentious expertise in reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, and policies, along with employee stock option plans, retrenchment exercises, and termination of employment, among other areas of specialism. Lim Chong Kin is noted for personal data protection and anti-harassment work, while Rakesh Kirpalani is rated for technology sector employment disputes
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Testimonials
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‘Kelvin Tan has deep expertise and is very responsive and professional and this can be seen in his team as well. He provides practical guidance and recognises that the ideal legal position or taking a conservative position is not always feasible from the client's perspective. ’
‘Good service and personalised attention.’
‘Their team is very flexible and client oriented. They will not push their legal point of view and respect our business perspective and risk appetite. ’
‘Rakesh Kirpalani and Ang Wei Shuen are dedicated to their professional work.'
'Kelvin Tan's team is client-centric. They know what the client needs, and deliver top-notch advice each time.'
'Kelvin Tan offers practical and helpful strategic advice, which enables businesses to navigate murky waters with confidence.'
‘Good expertise and responsiveness.’
Key clients
- Abbvie Pte Ltd
- Align Technology, Inc
- Aries Fertilizers Group Pte Ltd
- Chevron
- Clarins Pte Ltd
- Digital Realty
- Fujitsu Components Asia Pt. Ltd
- Fullerton Fund Management
- Hertz Corporation
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
- Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
- McCormick Ingredients SouthEast Asia Pte Ltd
- Michael Welter
- MOH Holdings Pte Ltd
- MSA SE Asia Pte Ltd
- Nippecraft
- SAP Asia Pte Ltd
- Singapore Airlines Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kelvin Tan, Benjamin Gaw