Amarjit Kaur
Withers KhattarWong LLPWithers KhattarWong LLP has a long history in the employment sphere, particularly on the disputes side. Given the firm’s focus on private wealth, it is noted for its representation of senior executives and individuals, alongside its corporate client base. The firm has an impressive background in employee terminations, harassment claims, and senior executive exits. Deborah Barker SC has decades of experience in dispute resolution, including a significant proportion of employment cases. Amarjit Kaur is an emerging talent and esteemed litigator, who balances contentious and non-contentious employment work, including contract negotiation and employee benefits, while frequently acting for executives in employment disputes against large corporates, including breach of confidentiality claims.
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'Amarjit Kaur is one of the main factors that makes the practice unique. In addition, the smooth collaboration between the team and other lawyers that are supporting the client is very useful.'
‘Thinking outside the box and utmost commitment to the client is what makes the team stand out.'
'Good teamwork and experience.'
'The practice has strong capabilities in all aspects of Singapore employment law, and unlike many of the other international firms and large Singapore firms, it is happy to advise and act for individual executives and not only corporate employers.'
'Amarjit Kaur is very capable and experienced, marries legal expertise with commercial nous, and is very responsive and always a pleasure to deal with as well.'
Key clients
- Siew Kang Yoke and Lee Soon Weng, former tax associates at Macs Associates Pte Ltd
- Fiona Brigitte Symons, President of B2B and B2C of Sales at Teleperformance Singapore Pte Ltd
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Deborah Barker SC, Amarjit Kaur