WongPartnership LLP has one of the largest private wealth and private client teams in Singapore with eight partners, following the promotion of Vincent Ho to the partnership in 2024. The firm covers the full lifecycle of private wealth and private client matters, from structuring, applications to disputes. It acts for a range of high net-worth individuals, family offices, financial institutions and trust companies. It has achieved further growth in philanthropic structures, family office governance and disputes over trust structures. Sim Bock Eng is head of the private client disputes practice and a partner in the private wealth team, covering both front-end and disputes matters. David Chee is a prominent figure in private wealth and succession planning, including philanthropic structures. Aw Wen Ni and Alvin Lim are further noted for private wealth disputes, along with some front end structuring. The core team also works closely with colleagues in the tax department.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great depth shown in the team, in being able to bring other specialists to provide input on private wealth issues.’

  • 'Sim Bock Eng and Aw Wen Ni form a good team and respond very well. They have deep industry knowledge and are able to apply it.'

  • 'David Chee is highly experienced in the area of trusts and estates.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sim Bock Eng, Hui Choon Yuen

Other key lawyers

Vincent Ho, David Chee, Aw Wen Ni, Alvin Lim