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Withers KhattarWong LLP

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Withers KhattarWong LLP is a global titan in private wealth and family law, with the growth of the Singapore office providing a further boost to its worldwide reputation. As part of the firm’s local and international standing, it represents some of the wealthiest individuals and families in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific and around the world. The practice centres on estate planning, immigration, and the resolution of family and inheritance disputes. Using its eminent expertise in tax, the Singapore office has an impressive background in launching family offices in Singapore, making investments through trusts and establishing other related vehicles. Stacy Choong is a prominent figure in estate planning, including wills, trusts, family governance and shareholders’ agreements, along with establishing family offices and private trust companies. US qualified tax lawyer Connie Yik Kong also provides further expertise in succession planning, including cross-border estate and trust planning, and estate administration, while Hon Yong Sheng is also rated for estate planning and wealth protection. Ivan Cheong heads the divorce and family team in Singapore.
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  • ‘Ivan Cheong is a principled and pragmatic lawyer. He is knowledgeable, transparent and experienced in the relevant legal considerations. He has strong people skills, listens and values understanding the clients' thoughts to strategically collaborate on their goals.'

  • ‘The Withers team is by far the leading team in Singapore, being able to accurately diagnose, cut through complex corporate structures and tax exposures and propose clear feasible solutions for ultra high net worth families. The collaboration between the leading partner and the associates is seamless, and the standard of the entire team is consistently high.’