Stacy Choong
Withers KhattarWong LLPWithers 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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
‘Stacy Choong is our go-to legal and tax practitioner in Singapore for private client/tax work with an unparalleled access to the top tier family offices in Singapore, and her ability to dissect complex factual scenarios, analyse tax and legal exposures from the perspectives of multiple jurisdictions and address clients’ needs are second to none.’
‘Withers KhattarWong stands out as the best law firm for private wealth and family law in Singapore. It has very high calibre talents in many different areas that can work together to solve clients' needs. The periodic talks and seminars it organises are top notch in terms of insights, intelligence, and timeliness of topics.’
‘Hon Yong Sheng and the team he leads are professional, willing to help and patient.’
- 'Ivan Cheong manages his team excellently. He is available when needed, but otherwise places trust in his team.'
‘No one would disagree that Stacy Choong is the leading figure in the private client in Singapore, especially when it comes to issues on family offices - undoubtedly second to none. Clients trust her a lot and enjoy working with her.’
‘Hon Yong Sheng is the most technically sound tax lawyer of his generation, and is very strategic as well in his approach.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hon Yong Sheng
Withers KhattarWong LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stacy Choong