Praised as an ‘excellent tax team, recognised as a leading practice amongst peers and the industry alike’, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP handles a broad range of mandates, from cross-border tax advisory and tax controversy to goods and services, in addition to stamp duty and property tax. An expert in tax disputes against the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, Vikna Rajah leads the practice and is ’at the top of his game, achieving results for clients due to his strategic thinking and attention to detail’.
Testimonials
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‘Very efficient team, who know how to best use their expertise.’
‘Vikna Rajah is at the top of his game, achieving results for clients due to his strategic thinking and attention to detail.’
‘The team has diverse experience and carries out the assignments professionally.’
‘Vikna Rajah's depth of knowledge makes the difference.’
‘Excellent tax practice, recognised as a leading practice amongst peers and the industry alike.’
- ‘Vikna Rajah’s outstanding reputation is well deserved. He stands out from the pack, is very commercial and understands how the tax authority and the courts will likely view complex issues.’
‘The team is proactive, thinks outside the box and helps the client to work towards a settlement which best serves the client's interests.’
‘Vikna Rajah is an amazing individual. Extremely knowledgeable and cultured, client driven, efficient and friendly.’
Key clients
- Herbalife International Singapore
- Link Real Estate Investment Trust
Work highlights
- Acted for Herbalife International Singapore in a novel area of law involving an issue of whether a discount given to a distributor amounts to a consideration for a supply of service.
- Advised Link Real Estate Investment Trust, the largest investment trust in Asia, on tax structuring alternatives to achieve tax efficiency in a S$2.16 billion acquisition of two Singapore shopping malls.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vikna Rajah