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Tax: local firms in Singapore

Allen & Gledhill LLP

Allen & Gledhill LLP's team's workload includes tax structuring and planning, and tax controversy resolution-related matters, as well as IRAS dispute cases. The group also has extensive experience in seeking rulings and clearances from the IRAS in connection with proposed schemes or transactions. Key practitioner Stephen Phua joined the team in August 2024. Team lead Sunit Chhabra has noteworthy capabilities advising on income tax, stamp duty and goods and services tax matters. Another name to note is the 'technically sound' Pek Bur Lim who is well-equipped to assist ultra-high net worth clients with tax and wealth planning issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sunit Chhabra


Autres avocats clés:

Pek Bur Lim; Stephen Phua


Les références

‘Pek Bur Lim is technically sound.’

‘The team handles many matters and has deep knowledge of issues affecting our business.’

‘We received very clear and concise advice on our tax issues.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the client on the establishment of its $10bn global covered bond programme.
  • Advised the client on the issuance of S$2.5bn fixed rate bonds due 2054 under the Government of Singapore’s medium term note programme.
  • Advised the client on the issuance of $585m asset-backed securities.

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow's team is well-equipped to advise on transactional, regulatory and investigative tax matters, amongst others. It also has capabilities handling related disputes. Its client list features tax authorities and both domestic and internationally recognised economic bodies, as well as major multinationals, investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Allen Tan leads the group and has an excellent reputation handling the tax aspects of regional transactions and restructurings, including corporate and supply chain reorganisations, foreign direct investments, cross-border restructurings, transfer pricing matters and M&A deals. Dawn Quek is a wealth management specialist known for representing multinationals and financial institutions on the tax aspects of regional operation launches. Jeremiah Soh is noted for handling tax appeals before the Singapore courts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Allen Tan


Autres avocats clés:

Dawn Quek; Jeremiah Soh; Wu Wenyu; Clinston Chiok


Les références

‘A dedicated team with one single point of contact for all tax and adjacent matters. Excellent client service with prompt responses and high awareness of deadlines and deliverables.’

‘Allen Tan and his team are dedicated legal professionals who excelled in providing practical tax advice on a timely basis. My team has worked with them closely on a wide range of matters.’

‘Allen Tan’s tax knowledge and ability to provide practical solution to our complex tax problems make him our go-to person whenever we face complex issues or require supportive solutions for our tax problems.’

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Drew & Napier LLC

Drew & Napier LLC‘s tax team covers corporate advisory, litigation, risk management, private wealth planning and succession, and asset protection matters. In regards to its dispute resolution credentials, the group frequently represents clients before tax tribunals and the Supreme Court. Ong Ken Loon is head of tax and private client services, and is noted for handling IRAS tax disputes, along with appeals before the tribunal and the Singapore courts. Ong Sim Ho is an experienced figure in tax disputes, wealth planning and wealth management. Yang Shi Yong specialises in tax risk management, tax audit and Singapore tax investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ong Ken Loon


Autres avocats clés:

Ong Sim Ho; Yang Shi Yong


Les références

‘Highly professional and take the trouble to understand the business and structure solutions accordingly.’

‘Yang Shi Yong is an extremely hardworking, pragmatic and intelligent lawyer who has provided excellent solutions for our business all these years. He is well-supported by a brilliant team of lawyers.’

Principaux clients

Pfizer


International Business Machines Corporation (IBM Corp)


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Withers KhattarWong LLP

Withers KhattarWong LLP's team provides the breadth of tax advice in both domestic and international contexts, often in collaboration with the firm's global offices. The team's client roster features financial institutions, investment funds, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals amongst others. Splitting his time between Tokyo and Singapore, Eric Roose heads up the team and harnesses significant experience in international tax planning and corporate advisory matters, frequently advising on fund structuring-related tax issues. Leon Kwong Wing handles corporate and personal tax matters, including those relating to income, property, and goods and services tax, and stamp duty. 'Fantastic legal mind' Yeoh Lian Chuan is a key figure in private client matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eric Roose


Autres avocats clés:

Leon Kwong Wing; Yeoh Lian Chuan


Les références

‘A well-rounded team that is able to handle all aspects of tax, as well as stamp duty. They are able to handle clients from private wealth to corporate tax matters and so the broad capability is much appreciated.’

‘My main contact is Yeoh Lian Chuan, who has a fantastic legal mind and is able to come up with creative solutions to complex situations – truly a lawyer you would want on your side whenever you run into what feels like an insurmountable hurdle.’

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Dentons Rodyk

Dentons Rodyk's practice has well-established capabilities in corporate tax and private wealth matters. It is noted for tax planning, advisory and controversy resolution issues, including Pillar II tax matters and insurance deals. The team represents a wide range of multinational businesses, Singapore-listed companies, family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, amongst others in domestic and cross-border contexts. Chun Ying Ng works on Pillar II issues, tax insurance deals and tax disputes. Edmund Leow SC's experience includes handling private wealth-related matters and corporate tax issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Chun Ying Ng


Autres avocats clés:

Edmund Leow SC; Ling Yi Quek


Les références

‘I had the pleasure of working closely with Ling Yi Quek and highly recommend her. She is incredibly reliable and always easy to reach, making communication seamless throughout our engagement. Unlike many lawyers I’ve worked with before, she is approachable, down-to-earth, and truly committed to our success.’

‘Ling Yi Quek consistently went above and beyond, proactively highlighting important issues and always looking out for our interests. Her deep market expertise and outstanding work ethic gave us great confidence as a new fund.’

‘Ling Yi Quek – it was a reassuring and positive experience working with her —I would gladly do so again.’

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Rajah & Tann Asia

Rajah & Tann Asia's team is well-placed to handle tax disputes. The ‘technically sharp and commercially pragmatic‘ team is known for its representation of clients, including large government-linked companies, in cases before the High Court. Corporate support matters, including major corporate restructurings and sizeable securitisation transactions, are a key feature of the group's workload. Team head Vikna Rajah is a tax disputes expert, and experienced associate Koh Chon Kiat also harnesses significant experience in disputes cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vikna Rajah


Autres avocats clés:

Koh Chon Kiat


Les références

‘Knowledge of tax and practices in the market is extremely good. They understand the challenges in transactions.’

‘I have had the opportunity to work with the Rajah & Tann tax team both in Singapore and across Southeast Asia on a number of complex, cross-border matters — particularly where US clients and structures intersect with Singapore and Indonesian tax regimes.’

‘Their regional capabilities, anchored by deep local expertise and a cross-jurisdictional mindset, make them a standout firm in the ASEAN private client and corporate tax space.’

Principaux clients

VinFast Auto


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised on the tax implications for VinFast’s $23bn SPAC deal and Nasdaq listing.

WongPartnership LLP

WongPartnership LLP‘s offering is noted for its abilities handling both transactional and contentious tax matters, frequently representing clients before the IRAS and the Ministry of Finance, and in appeals before the tax tribunals and the Supreme Court. Matters relating to bond issuances, securities offerings, multi-jurisdictional restructurings and M&A transactions all feature in the team’s workload. Tan Shao Tong leads the team. Goh Ziluo continues to focus on income tax, goods and services tax, stamp duty and property tax cases. Tan Kay Kheng departed the team in August 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tan Shao Tong


Autres avocats clés:

Goh Ziluo


Principaux clients

PepsiCo


First Sponsor Group


Terraform Labs


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the client and its subsidiary on the issuance of $1.75bn billion of notes.
  • Advised the client on its renounceable and non-underwritten rights issue of S$283m.
  • Advising the client on the potential recognition of the Chapter 11 proceedings in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC

Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC‘s team has a breadth of expertise, from transfer pricing cases, to benefits and payroll matters, to tax-exemption cases. Its workload also includes advising on multi-jurisdictional restructurings, and on the tax-related aspects of new or proposed Singapore-based operations. ‘Great operator’ Kai Lee Lau represents a range of multinationals, local businesses, investment funds and high-net-worth individuals, amongst others.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kai Lee Lau


Autres avocats clés:

Victoria Chong


Les références

‘The tax team led by Kai Lee Lau is really responsive, up-to-date with all the latest tax developments.’

‘Premium team, sensible pricing, great client service.’

‘Kai Lee Lau is a great operator, very personable and growing a fantastic team. He genuinely cares about his clients and their outcomes.’

OC Queen Street

OC Queen Street's team has expertise in international tax and corporate tax matters, advising multinationals, emerging companies, tech and crypto businesses and investment funds, amongst others. Tax disputes are also an area of focus. The team also advises a range of investment funds, fund sponsors and fund managers on tax structuring of alternative investment funds issues. Irving Aw has experience in public and private sector cases, and ‘possesses strong technical capabilities'.

Responsables de la pratique:

Irving Aw


Les références

‘Irving Aw is an excellent tax lawyer with an unmatched, in-depth understanding of Singapore tax legislations, and who is always ready to provide highly practical solutions.’

‘Irving Aw is a highly professional and responsive lawyer who offered sound, commercially astute advice and was able to anticipate our questions. Knowledgeable about the industry, it was a pleasure working with him throughout the engagement.’

‘Responsive and efficient project management with limited time spent on addressing administrative matters.’

Pinsent Masons MPillay

Pinsent Masons MPillay‘s team focuses on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on private wealth, family governance and succession planning. The team is known for representing Chinese and Hong Kong families, which is an area of particular expertise of team lead Valerie Wu, who specialises in representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on tax and regulatory issues. Key practitioner Zhu Lin also brings tax and private wealth expertise.

Responsables de la pratique:

Valerie Wu


Autres avocats clés:

Zhu Lin


Les références

‘The team is smart, has integrity and heart, and does what’s right for its clients.’

‘Valerie Wu has a strong team. The soul is Valerie, who is well-versed in tax and constantly keep herself abreast of changes.’

‘The team’s knowledge, application and explanations are very, very important.’

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Taxise Asia LLC (WTS Taxise)

Taxise Asia LLC (WTS Taxise)‘s is a tax boutique with a particular focus on international tax, international trade and transfer pricing matters. Handling tariff mitigation and supply chain restructuring, stamp duty relief applications, tax advocacy and disputes are all features of its workload. Eugene Lim‘s specialisms include tariff mitigation and supply chain restructuring, while Christine Schwarzl has experience in transfer pricing and international tax cases; the pair co-head the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eugene Lim; Christine Schwarzl


Les références

‘Over the past two years, we have had the privilege of working closely with Eugene Lim. His contribution has been nothing short of exemplary and merits special recognition across multiple dimensions.’

‘Eugene Lim brings a profound depth of knowledge in his fields of specialisation, underpinned by rigorous analytical skills. His ability to navigate complex tax legislation and customs frameworks — especially in dynamic and high-stakes contexts — has consistently delivered clarity and strategic advantage to our organisation.’

‘One of Eugene Lim’s standout qualities is his remarkable agility. In an environment where regulatory landscapes evolve rapidly and issues often demand swift attention, Eugene has shown an exceptional capacity to mobilise quickly, engage constructively, and provide high-quality advice within tight deadlines.’

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