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Drew & Napier LLC

Employment: Domestic

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Drew & Napier LLC

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About

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We know that human capital is a top priority of any successful organisation. In today’s world, attracting and managing talent is more important than it has ever been.

Drew & Napier’s Employment Practice is consistently recognised as a leader in the field. We represent clients in every aspect of employment practice, including employment, benefits, ethics and governance issues; and in transactional, advisory and contentious work.

Clients seek our help to develop broad, strategic employment advice, and assist with specific issues. We recognise that your organisation’s method of recruiting and retaining the right people is constantly changing. We provide creative, realistic and commercial solutions tailored to suit your needs.

In contentious situations, our long-standing reputation for excellence in disputes work means that we always stand ready to advance our clients’ best cases in every forum, while acting for some of the biggest and most well-known employers means that we are always conscious of practical, reputational considerations.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Domestic - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Renowned for its prowess in dispute resolution in Singapore, Drew & Napier comes highly recommended for employment law investigations and litigation relating to terminations, discrimination and misconduct cases. The firm is active on trade union relations and collective agreements, and advises on cross-border employee transfers. The team has additional experience in advising employers on employee fraud cases. Drew & Napier assists companies operating in a wide range of sectors, including consumer goods, technology and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

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  • Drew & Napier assisted Singapore sustainable biofuel company KH Marque in overhauling its employment practices to align with industry best practices, focusing on legal compliance and incorporating ESG and DEI initiatives.

Strengths

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  • The team can always be relied on to deliver practical and nuanced solutions.

    Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Drew & Napier provided us with an excellent service, quick turnaround and an ability to dispense practical advice.

    Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The team at Drew & Napier provided tailored strategies to meet our unique needs and requirements.

    Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are well equipped with immaculate planning and negotiation skills.

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  • The department is very well coordinated, and I am able to reach at least one lawyer at any time who is able to give advice on the issue at hand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kelvin Tan
    Kelvin Tan

    Kelvin Tan

    Kelvin Tan is an established lawyer in Singapore. He has expertise in advising on contentious employment matters, including investigations, employee fraud and whistle-blowing incidents.

    • Kelvin is always trustworthy and reliable in his advice.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He was skilful in managing both the legal and emotional issues, and got us to a fantastic result.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Kelvin Tan provided valuable insights and advice and was with us every step of the way, with solid guidance to enable us to mitigate risks and avoid any missteps.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Kelvin always delivers nuanced and practical solutions, and is extremely responsive.

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  • Benjamin Gaw
    Benjamin Gaw

    Benjamin Gaw

    Benjamin Gaw advises on a range of employment law matters in Singapore, including terminations, retrenchments and trade union relations.

    • Benjamin is prompt in responding to our enquiries and has the ability to advise holistically on labour and employment matters.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • His advice was timely when under pressure, and very good.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Benjamin Gaw is highly reliable, sharp and insightful as well as easy to work with. We find him to be a highly trusted advisory partner for our business.

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