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K&L Gates

Employment: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


K&L Gates

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Employment: International - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates combines local employment knowledge with notable cross-border capabilities, stemming from its regional network of offices. The firm advises on issues such as workforce restructuring, employment contracts, employee handbooks, terminations and trade union matters. The team is particularly adept at assisting clients in the TMT sector, as well as other sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.

Strengths

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  • The team are always available to assist and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • The firm uniquely combines deep local Singapore employment law knowledge with seamless access to K&L Gates' global network across Asia-Pacific and worldwide.

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  • K&L Gates Straits Law consistently provides sound advice that is not only legally solid but also practical and actionable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christopher Tan
    Band 2Christopher Tan

    Christopher Tan

    Christopher Tan is an experienced corporate lawyer who also heads the labour, employment and workplace safety team. He leverages both sides of his practice to assist clients with a diverse range of transactions and employment law matters.
    • We highly value Christopher Tan for his exceptional legal expertise and unwavering commitment to delivering practical and commercially sound advice.

      Employment: International respondentAsia-Pacific
    • It was an excellent working partnership with Christopher and we look forward to working with him again.

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Ranked Individuals at K&L Gates (1)

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