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Rajah & Tann Asia

Competition/Antitrust

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Rajah & Tann Asia

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Powerhouse in Competition & Antitrust work led by Kala Anandarajah BBM, Rajah & Tann’s practice is one of the largest and focused competition practice in Singapore. It is the largest dedicated full-service practice and the only one of its kind in Southeast Asia with local expertise on the ground. The dedicated practice comprises lawyers and economists across several countries, some who have worked with the competition regulators in various countries. Being local means that we have a unique understanding and ability to approach the local regulators to ensure that the best solutions can be achieved for the benefit of our clients.

 

We are a solution-oriented market centric Team which has solid experience in ensuring the most efficient and effective results for clients and instructing counsel. The Team handles high end complex transactions across the full range of competition matters including merger filings in multiple jurisdictions, filings for decisions, investigations, leniency, and general compliance and trainings. We are at the cutting edge, working on matters in the evolving world, including ecommerce, bid data, AI, sustainability and more. We are passionate and driven for excellence, never settling, and always pushing boundaries in a changing world.


We get you AND get you what you want. We are here. Always. Ready.


Industries (7)

  • Technology
  • Automobile
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Aviation
  • E-commerce

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Singapore

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Rajah & Tann Singapore has a highly regarded team with in-depth experience advising international and local clients on merger control issues, cartel investigations and abuse of dominance matters. The team handles multi-jurisdictional merger control cases, in particular those relating to the ASEAN region. The firm boasts an impressive client list which includes major multinational corporates in the TMT, manufacturing, financial services and insurance sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for EQT in the notification to the CCCS of its USD1.1 billion acquisition of PropertyGuru.

Strengths

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  • They have smart lawyers with knowledge and experience in competition legal issues. Rajah & Tann is considered one of the premier law firms in Singapore, with a large group of experts.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Their extensive expertise across diverse industries truly sets them apart from other law firms in the field. Their prompt responses and swift turnaround allow us to consistently meet all requirements.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kala Anandarajah
    Band 1Kala Anandarajah

    Kala Anandarajah

    Kala Anandarajah is a highly regarded antitrust lawyer based in Singapore who primarily represents clients facing cartel investigations, but also advises on transactional issues. Her clients include household names in the manufacturing, transportation and insurance sectors, among others.

    • Kala is a superwoman. She is one of the best lawyers in the region in competition law and client engagement.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentAsia-Pacific
    • I was truly impressed by her strong commercial acumen and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results for the client. I would gladly recommend her to anyone for legal advice in Singapore.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Up and ComingJoshua Seet
    Up and ComingJoshua Seet

    Joshua Seet

    Joshua Seet demonstrates expertise across merger control and competition investigations. His antitrust knowledge is complemented well by his knowledge in various regulatory fields.

    • I have been extremely impressed by how quickly Joshua grasped all aspects of a complicated matter. He delivered thought-through, practical advice on time that brought value to our business.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Joshua Seet showcases his ability to provide actionable guidance that helps his client to navigate through difficult legal issues.

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