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Withers

Employment: Domestic

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore


Withers

Rankings

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Employment: Domestic - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Withers KhattarWong is well versed in employment litigation in Singapore, representing both corporate clients and individuals in such matters. The team is able to advise on a range of employment law cases, including wrongful terminations and breaches of non-competition agreements. The firm also assists clients with internal investigations, as well as employment advisory issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Withers KhattarWong advised the former global president of B2B and B2C sales at Teleperformance Group following her employment termination and in the subsequent dispute concerning the bonus payable under her employment contract.

Strengths

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  • The partner we worked with from Withers was very practical and understood our complex situation.

    Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Withers KhattarWong are thorough and leave nothing on the table. Nothing is left to chance, and they have never lagged in responsiveness.

    Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDeborah Barker
    Senior StatespeopleDeborah Barker

    Deborah Barker

    Deborah Barker SC is a highly esteemed lawyer in Singapore who advises on a broad range of matters including investigations, restrictive covenants and retrenchments.
    • Deborah Barker brings decades of experience and advice to the table.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Amarjit Kaur
    Band 2Amarjit Kaur

    Amarjit Kaur

    Amarjit Kaur is a partner in Singapore with a good reputation as an employment law advocate, acting on behalf of individuals and corporates. She also handles advisory matters.
    • She is outstanding. I would want her on my side.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Amarjit is truly outstanding. She has provided us with excellent counsel, and we know that she always has our back.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Amarjit Kaur has a flair for understanding the business and commercial aspects of a matter as well as providing excellent communication.

      Employment: Domestic respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Withers (2)

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