Investment Funds: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6535 6844About
Provided by Withers LLP
Withers represents a unique proposition in being able to provide market leading legal and tax advice on the entire lifecycle of open-end and closed-end funds, and for a broad spectrum of asset management clients including family offices, private equity, hedge fund, venture capital and real estate managers and investors. One of our key differentiators which sets us apart from other law firms is our well-established international tax advisory team that is highly proficient in structuring Asia-focused funds using global tax treaties and regimes to achieve optimal tax efficiency for our clients. With the continuing growth of our regional fund management platform, our integrated legal and tax teams provide a unique ‘one-stop’ shop for our clients in forming, managing and investing funds.
Whether it be tax structuring solutions, regulatory advice, fund formation or downstream investment transactions, from sponsor and investor representation, Withers offers a multi-practice comprehensive services to investors and fund managers in the ever changing asset management climate. We focus on Asian funds and have a robust regional funds team, drawing support from lawyers in our US and European offices where necessary.
Chambers Review
Withers KhattarWong draws on its reputable tax advisory team to assist clients with fund formation. Of late, the firm has been notably active on VCC mandates. The team is particularly well placed to advise family offices as well as venture capital and real estate investors.
Work Highlights
- Withers KhattarWong advised DBS Private Bank on the formation of an umbrella VCC, the DBS Multi Family Office Foundry VCC, which will allow DBS to expand its offering of services to its private clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is always well organised and seamless in cross-border matters and communications."
"Withers KhattarWong has a strong culture of customer service."
"The firm is always well organised and seamless in cross-border matters and communications."
"Withers KhattarWong has a strong culture of customer service."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Yong is a well-reputed lawyer who frequently advises on regulatory and licensing issues, regularly acting for investors, and also advises on fund formation mandates. He is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates.
"Daniel Yong possesses strong technical skills as well as excellent communication and commercial skills."
"I go to Daniel Yong by default."
Ranked Lawyers at
Withers LLP
Singapore
Members
Provided by Withers LLP
Chuo Ming Leong
Head of Department
Gabriel Li
Joel Shen
Kwong Wing Leong
Mahesh Kumar
Si Ning Teng
Su Rin Chow
Teck Huat Tung
Yu Kwang Lui