Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 3
Contact number
+65 6535 6844Chambers Review
Withers KhattarWong is recognised in Singapore's legal market for its activity in the startups space. Its experienced team offers dedicated advice to venture capital funds and investors, as well as startups and emerging companies, on early-stage fundraising mandates. The team is active in a range of growth sectors, including logistics and fintech, as well as food. The team is particularly knowledgeable about regulations affecting digital assets. It is well placed to handle cross-border matters, with particular expertise in representing Indonesian startups. Tokocrypto, Altara Ventures and Credibook are examples of the team's clientele.
Work Highlights
- Withers KhattarWong advised the shareholders of Wallex Technologies on the sale of their shares to M-DAQ.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have an excellent understanding of the startup landscape and needs. They display a deep knowledge of the legal intricacies and common challenges faced by startups during the negotiation process."
"They have a very agile and out-of-the-box approach and are very business-oriented."
"The team have an excellent understanding of the startup landscape and needs. They display a deep knowledge of the legal intricacies and common challenges faced by startups during the negotiation process."
"They have a very agile and out-of-the-box approach and are very business-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Joel Shen advises corporate and venture capital clients on early-stage financings. He has further experience in acting for emerging and growth companies on fundraising rounds. He has particular experience in the Indonesian market, acting from Withers KhattarWong's Singapore office.
"Joel's ability to think from a commercial perspective and strike the right balance with legal strength is simply astounding."