10 Biggest Law Firms in Singapore

Straits Times News, in collaboration with global market research Statista, has compiled groundbreaking surveys to evaluate and evaluate Singapore`s top law firms in fifteen different categories of law firms. The corporate culture with its jet-set lifestyle has its own charm. The competition and therefore the stress in these law firms is immense, as many employees compete for very few partner positions. Companies such as Black Oak, which hold parallel 5-star rankings like Singapore`s Big 4 Firms. Fullerton Law Chambers is a leading dispute resolution firm. Its directors were previously high-level members of leading law firms. The team is active in complex corporate and commercial litigation before the Supreme Court and in arbitration proceedings. They have also been systematically supported by international legal publications. The websites of these law firms were also researched to validate the results.

“It is very telling that CEOs of well-known companies, other seasoned lawyers and even managing partners of other law firms send their law-educated children to Allen & Gledhill for their training contracts and then be called partners there.” For each of the 15 legal categories listed in the survey, all recommendations were analyzed and reviewed. Based on the results, the top 20, top 15 or top 5 law firms were identified and ranked based on the number of recommendations they made in the different legal categories listed. The top 20 law firms nominated in this category – led by Engelin Teh Practice and followed by Rajah & Tann, Drew & Napier, Allen & Gledhill, WongPartnership and Oon & Bazul – also offer a brief overview of the best law firms. “Conversations with clients show that general counsel use these rankings as a reference when considering law firms, especially in markets new or unknown to them.” The market is still divided between foreign and local companies, although increasing integration over the years has led to a more merged profession. This includes the Qualified Foreign Law Practice (QFLP), used by Latham & Watkins LLP and Allen & Overy, which enables international law firms to hire qualified lawyers in Singapore and provide legal services in Singapore. Other models include the Joint Law Venture (JLV), which allows local and foreign companies to create a financially integrated entity, and a Formal Law Alliance (FLA), which allows foreign and local companies to work together while remaining operationally and financially different. Law firms were ranked based on the number of referrals they received, and the top law firms, from the top 20 to the top 5, were identified by category. Based in Singapore, WongPartnership is an award-winning law firm that is also one of the largest in the country. They are a leading provider of legal services in ASEAN, China and the Middle East with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Yangon, as well as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila through member firms of WPG, a regional legal network. WPG`s combined knowledge with more than 400 specialists enables them to meet the needs of their customers throughout the region. “It is instructive that rankings focus on law firms rather than personalities.

This indicates that there has been a shift in the legal services market in the way clients use legal services,” said Dharmendra Yadav, a Melbourne-based consultant who works at Alpha Creates, a specialist consultancy for law firms and in-house legal teams. Law firms are traditionally partnerships. Currently, law firms are organized in different ways, depending on the jurisdiction in which the firm operates. International law firms are generally limited to corporate, financial and banking law. In December 2008, 6 international law firms were licensed to practice Singapore corporate law for initial practical assignments. The survey shows a good dispersion of small and large companies in the rankings, which reflects the diversity of the legal services market here. Many companies have places in more than one category. Singapore remains an important location for international and offshore law firms. In addition, with its growing fintech and start-up community, it is attracting new investment from the legal community; Silicon Valley giant Cooley LLP opened a new office in Singapore in 2020.

Mishcon de Reya LLP also established an office in Singapore in 2020 with an initial focus on working with private clients for wealthy families in the region. They are consistently recognized as one of the best full-service law firms in Singapore by leading legal market publications such as Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Financial Law Review 1000, Asialaw Profiles and Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific. The featured lists below have ranked, in size, fourteen Singaporean/international law firms with at least 1 office on site. Qualified lawyers with 670 partners and 1161 employees are active locally in 1996, employed in the 14 largest Singaporean/international law firms in Singapore. The 15 categories nominated a total of 98 law firms, potentially making it the forerunner of Singapore`s best 100 edition. Some of these numbers include bonuses, which can be quite generous in most cases. You may be wondering why salaries are lower than those offered by companies – what you need to keep in mind is that most law firms keep the recruit on a “mandate,” which allows for more flexible tax management. Major law firms, both Singaporean and foreign, recruit from the best Singaporean law schools. For many global law firms looking to meet client demands in their growing geographic presence, entering the Asian legal market can take more than one try. As of July 2009, there were 95 foreign law firms with offices in Singapore and 840 foreign lawyers, up from 576 in 2000. [6] [7] Six international law firms were licensed to practice local corporate law for the first time in December 2008.

[8] Singapore`s leading law firms offer salaries of up to $20,000 per month. Foreign law firms (with overseas assignments) offer salaries of up to $350,000 per year. The four major law firms – Rajah & Tann, Wong Partnership, Allen & Gledhill or Drew & Napier – alternately posted high performance and significant impact. As the world was hit by the global pandemic, law firms had to reinvent themselves to represent clients facing unprecedented obstacles. Companies have had to adapt to harsh economic realities and the rapidly changing regulatory environment, which placed extraordinary demands on law firms. The need for professional and trustworthy legal counsel has never been greater. Leading recruiters from national law schools include top law firms such as Allen and Gledhill, Rajah and Tann, Drew and Napier, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow, Clifford Chance, Shook Lin & Bok, Harry Elias of Evershed. Withers KhattarWong, Norton Rose Fulbright, RHTLaw Taylor, Wessing Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Bird & Bird ATMD.

Most law firms have a hierarchical structure. Shareholders supervise senior partners (senior lawyers), who in turn supervise their partners (junior lawyers). The big four law firms – Rajah & Tann, WongPartnership, Allen & Gledhill and Drew & Napier – also made themselves felt in the different categories. Our firm also works closely with associate law firms in many jurisdictions, including ASEAN countries, China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States, in various cross-border legal cases. The Straits Times, in collaboration with international market research statista, conducted the first survey to identify Singapore`s top law firms in 15 different areas of legal practice. These areas range from banking and financial law to the settlement of civil disputes. The results are based on more than 10,000 recommendations from more than 4,000 lawyers, clients and colleagues. “There is a good diffusion of small and large law firms, which underlines the depth and dissemination of the research conducted. It also shows how diverse the market for legal services in Singapore is. Kalidass Law Corporation provides its clients with cost-effective, high-quality legal services delivered with honesty, professionalism, compassion and respect. They can trust them to guide you through the process with you every step of the way, with top-notch lawyers from their defense lawyers at every step. Their team in Singapore consists of dedicated and professional criminal defence lawyers who have brought a wealth of experience and knowledge from previous law firms and have proven to be able and skilled in handling the most difficult criminal cases.

The law is a large service company. Economics, finance, taxation, litigation, corporate affairs, disputes, patents, copyright, antitrust law, property, labor, arbitration, as well as administration, politics and social affairs require legal expertise. Law firms cater to the interests of companies and individuals, although most large law firms deal exclusively with corporations, i.e. corporations. Patrick Ang, Managing Partner of Rajah & Tann, the only law firm to score in all 16 local categories, said: “We are deeply honoured to be listed here as one of the top law firms. It`s a pat on the back for our lawyers and staff. SINGAPORE – The search for Singapore`s best law firms in 2022 has intensified this year, with up to 101 law firms receiving votes in the 17 practice areas listed in the annual survey. At the same time, Singapore continues to maintain its position as the most important commercial, financial and legal hub for Southeast Asia. For international and Singaporean companies, it is the most logical platform for regional business. Many Singaporean companies such as Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP and WongPartnership LLP have felt safe enough to establish a regional presence in jurisdictions such as Vietnam and Myanmar.

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