Jointly leading the team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, Jeffrey Lee splits his time between Hong Kong and Singapore, while Kurt Rademacher works between the US and Singapore. Lee specialises in assisting non-domiciled UK clients on tax structuring issues, while Rademacher focuses on international wealth transfers. Ivan Lu is a key contact for UHNW families seeking advice on the tax aspects of immigration planning, trust structuring, and investment matters, and US tax expert Timmoney Ng often advises on passive foreign investment issues. Noted for her expertise in international tax planning and M&A, Ern Huei Lim joined the group from Macfarlanes in February 2025.
Private wealth and family law – Foreign firms in Singapore
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Praxisleiter:
Jeffrey Lee; Kurt Rademacher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ivan Lu; Timmoney Ng; Ern Huei Lim
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‚The team are responsive, proactive and knowledgeable. A user-friendly practice who are experts in private client matters.‘
‚The team offers a unique and professional edge when benchmarked with their colleagues and peers in the market.‘
‚They are well known for their private wealth services for US/UK clients.‘
Pinsent Masons MPillay
Pinsent Masons MPillay houses a broad team with extensive experience in advising on the establishment of family offices, and the tax aspects of relocations to Singapore, with a strong focus on tech sector clients. Practice head Valerie Wu is well-known for her vast knowledge of all matters relating to succession planning, often representing UHNW individuals and financial institutions. Wu is an expert in family governance work, restructuring mandates, and cross-border tax and succession issues. Lin Zhu is a key name for clients seeking advice on trust structures and the tax aspects of employee-ownership trusts (EOT), particularly within the context of IPOs.
Praxisleiter:
Valerie Wu
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lin Zhu
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‘Pinsent Masons‘ Singapore office stands out due to its client-centric philosophy, deep sectoral expertise, and commitment to delivering bespoke solutions. Valerie and her professional legal team build long-term relationships, offering strategic guidance that aligns with the broader objectives of each client, especially in the space of wealth management and in the relevant trust industry. The culture of the practice emphasises agility, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of both local and cross-border regulatory environments, allowing it to navigate complex challenges with confidence.’
‘The individuals (Valerie Wu) I work with stand out not just for their technical excellence, but for their integrity, commitment to clients, and collaborative spirit. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep subject-matter knowledge with commercial pragmatism — they don’t just advise on what the law is, but on what it means in the real-world context of the client’s business. They consistently elevate the conversation beyond compliance or execution, helping clients see the bigger picture.‘
‚Deadlines are respected, advice is timely, and clients never feel left in the dark. Empathy and cultural fluency about cross-border work, their sensitivity to different client cultures and dynamics, build strong, lasting relationships.’
Stephenson Harwood LLP
Noted by clients for operating 'seamlessly across the UK-Asia corridor', the group at Stephenson Harwood LLP handles the full spectrum of work relating to the establishment of charities, succession planning, and the structuring of family offices. Praised for possessing the ‘rare combination of technical strength, practical judgement, and client empathy’, practice lead Suzanne Johnston is ‘extremely thorough’ when handling the full range of multi-jurisdictional tax and succession planning issues. Yi Lee is noted for her deep knowledge of family office creation and trust structuring, in addition to matters concerning wills. Lee often advises fiduciary service providers, banks, and trust companies.
Praxisleiter:
Suzanne Johnston
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Yi Lee
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‚The team knows the market well. Pragmatic and innovative.‘
‚Suzanne Johnston has consistently demonstrated the rare combination of technical strength, practical judgement, and client empathy that sets her apart in the private wealth advisory space.‘
‚What makes the Stephenson Harwood Singapore private wealth team stand out is their ability to operate seamlessly across the UK-Asia corridor — an area where many firms claim strength but few deliver with true depth.‘
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Jointly led by Timothy Burns and Wei Zhang from Hong Kong, the team at Mishcon de Reya LLP handles a varied caseload concerning all matters relating to family offices and funds. Stephanie Lim Pierce is a key figure within the team, with broad experience spanning tax planning.
Praxisleiter:
Timothy Burns; Wei Zhang
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stephanie Lim Pierce