Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow houses a broad team known for handling the full spectrum of private wealth matters for clients across the globe, often leveraging expertise from Baker McKenzie‘s international network. The ‘outstanding’ Dawn Quek leads the team, and stands out due to her expertise in the establishment of family offices and international tax planning issues. Queck routinely advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, and family offices. Enoch Wan is a key figure within the practice with vast knowledge of family office and trust structuring matters.

Jointly headed by Ken Loon Ong  and Randolph Khoo, the ‘all-rounder’ team at Drew & Napier LLC primarily acts for high-net-worth individuals and families in succession planning mandates. Khoo is a seasoned litigator who is well-known for handling high-profile family proceedings involving divorce, while Sim Ho Ong draws on his extensive accounting experience to advise on the full range of tax planning issues. ‘Outstanding practitioner’ Seah Ching Ling is an expert in trust creation mandates, asset structuring work, and the establishment of family offices, areas in which Emma Gan is also experienced. ‘Absolute star’ Shu Mei Hoon  stands out due to her specialism in contentious private client work, particularly in relation to trust settlements.

Praised by clients for combining ‘technical excellence with a practical, client-focused’ approach, the team at Rajah & Tann Asia is equipped to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious trust work within the context of succession planning. The team also stands out for its growing focus on outbound investment issues affecting ultra-high-net-worth clients in India. Practice co-head Vikna Rajah is well-known for his longstanding experience in tax structuring, the establishment of family offices, and succession planning, advising a diverse range of high-net-worth clients across the ASEAN region. Practice co-lead Lay Lian Kee is recommended for her vast knowledge of complex family law issues relating to children, in addition to advising on contentious probate and trust matters. Terre Chua is a key figure within the team with expertise in will preparation and charitable trusts.

Led by Stacy Choong, the team at Withers KhattarWong LLP stands out for its ‘rare combination of deep legal expertise, cross-border fluency, and commercial pragmatism’. The group is adept at advising on the tax structuring aspects of trusts and family offices, often involving UK and US tax obligations. Praised by clients for her ‘rare combination of a sharp technical command and an instinctive grasp of family dynamics’, Choong draws on her expertise in private banking work to assist with family shareholder agreements and governance issues, particularly within the context of family offices and trust companies. Ivan Cheong leads on the family and divorce side of the practice, often advising on children issues, including relocation, domestic violence and maintenance. Yong Sheng Hon is a key name for clients seeking advice on trust and estate planning, with a strong focus on the establishment of family offices, often advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals therein.

WongPartnership LLP houses a broad team known for handling the full gamut of private wealth issues, in addition to cross-border trusts and probate cases. The team is also experienced handling tax planning and residency issues. Bock Eng Sim jointly leads the team alongside Choon Yuen Hui. Sim utilises her longstanding expertise to advise ultra-high-net-worth clients and financial institutions on the full spectrum of succession planning mandates, while Hui stands out for his specialism in high-profile transactions. Yu Xin Chan is an expert in contentious matrimonial issues, particularly those involving divorce and the division of assets, both pre and post-nuptial agreements, and complex, cross-border matters involving children. Chun Wai Poon is a key name for succession planning issues, often acting for both private wealth service providers and individuals. David Chee is also noteworthy.

Allen & Gledhill LLP‘s practice is noted for representing a diverse client roster of trust companies, high-net-worth individuals, and investment companies. Pek Bur Lim heads the practice, often assisting ultra-high-net-worth clients with the full range of tax structuring matters within a wealth planning context. Bernice Loo is an expert in all matters involving family law, with a strong focus on prenuptial agreements, maintenance issues, and family trust mandates, and Kai Liang Tan stands out for his expertise in contentious corporate work.

The team at Dentons Rodyk is well-equipped to handle cross-border probate and succession planning work, and matters regarding the relocation of families and individuals. Practice co-lead Kia Meng Loh has longstanding experience in mental capacity issues, estate administration, and trust-related disputes. Loh is also noted for his expertise in succession and immigration issues within the private wealth space. Practice co-lead Tien Wah Ling is particularly adept at handling contested probate claims and contentious family work. Edmund Leow specialises in all matters relating to tax and trusts, and Nicolette Lee is recommended for her deep knowledge of trust structures within the context of family succession, the drafting of wills, and Singaporean probate procedures.

Harry Elias Partnership‘s practice stands out for its expertise in complex divorce work involving multiple jurisdictions. The group is also adept at advising on trust structuring matters and disputes over matrimonial assets. Foo Siew Fong co-leads the team, and is well-known for her ability to handle divorce and asset division mandates, in addition to advising on custody issues. Carrie Gill routinely advises high-net-worth clients on children-related issues, including relocation and maintenance; Gill is also well-versed in contentious and non-contentious divorce work, in addition to Syariah divorces.

Noted for its strong focus on complex matrimonial issues, the team at Tan Rajah & Cheah stands out for its knowledge of wills, contentious divorces, and issues relating to trusts under Syariah law. Practice head Imran Khwaja has longstanding experience in high-profile disputes concerning child and spousal maintenance, and custody. The ‘excellent’ and ‘very hardworking’ Sudhershen Hariram is recommended for his vast expertise in contentious matrimonial issues, including consent orders relating to the division of matrimonial assets and children; Hariram is also a key name for contentious probate matters.

Routinely acting for high-net-worth clients, TSMP Law Corporation is particularly well-equipped to handle complex trust cases and structuring mandates. The group routinely appears before the Singapore High Court on behalf of both individuals and corporate clients. Practice co-head Thio Shen Yi SC maintains a broad disputes-focused practice, which spans cases from those concerning breaches of trust, to those involving deputyship. Kelvin Koh also leads the team, often assisting high-net-worth clients with contentious succession issues, often involving cross-border aspects.

CNPLaw LLP houses a broad practice known for its specialism in contentious probate work, with additional expertise in matters concerning mental capacity. Li Fei Quek, Soo Ling See Tow and Huimin Hu all jointly lead the team, which primarily acts for individuals seeking advice on powers of attorney in Singapore and overseas.

Duane Morris & Selvam LLP‘s team is noted for its expertise in will drafting, pre-nuptial agreement and trust-related issues. The team sits within the firm’s wider disputes group, and routinely acts for overseas clients. Seasoned litigator Sarbjit Singh Chopra jointly leads the team, often acting in familial disputes relating to the division of assets, while practice co-head Leonard Loh handles the full spectrum of divorce and guardianship matters.

RHTLaw Asia LLP's team often advises charity and logistics sector clients. In addition to leading the firm’s corporate and capital markets practice, practice lead Azman Jaafar is noted for his private wealth expertise. Kaylee Kwok is particularly well-versed on matters involving private-wealth related charity issues and trusts, in addition to acting for family offices.

Yuen Law LLC's team is praised by clients for combining ‘legal expertise with flexibility and a genuine, client-focused approach’ in both matrimonial and familial cases. Led by Fung Peen Lim, the team is well-equipped to advise HNW individuals on complex disputes concerning the custody of children, divorce and the division of assets, and pre-nuptial agreements. Annette Kong and Chua Hong Hui are both key figures within the team.