Employment: International - Singapore
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills has a top-ranked team recognised for its specialist focus on employment law. The broad-ranging employment expertise encompasses investigations, terminations and restructuring as well as training and compliance. The team is also well versed in employment matters arising from mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The group is able to advise on local employment mandates as a result of the firm's alliance with Singapore law firm Prolegis, in addition to handling a wide range of cross-border mandates. Herbert Smith Freehills often acts for large multinational conglomerates on their full portfolio of employment-related issues.
Strengths
"Their advice is always well balanced to address business requirements and commercial realities, based on their on-the-ground experience."
"The team have excellent depth and breadth of knowledge."
Notable practitioners
Fatim Jumabhoy heads the practice and offers a renowned regional practice covering all aspects of employment law in South-East Asia. "She is a thought leader in the Asia-Pacific employment law space and is hugely respected by clients for her deep knowledge, advice and commercial acumen." "Fatim is an excellent practitioner, who is knowledgeable, astute and practical."
