Employment: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 3
Contact number
+65 6507 8100Chambers Review
K&L Gates combines local employment knowledge with notable cross-border capabilities, stemming from K&L Gates' regional network of offices. The firm advises on issues such as workforce restructuring, employment contracts, employee handbooks, terminations and trade union matters. The team is particularly adept at assisting clients in the TMT sector, as well as other sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates' team in Singapore assisted a healthcare products company in Poland, Greece and South Africa with the restructuring of its business, including advising on settlement agreements with employees and the transfer of employees to a newly appointed distributor.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The responsiveness from K&L Gates is excellent."
"I am able to rely on the firm for thorough explanations on topics."
"The responsiveness from K&L Gates is excellent."
"I am able to rely on the firm for thorough explanations on topics."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Tan is an experienced corporate lawyer who also heads the labour, employment and workplace safety team. He leverages both sides of his practice to assist clients with a diverse range of transactions and employment law matters.
"Christopher is a pleasure to work with. He is approachable, knowledgeable and provides practical advice, taking into account the overall picture to help in the resolution of cases."
"He is very responsive and reliable."