Employment: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+65 6535 3600Chambers Review
Rajah & Tann Singapore has a market-leading reputation for contentious employment law matters, with further expertise in non-contentious work. The large team is able to provide a full-service offering, with notable expertise in handling company and internal investigations, trade union issues and workplace harassment cases. The lawyers are well placed to assist with regional work due to the firm's network of offices throughout Asia. The firm acts for multinational corporations from a range of sectors, including technology, insurance, finance and hospitality, and also advises clients on employment policies and contracts.
Work Highlights
- Rajah & Tann Singapore acted for Standard Chartered Bank in defending a claim brought by an ex-employee for alleged breaches of duty of care and contract in relation to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rajah & Tann have very strong commercial awareness and are able to deliver strategic legal advice that takes into account non-legal and commercial considerations."
"I marvel at the breadth of the firm's legal specialties. There appears to be no matter that they can't handle."
"Rajah & Tann have very strong commercial awareness and are able to deliver strategic legal advice that takes into account non-legal and commercial considerations."
"I marvel at the breadth of the firm's legal specialties. There appears to be no matter that they can't handle."
Notable Practitioners
Desmond Wee has a well-regarded practice handling non-contentious employment work in Singapore, with experience in multi-jurisdictional retrenchment exercises as well as formulating and implementing employment policies.
"Desmond is commercially aware and can anticipate issues long before they appear."
Jonathan Yuen is a contentious employment law specialist in Singapore who regularly represents corporate clients.
"He has an exceptional understanding of the law and how the courts will respond. The advice he gives us is crystal clear and he takes the time to explain things to us."
"Jonathan brings good strategic thinking to the client's problem."
Murali Pillai SC possesses a wealth of experience handling employment law disputes in Singapore, representing corporate clients from various industries.
Kala Anandarajah is well known for the breadth of her practice, including employment law as well as competition and trade.
"Kala is very responsive and helpful. I trust her advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rajah & Tann Asia
Singapore