Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
Contact number
+65 6535 6844Chambers Review
The divorce and family law team at Withers often assists clients with pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce proceedings and related asset distribution. Their clientele is high net worth individuals with cross-border assets and complex family structures.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are seasoned and are experts in their areas of interests. While being able to shed light on very acrimonious situations, they are also organised and systematic."
"The team shows strong understanding of adoption processes, provides practical advice with clear direction and timelines where key milestones are articulated to the client at the beginning."
"They are seasoned and are experts in their areas of interests. While being able to shed light on very acrimonious situations, they are also organised and systematic."
"The team shows strong understanding of adoption processes, provides practical advice with clear direction and timelines where key milestones are articulated to the client at the beginning."
Notable Practitioners
Ivan Cheong of Withers is a well-regarded partner leading the team on all family-related matters. He specialises in contentious issues, including the division of marital assets and cross-border child custody cases for high net worth clients.
"Ivan's analysis and his client skills are amazing. He was on a very complicated case and I could see he had a good sense of being hands-on and working to the client's needs without getting worked up."
"Ivan is pragmatic, flexible, has good client skills and extremely good technical skills. He has a good bedside manner with clients. Because he is so flexible, he can really achieve things for clients."
Shriveena Naidu is an associate in the family and divorce team, assisting high net worth clients with significant international assets. She is experienced in drafting high-value pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce proceedings and related financial settlements.
"Shriveena has been a real support in many ways. She has been patient and empathetic in handling my matters. I am comforted to have her as my lawyer and partnering me through all the issues."