Startups & Emerging Companies
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 3
Contact number
+65 6535 6844Chambers Review
Withers KhattarWong is recognised in Singapore's legal market for its activity in the startups space. Its experienced team offers dedicated advice to venture capital funds and investors, as well as startups and emerging companies, on early-stage fundraising mandates. The team is active in a range of growth sectors, including logistics and fintech, as well as food. The team is particularly knowledgeable about regulations affecting digital assets. It is well placed to handle cross-border matters, with particular expertise in representing Indonesian startups.
Work Highlights
- Withers KhattarWong advised Binance, Tokocrypto and BinaLoka on a joint venture between Binance and a consortium of Indonesian conglomerates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Withers team are very diverse in knowledge and background, which enables them to provide unique insights and leverage to the deal."
"The team are efficient and responsive. They understand their client's business."
"The Withers team are very diverse in knowledge and background, which enables them to provide unique insights and leverage to the deal."
"The team are efficient and responsive. They understand their client's business."
Notable Practitioners
Joel Shen advises corporate and venture capital clients on early-stage financings. He has further experience in acting for emerging and growth companies on fundraising rounds. He has particular experience in the Indonesian market, acting from Withers KhattarWong's Singapore office.
"Joel Shen is an excellent attorney with deep expertise and an ability to understand the commercials very well."
"Joel demonstrates a client focus with a high business acumen."