Employment: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
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Provided by WongPartnership LLP
Our Employment Practice is cross-disciplinary in nature and our team encompasses lawyers well-versed in corporate practice as well as disputes work. We draw on the best of both worlds in providing practical solutions for our clients in all aspects of employment law.
On the corporate front, we implement staff procedures and manuals, advise on benefits and incentives, work with clients on employment issues in connection with carve-out and bolt-on transactions and advise on implications arising from the relocation of employees.
On the disputes front, we represent clients in court and at arbitration across the entire spectrum of employment related disputes, conduct investigations involving employee misconduct, manage and advise on retrenchment exercises and sensitive terminations, including negotiating termination arrangements.
Our commitment to exceptional client service includes our membership in the Employment Law Alliance ("ELA"), the world's largest alliance of employment and labour law experts. Appointed as the sole Singapore law firm member, the ELA provides us access to practitioners of the highest calibre around the world.
We also have an active Immigration Practice where we regularly advise clients on Singapore immigration laws relating to citizenship, permanent residency and work and visit passes.
We are proud of the recognition achieved by our Practice, having been attributed as being a "quick, detailed, commercially-minded practice".
Chambers Review
WongPartnership has a pre-eminent employment law practice in Singapore, advising clients on disputes, regulatory compliance and retrenchment exercises. The employment group leverages the firm's strong M&A team to advise on employee transfers and related HR matters. Additionally, the team is noted for its expertise in litigation and internal workplace investigations, breach of restrictive covenants and terminations. The firm serves blue-chip multinational companies from a range of sectors including technology, hospitality and oil and gas. Clients benefit from the firm's regional network, including in relation to the employment aspects of cross-border transactions. Its clients include Teleperformance USA, L Catterton Asia and SMRT.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership acted for L Capital Asia Advisors and L Capital (HK) on a dispute relating to a former senior employee's termination of employment and alleged entitlement to carried interest.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're a go-to firm for local advice. They are very efficient, practical and hands-on, and always make themselves available."
"The team is great, with a wealth of experience and market-savvy advice."
"They're a go-to firm for local advice. They are very efficient, practical and hands-on, and always make themselves available."
"The team is great, with a wealth of experience and market-savvy advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jenny Tsin is a market-leading expert in Singapore for employment disputes, with strengths in investigations, as well as advising on terminations of senior employees and redundancies. She also handles corporate and regulatory compliance.
"We have superlative comments about her. She is responsive, practical and accommodating."
"Jenny is excellent. She is very good at communicating, legally and strategically."
Vivien Yui has a robust employment practice in Singapore with experience reviewing employment policies and drafting employment agreements as part of restructurings and joint ventures. She represents both Singaporean and international corporates.
"Vivien is very reactive and practical."
"She provides excellent support and is very user-friendly."
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