Employment: Domestic
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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.
Work Highlights
- WongPartnership acted for Tritech Water Technologies, Tritech Environmental Group and Tritech Engineering & Testing on claims that two former senior management employees had taken and used the companies' confidential information.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their track record speaks volumes about their capability to tackle intricate legal challenges effectively, making them a reliable choice for clients seeking adept representation in complex matters."
"They are very mindful of urgency in matters, especially when dealing with employment-related questions."
"Their track record speaks volumes about their capability to tackle intricate legal challenges effectively, making them a reliable choice for clients seeking adept representation in complex matters."
"They are very mindful of urgency in matters, especially when dealing with employment-related questions."
Notable Practitioners
Jenny Tsin is a market-leading expert in Singapore for employment disputes, with strength in investigations, as well as advising on terminations of senior employees and redundancies. She also handles corporate and regulatory compliance.
"Her extensive knowledge in this area shines through in her approach to addressing and resolving complex issues."
"Jenny Tsin is a go-to lawyer if you are looking for help to address any complicated labour and employment issue in the Singapore market."
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 my go-to lawyer for all commercial employment matters."
"In all my dealings with her, Vivian Yui has been responsive and provided service of a high quality."
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