‘Top notch’ firm Allen & Gledhill LLP acts for prominent domestic and international companies on a diverse range of matters, including tax structuring, advisory and planning mandates, with additional experience in tax disputes with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. The team is spearheaded by Sunit Chhabra, who advises on income tax, stamp duty and goods and services tax matters, as well as assisting corporate and individual clients in replying to queries raised by IRAS. Lim Pek Bur, praised as ‘very diligent and responsive’, is noted for her experience advising ultra-high net worth clients on tax and stamp duty structuring.

Fielding a ‘highly professional’ team, noted for its ability to ‘provide pragmatic solutions to address complex technical issues’, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow handles the full scope of contentious and non-contentious matters. The group assists clients on tax planning and wealth management, tax controversies, tax litigation, and transfer pricing. At the helm of the practice is Allen Tan, whose extensive experience spans both international and local tax matters, with a distinct focus on the regional tax implications of the transactions he oversees. Dawn Quek advises multinationals and financial institutions on the tax issues arising from the set-up of their regional operations, while Jeremiah Soh represents clients in tax appeals before all levels of the Singapore courts.

Drew & Napier LLC provides a full service tax offering, covering goods and services tax, property tax and stamp duties, with additional experience advising on corporate tax advisory mandates. Tax litigation is a particular area of strength, and the group frequently represents clients before tax tribunals and the Supreme Court. Steering the practice is Ong Ken Loon, who advises on tax aspects of corporate transactions, such as income tax, GST, stamp duty, and property tax. Elsewhere in the team, Ong Sim Ho remains active on high-profile contentious tax cases, and Yang Shi Yong specialises in Singapore enterprise tax risk management and tax audit, in addition to Singapore tax investigation matters.

Praised for its ability to ‘service the whole spectrum of clients’, Withers KhattarWong LLP is a key port of call for corporates and high-net-worth individuals seeking assistance on domestic and cross-border tax matters. The group handles real estate funds, commercial investments, renewable energy, logistics, infrastructure, residential and retail property matters. Practice head Eric Roose is noted for his experience providing tax advice involving international M&A, cross-border transactions and investments. Associate Charles Kwek advises on all aspects of Singapore revenue law, as well as advising private clients on the establishment and structuring of family offices.

The ‘excellent’ tax team at Dentons Rodyk advises clients across the technology, manufacturing, real estate, shipping and financial services sectors on tax planning. advisory and controversy matters. The team is led by Edmund Leow SC, whose expertise extends across both corporate and private wealth sectors, handling a range of matters from goods and services tax and stamp duty issues related to IRAS to cross-border tax planning and tax disputes. Chun Ying Ng’s practice covers all aspects of Singapore taxes including income tax, stamp duty, goods and services tax, and transfer pricing.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP fields a team with a record of handling a broad range of challenging tax issues and transactions, from cross-border tax advisory and tax controversy to goods and services, in addition to stamp duty and property tax. The practice is led by the ‘sharp and knowledgeable’ Vikna Rajah, who advises clients on income tax. GST, stamp duty, property tax and tax treaty issues. Koh Chon Kiat is recommended for his experience on contentious tax matters.

Fielding a team that provides ‘rock solid advice’, WongPartnership LLP is well-versed in transactional and contentious tax matters, including tax planning, stamp duty, goods and services tax and property tax. Additionally, the group assists clients on the tax aspects of debt financing, restructuring and real estate deals. Practice head Tan Kay Kheng has extensive tax experience in corporate and real estate transactions, as well as tax advisory matters. Tan Shao Tong’s practice covers income tax, goods and services, stamp duty and property tax, while Ziluo Goh has been praised as ‘technical and commercial’.

Helmed by Kai Lee Lau, a former lead counsel at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, the tax team at Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC is well-positioned to assist clients on a range of matters, including tax controversy, advisory, and risk management. The team excels in cross-border matters, drawing on the firm’s global network of tax lawyers across the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Housing a tax practice that is ‘friendly, diligent, collaborative and timely’, Pinsent Masons MPillay specialises in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals on tax, trust and regulatory matters, focusing on private wealth and succession planning. Lauded for her ‘great leadership’, Valerie Wu spearheads the team and stands out for her experience in representing clients before the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.