Full-service law firm Withers KhattarWong is the product of a 2015 formal law alliance
between Withers and KhattarWong. The firm boasts an international presence through its affiliation with Withers worldwide.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is best recognised for restructuring and insolvency work.
It acts for a wide spectrum of creditors, debtors and third parties in restructuring or distressed transactions.
Key clients
Key clients include China CITIC Bank International, TuasOne, United Overseas Bank, DBS Bank, FKS Food and Agri, CIMB Bank, Everstone Capital Asia, Accial Capital, Accial Capital Management, Durational Holdings and MAH Sustainable
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
The banking team was active for a mix of lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings and lending work.
The corporate team was busy with both buy and sell side roles in industries including technology and telecommunications and alcoholic beverage. The firm was also active in fund formation and fund raising.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm took on a host of roles for debtors, creditors and liquidators.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
APRIL International Enterprise’s cross-border loan.
Inbrew Asia’s acquisition financing.
Italian Exhibition Group’s acquisition of the Singapore International Jewelry Expo and Cafè Asia, Sweet and Bakes Asia trade shows.
Perpetual (Asia) syndicated loan facility.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Asset finance
“Knowledgeable, detailed, commercially minded.”
Banking and finance
“They offer competitive legal fees with high-quality service. They work fast and efficient.”
“They were very attentive and quick, enabling the tight transaction timelines to be kept on schedule. They were also proficient in advising on the implementation of covenants and taking of security across multiple jurisdictions.”
“Well versed in property financing and gives sound advice on mortgage-related issues.”
“WKW responses are very prompt, and they meet the deadline provided to them. The team provided very constructive feedback and protected the group's interest from all aspects. Without compromising the group's interest, the WKW team can satisfy both the lenders and our interests. Their fees are also very reasonable.”
Capital markets
“Responsive, efficient, knowledgeable.”
Financial services regulatory
“Senior lawyers are experienced with good industry knowledge in private client work. Responsive to feedback.”
Investment funds
“Withers is very fast in turnaround and provides good advice.”
M&A
“Responsive, relevant and very commercial.”
“The team is timely in the responses, provides good feedback and opinions.”
“Very efficient and responsive. Can balance flexibility and legal protections for us. Being commercial.”
Private equity
“Withers is thorough and shows commitment to clients. Daniel Yong is a high-quality lawyer in this space.”
Project finance
“Dedicated works in timely manner. Careful, exhaustive and fair advice to finalise the arrangement.”
“Very prompt and knowledgeable.”
Restructuring
“Competent. Responsive. Demonstrates clear understanding of client requirements.”
“Having a global partner with experts in many jurisdictions, in particular across APAC and partner network, really helped me to consolidate my legal matters and have a one-hand service, and more importantly a view across all matters and dependencies.”
“Legally sound advice delivered promptly and concisely.”
Guan Feng Chen
“Guan Feng is able to come up with solutions for difficult scenarios and was able to see from the group and the lender's perspective. He is very passionate about helping the group and the group has been engaging with him for over five years. Guan Feng and his team’s responses are very prompt, and he has met every deadline that has been provided.”
“Very experienced, quick thinker, always trying to protect our interests to the fullest extent.”
Chuo Ming Leong
“Can lead documentation negotiation in a commercial way.”
“Listens well to client issues. Willing to explore various approaches and restructuring strategies.”
“Very consumer-centric. Practical. Value for money.”
Winston Seow
“Knowledgeable.”
Kenneth Szeto
“Approachable, knowledgeable, accessible.”
“Kenneth is very practical when giving advice, very approachable, and he is a people person. He has very good knowledge in his area of practice.”
“Very good knowledge of property financing and gives good advice relating to mortgages.”
Erlene Tan
“Always responsive and timely.”
“Erlene is a keen listener, and truly has expert knowledge in her field, specifically in company law, restructuring and insolvency. She is a seasoned practitioner who is technically strong and is always quick to grasp our issues. She is commercially astute and unsurpassed in this area. She also brings a lot of industry experience, and with that solutions and approaches to getting the job done.”
Justin Yip
“Legally sound advice delivered promptly and concisely.”
Daniel Yong
“Able to provide good advice and innovative ideas to solve our problems.”
“Calm and knowledgeable. Daniel gives confidence to the listener when providing his input. He shows high commitment levels, experience and good judgement.”
“Knowledgeable and able to provide practical advice. Easy to deal with, patient and able to explain complex issues in a simple way for non-lawyers.”
Tiancheng Zhou
“Intensive communication to solve difficult situations.”
“Very responsive and knowledgeable.”
