Withers KhattarWong LLP

Led by Stacy Choong, the team at Withers KhattarWong LLP stands out for its ‘rare combination of deep legal expertise, cross-border fluency, and commercial pragmatism’. The group is adept at advising on the tax structuring aspects of trusts and family offices, often involving UK and US tax obligations. Praised by clients for her ’rare combination of a sharp technical command and an instinctive grasp of family dynamics’, Choong draws on her expertise in private banking work to assist with family shareholder agreements and governance issues, particularly within the context of family offices and trust companies. Ivan Cheong leads on the family and divorce side of the practice, often advising on children issues, including relocation, domestic violence and maintenance. Yong Sheng Hon is a key name for clients seeking advice on trust and estate planning, with a strong focus on the establishment of family offices, often advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals therein.