The ‘responsive’ competition group at Allen & Gledhill LLP is well-versed in the gamut of merger control filings and antitrust investigations, as well as cartel cases. With a strong pedigree in cross-border deals, the firm serves an impressive roster of high-profile domestic and international clients, managing their filings across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. The practice is jointly steered by Daren Shiau and Elsa Chen. Shiau, described as ‘talismanic and essential’, maintains a busy practice, advising clients on antitrust litigation, international cartels, monopolies and merger control, while Chen stands out for her focus on the antitrust aspects of ESG collaborations, sustainability-focused transactions and greenwashing. Scott Clements draws considerable praise from clients for his ‘prompt and succinct guidance’, and is recommended for his expertise in both contentious and non-contentious competition matters.

Well-regarded for its ‘practical, solution-oriented client focus’, the team at Drew & Napier LLC possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to handle a wide range of prominent competition and regulatory matters across various industries. Renowned for its active involvement in major CCCS investigations, the firm is highly sought after by multinational companies for advice on dawn raids and applications for leniency. The trio of lawyers leading the team include: Lim Chong Kin, who advises on competition compliance, transaction reviews and CCCS matters; Cavinder Bull, who offers litigation acumen and commercial expertise; and Corinne Chew, who earns praise for her ‘razor-sharp focus’ and ‘solution-driven approach’.

Trusted by some of the biggest corporates in the market, the ‘truly exceptional’ team at Rajah & Tann Asia enjoys a stellar reputation, managing complex cross-border mergers and investigation mandates. The team is spearheaded by the ‘very prominent’ Kala Anandarajah, who is lauded for her ‘outstanding leadership and mastery in navigating the complex elements of antitrust and competition law’. Elsewhere in the team, Tanya Tang, the firm’s chief economic and policy adviser, covers all aspects of competition law and regularly advises major private clients and regulatory bodies in Singapore and the wider region, while Joshua Seet is recommended for his merger control and cross-border expertise.

WongPartnership LLP stands out as a strong choice for a diverse range of clients, who turn to the team for its wide-ranging capabilities in contentious and non-contentious competition matters. The practice has a proven track record in CCCS investigations, with particular capabilities in key growth sectors including finance, insurance, energy, and shipping. At the helm sits Ameera Ashraf, who has extensive experience on the merger control front, as well as complex cartel matters. Chan Jia Hui is routinely involved in high-profile M&A transactions in the Singapore market, while Clarissa Koh has been described as a ‘highly skilled and trustworthy legal adviser’.

Maintaining its strong track record of representing large multinationals from the worlds of pharmaceutical, telecoms and financial services, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is well-versed in the gamut of competition law matters, ranging from merger clearances, responding to competition authorities and customising compliance programs, to enforcement investigations. The practice is helmed by Ken Chia, who is a key port of call for governments and multinational corporations seeking assistance on a variety of competition matters. Economics specialist Lip Hang Poh is lauded for his ‘exceptional ability to analyse complex competition issues and provide practical advice’. Former practice head Harikumar Sukumar Pillay left in January 2024.

Operating across a myriad of sectors, including financial services, air transport, healthcare, agriculture and electronics, the team at Dentons Rodyk is engaged by a diverse roster of corporate clients on the full scope of competition matters, including M&A, joint ventures and anti-competitive agreements before the CCCS. The practice regularly works in collaboration with the firm’s global network on a steady stream of high-profile transactions. The team is jointly led by Ajinderpal Singh, who specialises in cartel, price-fixing investigations, and Mohamad Rizuan Bin Pathie, who covers a broad range of industries including energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, technology and transportation. Gerald Singham is noted for his diverse practice focus and regularly handles investigations by the CCCS.

By leveraging the extensive capabilities of the broader Norton Rose Fulbright antitrust and competition team, the group at Ascendant Legal LLC, praised for its ‘client centric’ and ‘practical’ approach, is well-versed in M&A antitrust matters and advisory work throughout Singapore, as well as CCCS investigations. Spearheading the team is the ‘seasoned’ Jeremiah Chew, who regularly represents clients in investigations and proceedings before the CCCS and the Competition Appeal Board.