Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
About Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is one of Singapore's largest full-service law firms, founded in 1976 by T. T. Rajah and Tann Wee Tiong. Recognised as one of Singapore's "Big Four" alongside Allen & Gledhill, WongPartnership, and Drew & Napier, the firm is headquartered at Marina One West Tower and has more than 430 lawyers in its Singapore office. As the anchor member of Rajah & Tann Asia, the firm leads a regional legal network spanning ten countries — Singapore, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam — with over 1,000 fee earners. The firm also maintains offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Ng Kim Beng serves as Managing Partner, with Lee Eng Beng SC as Chairperson of Rajah & Tann Asia.
Rajah & Tann appeared in 51 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and February 2026, the highest caseload among Singapore's Big Four during this period. Over 100 lawyers from the firm were identified in these proceedings. The firm's caseload was concentrated in civil procedure (28 cases), arbitration (19 cases), and insolvency law (11 cases), with further activity in contract (9 cases), companies law (5 cases), and admiralty and shipping (2 cases). Hearings were spread across the High Court (21 cases), the High Court Registrar (13 cases), the Court of Appeal (5 cases), the Appellate Division (4 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (3 cases), and the Court of Appeal (International) (3 cases).
The firm topped the Straits Times ranking of Singapore's 100 best law firms in 2026 and was named Southeast Asian Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards in 2025. The Financial Times recognised it as the Most Innovative Southeast Asian Law Firm in 2025, and the Legal 500 awarded it Regional Law Firm of the Year for Southeast Asia in 2023. Rajah & Tann holds Chambers Asia-Pacific Band 1 rankings in dispute resolution, real estate, employment, banking and finance, competition and antitrust, and technology, media and telecommunications. The firm's competition practice has featured in the Global Competition Review's top 100 for twelve consecutive years, and it is recognised as a Legal 500 Tier 1 firm in dispute resolution, construction, banking and finance, and projects and energy.
The firm declares 36 practice areas encompassing corporate, commercial, disputes, and regulatory work, including specialist groups in aviation, entertainment and media, data and digital economy, and sustainability. Notable alumni include Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, former Attorney-General V. K. Rajah, Judge of Appeal Steven Chong, SICC President Quentin Loh, and Minister of State Murali Pillai.
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is part of Rajah & Tann Asia — Regional network of law firms across Southeast Asia and China with over 1,000 fee earners and regional desks for Brunei, Japan, and South Asia..
What areas of law does Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP specialize in?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appeared most frequently in Civil Procedure (28 cases), Arbitration (19 cases), and Insolvency Law (11 cases) between January 2025 to February 2026, across 51 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Civil Procedure 28 cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appeared in 28 Civil Procedure cases between February 2025 to February 2026.
Arbitration 19 cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appeared in 19 Arbitration cases between February 2025 to February 2026.
Insolvency Law 11 cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appeared in 11 Insolvency Law cases between February 2025 to January 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP been involved in?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appeared in 51 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and February 2026, the highest caseload among the Big Four firms during this period. Over 100 lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings.
Which courts does Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP appear in most frequently?
Between January 2025 and February 2026, Rajah & Tann appeared most frequently in the High Court (General Division) with 21 cases and the High Court Registrar with 13 cases. The firm also appeared in the Court of Appeal (5 cases), the Appellate Division (4 cases), and both the SICC and SGCA(I) (3 cases each).
What areas of law does Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP specialize in?
Based on court records from January 2025 to February 2026, Rajah & Tann's most active practice areas were civil procedure (28 cases), arbitration (19 cases), and insolvency law (11 cases). The firm declares 36 practice areas including specialist groups in competition and antitrust, data and digital economy, aviation, and sustainability.
When was Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP founded?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP was founded in 1976 as Tann Wee Tiong & T. T. Rajah. V. K. Rajah became managing partner in 1987, growing the firm from 6 lawyers to over 160. The firm converted to an LLP in 2008 and today has more than 430 lawyers in Singapore.
Who leads Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP?
Ng Kim Beng serves as Managing Partner and Kelvin Poon SC as Deputy Managing Partner. Lee Eng Beng SC is Chairperson of Rajah & Tann Asia. The leadership team includes Adrian Wong (Head of Dispute Resolution), Francis Xavier SC (Regional Head of Dispute Resolution), Kala Anandarajah BBM (Head of Competition & Antitrust), and Chia Kim Huat (Regional Head of Corporate).
What awards has Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP received?
Rajah & Tann ranked number one in the Straits Times list of Singapore's best law firms in 2026. The firm was named Southeast Asian Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards in 2025 and Most Innovative Southeast Asian Law Firm by the Financial Times in 2025. It holds Chambers Band 1 rankings in six practice areas and Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings in four.
Where are Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP's offices?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is headquartered at 9 Straits View, Marina One West Tower, Singapore 018937. The firm also has offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and through Rajah & Tann Asia operates across ten countries with over 1,000 fee earners.
Who are the key lawyers at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP?
The most active lawyer by court appearances between January 2025 and February 2026 was Lee Eng Beng SC with 15 cases, followed by Kiran Jessica Makwana, Marissa Zhao Yunan, Chew Jing Wei, Devathas Satianathan, and Lye Yu Min with 12 cases each. The firm's Senior Counsel include Lee Eng Beng, Kelvin Poon, Francis Xavier, and Andre Yeap.
Who are Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP's notable alumni?
Rajah & Tann's alumni include Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, who served as the firm's managing partner before his appointment. Other alumni include former Attorney-General V. K. Rajah (son of co-founder T. T. Rajah), Judge of Appeal Steven Chong, SICC President Quentin Loh, and Minister of State Murali Pillai.
How can I contact Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is located at 9 Straits View, Marina One West Tower, #06-07, Singapore 018937. The firm can be reached at +65 6535 3600 or by email at [email protected]. The firm's website is sg.rajahtannasia.com.