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The 10 Best Law Firms in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best law firms in Singapore in 2026 include Allen & Gledhill, Rajah & Tann and WongPartnership for corporate and finance work, Drew & Napier for litigation and arbitration, and Withers KhattarWong for private wealth. For individuals, Harry Elias Partnership and GJC Law handle family, property and personal disputes.

Singapore's legal market is led by a handful of large local firms that act for banks, listed companies and governments, with international firms working alongside them. For personal matters — a divorce, a will, a property purchase, an employment dispute — a mid-sized or smaller firm is usually better value and more hands-on. Only Singapore-qualified lawyers practising in a Singapore law practice can advise on Singapore law and appear in its courts.

1. Allen & Gledhill — Marina Bay

One of Singapore's oldest and largest firms, the default for big corporate and finance deals.

Specialty Corporate and M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, disputes, real estateBest for Listed companies, banks, funds, governments and high-net-worth clients

Allen & Gledhill traces its history to 1902 and is one of the largest law firms in Singapore, with a full-service practice across corporate, finance, capital markets, real estate, tax and dispute resolution. It acts on many of the country's largest transactions and has an office in Malaysia through an associate firm.

It is built for institutional clients, so individuals usually come to it only for substantial private-wealth, property or dispute matters. Its offices are in One Marina Boulevard, above Downtown and Raffles Place MRT.

Good to know: Its published 'Perspectives' articles explain new Singapore laws and regulations clearly and are free to read.

One Marina Boulevard, #28-00, Singapore 018989

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2. Rajah & Tann Singapore — Marina Bay

A large full-service firm and the hub of the Rajah & Tann Asia network across Southeast Asia.

Specialty Disputes, corporate and commercial, employment, restructuring, regional workBest for Companies doing business in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and private clients

Rajah & Tann is one of Singapore's largest law firms and anchors Rajah & Tann Asia, a network of member firms across Southeast Asia and beyond. Its practice covers almost every area of business law, plus litigation, arbitration, employment, family and private-client work.

That regional reach makes it a strong choice for businesses expanding from Singapore into Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. Its offices are in Marina One West Tower, a short walk from Downtown MRT.

Good to know: For a regional deal, ask whether the member firm in the other country will run that side of the work under the same engagement.

9 Straits View, #06-07 Marina One West Tower, Singapore 018937

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3. WongPartnership — Marina Bay

A big Singapore firm known for corporate, finance and high-stakes litigation.

Specialty Corporate and M&A, banking and finance, litigation and arbitration, restructuringBest for Corporates, financial institutions and investors

WongPartnership is one of the largest Singapore law firms, with a broad practice in corporate, finance, real estate, restructuring and dispute resolution. It regularly acts on large M&A, financing and court matters, and has offices and associated firms in several Asian centres.

Like the other big firms it is geared to institutional and corporate clients. Its office is in Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3.

Good to know: Ask for the specific partner who leads the practice you need; big firms are organised by specialist group.

12 Marina Boulevard, Level 28, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982

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4. Drew & Napier — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

One of Singapore's oldest firms, with a long-standing reputation in litigation and arbitration.

Specialty Litigation, international arbitration, corporate, tax, intellectual propertyBest for Companies and individuals in significant disputes, corporates, regulators

Drew & Napier dates back to the 19th century and is one of Singapore's leading full-service firms. It is best known for its disputes practice — court litigation, international arbitration and regulatory work — and also handles corporate, tax, intellectual property and competition law.

If you have a substantial commercial dispute heading to court or arbitration, it is one of the names most often instructed. Its offices are in Ocean Financial Centre, by Raffles Place MRT.

Good to know: Ask early whether arbitration or mediation could resolve your dispute faster and more cheaply than going to court.

10 Collyer Quay, #10-01 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315

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5. Shook Lin & Bok — Raffles Place / CBD, Marina Bay

A long-established Singapore firm respected in banking, insurance and disputes.

Specialty Banking and finance, insurance, litigation, corporate, real estateBest for Banks, insurers, companies and private clients

Shook Lin & Bok is one of the long-established names in Singapore law, with a full-service practice and particular strength in banking and finance, insurance, and litigation and arbitration. It also advises on corporate deals, real estate and restructuring.

It is a mid-to-large firm, so it suits companies and individuals with substantial matters who want senior attention. Its office is in AIA Tower on Robinson Road.

Good to know: Insurance and banking disputes are a stated strength; mention the sector when you first get in touch.

1 Robinson Road, #18-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542

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6. Dentons Rodyk — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

Singapore's historic Rodyk firm, now part of Dentons, the global firm with offices worldwide.

Specialty Corporate, real estate, disputes, intellectual property, private wealthBest for International companies, property owners and private clients

Dentons Rodyk is the Singapore arm of Dentons, one of the world's largest law firms by number of lawyers, and grew out of Rodyk & Davidson, one of Singapore's oldest practices. It covers corporate and finance, real estate, litigation, intellectual property and private-client work.

Its global network suits companies with business in several countries, and its real estate practice is one of the larger ones in Singapore. The firm is in UOB Plaza 1 at Raffles Place.

Good to know: For cross-border matters, ask how the Singapore team will coordinate with Dentons offices in the other countries involved.

80 Raffles Place, #33-00 UOB Plaza 1, Singapore 048624

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7. Withers KhattarWong — CBD / Telok Ayer, Marina Bay

The Singapore practice of Withers, the international firm best known for private wealth and family law.

Specialty Private wealth, trusts and succession, family law, disputes, corporateBest for Wealthy families, family offices, entrepreneurs and international families

Withers KhattarWong combines Withers, an international firm focused on wealthy individuals and their businesses, with KhattarWong, a long-established Singapore practice. In Singapore it advises on trusts and estate planning, family offices, cross-border divorce and children matters, disputes and corporate work.

For expat and international families with assets in several countries, it is one of the most obvious specialists in the city. Its office is on Cross Street, near Telok Ayer MRT.

Good to know: International families should ask about cross-border divorce and wills that work in more than one country — a stated specialism.

18 Cross Street, #14-01, Singapore 048423

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8. RHTLaw Asia — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

A mid-sized Singapore firm for growing companies, family offices and private clients.

Specialty Corporate and capital markets, litigation, digital assets, private wealthBest for SMEs, growth companies, investors, family offices and private clients

RHTLaw Asia is a Singapore firm with practices in corporate and capital markets, litigation and dispute resolution, digital assets and technology, and private wealth, and it works with a wider regional network of firms across ASEAN.

Its mid-sized scale and focus on growing businesses make it a practical choice for founders, SMEs and investors who need full-service advice without top-tier pricing. The firm is at Collyer Quay Centre.

Good to know: Founders raising money should ask about its capital markets and digital assets teams together, since the two often overlap.

16 Collyer Quay, #08-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318

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9. Harry Elias Partnership — Shenton Way, Marina Bay

A mid-sized firm with close to four decades of practice and a wide service list for individuals.

Specialty Litigation, family and divorce, personal injury, conveyancing, probateBest for Individuals, families, property owners and SMEs

Harry Elias Partnership describes close to four decades in practice, and covers a long list of areas that matter to individuals: family and divorce, personal injury and medical negligence, landlord and tenant disputes, conveyancing, probate and estate administration, alongside commercial litigation, construction and corporate work.

That breadth makes it a useful single firm for households — buying a home, writing wills, or handling a dispute. Its office is in SGX Centre 2 on Shenton Way, close to Downtown and Tanjong Pagar MRT.

Good to know: If you need several things at once — a property purchase and new wills, say — ask whether they can be handled together.

4 Shenton Way, #17-01 SGX Centre 2, Singapore 068807

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10. GJC Law (Gloria James-Civetta & Co) — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

An established boutique best known for divorce and family law, including international divorces.

Specialty Family and divorce law, criminal, employment, civil disputes, estatesBest for Individuals and families, including international couples

GJC Law is a well-established Singapore firm whose largest practice is family law: divorce, child custody and maintenance, and local and international divorces. It also handles criminal, employment, civil disputes, estate and corporate matters.

For expat couples whose marriage, assets or children span more than one country, a firm that regularly deals with international divorces is worth seeking out. Its office is in Samsung Hub on Church Street, by Raffles Place MRT.

Good to know: Bring your marriage certificate, a list of assets in every country and your children's school details to the first meeting.

3 Church Street, #15-04 Samsung Hub, Singapore 049483

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer cost in Singapore?

Most firms bill litigation and advisory work by the hour, with partner rates at the big firms running far higher than at small practices. Routine work — conveyancing, simple wills, uncontested divorces — is often done for a fixed fee. Ask for an estimate and the basis of charging in writing at the first meeting, and ask what disbursements (court fees, stamp duty) will be added.

Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Singapore?

Yes, in practice. Conveyancing lawyers handle the paperwork after the Option to Purchase is exercised: title searches, stamp duty, CPF and bank loan documents and completion. Banks often have panel law firms, and HDB buyers can use HDB's own conveyancing service or a private firm. See our guide to the best property agencies in Singapore for the agent side of the deal.

How do I check that a Singapore lawyer is qualified?

Look the lawyer up on the Law Society of Singapore's Find a Lawyer directory, which shows whether they hold a current practising certificate and which firm they practise at. The Ministry of Law's Legal Services Regulatory Authority keeps the register of licensed law practices.

Can I get free or low-cost legal help in Singapore?

Yes. Law Society Pro Bono Services runs community legal clinics with free basic advice, and the Legal Aid Bureau under the Ministry of Law helps Singapore citizens and permanent residents of limited means with many civil matters. Some firms also offer a short free first consultation; ask when you call.

Can a foreign law firm advise me in Singapore?

Foreign firms licensed in Singapore can advise on their home country's law and on international deals, but Singapore law is the preserve of Singapore-qualified lawyers in Singapore law practices, especially in court. Several international firms work through formal alliances or joint law ventures with local firms for this reason.

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