Taylor Wessing Announces Strategic Alliance with Leading Singapore Law Firm

Taylor Wessing announces the establishment of a strategic alliance with RHT Law, one of Singapore’s leading law firms.

RHT Law was formed on 28 May 2011 and currently numbers 53 fee-earners offering a full service to clients including many European multinationals, as well as Chinese companies investing overseas, with a focus on the cutting edge industries. RHT Law and Taylor Wessing formally entered into a Cooperation Agreement in August 2011.0

Singapore is the fastest growing economy in the world with a GDP of 14.5 %. Taking advantage of the opportunities arising in emerged or emerging economies is a critical driver for Taylor Wessing’s clients and, accordingly, for the Firm’s geographic strategy. The cooperation with RHT Law reflects Asia’s significance as part of that wider strategy and is indicative of Taylor Wessing’s goal to be recognised as a premium law firm in Asia and South East Asia for both in and outbound business.

Tim Eyles, Managing Partner of Taylor Wessing UK, comments on the alliance:

“Emerging economies are a key driver of our geographic strategy and, as a centre for investment flows into and out of Asia, India, China and the Middle East, Singapore is an obvious move for Taylor Wessing.  More than 50% of our clients have a presence in Singapore and that interest will only increase. In RHT Law we have found a dynamic partnership with a deeply rooted practice and understanding of the region, as well as a synergy with our international offering to cutting edge industries.”

Tan Chong Huat, Managing Partner of RHT Law, comments:

“RHT Law is a business driven firm. We are trusted partners in our clients’ success and every step we take it is intended to take our business, and our clients’ business, to greater heights. Taylor Wessing shares our values and drive. Our relationship forms a network of over 800 lawyers working across 14 offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. I am highly confident that Taylor Wessing is the right partner for us to internationalise our business and make the most of the opportunities in this dynamic region.”