Charles Russell Speechlys Ventures into Southeast Asia with Singapore Expansion

Charles Russell Speechlys Ventures into Southeast Asia with Singapore Expansion

Charles Russell Speechlys has unveiled its entry into Southeast Asia through the official launch of its Singapore office. The newly established office will be led by partner Jeffrey Lee, who is presently located in the firm's Hong Kong office.

Jeffrey Lee, who hails from Singapore, moved to Hong Kong in March 2019 after gaining substantial experience in London. He brings a wealth of expertise in advising international clients on intricate international structuring matters, encompassing estate and succession planning, asset protection, and personal tax mitigation.

Lee is also well-versed in tax planning strategies tailored for non-UK domiciled individuals who are relocating to the United Kingdom.

Simon Green, the Head of Asia at Charles Russell Speechlys, will provide support to Jeffrey Lee in the Singapore office. Green brings extensive expertise in various areas, including large-scale mixed-use development and redevelopment projects, commercial and residential property investment, real estate management, and real estate finance, encompassing both Islamic and conventional financing. He also possesses substantial experience in the hotel and hospitality sector.

In its initial phase, the Singapore office will prioritise team expansion, with a majority of team members based in Hong Kong. As Charles Russell Speechlys establishes its presence in the Singapore market, the firm aims to augment its team by recruiting additional fee earners and expanding its service lines.

Simon Ridpath, the Managing Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, emphasizes that comprehending the impact of global wealth on families and individuals lies at the core of the firm's work as an international law firm.

“Singapore is one of the leading private banking and wealth management centres globally. Given our areas of specialism in private client, dispute resolution and transactional services, its strong capital market and international arbitration offerings make Singapore a natural move for us,” Ridpath stated.

“Internationally, Singapore continues to rapidly climb the rankings as a hub for global business and there is so much going on in the country for businesses across all sectors,” Jeffrey Lee, Partner and Head of the Singapore Office, said.

Lee further added that the firm has built enduring relationships and connections in the region over the years. Many of their existing clients have already established a presence in Singapore. Therefore, it is incredibly exciting for the firm to establish a physical presence in Singapore, enabling them to continue delivering the highest quality service to both their longstanding clients and new ones.