SINGAPORE
THE GATEWAY TO
EVERY ASEAN MARKET.
Singapore is Asia Pacific's most sophisticated legal and financial hub — a common law jurisdiction with world-class courts, the region's premier arbitration centre, and an unparalleled network of bilateral investment treaties and tax agreements that make it the natural gateway for international investment into ASEAN and beyond.
WLA Singapore's co-practice capability covers the full Singapore legal landscape — from SIAC arbitration and IRDA restructuring through to GIP investor visas and PDPA data protection compliance — all co-practiced within WLA's Institutional framework with partner firms in every connected jurisdiction.
- SIAC — Asia's leading arbitration centre, 1-day emergency appointment
- IRDA 2018 — Singapore's world-class restructuring framework
- GIP — Global Investor Programme, the premier APAC investor residence route
- ASEAN gateway — Singapore holding structures for ASEAN market entry
- GCC → Singapore corridor — Gulf sovereign capital into ASEAN
- Singapore Convention — enforcement of mediated settlements internationally
EVERY MAJOR PRACTICE.
SINGAPORE AND ASEAN DEPTH.
Singapore company law, cross-border M&A, holding structure design, ASEAN market entry, and SIC/MAS regulated entity transactions. Singapore as acquirer hub for ASEAN investments.
SIAC arbitration — Asia's most trusted seat. Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) for international commercial litigation. Singapore Convention enforcement of mediated settlements.
Judicial management, schemes of arrangement, and IRDA 2018 cross-border recognition. Singapore as APAC's premier restructuring seat for regional corporate groups.
PDPA compliance and the 2026 amendments — enhanced data portability and cross-border transfer framework. Singapore as data hub for ASEAN operations of international companies.
MAS fund licensing, family office structures, Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework, and digital asset regulation. Singapore as APAC's leading fund domicile jurisdiction.
Singapore Global Investor Programme — the premier APAC investor residence route. Three investment options. Permanent residence pathway. WIA specialist support.