International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has announced the appointment of senior corporate lawyers Saravanan Rathakrishnan and Dato’ Kunal Chahl to its Singapore office, enhancing its private capital and family office offerings in the region. The appointments are part of the firm’s ongoing investment in its Singapore and Asia business.
Saravanan Rathakrishnan brings expertise in investment funds, family office structuring, and private equity transactions. He has a strong track record advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and fund managers on collective investment schemes, particularly focusing on Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) platforms and cross-jurisdictional fund arrangements.
Dato’ Kunal Chahl, with extensive experience in corporate and M&A, private equity, private credit, and venture capital transactions, joins from a Singapore-licensed asset and wealth management firm where he served as General Counsel. His dual qualification in Singapore and Malaysia further strengthens Trowers’ combined team in these regions.
Abdulhaq Mohammed, Head of Asia and Singapore Managing Partner, stated, “We are delighted to have both Saravanan and Kunal join our team. The world of family offices and private capital are strategic priorities for us. Singapore’s position as a hub for private capital and investment structuring is only getting stronger, and both appointments align strongly with the evolving needs of our clients in the region.”
These strategic hires underscore Trowers & Hamlins’ commitment to expanding its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its expertise in fund structuring and cross-border investments to meet the growing demands of its clientele.
