International law firm Withers has announced the appointment of 12 new partners across its global offices, effective from 1 July 2026. This includes three new partners in Singapore at Withers KhattarWong LLP, subject to regulatory approvals, and two new special counsellors.
The newly appointed partners in Singapore are Shaun Ho, Tom McElligott, and Jonathan Tan. Shaun Ho specialises in family law, focusing on complex financial and international child matters. Tom McElligott advises high-net-worth individuals on international private wealth, tax, and succession planning. Jonathan Tan is a commercial litigator and arbitrator, known for handling shareholder and commercial disputes.
Shashi Nathan, Joint Managing Partner at Withers KhattarWong, expressed enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Shaun, Tom and Jonathan to the partnership. Their promotions reflect the strength of our Singapore team and the calibre of talent we continue to develop within the firm.”
In addition to the partners, Joyce Lee and Claire Tian have been appointed as special counsellors in Singapore. Joyce Lee is part of the technology and intellectual property team, whilst Claire Tian focuses on non-contentious financial regulatory issues.
The appointments extend beyond Singapore, with new partners in the US and the UK, including Di Fu and Andrea Zakko in New Haven, Marsha Levinson in San Francisco, Sara Pike in San Diego, Vahe Mesropyan in Los Angeles, and Sarfraz Ali, Daniel Gore, Perveen Hill, and Caroline Thompson in London.
Ceri Vokes, CEO of Withers, remarked, “It’s a real pleasure, as one of my first duties as CEO, to congratulate our new cohort of partners. They reflect the strength of our talent pipeline and the scale of our ambition for the future.”
