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The success of any organization hinges on the strength of its employment relationships. At CNPLaw, we help our clients understand Singapore employment laws and align their employment practices with local law requirements. Our services include advising on the following areas:

  • Employment Contracts and Agreements
  • Employment Termination and Retrenchment
  • Employee Benefits and Entitlements
  • Employee Representation and Collective Bargaining
  • Discrimination and Harassment Issues
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Salary and Wages Matters

We are dedicated to helping our clients find the optimal balance between commercial and legal considerations, ensuring a harmonious working environment for all parties involved.

As our clients’ partner and advisor, we offer practical solutions and other insights into how our clients may operate and manage expectations in the employment space.

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At CNPLaw, we are dedicated to helping our clients prepare robust employment contracts and transform employment relationships into successful partnerships.

Our expertise goes beyond advising on compliance with employment laws and regulations. Help is at hand to enable clients to unravel complex and/or unusual issues, ensuring fairness and harmony in employer-employee relationships.

Employment contracts are the cornerstone of every employment relationship. At CNPLaw, we meticulously draft and review these contracts for our clients (who may be employers or employees) to ensure that the organisational objectives of employers are aligned with the individual aspirations of employees.

We understand that a holistic HR environment involves more than legalese and we are committed to helping our clients foster dynamic relationships beyond the employment contracts. This will include helping clients open and bridge the gap in communication between employers and employees.

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At CNPLaw, we recognise that employment disputes will affect our clients’ lives and reputation and are committed to resolving them with sensitivity and in a commercially sensible manner. We approach each case by leveraging on our extensive experience and expertise in offering legal solutions that will enable our clients to meet their objectives in a cost-effective manner.

Our expertise spans all aspects of employment law, from breaches of employment contracts to wrongful dismissals, breach of fiduciary duties and non-compete covenant enforcement, enabling us to deliver comprehensive guidance and solutions to our clients. We represent our clients in negotiation, mediation, arbitration and court proceedings, ensuring that our clients’ interests are protected throughout the dispute resolution process.

We pride ourselves as being client-centric and we place our clients at the heart of everything we do. We understand that each client and every dispute is unique with distinct challenges and objectives. Our approach to resolving employment disputes goes beyond a simple application of employment laws and regulations. With our in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations, we explore solutions to complex employment disputes and deliver personalized and strategic advice to our clients.

We believe in unity and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes for our clients. When employment disputes arise, we rally together and combine our diverse expertise and perspectives to develop comprehensive strategies for swift and equitable resolutions. We are driven by a thirst for success and we always strive to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings, we employ a diligent and thorough approach to resolve employment disputes in an efficient and effective manner.

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Singapore has a diverse and multicultural workforce, with a large international pool of workers employed in various industries.

At CNPLaw, we assist our clients in navigating the complex web of immigration laws and in ensuring compliance with local requirements.  Some of the work that we do include advising our clients on employment pass applications, appeals and their renewals for the various work passes and permits that enable foreign employees and their family members to work and live in Singapore.

Our objective is to simplify immigration regulations for our clients. To this end, we provide guidance on the immigration requirements and eligibility criteria for the different types of work passes and assist clients in ensuring the smooth transition of their employees and family members into Singapore.

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In the rapidly changing business environment, workforce reorganization is becoming increasingly common as companies need to be agile and flexible to stay competitive. These changes can involve the reshuffling of employees, the outsourcing of certain roles, and workforce reduction. However, it is important to remember that any changes to the workforce must be carried out in accordance with the Employment Act and/or the common law.

We provide legal advice to our clients on how they can effect such changes in a manner that is fair to all parties involved, while also ensuring compliance with Singapore employment laws. Our team of employment lawyers has extensive experience advising on all aspects of workforce reorganization, including planning, implementation, and communication with affected employees.

We help our clients to understand their legal obligations and responsibilities under the Employment Act, and work with them to develop strategic plans that balance the needs of their business with the interests of their employees. This involves identifying potential legal issues and risks associated with workforce reorganization and providing guidance on how to mitigate those risks.

Our goal is to help our clients manage the reorganization process effectively, with the aim of avoiding disputes and maintaining positive relationships with their employees. We recognize that effective workforce reorganization can grant our clients the flexibility and confidence they need to adapt to constantly shifting market needs.

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With you every step of the way.

At CNPLaw, we believe in going the extra mile for our clients. The testimonials that we receive attest to our belief in building relationships first in every engagement we receive.

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“[Edwin’s] professionalism in this area of work is really outstanding. … [I]t was a great pleasure to work with CNP and I will definitely be recommending you if my friends happen to require any legal assistance.”

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“[Edwin] picked out the main issues very well and explained them to me clearly. His work product … was in my opinion, top notch. …[H]is attitude, professionalism and results were all commendable.”

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“With a strong focus on construction disputes, CNPLaw LLP is instructed by developers and main contractors on engineering disputes. Key contact Soo Ling See Tow’s varied practice also spans commercial disputes, property litigation, and claims involving IP and family law and probate.”

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“At CNPLaw LLP, Pradeep Kumar Singh assists local and international businesses across the whole spectrum of employment law issues from the onset of the employment relationship to its termination as well as immigration issues. Bill Jamieson is the other key partner, handling primarily corporate restructuring and employment aspects of cross-border transactions.”

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“Our company was looking to open a subsidiary in Singapore and we were therefore in need of a local lawyer with a range of expertise in Singapore law. We found that in Kenn, who expertly guided us through the intricacies of setting up our business, handled the submission of the regulatory filings, and even advised us on employment-related matters as we set-up a team in Singapore. We were impressed by Kenn’s quick responsiveness to our inquiries, the high quality of his legal services, and the range of his knowledge. He was also able to recommend banking and accounting contacts to us as we round out the administrative aspects of establishing our company. We highly recommend Kenn’s services to any foreign or local entrepreneur or company looking to establish a business in Singapore.”

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Award-winning leader in the legal space.

Over the years, CNPLaw has ranked highly in professional and commercial publications on our ability to help clients purposefully navigate the intricacies of the law.

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Equity Partner, Management Committee

Pradeep Kumar Singh

Equity Partner

Bill Jamieson

Partner

Wong Pei-Ling

Senior Associate

Jasmine Teo

Senior Associate

Nicole Leong

Senior Associate

Xiao Yuting

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