Watson Farley has had an office in the country since 1998 and its JLV with Asia Practice was established in 2011. In a statement to Australasian Lawyer, the firm said that the decision was mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Singapore still ‘key’

The UK-headquartered firm said it intends to continue providing local services to clients in the areas of transportation, oil & gas, commodities, energy and natural resources and real estate, adding that it still considers Singapore to be a ‘key regional hub.’