Singapore law firm RHT Law has made its first announcements as a new entity on the firm’s strategy going forward setting its sights on becoming an international ‘local’ firm with a presence in numerous locations across the Asia Pacific.

KhattarWong has lost approximately 105 staff and lawyers as managing partner Tan Chong Huat leaves – taking with him seven KhattarWong equity partners and 17 salary partners, to start up RHT law.