Clarence Ding
Partner, Simmons and Simmons
CLARENCE DING is a labour and employment lawyer with over a decade of experience advising clients on the full spectrum of employment issues spanning the lifecycle of the employment relationship. He is qualified in Singapore and England (as a barrister), and was previously appointed an amicus curiae to the Supreme Court of Singapore.
Stemming from his training and background as a litigator, Clarence is often called upon to act for clients in high profile employment disputes. He has had considerable success advising clients in matters involving breaches of post-termination restrictions, including both seeking and resisting the enforcement of restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations before the Singapore courts. He also assists with complex compliance and regulatory breaches, and conducts sensitive internal investigations into fraud, data privacy, bribery and corruption issues across the region.
Clarence also regularly advises clients on the employment aspects of cross-border M&A transactions, and frequently works alongside clients in developing contracts, policies and incentive plans in conjunction with the establishment of their business in Singapore.