Rajah & Tann

What Rajah & Tann does

Rajah & Tann is one of the largest full-service law firm networks in Singapore and Southeast Asia, headquartered in Singapore and operating through independently constituted member firms across 10+ Asian jurisdictions including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, China, Brunei, Japan, and South Asia. The firm serves large corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals requiring complex cross-border legal work spanning corporate/M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, international arbitration, dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, competition, intellectual property, and regulatory practices.

The firm operates a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core legal services are delivered through partner-led engagement across the network, while a wholly-owned legaltech subsidiary — Rajah & Tann Technologies — develops proprietary modules including LegalComet (legal research and document analysis), Novusdemia (legal learning), InnoLex (IP management), ReadyDocs (document automation), an automated AML screening platform for property developers, and an adjacent cybersecurity subsidiary. The firm has adopted Harvey AI for case summaries and legal research, served as design partner for Harvey's Command Centre oversight product, and launched the RTA AI Toolkit in April 2026 to provide enterprise AI-readiness assessment.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees via hourly billing, fixed project fees, success-based arrangements, and retainer models. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm's go-to-market is enterprise field sales via partner-led relationship management across regional offices. Customer segments are horizontally segmented by buyer type (large corporations, financial institutions, government, HNW individuals) and span notable clients including Singapore Exchange, Maybank, GoTo, Hong Leong Asia, J&T Express, and PT Medco Energi. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Rajah & Tann

Legal name

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Website

https://rajahtannasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Rajah & Tann is one of the largest full-service law firm networks in Singapore and Southeast Asia, operating across 10+ Asian jurisdictions to serve enterprises, financial institutions, governments, and HNW individuals with cross-border legal services, international arbitration, and proprietary legaltech solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Case Management, Investigations & SAR/STR Filing (FSAMAMAF)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Corporate law
• Dispute resolution
• Cross-border transactions
• International arbitration

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional law firm revenue through hourly billing, fixed fees, success fees, and retainer arrangements for comprehensive legal services across corporate, disputes, M&A, banking, and other practice areas

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rajah & Tann is a full-service law firm network headquartered in Singapore providing comprehensive legal services across 10+ Asian jurisdictions. The firm delivers legal advice and representation in practice areas including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, international arbitration, intellectual property, restructuring and insolvency, and regulatory matters. Through its Rajah & Tann Technologies subsidiary, the firm also offers legaltech solutions including automated AML screening, cybersecurity services, and AI-powered tools.

Product overview

Rajah & Tann offers legal services through a platform-plus-modules architecture combining core legal services with proprietary technology solutions. The core offerings include Legal Basix for operational efficiency, Arbitration Asia for dispute resolution expertise, and R&T Asia Resources as an internal knowledge portal. The Rajah & Tann Technologies subsidiary provides a suite of specialised legaltech modules including Cybersecurity, InnoLex (IP management), Legal Comet (research), Novusdemia (learning), and ReadyDocs (document management). The firm has also developed proprietary tools such as an automated AML screening platform and the RTA AI Toolkit for AI readiness assessment. Additionally, Rajah & Tann has partnered with Harvey AI for AI capabilities including a Command Centre oversight platform and Singapore court summarisation tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rajah & Tann Technologies: Legal technology subsidiary offering automated AML screening platforms, cybersecurity services, and legal tech solutions for property developers and corporate clients.
• Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity
• LegalComet
• Novusdemia
• Arbitration Asia
• Legal Basix

Products and services

• Legal Basix Legal services optimisation solution for clients in the new economy, designed to enhance operational efficiency through standardised legal service offerings.
• Arbitration Asia One-stop arbitration information portal providing expert perspectives, insights and updates on arbitration matters across Asia.
• Rajah & Tann Technologies Legaltech arm of Rajah & Tann Asia that develops and provides technology solutions for legal practice, including cybersecurity, document management, and legal research tools.
• Rajah & Tann Cybersecurity Cybersecurity services and solutions for legal and corporate clients, helping clients protect against digital threats and ensure data security.
• RTA AI Toolkit Regional in-house AI portal that assesses and strengthens organisations' readiness in deploying AI, featuring assessment tools and guidance for AI adoption.
• Rajah & Tann ReadyDocs Document preparation and management solution for standardised legal documentation workflows.
• Automated AML Screening Platform Automated anti-money laundering screening platform for property developers enabling AML checks on prospective buyers to comply with Singapore's AML rules.
• LegalComet Legal research and document analysis tool enabling efficient retrieval and analysis of legal information and precedents.
• Novusdemia Legal learning and education platform under Rajah & Tann Technologies providing training and knowledge development resources.
• InnoLex Intellectual property management module under Rajah & Tann Technologies for managing IP portfolios and related legal processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 consecutive years of recognition in GAR 100 for international arbitration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Harvey AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationRajah & Tann Singapore serves as a design partner for Harvey's Command Centre product - an oversight platform for monitoring AI usage, tracking adoption trends, and benchmarking against anonymised peer data from over 1,500 deployments worldwide. The firm has adopted Harvey AI for case summaries and legal research tasks.
• Singapore JudiciarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore's judiciary collaborated with Harvey AI to launch a summarisation tool for Small Claims Tribunals. Rajah & Tann is part of the ecosystem using Harvey AI tools, contributing to the digital transformation of Singapore's legal system.
• PwCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with PwC as part of Harvey AI's ecosystem in Singapore. PwC serves as a strategic partner for legal AI deployment across the region.
• WongPartnershipmajorTechnology or IntegrationWongPartnership was Harvey AI's entry point into the Singapore market before expanding to include Rajah & Tann Singapore and other firms.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allen & Gledhill: Singapore-headquartered full-service law firm with a comparable pan-Asian network across ASEAN. Closest direct competitor to Rajah & Tann in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian legal market, with overlapping practice areas in banking, M&A, capital markets, and dispute resolution.
• WongPartnership: Major Singapore-based full-service law firm with strong regional and international arbitration credentials. Direct competitor in Singapore corporate, banking, and disputes work; was the entry point for Harvey AI into Singapore, paralleling Rajah & Tann's AI deployment.
• Drew & Napier: Established Singapore full-service law firm with leading IP and dispute resolution practices. Direct peer competing for Singapore-headquartered enterprise clients across regulatory, IP, and commercial matters.
• Kim & Chang: Korea's largest full-service law firm with elite rankings across major legal directories. Comparable to Rajah & Tann in scale, brand strength, and breadth of practice; serves as a benchmark for top-tier Asian-headquartered firms outside the Magic Circle.
• Nishimura & Asahi: Japan's largest law firm with strong cross-border capabilities and consistently top-tier rankings in Chambers and other directories. Comparable as a major Asian-headquartered firm serving complex multi-jurisdictional matters for enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• Clifford Chance: Magic Circle firm with extensive Asian presence through offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. Competes for the largest cross-border M&A, capital markets, and banking matters; broader global platform but less specialized in ASEAN domestic work.
• Linklaters: Magic Circle firm with deep Asia presence and significant share of headline cross-border transactions. Competes directly for premium banking, capital markets, and M&A mandates in Singapore and across the region.
• Allen & Overy (A&O Shearman): Global law firm with strong Asia-Pacific presence, formed from the 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. Competes for the largest cross-border matters and brings combined Magic Circle + U.S. credentials to the region.
• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with one of the deepest pre-existing footprints in Southeast Asia and a long history in the region. Competes on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters with a strong multi-jurisdictional platform.
• Herbert Smith Freehills: Global law firm with a strong Asia-Pacific disputes and projects practice, including a leading international arbitration offering. Direct overlap with Rajah & Tann's GAR 100-ranked arbitration practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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