PKWA Law Practice LLC

lawyer — Toa Payoh · Singapore

About PKWA Law Practice LLC

PKWA Law Practice LLC is an established Singapore law firm based at HDB Hub, 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #16-01, East Wing, right next to Toa Payoh MRT Station. The firm was constituted as a law corporation in 2004, taking over a predecessor practice established in 1988, giving it over 30 years of continuous legal practice in Singapore.

Supported by a team of more than 100 legal and support professionals, PKWA Law advises individuals, families and businesses across divorce and family law, wills and probate, conveyancing, litigation, criminal defence, corporate and commercial law, and insurance law. The firm is a pioneer in Singapore of transparent fixed-fee packages for conveyancing, divorce, family law, probate, wills, and litigation and dispute resolution, giving clients certainty over legal costs from the outset.

PKWA Law has been ranked among The Straits Times' Singapore's Best Law Firms for six consecutive years (2021 to 2026), and was named Family Law Firm of the Year at the 22nd Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2026. Its conveyancing practice acts for major banks including DBS, UOB, OCBC, HSBC, Citibank and the CPF Board, while its insurance litigation practice represents insurers including Allianz Insurance Singapore, Great Eastern General Insurance, Tokio Marine, MSIG and FWD Insurance. The firm holds a 4.9 rating based on 3,455 Google reviews.

PKWA Law: 30 Years of Family Law, Conveyancing and Litigation in Singapore

Based at HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, right next to the MRT station, PKWA Law Practice LLC has been part of Singapore's legal landscape for over three decades. The firm was constituted as a law corporation in 2004, taking over the practice of a predecessor firm established back in 1988 — giving it a genuinely long institutional history rather than a recently built brand.

A Full-Service Firm Built Around Family Law

While PKWA Law covers a wide spread of legal areas, family law and divorce sit at the centre of its identity. The firm describes having one of the largest specialist family law teams in Singapore, supporting clients through what are often some of the most difficult decisions of their lives — from divorce and custody arrangements to division of matrimonial assets and personal protection orders.

Most cases are resolved through negotiation and mediation, but the firm also points to a track record in complex, high-value litigation, including landmark High Court and Court of Appeal decisions. That combination — calm, practical guidance for straightforward matters, backed by genuine litigation capability for harder cases — has helped the firm build a long list of recognitions, including being named Family Law Firm of the Year at the 22nd Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2026, and a six-year run (2021 to 2026) on The Straits Times' list of Singapore's Best Law Firms for family law.

Wills, Probate and Estate Planning

Beyond family law, PKWA Law has a well-established Wills and Probate practice, handling everything from straightforward personal wills through to more complex estate matters. Services span drafting Personal Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, applications for Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration, Muslim probate matters including Faraid and Wasiat under the Administration of Muslim Law Act, and resealing of probate from Commonwealth countries and Hong Kong. The firm notes that probate can, in some cases, be obtained in as fast as a month, though timelines naturally depend on the specifics of each estate.

Conveyancing for Banks and Everyday Buyers Alike

PKWA Law's Conveyancing & Real Estate practice acts for major banks and financial institutions, including DBS, UOB, OCBC, HSBC, Citibank, and the CPF Board — an appointment that reflects a track record handling high-volume, high-value property transactions to a consistent standard. Alongside that institutional work, the firm also represents everyday homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors across residential and commercial property transactions in Singapore.

Insurance Litigation and Broader Dispute Resolution

On the insurance side, PKWA Law acts for several of Singapore's leading insurers — including Allianz Insurance Singapore, Great Eastern General Insurance, Tokio Marine, MSIG and FWD Insurance — advising on disputes covering policy coverage, liability, personal injury, property damage, professional indemnity and subrogation.

The firm's broader Litigation and Dispute Resolution team handles contractual disputes, shareholder and business disputes, property and tenancy matters, debt recovery, employment disputes and negligence claims, while its Criminal Defence team represents clients from the investigation stage through to trials and appeals, across offences ranging from regulatory matters to financial crimes.

Fixed, Transparent Fees

One consistent theme across all of PKWA Law's practice areas is its fixed-fee approach. The firm positions itself as a pioneer in Singapore for offering transparent fixed-fee packages across conveyancing, divorce, family law, probate, wills, and litigation and dispute resolution — meaning clients know their legal costs upfront rather than facing open-ended hourly billing.

A Well-Reviewed, Long-Standing Practice

PKWA Law holds a 4.9 rating based on 3,455 Google reviews, and its lawyers are regularly named as leading practitioners by publications including The Straits Times, Benchmark Litigation, Asian Legal Business, Singapore Business Review and Doyle's Guide. For anyone in Singapore navigating a divorce, planning an estate, buying or selling property, or facing a dispute, PKWA Law's combination of institutional history, fixed-fee transparency, and recognised specialist teams makes it a firm with a long, consistent track record to draw on.

Signature items

  • Divorce & Family Law
  • Fixed-Fee Packages
  • Wills & Probate
  • Conveyancing
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Criminal Defence

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Estate Law

  • Grant of Probate — Applications for Grant of Probate, with probate obtainable from as fast as a month.
  • Letter of Administration — Applications for Letters of Administration.
  • Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) — Drafting Lasting Power of Attorney documents.
  • Resealing A Foreign Grant of Probate — Resealing probate from Commonwealth countries and Hong Kong, and applying for fresh grants elsewhere.
  • Will Writing — Drafting legally enforceable personal wills.

Family Law

  • Divorce — One of Singapore's most established divorce law practices, trusted by families for over 30 years.
  • Family Law — Trusted guidance across all areas of family law practice.
  • Annulment — Legal advice on marriage annulments.
  • Custody, Care & Control — Advice and representation on child custody, care and control matters.
  • Deed of Separation — Assistance with deeds of separation.
  • Division of Assets — Advice on the division of matrimonial assets.
  • Maintenance — Advice on maintenance matters in family law.
  • Personal Protection Order — Assistance with personal protection orders.
  • Prenuptial Agreement — Drafting and advice on prenuptial agreements.
  • Variation of Court Order — Assistance varying existing family court orders.

Other Areas

  • Banking & Finance — Legal advice on banking and finance matters.
  • Bankruptcy — Advice on bankruptcy protection matters.
  • Corporate & Commercial — Corporate legal work, including for SMEs.
  • Criminal Defence — Representation across a wide range of criminal matters.
  • Employment Law — Advice on employment law matters.
  • Insurance Law — Acting for major insurers on a broad range of insurance disputes and claims.
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution — Representation in civil and commercial disputes.
  • Adoption — Legal advice on adoption matters.
  • Deputyship — Advice on deputyship applications.

Syariah Law

  • Syariah Divorce — Advice and representation for Syariah divorce matters.
  • Faraid - Muslim Inheritance — Advice on Faraid and Wasiat under the Administration of Muslim Law Act.

Conveyancing

  • HDB Properties — Conveyancing for HDB property transactions.
  • Private Properties — Conveyancing for private property transactions.
  • Commercial Properties — Conveyancing for commercial property transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How long has PKWA Law been operating?
Over 30 years — the firm was constituted in 2004, taking over a predecessor practice established in 1988.
What are PKWA Law's main practice areas?
Divorce and family law, wills and probate, conveyancing, litigation, criminal defence, corporate and commercial law, and insurance law.
Does PKWA Law offer fixed fees?
Yes, PKWA Law offers transparent fixed-fee packages for conveyancing, divorce, family law, probate, wills, and litigation and dispute resolution.
Has PKWA Law won any awards?
Yes, including being named Family Law Firm of the Year at the 22nd Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2026, and ranked among The Straits Times' Singapore's Best Law Firms for six consecutive years (2021-2026).
Which banks and insurers does PKWA Law act for?
Banks including DBS, UOB, OCBC, HSBC, Citibank and the CPF Board; insurers including Allianz Insurance Singapore, Great Eastern General Insurance, Tokio Marine, MSIG and FWD Insurance.
Where is PKWA Law's main office located?
480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #16-01, East Wing, HDB Hub, Singapore 310480, next to Toa Payoh MRT Station.
How can I book a consultation?
A free consultation can be booked through the firm's website, or by calling +65 6397 6100 or emailing [email protected].

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