Kelvin Wong

Partner
Kelvin is Co-Head of the Corporate & Commercial Department. He also co-heads the Energy, Infrastructure & Projects Practice, and co-heads the Employment, Health & Safety Practice.
Kelvin regularly acts as counsel to key global and local players in the energy, gas, petrochemical and specialty gas production, waste treatment and disposal, water treatment and supply sectors. Kelvin has considerable experience advising on project development and structuring, and complex regulatory and transactional issues. He is widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers and a trusted legal advisor in infrastructure projects. Kelvin possesses extensive knowledge of the energy and gas sectors in Singapore, and frequently advises electricity, gas and other industry participants on their business operations, including the generation/import, transmission and retail of energy, gas and other utilities.
His practice also encompasses district cooling, storage and terminalling, tolling, contract manufacturing, outsourcing and other service arrangements. He regularly advises on a broad range of general commercial transactions, including public and private procurement, public-private partnerships, cross-border sale of goods, distribution and agency arrangements, equipment securitisation and leasing arrangements.
Kelvin is consistently listed as a leading Projects & Energy lawyer by many notable publications, including IFLR1000, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers Asia-Pacific notes that one client singled him out as “one of the most practical lawyers I have worked with” adding that “he has a good mix of business and law in his mindset”.
On employment, health & safety matters, Kelvin regularly advises multinational and local employers across the full range of HR related issues, including structuring cross-border employment arrangements, establishing and implementing HR policies, managing performance issues and disciplinary processes, advising on reductions-in-force, and collective bargaining and industrial relations.
Kelvin also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Law Society Pro Bono Services, as well as on the boards of AETOS Holdings and Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association. Kelvin qualified as a Barrister-at-Law of England and Wales, Middle Temple.
Publications
- Taskforce on mental health and well-being seeks comments on recommendations to improve workplace well-being measures and employment support
- Child Development Co-Savings Act 2021 amended to implement family-friendly policies at the workplace
- Singapore’s Green Plan: Overview of support measures and grants for sustainable developments
- MOM updates advisories on Covid-19 arrangements at the workplace
- MOM announces new approved code of practice for company directors’ workplace safety and health duties in the pipeline
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Project Finance 2022
- Telecommunication and Subscription Television Dispute Resolution Scheme set up on 1 April 2022
- Energy 2050 Committee releases report affirming net-zero feasibility for Singapore power sector by 2050
- Covid-19: Singapore further eases border restrictions - Move to Vaccinated Travel Framework and removal of pre-departure requirements
- Energy Market Authority consults on penalty framework for electricity imports
- MOM updates advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive for Covid-19 but are mildly symptomatic or physically well
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for workplace safe management measures
- MOM announces upcoming changes to Employment Pass eligibility
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2021 partially in force from 29 January 2022
- Singapore Government accepts new progressive wage model recommendations for waste management workers
- Tripartite partners issue advisory on business continuity plan to provide guidance on potentially high levels of workforce absences
- Covid-19: Singapore eases border restrictions for long-term pass holders and visitors
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Procurement 2022
- Covid-19 vaccination to be a condition for long-term passes, work passes and permanent residence from 1 February 2022
- Changes to CPF contribution rates from 1 January 2022 for employees aged above 55 to 70
- Updated Covid-19 advisories: Vaccination at the workplace and work and leave arrangements for Covid-19 positive employees who are mildly symptomatic or physically well
- MOM updates advisory on workplace safe management measures requirements: Concession for unvaccinated employees to return to workplace via negative PET removed, work-related events with 50-1000 participants permitted
- Workplace Safety and Health (Covid-19 Safe Workplace) Regulations 2021 in force from 1 January 2022
- Revised Edition of Singapore Acts of Parliament
- COP26: Commitments from Singapore and the region
- MOM public consultation on proposed measures to strengthen protections for platform workers
- CASE launches framework for faster dispute resolution to give greater assurance to consumers shopping on e-marketplaces
- MOM issues revised advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at workplace, up to 50% of employees who can work from home allowed to return to workplace from 1 January 2022
- Bill passed to change statutory limits for prescribed minimum retirement age and re-employment age under Retirement and Re-employment Act
- Tripartite partners update Advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace
- Singapore commits to phasing out unabated coal power by 2050
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill passed, MTI and EMA issue response to feedback on draft Bill
- EMA launches new Singapore Standard for Renewable Energy Certificates, explores geothermal energy
- The journey to low carbon transition: An introduction to carbon pricing
- Tripartite partners update Advisory on Covid-19 vaccination at the workplace
- Bill introduced to amend Retirement and Re-employment Act to change statutory limits for prescribed minimum retirement age and re-employment age
- MOM issues advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well
- Vaccination as entry requirement for work pass holders from 1 November 2021
- MOM requires employers with at least 10 employees to notify of all retrenchments
- Singapore Government accepts Tripartite Workgroup recommendations to uplift wages and well-being of lower-wage workers
- MOM issues advisory to employers on Rostered Routine Testing and charging policy for workers in construction, marine, and process sectors, and in dormitories
- Transition to low-carbon electricity generation sources: Consultation on Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
- Tripartite partners urge employers to adopt “Vaccinate or Regular Test” regime as company policy
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF form Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness to review framework for workplace fairness in Singapore
- Bill passed to amend Child Development Co-Savings towards family-friendly policies at the workplace
- MOM announces new measures to facilitate retention and hiring of work permit holders in construction, marine shipyard and process sectors
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow more employees to return
- Practical Law Employment and Employee Benefits Global Guide - Employment and employee benefits in Singapore
- Bill to amend Child Development Co-Savings Bill introduced towards family-friendly policies at the workplace
- Singapore launches SGTraDex to digitalise supply chain ecosystem
- MOM updates advisory on safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 20 July 2021
- MOM, NTUC, SNEF issue advisory on Covid-19 vaccination in employment settings
- MOM and ESG update requirements for safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 10 June 2021
- IMDA launches nationwide parcel locker network, Postal Services Act amended with effect from 14 May 2021
- New Tripartite Standard on Work-Life Harmony launched to boost workplace morale and performance
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 16 May 2021
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Project Finance 2021
- Amendments in the pipeline to Postal Services Act to establish statutory framework for nationwide network of parcel lockers
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions - Supply of goods Q&A: Singapore
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow greater flexibility for businesses
- Amendments to Postal Services Act introduced to establish statutory framework for nationwide network of parcel lockers
- MOM to require Dependant’s Pass holders who wish to work to apply for work pass from 1 May 2021
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Procurement 2021
- MOM requires work pass holders to update MOM on new residential address or mobile number within five days of change
- Re-align Framework allowing businesses significantly impacted by Covid-19 to renegotiate contracts to commence on 15 January 2021
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF launch Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces
- EDB to launch new programme to attract entrepreneurs and leaders to develop Singapore’s tech ecosystem
- MinLaw further extends relief periods for specified contracts under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Electricity Regulation in Singapore: Overview
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore: Overview
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Electricity Regulation and Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore
- Bill passed to allow businesses significantly impacted by Covid-19 to renegotiate contracts
- Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment to provide clearer guidance
- MinLaw extends relief periods for specified contracts under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions - Services Agreements Q&A: Singapore
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow more employees to return
- Partial commencement of Cross-Border Railways Act 2018 from 14 September 2020
- MOM announces eligible firms to receive Jobs Growth Incentive automatically from March 2021
- Changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 in force from 1 September 2020
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM announces tightening of work pass requirements: Increase in EP and S Pass minimum qualifying salary, enhancements to Fair Consideration Framework
- MOM defers requirements for insurers under Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 till 1 January 2021
- MOM updates advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from Covid-19 affected areas
- MOM issues updated advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from Covid-19 affected areas
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM issues Notification requiring employers to notify Commissioner of Labour of salary reduction measures amid Covid-19 situation
- Rental agreements for commercial equipment and commercial vehicles covered under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 from 20 June 2020
- Covid-19: MOM issues updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to minimise risk of Covid-19 re-emergence
- MOM, NTUC, SNEF to release advisories on ensuring sustainability of outsourced sectors affected by Covid-19
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF issue advisory on retrenchment benefit payable to retrenched employees as a result of business difficulties due to Covid-19
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF issue advisory on workplace safe management measures in view of gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
- Practical Law Employment & Benefits Global Guide - Overview of employment and employee benefits in Singapore
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Project Finance 2020
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements during circuit breaker period
- Covid-19 Employment Q&A
- Facing Covid-19: Employers’ obligations
- Government accepts National Wages Council Guidelines for 2020/2021 to mitigate impact of Covid-19
- MEWR announces key initiatives to build a climate-resilient Singapore
- MOM to revise rules for hiring foreigners, provide more support for employers hiring mid-career and senior employees
- MOM announces further measures to help companies cope with Covid-19 situation
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of Covid-19
- MOM updates Fair Consideration Framework with increased penalties for all discrimination cases
- Facing COVID-19: Contractual disruptions and employers’ obligations
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Procurement 2020
- Resource Sustainability Act 2019 partially in force from 1 January 2020
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions: Supply of Goods Q&A 2019
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions: Services Agreements Q&A 2019
- MOM and TADM release inaugural Employment Standards Report
- Resource Sustainability Bill passed in furtherance of zero waste goal
- Work Injury Compensation Bill passed in Parliament to provide a more expeditious process for employees to receive compensation for work injuries
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2019: Electricity Regulation in Singapore
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2019: Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore
- Work Injury Compensation Bill introduced to provide a more expeditious process for employees to receive compensation for work injuries
- MOM announces acceptance of recommendations to refresh retirement and re-employment framework
- NCCS seeks views on Singapore’s long-term low emissions strategy
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Project Finance 2019: Singapore chapter
- Amendments to Electricity Act and Gas Act in force from 3 May 2019 enabling more effective regulation
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF release Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal
- Employment Act amended to expand and enhance employee protection
- MEWR consults on Zero Waste Masterplan
- MOM consults on proposed changes to Work Injury Compensation Act
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Public Procurement 2019: Singapore chapter
- Carbon Pricing Act 2018 imposing carbon tax in force from 1 January 2019
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2018: Electricity Regulation in Singapore
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2018: Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore
- Parliament passes Bill to amend Employment Act to expand and enhance employee protection
- Bills to amend Electricity Act and Gas Act passed
- Employment (Amendment) Bill introduced to expand and enhance employee protection
- Bills to amend Electricity Act and Gas Act introduced in Parliament
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions - Supply of Goods 2018: Singapore Q&A
- MTI and EMA consult on proposed amendments to Gas Act and Electricity Act
- TAFEP launches new Tripartite Standard on Age-friendly Workplace Practices
- Cross-Border Railways Act 2018 gazetted but not yet in force; Select Committee Report presented to Parliament
- Carbon Pricing Bill passed in Parliament, imposing carbon tax
- MOM announces changes to Employment Act framework by April 2019; S Pass minimum salary to increase
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF issue Tripartite Standards on contracting with self-employed persons and unpaid leave for unexpected care needs
- MAS, ABS, MOM, NTUC and SNEF launch Tripartite Advisory on Human Capital Practices for Banking
- MOM releases consultation paper on review of Employment Act