Usha Chandradas Joins Withers as Art and Tax Consultant in Singapore
Advisor - People | Apr 28, 2025 | Withers
International law firm Withers has appointed Usha Chandradas as a consultant in its Private Client and Tax team in Singapore. With a comprehensive background in legal, tax, and arts expertise, she aims to enrich the firm's capabilities in advising clients on wealth, legacy, cultural stewardship, and philanthropy. A former partner at Allen and Gledhill and co-founder of Plural Art Mag, Usha's experience includes roles in government, academia, and the arts. Her new position at Withers focuses on supporting high-net-worth clients and corporates with tax-efficient structuring and cross-border wealth management. Her insights into art and cultural philanthropy are a valuable addition to Withers' practice.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Art and Cultural Management
- Financial and Wealth Management
Geography
- Singapore – The primary location of Usha Chandradas' new role at Withers is in Singapore, where she will be advising local and multinational clients.
- Southeast Asia – Given Usha's involvement with Plural Art Mag and her focus on Southeast Asian art, the region is relevant to her work.
Industry
- Legal Services – The appointment of Usha Chandradas to Withers involves the legal services industry, as she will provide legal consulting, particularly in tax and inheritance law.
- Art and Cultural Management – Usha's role will involve advising on cultural stewardship and art investment, intersecting with the art and cultural management industry.
- Financial and Wealth Management – Usha's expertise in tax-efficient structuring and wealth management positions her within the financial and wealth management sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withers | Employer | Company | An international law firm that has appointed Usha as a consultant in their Private Client and Tax team in Singapore. |
| Usha Chandradas | Consultant | Person | A seasoned tax lawyer and co-founder of Plural Art Mag, joining Withers to advise on tax and wealth management in Singapore. |
| Withers KhattarWong LLP | Employer | Company | A Singapore law practice and a member of Withers where Usha will be serving as a consultant. |
| Allen and Gledhill | Former Employer | Company | A law firm where Usha was a former partner in the tax practice group. |
| Plural Art Mag | Co-Founder | Company | An online platform co-founded by Usha to promote Southeast Asian contemporary art. |
| Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals | Accrediting Body | Company | Organization with which Usha is accredited as a Tax Specialist. |
| Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore | Former Employer | Government | Usha served as a Legal Officer here. |
| International Monetary Fund | Advisor | Organization | Usha was a member of the Legal Department’s Panel of Experts. |