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Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023 in 4 categories
24 November 2022The Straits Times and Statista Group’s Best Law Firms in Singapore 2023 Recognised as One of Singapore’s Best Law...
Can an Employer Summarily Terminate an Employee’s Employment for Breaches of His or Her Employment Contract, Whilst the Employee is Whistleblowing?
24 November 2022Uday Mehra v L Capital Asia Advisors, L Capital (HK) Limited, Ravi Thakran & Nauman Hasan [2022] SGHC 23*...
Mitigating factors in sentencing – where forgiveness stands
24 November 2022Public Prosecutor v Tan Jia Jun Shawn [2022] SGHC 76 Forgiveness is often a crucial part of a victim’s...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP’s lawyers clinch top awards in Doyle’s Guide for Criminal Defence and White-Collar Crime in Singapore
30 September 2022Doyle's Guide to Leading Firms and Lawyers in Singapore 2022 On 30 September 2022, Doyle's Guide published its 2022...
asialaw Leading Lawyers 2023: Eugene Thuraisingam & Suang Wijaya recognised in area of Dispute Resolution in Singapore
14 September 2022Eugene Thuraisingam's lawyers recognised in field of Dispute Resolution in Singapore by asialaw Leading Lawyers asialaw Leading Lawyers identifies...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP conferred as a Champion of Good 2022
14 September 2022Champions of Good 2022 Champions of Good is a national recognition initiative where organisations conferred celebrated for "being exemplary...
Hamza Malik and Johannes Hadi appointed as Partners in Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
15 September 2022Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is pleased to announce that, with effect from 15 September 2022, Hamza Malik and Johannes Hadi...
Thuraisingam International at the ALB Thailand In-House Legal Summit 2022
1 September 2022The Asia Legal Business Thailand In-House Legal Summit 2022 took place on 25 August 2022 at the Renaissance Bangkok...
A closer look at the offence of aObstruction of Justice in Singapore (Section 204A Penal Code)
29 August 2022In an interview with CNA, Chooi Jing Yen shared his views on the offence of Obstructing Justice in Singapore,...
On Section 377A’s Repeal, the Current Definition of Marriage in the Women’s Charter & Constitutional Amendments
23 August 2022Chooi Jing Yen shares his thoughts on the repeal of Section 377A, the impact, if any, of such repeal...
Wire Fraud and Recovery Options in Singapore and Hong Kong
6 July 2022This is a joint article by Chooi Jing Yen and Ng Yuan Siang of Eugene Thuraisingam LLP in Singapore,...
Sanctions and Investigations
6 June 2022Preparing for and Managing Corporate Investigations, Volume 1 Issue 9, June 2022* 1. Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is well-known for...
The Modes of Recovery of Stolen Cryptocurrency Assets in Singapore
3 June 2022CLM v CLN [2022] SGHC 46 I. Introduction 1. On 1 November 2008, the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto published a...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP – Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2022
31 May 202218th Annual ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards 2022 1. The Awards Ceremony After a two-year hiatus, the 18th Annual...
Presumption of Knowledge – section 18(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act
27 May 2022Raj Kumar s/o Aiyachami v PP & Anor [2022] SGCA 45 1. Introduction We are pleased to announce that...
ETLLP partner and practices ranked in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
10 May 2022Eugene Thuraisingam LLP moves up the ranks in Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2022 1. Eugene Thuraisingam named Litigation Star...
Disclosure of a Prosecution Witness’s Prior Statements
5 May 2022A Commentary on Pigg, Derek Gordon v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 5* (Abstract: The High Court has held that a prosecution...
Clarifying the grounds for setting aside an arbitral award
19 April 2022CKH v CKG [2022] SGCA(I) 4 In recent years, the number of applications to set aside arbitral awards under...
Eugene Thuraisingam named in Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2022 by Asian Legal Business
14 April 2022Eugene Thuraisingam has been recognized by Asian Legal Business in Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2022 1. Asia Super...
Eugene Thuraisingam recognised in 2023 Best Lawyers™ in Singapore
14 April 2022Eugene Thuraisingam ranks for Litigation and Criminal Defence in the Fourteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Singapore 1....
K Kannan’s lifetime ban lifted after 26 years
18 March 20221. Introduction We are pleased to announce that the FAS Council has decided to lift K Kannan’s lifetime ban....
Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt
4 March 2022Man Acquitted of Murder of 4-year-old 1. Introduction Muhammad Salihin Bin Ismail (“Salihin”) faced a capital charge of murder...
Eugene Thuraisingam – One of ALB Asia’s Top Litigators 2022
16 February 2022Managing Partner, Eugene Thuraisingam, has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s Top 15 litigators 2022...
Annotated Laws of Singapore
13 January 2022Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 and Criminal...
Preventing Medical Litigation in TCM Practice Webinar
27 December 2021Chooi Jing Yen spoke at a webinar on Preventing Medical Litigation in Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice 1. Background On...
Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2022 ranks Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
17 December 2021Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised for Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption: Domestic Practice Area 1. Background Often referred to as ‘the gold-standard’, Chambers...
Managing International Commercial Arbitration And Disputes Resolution During A Pandemic
19 November 2021Eugene Thuraisingam moderated a panel discussion on the challenges of Alternative Dispute Resolution during COVID-19 at the Asian Legal...
One of Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2022 – Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
15 November 2021The Straits Times and Statista Group’s Best Law Firms in Singapore 2022 1. Recognised as One of Singapore’s Best...
Court of Appeal’s Judgment on POFMA
8 October 2021Press Statement on Court of Appeal’s Judgment on POFMA CA 47/2021 – The Online Citizen Pte Ltd v AG...
Reasonable doubt, guilt and the new hybrid of composition
28 September 2021A commentary on Teo Seng Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGCA 65 by Chooi Jing Yen* (Abstract: A...
asialaw Profiles 2022 – Dispute Resolution
17 September 2021Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised in asialaw Profiles & Leading Lawyers 2022 1. Background asialaw is the only legal directory...
Perspective: The social cost of investigations and court proceedings taking the time that they do
19 August 2021To be faced with criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings is a distressing event for any person. The courts have...
Ex-national footballer K Kannan appeals against lifetime ban
18 August 2021Fifth attempt for the life ban to be lifted 1. Background On 13 August 2021, Eugene Thuraisingam LLP representing...
Acquittal of Outrage of Modesty/ Molest Offences
16 August 2021Public shaming of an accused person of sex crimes that was not committed 1. Background Dr Yeo Sow Nam...
My Thoughts and Perspectives on Criminal Law Practice
2 August 2021My Thoughts and Perspectives on Criminal Law Practice by Suang Wijaya* Introduction This issue of the Law Gazette features the practice...
The 2005 Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: Boon or Bane?
12 July 2021The Hague Choice of Courts Convention as an Alternative to International Arbitration as a Dispute Resolution Mechanism The Hague...
Pro Bono Conference II
29 June 2021Asian Law Students’ Association (“ALSA”) Around the World It is an honour for Eugene Thuraisingam LLP to be supporting...
How to Excel in the Second Chair
21 June 2021How to Excel in the Second Chair by Johannes Hadi* For the ambitious young advocate, the second chair may...
Pink Dot 2021
16 June 2021Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is proud to be a returning Fuchsia sponsor for this year’s Pink Dot, which took place...
Of Scams and Harassment in Singapore – Using social media responsibly
9 June 2021How we can be socially responsible when it comes to using social media in Singapore? 1. Introduction On 3...
Plying for hire: When does a private hire car driver cross the line and break the law? Road Traffic Act – Singapore
7 June 2021A case update on Sulaiman bin Mohd Hassan v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGHC 132 by Chooi Jing Yen NB: The...
Jing Yen spoke at Business Development Day 2021 on Digital Marketing
1 June 2021Business Development Day 2021 organised by The Law Society of Singapore 1. Introduction Last week, The Law Society of...
Expedited Procedure Under the SIAC Rules for Conducting Arbitration in Singapore
24 May 2021The team at Eugene Thuraisingam LLP, Eugene Thuraisingam, Syazana Yahya, Hamza Malik, and Genghis Koh delivered a webinar titled "Expedited...
Neighbourly disputes in Singapore
3 May 2021Incessant playing of the piano during the Circuit Breaker causes nuisance between neighbours 1. Introduction Disputes between neighbours in...
ETLLP recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021
10 May 2021Commercial and Transactions | White-Collar Crime | International Arbitration Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 1. Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised for...
Transparency of the Criminal Justice System in Singapore
26 April 2021In the wake of an ongoing debate following from the article titled “The Big Read: Accused persons get no...
Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT) in Singapore – Explained
6 February 2018Eugene Thuraisingam explains how the law deals with different scenarios involving criminal breach of trust, and how legislation can...
Criminal Defence Lawyer recognised in The Best Lawyers™ in Singapore (13th Edition)
15 April 2021Eugene Thuraisingam was included in the Thirteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Singapore for Criminal Defence 1. Recognition by Best...
Defamation laws in Singapore – Explained
26 March 2021Suang Wijaya shares his legal perspectives with TodayOnline on the meaning of defamation laws in Singapore in the wake...
Criminal Justice System in Singapore
9 March 2021Panel Discussion on due process, inequality & the public's perception of Singapore’s criminal justice system 1. Introduction Following a...
Unmasking the Champion in Pro Bono Legal Work
25 February 202110 questions answered in the interview 1. Pro Bono Ambassador Award 2020 In conjunction with the Eugene Thuraisingam LLP’s...
Crowdfunding in Singapore: Refunds
23 February 2021Syazana unpacks some of the frequently asked questions on seeking a refund 1. Can I get a refund on...
Rising Star: Chooi Jing Yen
2 February 2021IR Global Rising Stars 1. A Rising Star of 2021 We are delighted to announce that IR Global has...
Moving from Second to First Chair: How to Fail at it
29 January 2021Moving from Second to First Chair: How to Fail at it by Chooi Jing Yen* Statistics indicate that the...
Pro Bono Ambassador Award 2020 – Eugene Thuraisingam
26 January 2021Eugene was conferred the Pro Bono Ambassador Award 2020 by The Law Society of Singapore 1. Recipient of the...
Constitutional Challenge to Section 377A – Singapore Court of Appeal to Hear Arguments
24 January 2021Chief Justice and all four Justices of the Court of Appeal to hear arguments on the constitutionality of a...
Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) Accredited Mediators
6 January 2021Qualified Singapore Mediation Centre (“SMC”) Accredited Mediators 1. Syazana and Johannes – SMC Accredited Mediators Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is delighted to...
International Arbitration and Legal Technology in Singapore
4 January 2021International Arbitration and Legal Technology in Singapore by Syazana Yahya* I wish to acknowledge Mr Tan Wen Da for...
Drug Trafficking Landmark Court Case in Singapore
21 December 2020Prominent and High-Profile Court Case in 2020 1. Acquittal of a Capital Charge Offence After a Nine-Year Legal Battle...
Prosecutorial Disclosure in Singapore – Explained
20 December 2020Disclosure of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings 1. Introduction In the wake of the recent parliamentary speech made by Leader...
White-Collar Crime in Singapore – Exclusive IR Global Advisor
20 November 2020Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is the Exclusive Advisor for White-Collar Crime in Singapore 1. Exclusive Advisor for White-Collar Crime in...
One of Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2021 – Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
16 November 2020The Straits Times and Statista Group’s Best Law Firms in Singapore 2021 1. Recognised as One of Singapore’s Best...
Sexual Misconduct Cases Reported to the Police by NUS
24 October 2020Section 424 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1. Legal Obligation to file a Police report in the wake of...
Evolving Legal Dispute Landscape in the Southeast-Asia
23 October 2020Syazana Yahya Moderated a Panel at the ALB Virtual Summit 1. ALB In-house Legal Summit 2020 Asian Legal Business...
How Criminal Charges Are Downgraded – Explained
22 October 2020Who decides what charge to tender, what goes into a reduction of a charge, and how and when charges...
International Arbitration Lawyers as featured on ST Legal Series
19 October 2020International Arbitration and Singapore’s leading role as a hub to settle disputes 1. Industry players in Singapore In the...
Overview on Dispute Resolution in Singapore
15 October 2020Singapore’s Disputes Landscape 1. Featured in Singapore’s Disputes for ALB October Issue 2020 e-magazine Our partners, Suang Wijaya and...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP: Finalists for Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2020
8 October 2020The 16th Annual ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2020 1. The Virtual Ceremony The 16th Asian Legal Business ("ALB")...
COV-AID: Criminal Law and COVID-19 with Syazana
30 September 2020Conversation with Lawyers: Criminal Law 1. About NUS COV-AID COV-AID is a project by a team of dedicated law...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised as Benchmark’s leading boutique firm in APAC
24 September 2020Singapore firm receives top accolade at the leading awards in the region for litigation and disputes 1. Asia Pacific...
Suang spoke at Anti-Corruption and Corporate Compliance Forum 2020
22 September 2020ALB SE Asia Anti-Corruption and Corporate Compliance Forum 2020 1. The Forum The ALB SE Asia Anti-Corruption and Corporate...
Asialaw Profiles 2021 – Dispute Resolution
21 September 2020Eugene Thuraisingam LLP recognised in Asialaw Profiles 2021 1. Introduction Asialaw Profiles is Asia’s most authoritative legal directories. In...
Acquittal of Capital Charge After 9-Year Legal Saga
18 September 2020Ilechukwu Acquitted of His Capital Charge – Drug Trafficking 1. Background of Ilechukwu’s Capital Charge Eugene Thuraisingam LLP had...
ETLLP lawyer appointed by Ministry of Law to serve as an assessor under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
14 September 2020Appointment as Assessor 1. Suang Wijaya appointed as an Assessor Eugene Thuaisingam LLP is pleased to announce that our...
Recognition of Indonesian bankruptcy orders in Singapore
7 September 2020Insolvency Case Update: Paulus Tannos v Heince Tombak Simanjuntak and others [2020] SGCA 85 by Chooi Jing Yen In...
Criminal lawyers in Singapore as featured on the ST legal series
1 September 2020Criminal law in Singapore 1. Prominent Criminal Lawyers in Singapore The Straits Times has published a series of legal highlights....
NUS Law Freshmen Orientation 2020
30 August 2020A Platinum Sponsor for NUS Law Freshmen Orientation 2020 1. Platinum Sponsor We are delighted to be given the...
Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers and Law Firm in Singapore – Doyle’s Guide 2020
21 August 2020Doyle’s Guide Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers and Law Firms Rankings - Singapore 2020 Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is delighted to...
Ministry of Home Affairs to review legal policy framework for certain criminal offences
23 July 2020Sentences meted out to NUS dentistry student seen by community as “too light” 1. Introduction Yin Zi Qin (“Yin”),...
Amending Pleadings and Adducing Fresh Evidence in Appeals Against Striking Out Decisions
15 July 2020Legal Update by Suang Wijaya A. Introduction 1. In Fauziyah bte Mohd Ahbidin (executrix of the estate of Mohamed...
Pre-trial discovery – Criminal Law Training Programme 2020
27 June 2020Criminal law Training Programme 1. Introduction Criminal Law Training Programme by the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) is now...
Criminal Defence Lawyers Secured Acquittal for a Murder Charge
20 June 2020Accused tried for a murder charge in Singapore 1. Criminal Defence Lawyers for the Accused Eugene Thuraisingam and Chooi...
COVID-19: To Charge or Not to Charge?
8 June 2020Charged and Sentenced under COVID-19 regulations 1. Breaching of COVID-19 Regulations Over the past few months, people have been...
COVID-19 and Singapore Criminal Law
3 June 2020Disclosure of Prosecution Witnesses’ Investigative Statements by Suang Wijaya Under Singapore criminal law, the prosecution does not have a...
Keeping Up With Covid-19
27 May 2020A commentary on the pace of legislative change by Chooi Jing Yen Ignorance of the law is no defence....
When Can Tenants Expect to Receive the Benefit of Property Tax Rebates From Their Landlords?
15 May 2020Property Tax Rebates A common question from business owners regarding the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act (the “Covid Act”) is...
COVID-19: Law Firms in Singapore to Adapt to Changes in Demand
9 May 2020COVID-19 impact on law firms in Singapore 1. Introduction Some of the issues faced by law firms in Singapore...
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP ranked in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020
4 May 2020Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2020 1. Eugene Thuraisingam LLP ranks for two practice areas We are delighted to announce that Eugene Thuraisingam...
COVID-19: Experts Urge Carpooling to Be Shut Down
28 April 2020Carpooling services to be shut down in Singapore 1. Introduction According to Land Transport Authority (“LTA”) press release dated 25 April...
Concerns Over Contact Tracing and Safe Distancing During Rides
24 April 2020Safe distancing laws for Private Hire Care drivers in Singapore 1. Introduction On Tuesday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong...
Ouster Clauses and Immunity Clauses
19 May 2020Nagaenthran a/l K Dharmalingam v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2019] 2 SLR 216 Section 33B(4) of the Misuse...
Foreign Divorce, Local Relief: Novel Questions of Matrimonial Law of Public Interest
16 May 2020UFN v UFM and another matter [2019] 2 SLR 650 In one of the first cases brought under Chapter...
A Failure to Read and Understand a Contract Is Not a Defence
12 May 2020Broadley Construction Pte Ltd v Alacran Design Pte Ltd [2018] 2 SLR 110 A party cannot rely on his...
Do Lies in Police Statements Necessarily Indicate a Guilty Conscience? The Court of Appeal Made History by Agreeing to Review Ilechukwu’s Conviction after a Concluded Appeal
10 May 2020Public Prosecutor v Hamidah Binte Awang and another [2015] SGHC 4; Public Prosecutor v Ilechukwu Uchechukwu Chukwudi [2015] SGCA...
Singapore Court Recognises Foreign Bankruptcy Order for the First Time
2 May 2020This case involved a Japanese company director named Masahiko Nishiyama who had been sued and made bankrupt in Japan...
Testing the Constitutionality of the Substantive Assistance Framework in the Amended Misuse of Drugs Act
30 April 2020Prabagaran a/l Srivijayan v Public Prosecutor and other matters [2017] 1 SLR 173 Section 33B(2)(b) of the Misuse of...
An Expensive Lesson: AXA Ordered to Pay Ex-Advisor S$3.2 million in Damages for Negligent Employment Reference
27 April 2020Ramesh s/o Krishnan v AXA Life Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd [2016] 4 SLR 1124; Ramesh s/o Krishnan v AXA...
Revoking a Lasting Power of Attorney Involving Assets Worth $40 Million
21 April 2020TCZ v TDA, TBA and TDC [2015] SGFC 63; TDA v TCZ, TDB and TDC [2016] 3 SLR 329;...
When is an act rash?
19 April 2020A motorist approaches a traffic junction. He sees that the vehicle in front of him has driven into the...
First Drug Convict to Escape Gallows Under Amended Misuse of Drugs Act
17 April 2020Dinesh Pillai a/l K Raja Retnam v Public Prosecutor [2012] 2 SLR 903; Dinesh Pillai a/l K Raja Retnam...
COVID-19-related Laws and Regulations In Singapore
14 April 2020COVID-19 legal updates in Singapore 1. Set of laws and regulations introduced Amidst the surge in the number COVID-19...
Legal Professional Privilege & Electronic Communications
30 March 2020Case Note: The Civil Aviation Authority v The Queen On The Application Of Jet2.com Limited [2020] EWCA Civ 35, Legal...
COVID-19: Experts View on Singapore’s Safe Distancing Laws
29 March 2020Safe distancing laws in Singapore 1. Introduction As the developments of the coronavirus outbreak continue to evolve, many countries...
ETLLP sponsors LOR Online League Season 2020
26 March 2020Legion of Races Online League Season 2020 1. Introduction Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is proud to be one of the...
The Extent of an Accused Person’s Right to Statements and Disclosure of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: Are the Current Rules Fair?
14 February 20201. Introduction Evidence is everything in litigation. Early disclosure of evidence facilitates fairness and transparency, and reduces suspicion on...
Associate Sponsor for ALB Indonesia In-House Legal Summit 2020
3 February 2020Eugene Thuraisingam LLP sponsors ALB Legal Summit 1. ETLLP sponsors ALB Indonesia In-House Legal Summit Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is...
Can legal proceedings continue without the attendance of the litigant?
24 January 2020Litigant’s Participation in the Legal Proceedings 1. Mr Li’s 2017 Facebook post In 2017, Mr Li Shengwu published a...
First Exclusion Order Issued by the Community Dispute Resolution Tribunal
20 January 2020Disputes between neighbours at Pending Road 1. Neighbours disputes started in November 2017 The dispute between Mr Daniel See...
Chiam See Tong Sports Fund Charity Shield 2020
13 January 2020Chiam See Tong Sports Fund 1. Continuous support for CSTSF In our continuous efforts in supporting Chiam See Tong...
Absconding Whilst on Bail Is a Criminal Offence in Singapore
16 December 2019It is a Criminal Offence to Abscond Bail 1. Introduction It is a criminal offence for accused person to...
This Side of the Fence: #2 – The Client
12 December 2019The importance of the statements which an accused person gives during the initial investigations cannot be over-stated. Perspectives from...
Severe mismanagement at Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
30 April 2018On 30 April 2018, our criminal lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam shared his insights with Money FM 89.3 on the debarment...
Criminal Procedure Code – Standing down Charges
25 November 2019Case note on Criminal Procedure Code - Standing down Charges: Lim Chit Foo v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGCA 70*...
Costs in civil litigation: should the successful party be entitled to full recovery?
24 November 20191. Background In civil litigation, party-and-party costs play the important role of allocating the legal costs of the proceedings...
Section 377A of the Penal Code – Hearings concluded
22 November 2019Section 377A hearings updates 1. Introduction The cases brought by 3 plaintiffs against the constitutionality of section 377A of...
Arguments for the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code
19 November 2019Singapore Section 377A repeal arguments made by Eugene Thuraisingam LLP’s legal team 1. Legal team Our Eugene Thuraisingam, Suang...
Application to review the constitutionality of section 377A of the Penal Code
14 November 2019Section 377A – Application to review the constitutionality 1. Introduction Earlier this year, Eugene Thuraisingam was quoted in The...
32nd LAWASIA Conference 2019 in Hong Kong
13 November 2019The 32nd LAWASIA Conference 2019: Harmonisation through Synergy was held in Hong Kong from 5 – 8 November 2019...
This Side of the Fence: #1 – The Charge
12 November 2019In this monthly series, we walk through our work with accused persons, especially those facing the death penalty. Perspectives...
Oil & Gas and Maritime Conference Myanmar 2019
11 November 2019On 6 - 7 November 2019, Eugene Thuraisingam attended the inaugural Oil & Gas Myanmar (OGAM) 2019 in conjunction...
Public Assembly in Singapore under Public Order Act
9 November 2019How is public assembly defined in Singapore? 1. Introduction On 7 November 2019, the Singapore Police Force released a...
Young Lawyers’ Forum 2019 by The Law Society of Singapore
8 November 2019Young Lawyers’ Forum 2019 1. ETLLP team attended the Forum Johannes Hadi, Hamza Malik and Lock Zhi Yong had...
Parliamentary motion on Workers’ Party MPs issue
7 November 2019Motion to call for Workers' Party MPs to recuse themselves from financial matters 1. Introduction On 5 November 2019....
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) – Parking spat
4 November 2019Causing harassment, alarm or distress 1. Introduction An altercation between a resident and the security guards of Eight Riversuites...
CLAS Criminal Law Training Programme 2019
21 October 2019We are happy to support the 5th run of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme’s Criminal Law Training Programme that...
Arbitration Conference by SCL (Malaysia) and MIArb
17 October 2019Latest Arbitration Trends & Role of Women in Arbitration 1. Introduction As an arbitration law firm in Singapore, arbitration...
Ethics and Professional Practice by Eugene
31 August 2016Ethics and Professional Practice by Eugene Thuraisingam* I wish to acknowledge Ms Jerrie Tan and Mr Suang Wijaya for...
LGBTQ Community is Protected under Amendments to MRHA
16 October 2019Protection under Amended Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act 1. Amendments to the MRHA The Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act...
The fine line between doxxing and calling out perpetrators of crime
13 October 2019Doxxing Is a Criminal Offence 1. Doxxing behaviour The internet makes it easier for victims of crime to call...
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Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration Conference
7 October 2019SCMA Conference 2019 1. Introduction Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration's ("SCMA") first decennial conference, “The Race to Relevance”, held...
Legal Unsustainability and Order 18 Rule 19 of the Rules of Court by Jing Yen
2 October 2019Legal Unsustainability and Order 18 Rule 19 of the Rules of Court by Chooi Jing Yen* The decision of...
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Outrage of modesty – NUS Student Spared from Jail
30 September 2019Outrage of Modesty in Singapore 1. Introduction Last week, Terence Siow, a student from the National University of Singapore...
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Asialaw Profiles 2020
16 September 2019Eugene Thuraisingam LLP listed in Asialaw Profiles 2020 1. Introduction Asialaw Profiles is Asia’s most authoritative legal directory. In...
Legal 500 – Asia Pacific Disputes Summit Singapore 2019
11 September 2019Disputes Summit in Singapore 1. Introduction As a premier disputes-focused practice, Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is proud to be the...
Alleged Overcharging of Professional Legal Fees
9 September 2019Complaint Against a Lawyer in Singapore on Legal Costs 1. Introduction The issue on legal fees recently became a...
Partnership Announcement – Chooi Jing Yen and Syazana Yahya
2 September 2019Eugene Thuraisingam LLP Makes New Partner Appointments 1. Introduction Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is pleased to announce the appointments of...
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Justice Without Borders’ (Singapore) Gathering
28 August 2019Our Eugene Thuraisingam had a fruitful evening at the gathering organized by Justice Without Borders Singapore (“JWB”). [caption id="attachment_1836"...
POFMA – Evaluating the constitutionality of s 61 by Suang
26 August 2019Evaluating the constitutionality of Section 61, Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 by Suang Wijaya* Introduction On...
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Chiam See Tong Sports Fund Gala Dinner 2019
23 August 2019Last night, the team (Eugene Thuraisingam, Suang Wijaya, Chooi Jing Yen, Syazana Yahya, Johannes Hadi, Hamza Malik, Lock Zhi...
Bid for OG founder’s grandson to pay Complainant’s costs dismissed
15 August 2019Private Prosecution under the Protection from Harassment Act 1. Introduction We defended the Respondent against a private prosecution brought ...
ALB Law Firms to Watch (Singapore) 2019
7 August 2019Law Firms to Watch in Singapore 2019 1. Introduction In its list of Law Firms to Watch for Singapore,...
SCMA 10th Anniversary Conference: The Race to Relevance
5 August 2019Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration Conference 1. Introduction Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (“SCMA”) will be having its conference...
Women Lawyers of Tomorrow – Pushing Base, Brand & Boundaries
26 July 2019On 23 July 2019, our Syazana Yahya attended the Law Society’s Women in Practice (“WIP”) event (with support from...
The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2019
23 July 2019We are delighted to be one of the networking partners for The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Disputes Summit: Singapore...
NUS Law Freshmen Orientation 2019
9 July 2019We are delighted to be given the opportunity to be one of the sponsoring firms for the NUS Law...
Singapore Criminal Lawyers’ views on the necessity of amendments to MDA
9 July 2019Senior Criminal Defence Lawyers in Singapore were approached for comments 1. The concept of “wilful blindness” In the wake...
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Singapore International Arbitration Centre Academy Jakarta 2019
8 July 2019International Arbitration Seminar in Indonesia 1. Introduction International Commercial Arbitration is a core practice area for Eugene Thuraisingam LLP....
Law Students’ Pro Bono Conference 2019
3 July 2019On 2 July 2019, our partner, Suang Wijaya, spoke alongside District Judge May Mesenas, Ms Sheela K Devi, Mr...
5th ICC Asia Conference on International Arbitration
26 June 2019International Arbitration Conference in Singapore 1. Introduction Arbitration is a core practice area for Eugene Thuraisingam LLP. We are...
How do the courts deal with accused persons with mental illnesses in Singapore?
15 June 2019Accused persons with mental illnesses in Singapore 1. Introduction According to Singapore Prison Service, 1 in 10 prisoners have...
Stiffer penalties for students who commit sexual offences
12 June 2019NUS Does Not Tolerate Students Committing Sexual Offences 1. Introduction The stiffer penalties are meted by National University of...
Seminal decision on presumption of possession by the Court of Appeal
4 June 2019Misuse of Drugs Act – Presumption of Possession 1. Introduction In brief, Mr Adili Chibuike Ejike (“Adili”) travelled to...
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Law firm and missing money from an escrow account in Singapore
31 May 2019Escrow Account in Singapore 1. Introduction In the wake of millions of dollars going missing from an escrow account...
Double Standards of Rationality by Marcus
22 May 2019Double Standards of Rationality by Marcus Teo* The review of decisions on grounds of irrationality (rationality review) is central...
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Deliveroo in Singapore may introduce dynamic pricing
22 May 2019Dynamic Pricing 1. Introduction Deliveroo in Singapore Terms of Service states that it 10. Prices, Payment and Offers Prices...
Pink Dot 2019
11 May 2019We are delighted and honoured to be a returning sponsor for 2019. Lawyers with a heart – At...
Fundraising event at Eden Hall
30 April 2019An evening at Eden Hall, the ETLLP team (Eugene Thuraisingam, Suang Wijaya, Chooi Jing Yen, Johannes Hadi, Jane Loo,...
Golden Jubilee Edition – Bench & Bar Games 2019
28 April 2019At this year's edition of the Golden Jubilee Bench & Bar Games hosted by the Law Society of Singapore,...
Criminal lawyer in Singapore said age is a key factor
23 April 2019Criminal Lawyers Commenting on Peeping Tom Case in Singapore 1. Introduction In the wake of the recent National University...
CJ dismisses appeal for higher sentence for man with fetish
18 April 2019Appeal by the Prosecution dismissed 1. Introduction An offender faced three charges of simple theft under section 379 of...
Just Makan: Justice is Served
30 March 2019We are immensely honoured and proud to have been a sponsor of Just Makan: Justice is Served - a...
Criminal Lawyer in Singapore – A sacred duty
29 March 2019Criminal Defence lawyer’s duty in Singapore 1. Introduction In a commentary to Channel News Asia, Associate Darren Koh Ngiap...
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The Statutory Framework Governing the Right to Appeal by Suang
29 March 2019The Statutory Framework Governing the Right to Appeal to the Court of Appeal: Some Thoughts by Suang Wijaya* Considerable...
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Judgment on Jolovan Wham’s contempt of court case reserved
21 March 2019Contempt of Court case 1. Introduction On 9 October 2018, Mr Jolovan Wham was convicted for the offence of...
Questions arise from the HIV confidential data leak
31 January 2019Unauthorised Access to Confidential Information 1. Introduction A US citizen, Mikhy Farrera Brochez, was suspected to have leaked the...
Singapore Criminal Lawyer Takes on 5 high-profile cases
1 January 2019Our Singapore Criminal Lawyer, Eugene, taking on cases including a double murder 1. Introduction Our Singapore Criminal Lawyer, Eugene...
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Death Penalty in Singapore — a Matter of Life and Death
7 December 2018Capital Punishment in Singapore 1. Introduction There are 32 offences that are punishable by death in Singapore. These include...
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Partnership Announcement – Suang Wijaya
11 September 2018New Partner Appointment of Eugene Thuraisingam LLP 1. Introduction Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Suang...
Defaulting National Service Obligations
31 August 2018Conviction of a Thailand-born man for defaulting on his national service obligations in Singapore 1. Introduction According to Enlistment...
Criminal Breach of Trust in Singapore: section 409 of the Penal Code
18 April 2018Public Prosecutor v Lam Leng Hung and Others [2018] SGCA 7 – Implications for Accused Persons Previously Convicted of an...
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Speaking up about her stolen photographs
16 April 2018Sharing of photos online without knowledge or consent 1. Introduction The New Paper sought the views of our Suang...
Singapore Criminal Lawyers Secured an Acquittal for an Assault Charge
14 April 2018Right of Self-Defence 1. Introduction Our Singapore Criminal Lawyers, Teo Sher Min and Chooi Jing Yen, acted for a...
Singapore Criminal Lawyers acted as McKenzie friends
19 March 2018Both of our Singapore criminal lawyers, Eugene Thuraisingam and Suang Wijaya acted as “McKenzie friends” to convicted Singaporean drug...
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Singapore voids LGBT’s couple marriage
29 January 2018Is Marriage Void After Sex Change? 1. Introduction Our Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss and Suang Wijaya act for a couple whose...
Forged Document – section 471 of the Penal Code
13 December 2017Penalty for Committing Forgery in Singapore 1. Introduction Our Singapore criminal lawyer Suang Wijaya represented an Australian man who...
Employer’s duty of care in Singapore
15 August 2017The Duty of Care in an Employer-Employee Relationship 1. Introduction We acted for Ramesh s/o Krishnan (“Ramesh”), a former...
Review of Concluded Criminal Appeal
2 August 2017Alleged Drug Trafficker’s Conviction Reviewed 1. Introduction Our Singapore criminal lawyers have acted for the accused since 2013 as...
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Distinction between drug trafficker and drug consumer
14 July 2017Can one conspire to traffic drugs to oneself? 1. Introduction The High Court held that someone who buys drugs...
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Cross-border bankruptcy involving a seizure of $124m
5 June 2017Cross-border Bankruptcy involving a Japanese director's assets 1. Introduction We acted for a Japanese trustee in bankruptcy who was...
Singapore Criminal Lawyer Defends Death Row Inmates
7 November 2016Singapore Criminal Lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam defends people who might face the death penalty in Singapore 1. Introduction Our Singapore...
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