Disputes-focused firm Eugene Thuraisingam handles both domestic and international litigation and arbitration involving industries such as shipping, oil and gas, and construction. Peers have credited the firm for its strength in constitutional and criminal litigation matters. The team is regularly engaged for regulatory investigations, white-collar crime investigations and by those being investigated or disciplined by various professional authorities in Singapore. Familiar with the major arbitral institutions, the firm is adept at handling matters from pre-arbitration negotiations to post-award proceedings. Its lawyers are especially skilled in trial advocacy and in the art of cross-examination. The group has an office in Bangkok, part of its expansion and strategy to grow its commercial arbitration practice regionally.
The criminal defence litigation practice deserves special mention, with the team celebrating numerous achievements in tough cases before the state. It has obtained landmark judgments, including the Court of Appeal’s decision, for the first time in Singapore’s legal history, to review its own concluded decision convicting an accused person (it eventually reversed its own decision); secured numerous acquittals in trial at both the High Court and the state courts, including for those persons charged with capital offences; and it has successfully persuaded the prosecution to resolve matters amicably.
The team is led by noted litigator Eugene Thuraisingam and includes partners Suang Wijaya, Chooi Jing Yen and Johannes Hadi.
The firm acted for Sports Connection in its claim against a former director and shareholder. It also represented one of two director-shareholders of a restaurant and successfully persuaded the court to make a finding in relation to the client’s standing to challenge a winding up on grounds that it is an abuse of process when the company appears to be insolvency. This was a novel point of law.
Client feedback
“Very professional and also able to engage in a very understandable way with regard to the legal matters.” – Banking and financial services
“Great at communications, advisory, depth of knowledge in a broad range of specific fields, and guidance through process and professional conduct.” – Commercial and transactions
“Collaborative, knowledgeable and reliable legal advice on commercial litigation.” – Commercial and transactions
“Suang, Rachel and Sophia are absolutely dedicated to their roles. They are professional, responsive and provide clear strategy. They execute well and seek various ways to do the best for the client. Difficult situations that seem at an impasse are met by their creativity. They communicate clearly with care and provide sound legal advice.” – Commercial and transactions
“Every aspect of preparation of the defense.” – Commercial and transactions
“Thorough in their advice. Responsive. Considered all aspects of legal risks to us.” – Commercial and transactions
“They studied and understood my case thoroughly.” – Commercial arbitration
“Resolving and litigating in complex commercial and civil disputes.” – Commercial arbitration
“Dispute resolution.” – Construction
“Good advice, well-prepared letters and arguments. Felt like they had my back.” – Family and matrimonial
“They have been highly systematic in the advice they have given.” – Government and regulatory
“Professional and experienced.” – Government and regulatory
“The advice I received was quick, succinct and easy to understand.” – Government and regulatory
“They are experienced and were able to direct me to give them the right details and information necessary for my case.” – Insurance
“The lawyers are patient and provide good professional advice and explanations. They are also meticulous and detailed in their work.” – Insurance
“I have not yet formally engaged them on this assignment, but will do so. Eugene Thuraisingam is attentive to details, knowledgeable and comprehensive.” – International arbitration
“Excellent at employment disputes.” – Labour and employment
“Very client-focused and aligned with client’s goals.” – Labour and employment
“Attentive to details. Knowledgeable. Reasonable fees.” – Labour and employment
“Sound advice. Efficient turnaround.” – Labour and employment
“Attention to detail. They consider all aspects of legal risks and explain things clearly.” – Trusts and estates
“Communication with customers.” – White-collar crime
“Top-tier litigation work, not afraid to go up against larger firms.” – White-collar crime
Johannes Hadi
“Friendly, attentive to our case and always paraphrase technical issues in a way that we can understand the risks and considerations.”
Chooi Jing Yen
“Quick and clear.”
“He is able to understand both my professional and personal concerns.”
“Knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful, with a positive attitude.”
“He is a good listener and knowledgeable. Able to grasp the key issues quickly.”
“Professional, knowledgeable, composed, able to explain elements and process in a logical matter. He has the ability to foresee the other side’s strategy and prepare for multiple outcomes for expedited responses.”
“Very perceptive and detail-oriented person. Gave very sound advice as well as instructions.”
“He is very professional, patient and provides good advice.”
“Attentive, professional, sharp.”
“Very calm and took the time to explain everything well.”
“He pays attention to details and was able to quickly understand my industry and work. He is also very patient and pragmatic.”
Eugene Thuraisingam
“Attentive to details, patient and knowledgeable.”
“He explains things in layman’s terms, making sure I understood everything. Also, he is patient and friendly.”
“Responsive, alert, aware of legal developments, friendly and helpful.”
“Responsive, prompt and effective.”
Suang Wijaya
“He is knowledgeable and tries as hard to be as responsive as he can. He executes well and gives sound strategy. I would trust him to help me with difficult legal disputes.”
“He understood well the details of our case.”
“Very focused on achieving the best possible result for his clients. Personally invested in the welfare and success of his clients while being very competent and professional.”
“He is very invested in a client’s outcome. He works hard and is very knowledgeable. Very fair costs.”
“He is a great problem solver and a very good listener.”
“He is a very dogged and determined lawyer. He’s – able to synthesise large amounts of information in advising the client.”
“I would recommend him, he is very good.”
“Knowledgeable and quick to resolve questions.”
“He is hardworking, knowledgeable and transparent.”
