Eugene Thuraisingam LLP

We are delighted to announce that Eugene Thuraisingam LLP has been recognised by Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024 in the following practice areas: 1. White-Collar Crime (Highly Recommended) 2. Labour & Employment (Tier 3) 3. Commercial & Transactions (Tier 5) 4. International Arbitration - Domestic Firms (Other Notable) In addition, our managing partner Suang Wijaya (黄舒旺) and founding partner Eugene Thuraisingam have been recognised as Future Star (Commercial & Transactions) and Litigation Star (White-Collar Crime) respectively. Further, our partners Chooi Jing Yen and Johannes Hadi have received strong and positive client feedback. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of our clients, business partners and friends! https://lnkd.in/gjCCudCw https://lnkd.in/gxV2PgNr

The Legal Industry Reviews #India 5th Edition has been published, featuring an article co-authored by Chooi Jing Yen and Johannes Hadi on the increase in headline #whitecollar criminal activity seen in Singapore. Article extract below and full publication in the link here: https://lnkd.in/e-CYJX_8

In Lee Shin Nan v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 354, the Honourable Chief Justice gave guidance on how to approach sentencing for repeat drink driving offenders. Our practice trainee Mohd Khairulnizam breaks down the decision. https://lnkd.in/gy4c5RtD

The 2024 edition of the Anti-Corruption & Bribery Guide is now available. The Singapore chapter is authored by Eugene Thuraisingam, Johannes Hadi and Yuan Siang Ng. It breaks down the key legal frameworks, developments in case law and landmark decisions pertaining to the rapidly evolving legal landscape of anti-bribery and corruption in Singapore. The topics discussed include, amongst others, individual and corporate liability, defences, and the enforcement of bribery laws and regulations. https://lnkd.in/eHXEHT8h

Our practice trainee Jordan Kow takes a look at the challenges in sentencing mentally disordered offenders, especially when the crime in question is a particularly heinous one. https://lnkd.in/gBSyhG5e

Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is pleased to announce Suang Wijaya's appointment as the firm’s Managing Partner with effect from 30 January 2024.    An Indonesian by origin and a Raffles Institution alumnus, Suang Wijaya (黄舒旺) graduated with First Class Honours from the National University of Singapore. Suang trained with the firm in 2015 and is now in his ninth year of practice.    Suang’s practice focuses on high-value contentious matters including shareholder and corporate disputes, fraud and asset recovery, property disputes and employment matters. Being proficient in Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, Suang is regularly instructed on cross-border disputes with a Chinese or Indonesian connection. In 2023, Suang clinched the recognition of “Singapore lawyer of the year – client choice awards” by Asialaw.      Suang succeeds our founding Partner Eugene Thuraisingam, who has been Managing Partner since the firm’s inception in April 2012. Eugene will continue to play key role in growing the firm’s regional business development efforts. Eugene will also continue to mentor the firm’s lawyers in developing their respective practices.    Commenting on Suang’s appointment, Eugene said: “Leadership transition is key to the firm’s continued growth. Having worked with Suang for over nine years, I am confident that Suang will succeed in his new role.”   Suang added: “I am honoured to be appointed to this role and consider this to be a solemn responsibility. My focus will be to continue expanding the firm’s capabilities in dispute resolution and growing the firm’s reputation in the region. I look forward to working with the team to bring Eugene Thuraisingam LLP to its next stage of development!” https://lnkd.in/gdcg7dDg

We are excited to be ranked by The Legal 500 for the second year running for white collar crime and grateful for the positive feedback from our valued clients and peers:- "Truly aligned in their interest with their clients and going above and beyond what is expected of them. It is their commitment to achieve the best possible result for their clients which makes them stand out from the crowd." "Suang Wijaya (黄舒旺) Wijaya is truly invested in the success of his clients, while being very professional and competent." "Chooi Jing Yen always puts forth the client’s needs."

Pro Bono SG is raising funds for the good work that they do. This includes running community legal clinics and providing legal representation for the under privileged. This year’s flagship event, Just Jalan, will culminate in a walk on 4 February 2024 setting off from OCBC Square.    Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is proud to be a Gold Supporter of ProBonoSG. We will be at #JustJalan2024 and would love to meet you there. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gD-_cyaj   Alternatively, you can make a donation to ProBonoSG. All donations will qualify for 2.5 times tax deduction.    https://lnkd.in/gDXq6bXy

Non-compete clauses, retrenchment and restricted stock units: Chooi Jing Yen speaks to CNA.