Criminal Law
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Facing a criminal investigation or regulatory proceeding is one of the most stressful and high-stakes situations an individual or business can encounter. When it matters most, you need lawyers who understand the system, who will give you frank and clear advice, and who will stand firmly in your corner from the earliest stages of an investigation through to trial and appeal.
Our team advises and represents clients in criminal proceedings and regulatory investigations involving white-collar crime, corruption, financial offences and securities law violations. We act for both individuals and corporate entities, and our involvement begins at the pre-charge and investigation phase — because early, well-considered advice can make a significant difference to the outcome of your matter.
We represent clients at trial before the State Courts and High Court, and on appeal before the Court of Appeal. Where regulatory proceedings are involved, we advise companies and financial institutions on anti-money laundering and compliance matters arising from the oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, drawing on our team’s direct experience working with the MAS and law enforcement agencies during their tenure at the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
Singapore takes a strict and uncompromising approach to financial crime, corruption and regulatory breaches, with serious consequences for individuals and entities found liable. We understand the weight of what is at stake, and we are committed to providing you with the clearest, most direct advice possible to help you navigate these matters with confidence.
We can assist you with:
- White-collar crime defence and representation
- Corruption and bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act
- Financial and securities offences including market manipulation, insider trading and fraud
- Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism
- Regulatory investigations and proceedings before the MAS and other enforcement agencies
- Corporate governance and compliance advisory
- Internal investigations for companies facing regulatory scrutiny
- Appeals against enforcement notices and regulatory decisions
Services
Redundancy programmes, changing terms and conditions of employment, and transfer of employment.
In Singapore, the rules on business immigration and foreign workers are strict, with serious penalties and ramifications for those who fail to comply. We can work with individuals and companies on a variety of employment related immigration issues focusing on the international relocation of personnel both from and into Singapore.
Employment aspects of acquisitions and disposals (both share and business transactions), including due diligence and related reports.
Disciplinary, dismissal and grievance procedures, settlement negotiations and severance agreements
Employment law in Singapore has seen many changes in recent years, and keeping up with the changes can be a real challenge. We can provide training for managers, human resource professionals and in-house lawyers to keep you up to date on changes in law and best practices to avoid legal problems in the workplace.
Before the relevant regulatory authorities and other courts, from termination and bonus claims, to protecting trade secrets, confidential information and business interests.
Service agreements, employment contracts, secondment arrangements and employee handbooks, for all categories of staff, including directors and senior executives.
All of our training is practical, interactive, accessible and engaging, and can be tailored to your interests and the requirements of your business.
For more information, please contact Kim Seah.
- Acted in a high-profile criminal prosecution involving the misappropriation of significant charitable funds, spanning a lengthy trial requiring the management of an extensive volume of exhibits and detailed economic analysis.
- Acted in a corruption matter involving a senior public sector official who sought to obtain kickbacks in connection with a substantial public tender project.
- Advised law enforcement agencies and the Monetary Authority of Singapore on anti-money laundering regulatory and compliance matters, contributing to the development of Singapore’s AML enforcement framework.
- Advised corporate policyholders, insurers and reinsurers on coverage disputes and policy interpretation across general commercial lines, including matters involving professional indemnity, directors and officers liability, and financial institution coverage.
- Advised insurers on regulatory and compliance matters under Singapore’s insurance legislation and the oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- Acted for the State in a criminal prosecution involving the misappropriation of significant funds, requiring analysis of financial flows and the intersection of financial regulation and criminal liability.
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