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.
- Prosecuted a high-value cheating case involving 450 charges against a single accused for defrauding a victim of $2.36 million through a fabricated inheritance scheme.
- Successfully prosecuted a corruption case against a former hospital deputy director who solicited a bribe in connection with a $17 million construction tender, securing a six-week jail sentence.
- Led the prosecution in the City Harvest Church case, one of Singapore’s most closely watched criminal breach of trust trials, involving the alleged diversion of $24 million in church funds and a further $26.6 million allegedly misappropriated to conceal the initial transactions.
- Successfully defended a client accused of receiving S$55,575.60 in gratification, facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Penal Code.
- Represented a foreign national visiting Singapore who was investigated for alleged credit card fraud and cheating. Successfully secured the release of the client’s impounded passport, enabling the client to return home, with the Police subsequently taking no further action.
- Successfully defended a client charged under section 338(b) of the Penal Code for causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety. Secured the withdrawal of the grievous hurt charge and its reduction to a minor traffic offence, resulting in a fine only.
- Successfully represented a young offender facing multiple criminal charges, including theft and wilful trespass, securing a total sentence of two days’ imprisonment.
- Acted for the victim of an email compromise fraud involving a fraudulent transfer of USD 1,916,684.19, successfully recovering USD 614,820.68 that had been seized by the Police.
- Successfully represented a bona fide purchaser for value in obtaining the release of a motor vehicle seized by the Police in connection with an unrelated dispute between third parties.
- Successfully defended a client charged with grievous hurt under the Penal Code, securing a reduction of the charge to simple hurt.
- Advised and represented a client at the pre-charge stage in relation to allegations of marital rape, resulting in the Police taking no further action.
- Advised and represented a client at the pre-charge stage in relation to allegations of shop theft, where client reoffended whilst on bail. Successfully resolved the case with no charges preferred.
- Defended a client who was investigated by the Traffic Police for driving without reasonable consideration and causing hurt (accident between motorcar and motorcycle while changing lanes), successfully securing a composition fine and no further action from the Police.
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