Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
About Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is a Singapore boutique firm with deep roots in criminal defence, headquartered at The Adelphi on Coleman Street. Classified as a small firm under LSRA, the practice declares nine areas of law — criminal defence, white collar crime, business disputes, international arbitration, insolvency, asset protection and recovery, employment, crisis management and contentious investigations, and private client advisory. The firm's tagline, "Justice. Our Business. Our Calling," reflects its ethos of bringing the tenacity and strategic edge forged in criminal work to every high-stakes matter it handles.
Between January 2025 and May 2026, the firm appeared in 17 cases before Singapore courts, with criminal law accounting for 16 of those matters and criminal procedure and sentencing featuring in 7. Constitutional law was a significant strand of the caseload, appearing in 5 cases concentrated in mid-2025 — several of them death penalty challenges before the Court of Appeal. Cases were heard in the High Court (13) and the Court of Appeal (4), a court distribution that reflects the firm's strength in serious criminal matters and appellate advocacy. Nine lawyers were identified across these proceedings.
The firm's most active litigator is Suang Wijaya with 42 court appearances across the case record, followed by Ng Yuan Siang with 24 and founding partner Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam with 21. Hamza Zafar Malik and Jordan Kow round out a team that has handled matters ranging from capital defence and multi-accused drug prosecutions to a commercial dental group dispute and a multi-party High Court civil action. The firm also appeared in an arbitration-related matter in December 2025, consistent with its declared practice in international arbitration.
What areas of law does Eugene Thuraisingam LLP specialize in?
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP appeared most frequently in Criminal Law (16 cases), Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (7 cases), and Constitutional Law (5 cases) between January 2025 to May 2026, across 17 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Criminal Law 16 cases
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP appeared in 16 Criminal Law cases between March 2025 to May 2026.
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing 7 cases
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP appeared in 7 Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases between January 2025 to February 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Eugene Thuraisingam LLP been involved in?
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP appeared in 17 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and May 2026. Nine lawyers from the firm were identified across these proceedings, a notable volume for a firm classified as having one to five lawyers under LSRA.
Which courts does Eugene Thuraisingam LLP appear in?
Between January 2025 and May 2026, the firm appeared in the High Court in 13 cases and the Court of Appeal in 4 cases. The relatively high proportion of Court of Appeal appearances reflects the firm's active appellate practice, particularly in constitutional and criminal law matters.
What areas of law does Eugene Thuraisingam LLP specialize in?
Court records show the firm's caseload is dominated by criminal law (16 cases), criminal procedure and sentencing (7 cases), and constitutional law (5 cases). The firm also declares practice areas in white collar crime, international arbitration, business disputes, insolvency, asset protection and recovery, and employment.
Who are the key lawyers at Eugene Thuraisingam LLP?
Suang Wijaya is the firm's most active litigator with 42 court appearances in the case record. Ng Yuan Siang appeared in 24 proceedings and founding partner Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam in 21. Hamza Zafar Malik contributed 14 appearances and Jordan Kow and Johannes Hadi each appeared in 9 matters.
Does Eugene Thuraisingam LLP handle death penalty and constitutional cases?
Yes. In 2025, the firm represented applicants in multiple capital punishment constitutional challenges before the Court of Appeal, including Pannir Selvam Pranthaman v Attorney-General and Jumaat bin Mohamed Sayed v Attorney-General. Constitutional law cases accounted for 5 of the firm's 17 matters between 2025 and 2026.
Does Eugene Thuraisingam LLP handle commercial and civil disputes?
Yes, alongside its criminal practice the firm has expanded into commercial litigation and arbitration. Recent matters include the Q&M Dental Group commercial application in December 2025, a multi-party civil High Court action in Shee See Kuen v Sugiono Wiyono Sugialam, and an arbitration-related matter in December 2025.
What is the founding philosophy of Eugene Thuraisingam LLP?
The firm operates under the tagline "Justice. Our Business. Our Calling" and was built on a criminal defence foundation. Its stated approach is to apply the tenacity developed through criminal defence work to all areas of dispute resolution, which it describes as a strategic advantage in high-stakes matters.
How can I contact Eugene Thuraisingam LLP?
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is located at 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #07-06, Singapore 179803. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6557 2436 or by email at [email protected]. Its website is www.thuraisingam.com.