Suang Wijaya
About Suang Wijaya
Suang Wijaya is the Managing Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC, a Singapore disputes practice with roots in criminal defence. Admitted to the Singapore Bar in August 2015, Wijaya has developed a practice that bridges criminal law, constitutional law, commercial litigation, and international arbitration, with a particular focus on matters carrying Chinese or Indonesian cross-border dimensions.
Wijaya attended Raffles Institution before reading law at the National University of Singapore, graduating with First Class Honours. He built his career entirely at Eugene Thuraisingam's firm, progressing through its ranks to the Managing Director role. Among his notable matters, he secured a US$3 million award as lead counsel in an expedited SIAC arbitration for a renewable energy company arising from breaches of share purchase and loan agreements. In 2024, he obtained a ruling establishing an Indonesian client's beneficial joint ownership of a freehold property and an order for partition and sale, in proceedings that went through both the High Court Appellate Division and the Court of Appeal. In 2023, he defeated a winding-up application on the novel argument that it formed part of a conspiracy to seize control of an established Indian vegetarian restaurant business.
Between January 2025 and May 2026, Wijaya appeared as counsel in 14 cases before Singapore courts — 10 in the High Court, 3 in the Court of Appeal, and 1 in the District Court. His caseload reflects a dual criminal-civil practice, with matters spanning constitutional law (6 cases), criminal procedure and sentencing (6 cases), criminal law (4 cases), and civil procedure (4 cases). He has been recognised by Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer for white-collar crime, identified as Up and Coming by Chambers & Partners in litigation and corporate investigations, selected as a Benchmark Litigation Future Star, listed as an Asialaw Notable Practitioner, named a Doyle's Guide Leading Lawyer for criminal defence and regulatory investigations, and recommended by the Lexology Index for business crime defence.
Wijaya is empanelled by the Supreme Court of Singapore as Lead Counsel in the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences, representing individuals facing the death penalty. He serves as Honorary Secretary of the Medico-Legal Society of Singapore and as a Council Member of the Singapore Institute of Insurance Council. Of Indonesian origin, he practises in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Suang Wijaya practice?
Suang Wijaya appeared most frequently in Constitutional Law (6 cases), Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (6 cases), and Civil Procedure (4 cases) between January 2025 to May 2026, across 14 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Constitutional Law 6 cases
Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 6 Constitutional Law cases between August 2025 to May 2026.
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing 6 cases
Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 6 Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases between January 2025 to May 2026.
Awards & Recognition
Notable Matters
Professional Memberships & Appointments
Pro Bono & Public Interest
How many cases has Suang Wijaya appeared in?
Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 14 cases before Singapore courts between January 2025 and May 2026. Ten cases were heard in the High Court, three in the Court of Appeal, and one in the District Court.
Which law firm does Suang Wijaya belong to?
Suang Wijaya is the Managing Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC, a Singapore disputes practice specialising in criminal defence, commercial litigation, and international arbitration. He has spent his entire career at the firm, rising to its most senior position.
What areas of law does Suang Wijaya practice?
Court records show Wijaya's recent practice spans constitutional law (6 cases), criminal procedure and sentencing (6 cases), criminal law (4 cases), and civil procedure (4 cases). He also handles international arbitration, corporate investigations, fraud and asset recovery, and employment matters.
Which courts does Suang Wijaya appear in?
Between January 2025 and May 2026, Wijaya appeared most frequently in the High Court with 10 cases, followed by the Court of Appeal with 3 cases and the District Court with 1 case.
What notable cases has Suang Wijaya been involved in?
Wijaya secured a US$3 million award as lead counsel in an expedited SIAC arbitration for a renewable energy company. In 2024, he established an Indonesian client's beneficial joint ownership of a freehold property through proceedings in the High Court Appellate Division and Court of Appeal. In 2023, he defeated a winding-up application on the novel basis that it was part of a conspiracy to seize control of a business.
What awards has Suang Wijaya received?
Wijaya has been named a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 for white-collar crime, identified as Up and Coming by Chambers & Partners for litigation and corporate investigations, selected as a Benchmark Litigation Future Star, listed as an Asialaw Notable Practitioner, named a Doyle's Guide Leading Lawyer for criminal defence and regulatory investigations, and recommended by the Lexology Index for business crime defence.
Where did Suang Wijaya study law?
Suang Wijaya attended Raffles Institution before graduating from the National University of Singapore with a law degree conferred with First Class Honours.
What languages does Suang Wijaya speak?
Suang Wijaya practises in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia. Of Indonesian origin, he focuses on cross-border matters involving Chinese or Indonesian connections.
Does Suang Wijaya do pro bono work?
Yes, Wijaya is empanelled by the Supreme Court of Singapore as Lead Counsel in the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences, providing defence representation to individuals charged with capital offences and facing the death penalty.
What professional bodies is Suang Wijaya a member of?
Wijaya serves as Honorary Secretary of the Medico-Legal Society of Singapore and as a Council Member of the Singapore Institute of Insurance Council. He is also empanelled as Lead Counsel under the Supreme Court's Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences.