Leading Criminal Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
206 reported cases · January 2023 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Criminal Law?
Singapore courts issued 206 reported Criminal Law judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (171), of the 87 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (42), the median monetary award recorded was $92,500. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 206 reported Criminal Law judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.
Outcome data updated
Across 206 reported Criminal Law judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to June 2026), Eugene Thuraisingam LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (18 cases), Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam is the most active lawyer (10 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Criminal Law appears in 206 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Statutory offences — Misuse of Drugs Act (42), Appeal (26) and Offences — Sexual offences (24). The most active judge by reported case count is Vincent Hoong (44 cases) and the most active firm is Eugene Thuraisingam LLP (18 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Criminal Law cases in Singapore?
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP leads in Criminal Law with 18 cases between January 2023 and June 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (12 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (9 cases). 157 firms appeared in Criminal Law cases during this period.
Who are the leading Criminal Law lawyers in Singapore?
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam is the most active Criminal Law lawyer in Singapore with 10 case appearances between January 2023 and June 2026, followed by Anandan Bala (9) and Suang Wijaya (8).
Which judges handle the most Criminal Law cases in Singapore?
Vincent Hoong has handled 44 Criminal Law cases between January 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Tay Yong Kwang (41 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (35 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Criminal Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?
206 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Criminal Law, most often decided by Vincent Hoong.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Criminal Law cases?
The main sub-topics are Statutory offences — Misuse of Drugs Act (42), Appeal (26) and Offences — Sexual offences (24).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Statutory offences — Misuse of Drugs Act 42 cases
Appeal 26 cases
Offences — Sexual offences 24 cases
Offences — Rape 19 cases
Offences — Outrage of modesty 10 cases
Statutory offences — Penal Code 7 cases
Offences — Murder 7 cases
Statutory offences — Road Traffic Act 6 cases
Statutory offences — Prevention of Corruption Act 6 cases
Statutory offences — Companies Act 4 cases
Statutory offences — Customs Act 4 cases
Statutory offences — Securities and Futures Act 3 cases
Offences — Property — Cheating 3 cases
Offences — Grievous hurt 3 cases
Statutory Offences — Penal Code 3 cases
Offences — Culpable homicide 3 cases
Special exceptions — Diminished responsibility 3 cases
Criminal conspiracy 3 cases
Statutory Offences — Misuse of Drugs Act 3 cases
Offences — Property — Criminal breach of trust 2 cases
Statutory offences — Immigration Act 2 cases
Statutory offences — Payment Services Act 2019 2 cases
Special exceptions — Sudden fight 2 cases
Offences — Culpable homicide not amounting to murder 2 cases
Offences — Endangered species 2 cases
Statutory offences — Children and Young Persons Act 2 cases
Statutory offences — Road Traffic Act 1961 2 cases
Elements of crime — Mens rea 2 cases
Statutory offences — Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 2 cases
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Page 4 of 9Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. The Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the firm and lawyer lists because it appears as the public prosecutor, not as engaged defence counsel. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.