Boutique dispute resolution firm Eugene Thuraisingam specialises in high-stakes disputes and multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes including international arbitration. The firm is also known for its criminal defence capability and its regular representation of clients in public interest litigation and pro bono cases. Peers continue to unfailingly acknowledge Eugene Thuraisingam as a lawyer of note in the criminal law space and for constitutional matters. Founder and managing partner Thuraisingam features in most high-stakes matters, but partners Suang Wijaya and Chooi Jing Yen can be found consistently leading on many commercial litigation and contentious labour and employment cases.
Client feedback
“Attentive, responsive, able to offer very balanced legal advice, and ultimately confident in their ability to deliver accordingly.” – Dispute resolution
“Wise in their fee structures and they do not hesitate to put up a good fight.” – Dispute resolution
“They are very knowledgeable, guide you on every step, go out of their way to help even in things that are not directly related, and they help when asked.” – Dispute resolution
“Their lawyers are always able to give us their professional advice in a timely manner and always have our interest at heart. They are always very mindful of their professional fees when advising us on the next course of action to move the case forward.” – Dispute resolution
“Very experienced and very responsive.” – Dispute resolution
“Efficient, competent and pragmatic.” – Dispute resolution
“Highly experienced and efficient.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm’s lawyers are professional, experienced and attentive to clients.” – Dispute resolution
Jing Yen Chooi
“Good listener, empathetic and efficient.”
Suang Wijaya
“Suang is extremely competent, very knowledgeable and customer-centric. Very impressive. First-class lawyer. Truly amazing guy!”
“Attentive to detail, thorough in his research and willing to go the distance to deliver the results and outcome.”
“First-class legal mind. Confident. Professional.”
“He's sharp, intuitive, empathetic, hard-working and a team player.”
“Suang is very knowledgeable, patient, and explains the pros and cons at every step.”
“Very knowledgeable and responsive.”
“Lawyer Suang is extremely professional, highly competent and trustworthy. He would go the extra mile to do research and to ensure that my interests are protected. He is patient, articulate and very precise. A first-class lawyer!”
Work highlights
Acting for plaintiff Sports Connection in an action arising from the breach of the defendant’s duties as a director which resulted in the client suffering loss and damage.
Defending a former employee of the Envy Companies in a multi-defendant suit.
Acting for a former employee of a major oil and gas firm in Singapore, in a suit filed by the client for his alleged breaches of an employment agreement. The former employer is seeking to enforce a purported restraint of trade clause in the employment agreement. The client is currently employed by a competitor firm.
Defending a company that supplies professional inspection services for maritime, oil and gas industries, and one of its directors, against claims of breach of contract, misrepresentation and dishonest assistance.
