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Trident Law Corporation contributes to LexisNexis Annotated Laws of Singapore
12 December 2022 • Principal Mr R. Thrumurgan @ Thiru, Head of Crime Mr Thangavelu, Ms Tan Jun Yin, Ms Tanaya Shekhar Kinjavdekar, Mr Lokman Hakim bin Mohamed Rafi, Mr Gabriel Gan Yang Kiat and Sanjay Pala Krishnan co-authored the annotations for the Organised Crime Act 2015 (2020 Rev Ed), the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 (2020 Rev Ed) and the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act 2014 (2020 Rev Ed). read more
NSF acquitted of 9 molest charges
28 October 2022 • She claimed molest. He said that she consented. Following a trial in Military Court, our Mr R. Thrumurgan @ Thiru, Ms Tan Jun Yin and Mr Lokman Hakim secured a full acquittal for an NSF who was accused of molesting his female colleague on 9 occasions. read more
No Case to Answer – No Ordinary Outcome!
12 November 2021 • The State Courts acquitted our client of 6 charges under the Road Traffic Act and Motor (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act after our Mr Thangavelu and Ms Tanaya Kinjavdekar successfully argued that that the Prosecution had not made out a prima facie case against our client. In such a rare scenario, our client did not even need to take the stand! read more
Top Lawyers in Criminal Defence
With several landmark and high-profile cases to their names, our Mr. R. Thrumurgan and Mr. Thangavelu lead Trident Law’s exceptional criminal defence team. Having a combined practice experience of more than 60 years, Mr R. Thrumurgan and Mr. Thangavelu are seasoned players and are often regarded by their peers as among the top criminal lawyers in Singapore.
One of the best law firms in Singapore
The Trident DNA can be summed up in 3 words: Tenacity. Rigour, Ingenuity
Top Lawyers in Criminal Defence
Our established reputation is built on an unflinching determination in going above and beyond for our clients to make a difference. Our inspired lawyers have fought for our clients in a vast range of high profile cases securing several “firsts” in the process. We are among the best lawyers in Singapore.
Our results speak for themselves. Speak to us now.
Accolades
We are Singapore’s top-ranked Criminal Law Practice Team for the third year in a row, according to the Straits Times (in collaboration with statista). We shall strive to maintain this position. With the strong support of our cherished clients, we have been awarded 5-star ratings in both Corporate and Criminal Law. Our clients’ success is our reputation as one of the best law firms in Singapore.
Thinking Out of the Box
In representing our clients, we take a creative, multi-faceted, solution-oriented approach, prioritising substance over form. To this end, our lawyers have backgrounds in other areas such as computer programming and financial services. In particular, our criminal law practice and corporate law practice teams are capable of coming together seamlessly to add value in white-collar crime cases.
Attention to Details
In listening closely to your instructions, we try to turn every stone in giving legal advice and representing you. If there is a proverbial needle in the haystack, we will find it. This is because we try to put ourselves in your shoes. As we are among the best lawyers in Singapore, we are known for being meticulous and thorough in our work, paying attention to details, and preparing creative submissions that are tailored to your case or situation. In doing so, we bring something different to the table whether it is making representations, working towards a winning case, or working towards closing a deal in your best interests.
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Unlike other legal advisers, Trident Law Corporation combines the experience of two of Southeast Asia’s prominent criminal lawyers with a corporate and disputes team that has led in-house legal, compliance, banking and technology teams within highly-regulated public and private businesses.
This unique combination of expertise and experience is supported by a firm’s ethos of obsessing over the details, formulating ingenious and novel solutions and never giving up. We attract clients through our high-quality thought leadership and relationships with industry referrals.
Mission and Vision
We believe that you deserve the best defence or the best results.
Benefits of Working With Us
By choosing Trident Law Corporation as your lawyers, you will be able to:
- Have confidence that you will secure the best outcome if you are accused of committing a crime
- Safeguard your reputation as you face complex criminal, corporate and/or regulatory issues
- Have access to legal expertise and resources to avert the risk of an unjust sentence or a wrongful conviction
At Trident Law Corporation, we take pride in adding value to each client’s experience of the administration of Justice in Singapore. We do this by our devotion to our work most importantly as officers of the Court, emphasis on results and assessing the best available legal resources in our clients’ best interests.
Trident Law Corporation can assist our clients as the first contact or port of call for individuals and companies engaging with the law-enforcement authorities in Singapore. To this end, we are prepared to accompany you on your journey in view of securing the best outcome for your case. We want to make a difference to your journey and hopefully to the outcome of your best interest.
Services
Our services include:
- Preparation of advice, defences and court appearances
- Practical experience in defending allegations of bribery and corruption
- A preoccupation with strategic planning for a case and an appreciation for the importance of developing a coherent case narrative
- A distinctive and exceptional approach to pre-charge investigation, preparation and case analysis, with a keen eye for details.
Experience
We have acted for the ordinary person, small and mid-size enterprises, companies and business and community leaders. We are experienced in, amongst others:
- Bribery investigations
- Corruption and related investigations
- Licensing
- Dishonesty offences
- Driving offences
- Drug offences
- Sexual offences, particularly those not involving minors
- Other matters before Tribunals
Trident’s lawyers have the depth of experience in assisting you across the myriad aspects of the criminal defence landscape including:
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- Misuse of Drugs Act
- Road Traffic Act
- Corruption, drug trafficking and other serious crimes
- Securities & Futures Act
Our legal specialists also regularly engaged to advise clients on international corruption and bribery offences criminalised by:
- Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (OECD Anti-Bribery Convention)
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)