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Criminal Defence Lawyers

Experience unmatched legal representation with our top-rated Criminal Defence Lawyers. Specializing in a diverse range of criminal cases, our legal team is dedicated to defending your rights and securing the best possible outcome for your case.

From minor misdemeanours to serious felonies, we construct robust defence strategies tailored to the unique intricacies of your situation. Our criminal defence lawyers have a proven track record of success, consistently delivering positive results even in the most challenging cases.

We’re committed to offering meticulous legal assistance and personalized service to ensure you’re not just a case number but a valued client. Trust our Criminal Defence Lawyers to guide you through every step of the judicial process, providing the legal support you need during these challenging times.

Secure your legal defence with our top-tier White Collar Crime Lawyers. Specializing in high-stakes corporate offences, our seasoned legal team brings extensive experience and strategic insights to your case.

We handle a broad spectrum of white-collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and bribery, among others. Our lawyers are renowned for their meticulous approach to evidence analysis, comprehensive understanding of financial systems, and unparalleled negotiation skills.

They provide tailored defence strategies designed to protect your rights and reputation in the face of serious corporate allegations. Whether you are under investigation or facing charges, our White Collar Crime Lawyers provide the vigorous defence you need, navigating the complex legal and financial landscape with skill and dedication.

Our team has represented clients in a wide array of offences including:

White-Collar Crime

• Criminal Breach of Trust
• Forgery
• Cheating
• Offences under the Companies Act & Other Regulatory Offences
• Anti-Money Laundering related offences (AML Offences)
• Tax related offences and others

Other Offences

• Violent Offences (including voluntarily causing grievous hurt, affray & others)
• Sexual Offences and others
• Drug related offences (consumption, possession, trafficking)

Representation in Various Stages

Our criminal defence team is experienced in providing representation to clients at all stages of the criminal justice framework from the initial investigation phase through to trials and appeals stage. Our team is also able to work closely with forensic experts where necessary to identify possible defences through leveraging on technology and science.

Case Highlights

PP v CPS [2024] SGHC 64 (Criminal Matter – Reformative Training for Young Offenders Charged with Serious Offences)

Mato was lead counsel in a case involving a young individual charged with the serious offence of rape. This was a novel case as there were no other reported decisions from the High Court on the availability of reformative training for young offenders charged with rape. Mato successfully argued that reformative training should continue to be a sentencing option for serious offences including rape and the Court sentenced the offender to reformative training.

PP v Lim Boon Chye Victor and Murugesan Srinivasan

Acted as assisting counsel together in defending directors of a company specialising in the manufacturing of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) components for the oil and gas industry. The directors were investigated by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Branch (CPIB) and subsequently charged. The only available evidence against the directors were the confessions they made to the CPIB. The Defence successfully managed to argue that the CPIB officers had procured the confessions of both directors through oppressive means. The Court threw out both confessions and the charges against both were thereafter withdrawn by the prosecution.

PP v CPS [2024] SGHC 64 (Criminal Matter – Reformative Training for Young Offenders Charged with Serious Offences)

Mato was lead counsel in a case involving a young individual charged with the serious offence of rape. This was a novel case as there were no other reported decisions from the High Court on the availability of reformative training for young offenders charged with rape. Mato successfully argued that reformative training should continue to be a sentencing option for serious offences including rape and the Court sentenced the offender to reformative training.

PP v Dinesh Rajantheran [2023] SGDC 39 (White Collar – Attempted Bribery)

Mato was lead counsel representing an accused person who faced seven novel and rare charges under section 204B of the Penal Code for abetting the bribery of seven witnesses in judicial proceedings. Mato successfully argued that the Prosecution’s key witness had lied under oath and successfully secured a full acquittal for his client. The decision is reported in Public Prosecutor v Dinesh s/o Rajantheran [2023] SGDC 39.

Bybit Fintech Ltd v Ho Kai Xin & Ors [2023] 5 SLR 1748

Mato acted as part of a team for the Claimant in this seminal decision resulting in the High Court finding for the first time that crypto assets met the definition of ‘property’ and was capable of being held on trust.

Brief facts: The Claimant was the employer of the Defendant. The Defendant during the course of her employment wrongfully transferred crypto assets (USDT) to various accounts belonging to her and/or beneficiaries related to her.

The Claimant commenced legal proceedings against the Defendant, and sought and obtained amongst other things, a declaration of constructive trust over the crypto assets. In reaching its finding, the High Court held that crypto assets meet the definition of ‘property’. This was a seminal decision which has been widely discussed and relied on.