Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam appears as counsel of record in 11 reported Singapore judgments (2024–2026), most often before the SGHC.
- Reported cases
- 11
- Courts
- SGHC, SGCA
- Period
- January 2024 to February 2026
Source: derived from 11 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam — Reported Cases & Litigation Record
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam's reported litigation record covers 11 Singapore court cases (2024–2026). The cases below set out Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam's role as counsel, the parties involved, and what each court decided.
About Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam
Eugene Thuraisingam is the Founding Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC, a boutique dispute resolution and criminal law firm in Singapore. Of Sri Lankan Tamil descent and born in 1975, he is one of Singapore's prominent criminal defence lawyers and a vocal opponent of the death penalty, having defended numerous accused persons in capital offence cases over more than two decades of practice.
Thuraisingam attended Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Anglo-Chinese Junior College before graduating from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) on the Dean's List. Called to the Singapore Bar in 2001, he joined Allen & Gledhill, where he practised for nine years and was made partner at the age of 31. After three years at Stamford Law Corporation, he founded his own firm in 2012, focusing on criminal defence and commercial litigation. His LSRA-registered practice areas include arbitration, bankruptcy and insolvency law, civil and commercial litigation, criminal law, employment law, and mediation.
Between January 2024 and February 2026, Thuraisingam appeared as counsel in 11 cases before Singapore courts, with 8 matters in the High Court and 3 in the Court of Appeal. By case volume his most frequent practice areas were criminal law (13 cases), constitutional law (5 cases), and criminal procedure and sentencing (4 cases). His widely reported matters include the defence of Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam on death row, the Woodlands double murder trial of Teo Ghim Heng, and the 2016 Toa Payoh child abuse case, in which a murder charge was reduced to voluntarily causing grievous hurt at trial. He also reopened Singapore's first concluded criminal appeal in the Ilechukwu case and co-defended Muhammad Salihin bin Ismail, securing an initial acquittal of murder at trial that was later restored on the prosecution's appeal in 2024.
Thuraisingam received the Young Lawyer's Award in 2003 and the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO) Award from the Supreme Court in 2016 for his defence of accused persons in capital cases. He is recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Leading and Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer, by Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer in white collar crime, and by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star. Named a Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador in 2021, he raised SGD 100,000 for Law Society Pro Bono Services through a Run For Justice event that year. His 2017 poem "Our Five Stars Dim Tonight," published on Facebook before a client's execution, led to a contempt of court fine of S$6,000 and a Law Society fine of S$5,000, though a disciplinary tribunal found it was not a deliberate attack on judicial integrity.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam practice?
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam appeared most frequently in Criminal Law (13 cases), Constitutional Law (5 cases), and Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (4 cases) between January 2024 to February 2026, across 11 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Criminal Law 13 cases
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam appeared as counsel in 13 Criminal Law cases between January 2024 to February 2026.
Constitutional Law 5 cases
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam appeared as counsel in 5 Constitutional Law cases between August 2025 to September 2025.
Awards & Recognition
Notable Matters
Publications
Pro Bono & Public Interest
How many cases has Eugene Thuraisingam appeared in?
Court records show Eugene Thuraisingam appeared as counsel in 11 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and February 2026. Eight cases were heard in the High Court and three in the Court of Appeal.
Which law firm does Eugene Thuraisingam belong to?
Eugene Thuraisingam is the Founding Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC. He founded the firm in 2012 after practising at Allen & Gledhill from 2001 to 2010 and at Stamford Law Corporation from 2010 to 2012.
What areas of law does Eugene Thuraisingam practise?
By case volume, Eugene Thuraisingam's most frequent practice areas in the record are criminal law (13 cases), constitutional law (5 cases), and criminal procedure and sentencing (4 cases). His LSRA-registered practice areas also include arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, and mediation.
Which courts does Eugene Thuraisingam appear in?
Between January 2024 and February 2026, Eugene Thuraisingam appeared in the High Court in 8 cases and the Court of Appeal in 3 cases. His Court of Appeal appearances include constitutional challenges in capital offence matters.
Where did Eugene Thuraisingam study law?
Eugene Thuraisingam graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) on the Dean's List. He attended Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Anglo-Chinese Junior College before university, and was called to the Singapore Bar in 2001.
What notable cases has Eugene Thuraisingam been involved in?
His prominent cases include the defence of Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam on death row, the Woodlands double murder trial of Teo Ghim Heng, and the 2016 Toa Payoh child abuse case, in which a murder charge was reduced at trial. He also reopened Singapore's first concluded criminal appeal in the Ilechukwu case.
What awards has Eugene Thuraisingam received?
Eugene Thuraisingam received the Young Lawyer's Award in 2003 and the LASCO Award from the Supreme Court in 2016 for his capital offence defence work. He is named a Doyle's Guide Leading and Preeminent Criminal Defence Lawyer, a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in white collar crime, a Benchmark Litigation Star, and a Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador (2021).
Does Eugene Thuraisingam do pro bono work?
Yes. Eugene Thuraisingam has extensive pro bono involvement in capital offence defence, recognised with the LASCO Award from the Supreme Court in 2016. He was named a Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador in 2021 and raised SGD 100,000 for Law Society Pro Bono Services through a Run For Justice event that year.
What role does Eugene Thuraisingam typically play in litigation?
Court records show Eugene Thuraisingam acted as counsel for the defendant in 4 cases and counsel for the applicant in 3 cases, with further appearances as counsel for an appellant, a respondent, and an accused. This defence-side profile reflects his focus on criminal defence and constitutional challenges.