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Suang Wijaya

Managing Director Eugene Thuraisingam LLP Eugene Thuraisingham LLP Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC Eugene Thurasingm LLP Called to the Bar in 2015 Active (SG Practising Certificate) 19 appearances
Languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia

Suang Wijaya appears as counsel of record in 19 reported Singapore judgments (2024–2026), most often before the SGHC.

Reported cases
19
Courts
SGHC, SGCA, SGDC, SGHC(A)
Period
January 2024 to May 2026

Source: derived from 19 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .

Suang Wijaya — Reported Cases & Litigation Record

Suang Wijaya's reported litigation record covers 19 Singapore court cases (2024–2026). The cases below set out Suang Wijaya's role as counsel, the parties involved, and what each court decided.

In Suang Wijaya's reported cases, it appeared as counsel for the applicant in 6 cases, counsel for the respondent in 3 cases, counsel for the appellant in 3 cases. These cases were heard most often in the SGHC between 2024 and 2026. Among the 8 cases with a recorded disposition, the court's outcomes include Appeal dismissed (4), Application dismissed (2), Convicted (1).

How Suang Wijaya appeared

Counsel Applicant
6 cases
Counsel Respondent
3 cases
Counsel Appellant
3 cases
Counsel Defendant
3 cases
Counsel Plaintiff
2 cases
Counsel Claimant
2 cases

Recorded outcomes

Appeal dismissed
4
Application dismissed
2
Convicted
1
Appeal allowed
1

Disposition recorded in 8 of 19 cases.

What the courts decided

[2026] SGHC 118 Application dismissed

I dismiss the application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings.

PAULUS TANNOS v Attorney-General of the Republic of Singapore · SGHC · · Counsel Applicant
[2026] SGDC 6 Application dismissed

I dismiss the application.

GURPREET GILL MAAG v Chubb Insurance Singapore Limited · SGDC · · Counsel Applicant
[2025] SGHC 167 Appeal dismissed

we dismissed the appeal in MA 9070.Conclusion127 In conclusion, we set out our views on the two key issues arising in these consolidated appeals viz., first, what the legal requirements of a charge amalgamated under s 124(4) of the CPC are, and secondly, what is the approach to sentencing following the conviction of an offender on an amalgamated charge under s 124(4).

PRAKASH S/O MATHIVANAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR · SGHC · · Counsel Appellant
[2025] SGHC 73 Appeal dismissed

I dismiss the appeal.

SHEE SEE KUEN & 13 Ors v SUGIONO WIYONO SUGIALAM & 6 Ors · SGHC · · Counsel Defendant
[2025] SGHC 36 Convicted

I convicted the accused on the charge of sexual assault involving penetration under s 376(2)(a) of the Penal Code.

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v CIC · SGHC · · Counsel Defendant
[2024] SGHC 311 Appeal allowed

I thus allow the appeal in part and award Mr Modi costs here and below.

DANIEL MAAG & Anor v LALIT KUMAR MODI · SGHC · · Counsel Claimant

About Suang Wijaya

Suang Wijaya is the Managing Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC, a Singapore disputes practice rooted in criminal defence. Admitted to the Singapore Bar on 22 August 2015, he has developed a practice bridging criminal law, constitutional law, commercial litigation, and international arbitration, with a particular focus on matters carrying Chinese or Indonesian cross-border dimensions. Of Indonesian origin, he advises on contentious matters including shareholder and corporate disputes, fraud and asset recovery, property disputes, and employment matters.

Wijaya attended Raffles Institution before reading law at the National University of Singapore, graduating with First Class Honours. He built his career at Eugene Thuraisingam's firm, progressing to the Managing Director role. Among his notable matters, he won a US$3 million award as lead counsel in an expedited SIAC arbitration for a renewable energy company arising from breaches of share purchase and loan agreements. In 2024, he secured a ruling establishing an Indonesian client's beneficial joint ownership of a freehold property, obtaining an order for partition and sale in proceedings that went through both the High Court Appellate Division and the Court of Appeal. In 2023, he defended against a winding-up application on the novel basis that it formed part of a conspiracy to seize control of an established Indian vegetarian restaurant business.

Court records document 19 case appearances between January 2024 and May 2026 — 13 in the High Court, 4 in the Court of Appeal, 1 in the High Court (Appellate Division), and 1 in the District Court. The caseload reflects a dual criminal-civil practice, led by criminal law (7 cases), criminal procedure and sentencing (7 cases), constitutional law (6 cases), and civil procedure (6 cases), with further matters in res judicata, evidence, tort, trusts, insurance, administrative law, family law, and courts and jurisdiction. He has been recognised by Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer for white-collar crime, identified as Up and Coming by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific in litigation and corporate investigations, selected as a Benchmark Litigation Future Star in commercial and transactions, listed as an Asialaw Notable Practitioner, named a Doyle's Guide Leading Lawyer for criminal defence, white-collar crime and regulatory investigations, and recommended by the Lexology Index for business crime defence.

Wijaya is empanelled by the Supreme Court of Singapore as Lead Counsel in the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences, providing defence representation to individuals facing the death penalty. He serves as Honorary Secretary of the Medico-Legal Society of Singapore and as a Council Member of the Singapore Institute of Insurance Council. He practises in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia.

Education & Career

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National University of Singapore
First Class Honours
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Raffles Institution
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Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC –Present
Managing Director

What areas of law does Suang Wijaya practice?

Suang Wijaya appeared most frequently in Criminal Law (7 cases), Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (7 cases), and Civil Procedure (6 cases) between January 2024 to May 2026, across 19 total case appearances in Singapore courts.

Criminal Law 7 cases

Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 7 Criminal Law cases between January 2024 to December 2025.

Criminal Procedure and Sentencing 7 cases

Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 7 Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases between January 2024 to May 2026.

Awards & Recognition

Recommended Lawyer (White Collar Crime: Local) — Legal 500
White Collar Crime
Up and Coming Lawyer in Litigation, Corporate Investigations and Anti-Corruption (Domestic) — Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Litigation / Corporate Investigations
Recommended for Business Crime Defence — Lexology Index (Who's Who Legal)
Business Crime Defence
Future Star (Commercial and Transactions) — Benchmark Litigation
Commercial and Transactions
Notable Practitioner — Asialaw Profiles
Leading Lawyer (Criminal Defence, White Collar Crime and Regulatory Investigations) — Doyle's Guide
Criminal Defence / White Collar Crime

Notable Matters

Secured a ruling as lead counsel establishing an Indonesian client's beneficial joint ownership of a freehold property, obtaining an order for partition and sale. Matter went through the High Court Appellate Division and Court of Appeal. Commercial Litigation
2024
Successfully defended against a winding-up application on behalf of a shareholder, arguing on the novel basis that the application was part of a conspiracy to seize control of an established Indian vegetarian restaurant business. Commercial Litigation
2023
Won a USD 3 million award as lead counsel in an expedited SIAC arbitration for a renewable energy company, involving breaches of share purchase and loan agreements. International Arbitration

Professional Memberships & Appointments

Supreme Court of Singapore — Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences — Empanelled Lead Counsel
Medico-Legal Society of Singapore — Honorary Secretary
Singapore Institute of Insurance Council — Council Member

Pro Bono & Public Interest

Empanelled by the Supreme Court of Singapore as Lead Counsel in the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences, providing defence representation to individuals facing the death penalty. — Supreme Court of Singapore — Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences

How many cases has Suang Wijaya appeared in?

Court records show Suang Wijaya appeared as counsel in 19 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. Thirteen cases were heard in the High Court, four in the Court of Appeal, one in the High Court (Appellate Division), and one in the District Court.

Which law firm does Suang Wijaya belong to?

Suang Wijaya is the Managing Director of Eugene Thuraisingam Asia LLC, a Singapore disputes practice rooted in criminal defence that also handles commercial litigation and international arbitration. He built his career at the firm, rising to its most senior position.

What areas of law does Suang Wijaya practise?

Court records show Suang Wijaya's practice is led by criminal law (7 cases), criminal procedure and sentencing (7 cases), constitutional law (6 cases), and civil procedure (6 cases). Further matters span res judicata, evidence, tort, trusts, insurance, administrative law, family law, and courts and jurisdiction, alongside shareholder and corporate disputes, fraud and asset recovery, and employment work.

Which courts does Suang Wijaya appear in?

Between January 2024 and May 2026, Suang Wijaya appeared most frequently in the High Court with 13 cases, followed by the Court of Appeal with 4 cases, the High Court (Appellate Division) with 1 case, and the District Court with 1 case.

What notable cases has Suang Wijaya been involved in?

Suang Wijaya won a US$3 million award as lead counsel in an expedited SIAC arbitration for a renewable energy company. In 2024, he established an Indonesian client's beneficial joint ownership of a freehold property through proceedings in the High Court Appellate Division and Court of Appeal. In 2023, he defended against a winding-up application on the novel basis that it was part of a conspiracy to seize control of a business.

What awards has Suang Wijaya received?

Suang Wijaya has been named a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 for white-collar crime, identified as Up and Coming by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific for litigation and corporate investigations, selected as a Benchmark Litigation Future Star, listed as an Asialaw Notable Practitioner, named a Doyle's Guide Leading Lawyer for criminal defence and regulatory investigations, and recommended by the Lexology Index for business crime defence.

Where did Suang Wijaya study law?

Suang Wijaya attended Raffles Institution before reading law at the National University of Singapore, where his degree was conferred with First Class Honours.

What languages does Suang Wijaya speak?

Suang Wijaya practises in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia. Of Indonesian origin, he focuses on cross-border matters involving Chinese or Indonesian connections.

Does Suang Wijaya do pro bono work?

Yes. Suang Wijaya is empanelled by the Supreme Court of Singapore as Lead Counsel in the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences, providing defence representation to individuals facing the death penalty.

What professional bodies is Suang Wijaya a member of?

Suang Wijaya serves as Honorary Secretary of the Medico-Legal Society of Singapore and as a Council Member of the Singapore Institute of Insurance Council. He is also empanelled as Lead Counsel under the Supreme Court of Singapore's Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences.

19
Appearances
2015
Year of Call
4
Firms
No
Senior Counsel

Counsel Applicant (6)

Counsel Respondent (3)

Counsel Plaintiff (2)

Counsel Appellant (3)

Counsel Defendant (3)

Counsel Claimant (2)

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