Singapore, Singapore
Aristotle’s main areas of practice include criminal and civil litigation. He has represented accused persons at all levels of the criminal courts in Singapore. He has appeared in trials and appeals in the High Court and Court of Appeal in capital cases, as well across the whole spectrum of criminal offences involving serious violence, sexual assaults and drugs. He has advised clients in respect of white collar offences, such as cheating, fraud, corruption and offences under the Securities and Futures Act. Aristotle regularly works with clients on day-to-day criminal law issues spanning the course of criminal investigations, including making applications to leave jurisdiction, representations for a reduction or withdrawal of charges, and meeting with Prosecutors and investigating officers to obtain material information and documents. Additionally, Aristotle regularly appears before the civil courts and mediations in respect of contractual disputes, breach of trust, employment claims and shareholders disputes. He has experience in respect of drafting of documents and agreements, summary judgment, applications to set aside judgments, and interim injunctions, such as Mareva and third-party disclosure applications. Aristotle is admitted as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore. He is fluent in English and conversational mandarin. Aristotle graduated with Second Upper-Class Honours from the Singapore University of Social Sciences and placed second in his graduating cohort. Aristotle has a particular interest in access to justice issues and has volunteered at the Law Society Pro Bono Services to help individuals unable to afford legal representation.