Post by NUS Faculty of Law

Congratulations to Associate Professor Mervyn Cheong '08, on being recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Criminal Defence Lawyer. Doyle’s Guide is widely regarded as one of the most credible and trusted benchmarks of legal excellence among both consumers and legal professionals. The rankings for Criminal Law are compiled entirely through peer review, drawing on feedback from partner-level solicitors and senior lawyers whose practice is predominantly focused in this area. On his achievement, Prof Cheong shared, "It was a pleasant surprise to be recognised in this year’s rankings. Criminal law is a demanding field, particularly in capital cases where the stakes are very high, and recognition by one’s peers is never easy to come by. Practice keeps me closely connected to developments in criminal litigation and sharpens my understanding of advocacy and effective representation, which in turn informs my work as a teacher and researcher. This recognition encourages me to continue contributing both in court, and through my teaching and research, to the ongoing work of ensuring fairness and effectiveness in the criminal justice system." Congratulations to Prof Cheong on this well-deserved recognition.