About
Ashvin is the Managing Director of Ashvin Law Corporation with particular expertise in Criminal Defence, Family Law and Estate Planning.
Criminal Defence Practice
Ashvin has represented accused persons before the State Courts, High Court and Court of Appeal, in cases spanning a variety of offences, including drug trafficking, cheating, criminal breach of trust, rioting, sexual offences, money laundering, corruption and road traffic offences.
Ashvin also regularly represents military servicemen before Panel and General Court Martials, and is one of the guest trainers for the Basic Defending Officer Course.
Ashvin has also assisted numerous clients through investigations and interviews by the Singapore Police Force, Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Office (US IRS-CI) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In Public Prosecutor v Sautha Letchumi d/o Supramaniam [2021] SGDC 106, Ashvin received commendation from the District Court for being “outstanding and hardworking” in the conduct of the defence of the accused.
Family Law Practice
Ashvin has acted for clients in a variety of Family Law matters including, contested and uncontested divorce proceedings. Ashvin also represented a client in Singapore’s very first case under the newly enacted Vulnerable Adults Act 2018.
Estate Planning Practice
Ashvin also regularly advises and assists clients with Wills, Probate, Letters of Administration, Lasting Power of Attorneys and Deputyship applications.
Non-Legal Qualifications
Besides being a lawyer, Ashvin holds the professional qualifications of Dive Master and Dive Control Specialist from Scuba Schools International (SSI).
Ashvin is an excellent lawyer who is very efficient, meticulous and has great interpersonal skills making his client feel comfortable and at ease. He gave very good advice and clear explanation about my case. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. Thank you very much, Ashvin.
I had the pleasure of working with Ashvin Hariharan who represented me in a unusual legal matter. His approachable nature helped alleviate any anxiety I had, making discussions about the case
straightforward and easy to understand. He meticulously prepared my mitigation, and devised a strong strategy. In court, his ability to mitigate these factors was impressive, as he adeptly addressed and countered potential challenges, ultimately contributing to a favorable outcome for me. I highly recommend Mr Ashvin for anyone seeking a skilled advocate.
I would like to express ny most heartfelt and sincere gratitude to Mr Ashvin for helping my son’s criminal case. A very understanding, helpful, trustable and efficient lawyer indeed. Will definitely recommend him to anyone who is need of help. Thank you so much Mr Ashvin for your services! Wish you all the best and success. Thank you once again Sir!
I would recommend Ashvin if you need legal help !! He’s really great, efficient, responds to you and he tries his best to even counsel you emotionally when you struggle to come to terms with punishment (whether you like it or not) and he gives solid legal advice so you can take his words for it and rely on him to get the job done! Thank you for tiding me through !