About
Joel graduated in 2018 and was called to the Singapore Bar as an advocate and solicitor.
In his criminal defence practice, Joel has represented clients involving the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB) as well as the Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO).
In his estate planning practice, Joel is committed to understanding each client’s unique circumstances and family dynamic in providing practical and tailored estate planning solutions that safeguard their legacy.
In his commercial disputes practice, Joel has represented clients in the High Court, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), handling high-value and complex disputes.
Reviews (5)
Featured Services
Criminal Defence
Focus on white-collar crime, including corruption, cheating, financial crime, fraud, money laundering, criminal misappropriation, infringement of trademark and forgery.
Notable Cases:
- Represented an individual in Singapore’s largest money-laundering case under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act.
- Represented an individual in a voluntary causing hurt charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code and successfully reduced the imprisonment sentence.
- Represented an individual in a forgery trial under Section 465 of the Penal Code.
- Represented an individual in a corruption trial under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960.
- Represented an individual for a Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences matter and successfully reduced a death sentence to imprisonment.
Wills
Structuring wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts based on who you want to give your assets to, what you want to give and how you want to distribute your assets.
Commercial Disputes
Focus on contractual, shareholder/director, employment and MCST disputes.
Notable Cases:
- Represented a director in a commodity trading fraud scheme before the High Court.
- Represented a commodity brokerage company in an employment dispute before the High Court.
- Represented a multinational corporation in a setting aside application before the SICC.
- Represented a Singapore-listed company in a contingent tax liability dispute.
- Represented a subsidiary of an Indonesian conglomerate in a maritime dispute under before the SIAC.
- Represented a noteholders' trustee in a winding up application before the High Court.
Media & Publications
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Mr. Joel Wang is an exceptional criminal solicitor in Singapore. Their deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and dedication to clients set him apart from the rest . He handle cases with professionalism, care, and attention to detail, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his clients. I Highly recommended for anyone in need of reliable legal counsel.