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Marshall Lim

Director, Dispute Resolution

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Qualifications

  • LL.B. (Hons), National University of Singapore
  • MPP, National University of Singapore
  • LL.M., Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore
Overview

Marshall is a disputes lawyer and criminal defence specialist with extensive experience across both public and private sectors and a strong track record of courtroom advocacy at both trial and appellate levels.
 
He began his career as a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Attorney-General’s Chamber where he handled a wide range of criminal matters including complex casino fraud, serious sexual crimes, drug trafficking, gang and triad related crimes and infringement of intellectual property rights. In 2023, Marshall was seconded to the Public Defender’s Office as Assistant Chief Public Defender, where he represented vulnerable persons of limited means and developed policies to improve access to justice.
 
Now in private practice, Marshall leverages over a decade of courtroom experience to develop effective trial strategies and provide valuable insights and perspectives. Clients appreciate his deep understanding of court procedures, strategic mindset, and unwavering commitment to their cases. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Marshall combines robust advocacy, comprehensive fact analysis, and in-depth legal research to consistently deliver favourable outcomes – whether defending clients in criminal matters or handling complex commercial and corporate disputes.
 
Beyond his courtroom practice, Marshall also provides specialist advice and conducts investigations into employee misconduct, fraud, corruption, and other forms of corporate malfeasance.

  • Successfully secured the amendment of charges from drug trafficking to drug possession after presenting a thorough and detailed analysis of the case facts that challenged the Prosecution’s allegations of drug trafficking.  
  • Successfully secured the unconditional withdrawal of a charge of careless driving resulting in grievous hurt by demonstrating, through detailed analysis of the case facts, that the allegation of carelessness was not supported by the evidence.
  • Successfully applied to the High Court to allow for the admission of fresh evidence on appeal, after demonstrating that the fresh evidence had a significant bearing on the outcome of the case and could exonerate the client.
  • Acted for a foreign corporate entity who lost significant sums of money through fraud, and successfully secured, via a Mareva injunction, the defrauded monies which had been dissipated across multiple jurisdictions, and the service of process in a jurisdiction overseas.
  • Advised a listed company in relation to queries by SGX regarding investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau involving the company’s executive officers and employees.
  • Advised an international non-governmental organisation on its communications and correspondence with the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau following the NGO’s investigation into public sector corruption involving officials of a foreign state.
  • Advocate & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Singapore
  • Member, Law Society of Singapore
  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law
  • Member, MINDEF Pro Bono Panel
  • Member, Disciplinary Panel, Council for Estate Agencies