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Joshua brings extensive litigation and regulatory experience to Tanglin Law, where he heads the firm’s dispute resolution and regulatory practices, serving as a trusted advisor to businesses and high-net-worth individuals on complex commercial litigation and regulatory compliance matters.

He began his legal career at one of Singapore’s largest law firms before pursuing a unique and diverse professional path that included serving as a foreign service officer at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President of a trade association, and CEO of a security firm that he successfully grew into a regional corporation. This distinctive background provides him with unparalleled insight into both commercial realities and regulatory frameworks, enabling him to deliver holistic solutions that account for business considerations alongside legal imperatives.

Joshua’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory advisory across various sectors. His work encompasses disputes involving multinational corporations, companies listed on Singapore and foreign exchanges, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. He also represents clients in criminal matters, including white collar crime defense. Joshua is known for his strategic approach to dispute resolution and his ability to navigate Singapore’s complex regulatory landscape while delivering practical, business-focused solutions.

Joshua has successfully argued cases at all levels of Singapore’s court system, including victories at the Court of Appeal, demonstrating his advocacy skills and deep understanding of Singapore law. His regulatory practice covers employment law, privacy and data protection, licensing requirements, and insurance matters, with particular expertise in handling sensitive workplace issues and corruption investigations.

• Complex commercial litigation representing multinational corporations in high-stakes disputes across various sectors
• Arbitration proceedings for listed companies involving cross-border commercial disputes
• White collar criminal defense for corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals
• Regulatory advisory for charitable organizations on compliance and governance matters
• Employment law matters involving sensitive cultural and religious workplace issues, including guidance on tudung policies
• Corruption investigation defense and regulatory compliance advisory
• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance for companies across multiple jurisdictions
• Strategic litigation management for regional corporations and listed entities

Joshua was called to the Singapore Bar and has achieved notable success in advocacy, including victories at Singapore’s Court of Appeal. His unique professional background, combining legal expertise with executive leadership experience as CEO of a regional corporation and trade association presidency, distinguishes his approach to client advisory and dispute resolution.

Joshua previously authored "Islamic Banking and Finance - Regulatory Regimes in Malaysia and Singapore" in the Singapore Law Review in 2021. More recently, Joshua co-authored "Proper Notice and the Impact of Non-Participation in Arbitration Proceedings - DEM v DEL [2025] 1 SLR 29 - A case comment".

Joshua was appointed a Nominated Member of the Singapore Parliament in January 2021, reflecting his standing in Singapore’s legal and business community. He serves on numerous government committees and corporate boards, bringing his diverse experience in law, business leadership, and public service to his various roles. His prior executive experience includes serving as President of a trade association and CEO of a security firm that expanded into a regional corporation. His diplomatic background as a foreign service officer at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides him with valuable insight into international business practices and cross-border regulatory frameworks, enhancing his effectiveness in advising multinational clients on complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.