Jolyn KHOO is a Partner in the Professional & Enterprise Disputes Practice.
Her main areas of practice include oil and gas disputes, commercial and corporate disputes, investigations, and international arbitration. She regularly acts for clients in matters before all levels of the Singapore Courts and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
She has experience across a broad spectrum of contentious matters, with a particular focus on high-stakes, cross-border disputes and regulatory investigations involving complex legal and factual issues. Jolyn is well-versed in navigating multi-jurisdictional proceedings and advising clients on the strategic and procedural challenges that arise in cross-border litigation and arbitration.
She has investigated and defended claims involving corporate and commercial fraud, along with the recovery of misappropriated assets spanning multiple jurisdictions, including obtaining worldwide Mareva injunctions to preserve assets. Jolyn has specialised experience in white-collar investigations, including the representation of high-net worth individuals facing allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Jolyn sits on the Panel of Neutrals at the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre (FIDReC), where she is appointed to assess and conduct the Mediator’s Indication process in disputes involving financial institutions. Jolyn has also been appointed to the Law Society of Singapore’s Anti-Money Laundering Committee. She is also appointed to the Legal Aid Bureau’s Panel of Solicitors and assists legal aid applicants on various matters.
Jolyn understands that every client faces unique challenges, and she aims to journey alongside her clients, crafting legal strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes to solve their problems.
Jolyn graduated from the Singapore Management University appearing on the Dean’s List, and is admitted to the Singapore Bar.
Matters of significance which Jolyn has been involved in include advising/ acting for the following:
- Successfully defended the marketing entity of a Canadian crude oil investment in a cross-border dispute, involving allegations of a Ponzi scheme and misappropriation of funds, brought by a SPV representing over 1,000 investors from Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore with claims totalling S$90 million: [2021] SGHC 41 and [2022] SGHC (A) 2.
- A company which organises an internationally renowned sports and entertainment event in Singapore in conducting investigations into possible corruption and/or fraud.
- A prominent Indonesian businessman in an SIAC arbitration claim relating to natural resources and hospitality projects in Indonesia valued at over US$1 billion.
- A renowned social and recreational club on various issues and crisis, including the resignation of their President amidst allegations of forgery, compliance with rules and bye-laws, disciplinary processes, and other internal operating processes.
- Successfully obtained judgment for the wife against her ex-husband and member of parliament ex-father-in-law in a lawsuit over the ownership of a conservation shophouse, involving trusts and mechanisms to avoid stamp duties: [2023] SGHC 259.
- Successfully applied to Interpol to delete a Red Notice issued against a prominent Indonesian businessman concerning allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Related Practice
- Professional & Enterprise Disputes
Legal 500
“Jolyn Khoo deserves special mention for her hardworking attitude, constant availability, and exceptional memory.”