About the Author: Jonathan Wong

Jonathan is the Founder and Managing Director of Tembusu Law. He is also the founder of LawGuide Singapore, a prominent legaltech startup which successfully created and launched Singapore’s first legal chatbot in 2017.

He has a broad and varied general practice dealing with both contentious and non-contentious areas of law. He was formerly a Prosecutor in the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Manpower, and he is experienced in civil and criminal litigation and dispute resolution matters, having represented clients for a diversity of cases at all levels of the Singapore Courts and also participated in proceedings conducted under the Arbitration Rules of the International Court of Arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce Centre (ICC).

Credentials & Achievements

• LL.B. (Hons), University of Bristol (2002)
• Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Gray’s Inn) (2003)
• Admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore
• Founder of LawGuide Singapore, creator of Singapore’s first legal chatbot.

Pro Bono Work

Jonathan is a strong advocate for pro bono work and has volunteered his time and expertise with various organisations, including:

• Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS), The Law Society of Singapore
• The Community Legal Clinic, The Law Society of Singapore
• Legal Assistance Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO), Supreme Court of Singapore
• Panel of Pro Bono Lawyers, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
• Volunteer Mediator, Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE)
• Member, Consumer Law Review Committee, Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE)

Experience & Expertise

Jonathan’s legal career is marked by a broad and varied practice, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious areas of law. His experience includes:

• Civil and Regulatory Litigation: Representing a diverse range of clients in complex legal matters.
• Criminal Defence: Formerly a Prosecutor in the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Manpower, he possesses a deep
• understanding of criminal law.
• Corporate & Commercial Law: Advising startups, family offices, and investment holding companies on a variety of corporate and commercial transactions.