ABOUT
Your interests are our priority
The essence of our firm is encapsulated in our name – “En Garde” French for “on guard”, reflecting our commitment to remaining vigilant, ready to act, and fiercely safeguarding the interests of our clients.
We work with clients to understand the unique circumstances and distinct challenges each case brings while striving to offer sound advice and bespoke solutions to those who place their trust and confidence in us.
PRACTICE AREAS
Matrimonial Disputes
Criminal Defence
Civil & Commercial Disputes
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Deputyship & Lasting Powers of Attorney
OUR TEAM
Florence Ting
Associate
Florence read law at the University of Birmingham. Prior to joining the firm, Florence was employed in the private trust sector and was involved in the setting up and administration of Singapore and foreign trusts, advising on trust structures, incorporating asset holding companies and assisting in compliance reviews.
Florence’s practice includes matrimonial and family matters including divorce, annulment, Wills and Trusts as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship. Florence also acts and advises individuals and corporate entities on civil and commercial disputes.
Florence is an active volunteer with the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Adults (AAYS) and was awarded the Friends of MINDS Award in 2022.
Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
LL.B (Hons), University of Birmingham
Kyle Sim
Director
Kyle read law at the University of Liverpool. Prior to setting up Engarde, Kyle was employed by an established law firm in Singapore. He is experienced in all aspects of contentious matrimonial proceedings including situations involving family violence, claims for interim maintenance, access applications as well as appeals. Kyle is regularly instructed on complex high net worth divorces for both Singaporean and expatriate clients.
Kyle also has broad experience in criminal matters having acted as lead and junior counsel for individuals facing charges under, among others, the Penal Code, Organised Crime Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, Remote Gambling Act, Securities and Futures Act, Computer Misuse Act, Women’s Charter, Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act, Computer Misuse Act as well as companies charged with regulatory offences. Kyle has appeared before the State Court and High Court for civil and commercial matters, represented clients for adjudications under the Security of Payments Act and has also appeared before the Strata Titles Board for both Management Corporations as well as subsidiary proprietors.
Kyle has a strong belief in ensuring access to justice and has volunteered as counsel for numerous matters under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, most recently acting as lead counsel in a High Court criminal matter.
Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
LL.B (Hons), University of Liverpool
Criminal Matters
– Acted for the accused in Boon Tat Street stabbing charged under the Penal Code [Link]
– Acted for a syndicate leader who was among the first group of individuals charged under the Organised Crime Act 2015 [Link]
– Acted for a director of forex investment scheme charged under the Securities and Futures Act, and Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act [Link]
– Acted for a former director of regional logistics conglomerate charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act [Link]
– Acted for a co-organiser of sex parties charged under the Women’s Charter [Link]
– Advised a key individual in the alleged misuse of funds at the Football Association of Singapore [Link]
Civil & Commercial Matters
– Acted as lead counsel for commission agents in successful recovery against purchasers of S$28 million gold bullion
– Acted as junior counsel for main contractor in successful counter-claim against sub-contractor for Sentosa Cove development
– Represented director of marine oil bunkering company to negotiate buy-out by partners for multi-million dollar sum
– Represented owner in successful recovery of a ‘Lincoln Townley’ painting valued in excess of $500,000
TNM v TNN [2018] SGFC 103
Public Prosecutor v Manfred Wu Jing Jie [2019] SGDC 126
Frontbuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd v JHJ Construction Pte Ltd [2021] 4 SLR 862
Public Prosecutor v Teo Chiah Hou [2021] SGMC 3
The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 2121 v Lai Chong Lee and Tan Kock Meng STB No. 108 of 2021 (Beauty World Centre)
WLI v WLJ [2023] SGHCF 15
CONTACT
Engarde Legal LLC
277 New Bridge Road, #04-01
Singapore 088751
+65 6233 2181
office@engarde.legal
Monday to Friday
9.30 AM to 5.30 PM