ABOUT
Your interests are our priority
Our name, En Garde (French for “on guard”), reflects our core promise: vigilance and readiness. We are committed to anticipating challenges and fiercely protecting your interests.
We don’t offer generic answers. We invest the time to fully understand your specific situation and the unique complexities of your matter, delivering practical, tailored solutions you can rely on.
PRACTICE AREAS
Matrimonial Disputes
Criminal Defence
Civil & Commercial Disputes
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Deputyship & Lasting Powers of Attorney
OUR TEAM
Florence Ting
Senior Associate
Florence is a graduate of the University of Birmingham. She brings specialised expertise to the firm, having previously worked in the private trust sector. This experience involved the establishment and administration of Singaporean and foreign trusts, advising on optimal trust structures, incorporating asset holding companies, and managing compliance reviews.
Leveraging her trust background, Florence focuses on complex family and private client matters:
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Family Law: Divorce, annulment, Wills, and contentious Trusts matters.
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Estate Planning: Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), Deputyship applications, and Probate.
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Commercial Litigation: Acting and advising both individuals and corporate entities in civil and commercial disputes.
Florence is committed to supporting vulnerable individuals, volunteering with the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Adults (AAYS). Her dedication was recognized when she received the Friends of MINDS Award in 2022.
Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
LL.B (Hons), University of Birmingham
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHCF 2
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHCF 13
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHC(A) 24
Kyle Sim
Director
Kyle read law at the University of Liverpool. Prior to setting up Engarde, Kyle practiced with a well-regarded law firm in Singapore. With a depth of experience in family law, Kyle is regularly instructed on complex, high-net-worth divorces for both local and expatriate clients. His experience covers all aspects of contentious matrimonial proceedings, including:
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Family violence and protection orders
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Maintenance and access applications
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Appeals to higher courts
With broad experience across criminal defence, Kyle has acted as lead and junior counsel for individuals and corporations facing charges under various legislation, including the Penal Code, Organised Crime Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and more. He is also experienced in:
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Civil and commercial disputes before the State and High Courts.
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Adjudications under the Security of Payments Act.
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Applications to the Strata Titles Board
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
Matrimonial:
TNM v TNN [2018] SGFC 103
WLI v WLJ [2023] SGHCF 15
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHCF 2
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHCF 13
XHG v XHH [2025] SGHC(A) 24
Criminal:
Public Prosecutor v Manfred Wu Jing Jie [2019] SGDC 126
Public Prosecutor v Teo Chiah Hou [2021] SGMC 3
Civil / Commercial:
Frontbuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd v JHJ Construction Pte Ltd [2021] 4 SLR 862
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