Viviene Herself
Viviene is happily married with three children and is passionate about her work in personal injury and family litigation.She is inspired by Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong to stay curious, pursue her passion and value her community.
Qualifications
Viviene graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1996. She was called to the English Bar in 1997 and the Singapore Bar in 1998. She is a former adjunct fellow of the National University of Singapore (2004-2005) and tutor at the Board of Legal Education’s Postgraduate Practice Law Course (2005-2008) . She is also an associate mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre.
Areas of Practice
Over the 12 years of her practice , Viviene has gained considerable exposure and experience in a wide range of legal matters ( both criminal and civil). She has been involved in a number of large and complicated cases in the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Subordinate Courts and the Family and Juvenile Court.
Viviene is a specialist in insurance litigation. She has represented insurance companies as well as insured claimants on claims and recoveries in relation to ship collisions, motor accidents, personal injury claims, fatal accidents, industrial accidents , water and fire damage, workmen’s compensation and theft. Her practice also extends to acting for the ordinary person to ensure that everyone receives good quality legal advice.
Viviene’s other area of specialty is family law. She has handled all kinds of matters from simple amicable divorces to complex and contentious tussles involving the division of matrimonial assets, custody, and maintenance.
Other Activities in the Law
Besides being a litigator, Viviene is a legal advisor to non profit organisations and is actively involved in the Law Societies’ Pro Bono Scheme.
