





Tania Chin
陈丽文
LL.B. (NUS)
Director
“Have the courage to speak up for honesty, truth and compassion against injustice.”

A seasoned litigator, Tania heads TSMP’s Criminal Litigation and Investigations Practice. She joined the firm with over 10 years’ legal experience in an international law firm where she honed a particular expertise in defending accused persons accused of sexual crime and white collar criminal offences.
Tania is also experienced in internal investigations; she was part of the Global Investigations team in a global leading financial institution where she worked on large and complex anti-money laundering investigations, anti-bribery and corruption matters, as well as employment-related investigations during this in-house stint.
Tania’s white collar practice includes advising clients on Singapore’s regulatory and compliance framework, and corporate investigations relating to employee misconduct, fraud, and corporate governance issues. She also regularly advises clients on areas including insider trading, market manipulation, tax fraud, and corruption offences.
She is listed as a Lead Counsel under the Supreme Court’s list of Assigned Counsel for Capital Cases and she has defended numerous clients charged for capital offences such as murder and drug trafficking. Tania’s experience at conducting and leading these High Court trials has put her in good stead to deal with the many complexities of evidence and procedure in all criminal matters.
Tania chose to be a criminal defence lawyer because she strongly believes in fairness and justice for those who may not have the resources, and giving back to the community through pro bono legal work.
Outside of office, Tania enjoys HIIT sessions at the gym, playing tennis, and going to the theatre. She does daily battle between more sleep and time spent with her two active young sons.
Notable Briefs
Advised the former CEO of Keppel FELS Brasil who was allegedly involved in cross-border corruption involving bribes of over US$55 million.
Advised a key member of a large commodities trading company when MAS investigations were ongoing.
Advised board members of an integrated enterprise healthcare service provider in internal investigations relating to potential fraudulent transactions and claims.
Advised a notable International College on the possible extradition of its Directors in relation to the embezzlement of over KRW6 billion and conspiracy charges.
Seng Hwee Kwang v PP (MA 9114/2016) – Lead counsel in the accused’s appeal against conviction and sentence for a corruption charge where the High Court was successfully persuaded to set aside the term of imprisonment.
Wong Boon Chye Alvin and Oon Choon Seng (MA 9028-29/2018) – Lead counsel in the appeal against conviction and sentence where the High Court was successfully persuaded to set aside the conviction of one of the charges and successfully argued against the Prosecution’s bid to enhance the overall sentence.
Tania Chin in the News
18 November 2024
Tania Chin interviewed on CNA: “CNA Explains: What are the legal options for victims of deepfake porn?”
22 October 2024
Tania Chin was mentioned in The Straits Times: “12 days’ jail for man who tried to give NEA officer $10 bribe”
23 September 2024
Tania Chin interviewed in The Business Times: “When crime pays: Surge in Singapore white-collar offences nudging lawyers, firms towards criminal law work”
9 April 2024
Tania Chin quoted in CNA: “How were the sentences decided for duo convicted in billion-dollar money laundering case?”