Viviene Sandhu
Over 25 Years in Dispute Resolution
Advocate and Solicitor, Certified Mediator, Arbitrator.
My practice is focused on demystifying the law to achieve practical and sustainable solutions in complex Employment, Family, and Negligence Claims.
My Philosophy
As an experienced Advocate and Principal Mediator, I believe the best legal resolution is one that is rooted in understanding the human story behind every case. My aim is to deliver clarity, fairness, and a sustainable path forward, whether through skillful litigation or comprehensive alternative dispute resolution.
For over two decades, I have been dedicated to providing high-quality legal advice across the Singapore Court hierarchy, from complex contested matters to accessible justice initiatives. This commitment was recognised with the State Courts’ Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018, and I am honoured to be named the Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador for 2025.
I invite you to explore my full biography to review my professional experience and dedication to the legal profession.
More about me
My practice areas of
specialization
Civil Claims
General Civil Law governs rights and duties between private parties, often leading to disputes over contracts and damages. As both an Advocate and Principal Mediator, I provide strategic guidance, ensuring clients achieve a sustainable resolution through assertive litigation or skilled negotiation.
- Contractual & General Disputes
- Negligence Claims (Personal Injury & Professional)
- Employment Disputes (Wrongful Dismissal, Contracts)
- Family Financial Matters (Division of Assets, Maintenance)
- Dispute Resolution (Mediation & Arbitration Services)
Criminal Law
When facing the State, my expertise as an Advocate ensures rigorous defense, protecting your rights and strategically guiding you through every stage of the criminal process.
- Initial Defense & Bail
- Traffic & Regulatory Offences
- Criminal Appeals
- Court Proceedings (Magistrate's/District/High Court)
- Sentencing Advocacy
Family Law
Strategic guidance through divorce, financial, and child-related matters. As an Advocate and Family Specialist Mediator, I provide resolution grounded in the principles of Therapeutic Justice.
- Divorce & Annulment Proceedings
- Therapeutic Justice Approach
- Financial Matters (Asset Division & Maintenance)
- Child Issues (Custody, Care & Control)
- Protection Orders (Against Family Violence)
- Specialist Mediation (Family Specialist Mediator)
- Wills & Probate (Estate Matters)
