Languages: English, Mandarin

Joanne is a Senior Associate of FND Legal. She was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the Singapore Bar in 2022.

Joanne’s experience in the legal industry started in 2016 as a Paralegal with a mid-sized firm,while concurrently reading law as part of the pioneer batch of Singapore University of Social Sciences’ (SUSS) School of Law. 

Joanne assists her clients throughout their key stages in life, from birth-related matters to post-death. With a focus on matrimonial and estate law, her practice encompasses probate, estate planning, adoption, and mental capacity applications.

Joanne comprehensively guides her clients through the legal complexities and is able to provide direct and practical advice tailored to each client’s interests. Joanne is also regularly engaged by insurance companies and private organisations to speak about estate planning and mental capacity applications.

In addition to her legal practice, Joanne is always keen to try new experiences to continuously build on her current skillsets. Balancing professional life with personal interests, Joanne plays the piano and guitar, and prioritizes physical and mental well-being by committing to an active daily routine.

Highlights:

• Assisted in a reported contested probate application (VFD and another v VFF and others [2020] SGFC 10), which involved allegations of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The Deceased’s Will was successfully upheld and the Defendants’ claims were dismissed.
• Acted for a client in a High Court application for variation of Trust Deed to sanction a sale of a Trust Property