| Velu graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1984 and was called to the Singapore Bar in 1985. |
| Velu has been in practice for 22 years and is a senior member of the criminal Bar. He has handled several capital cases in the High Court, in addition to his regular appearances in the Subordinate Courts. Besides criminal law, Velu's areas of practice includes matrimonial and property law, conveyancing and civil litigation. |
| Velu loves his court craft and is result oriented in his approach. His expertise built over the years in various aspects of the law make him a key member of Straits Law Practice LLC, leading its criminal practice. He continues his client oriented approach in other matters with the full support of the entire Straits Law team. |
| In spite of his busy schedule, Velu beliefs that family life is important for a successful career. Hence, time with the family is of importance to him. Week-ends are usually spent with his family recharging him for the week's battles. |
| Velu can be contacted at 6514 1210 |
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| Most Significant Legal Cases to Date |
| Velu's most recent significant case was one where he successfully argued at trial against a drug trafficking charge which carried the mandatory death penalty to one of non-capital charge thus saving the accused life. |
| In this case the accused was arrested by officers of the Central Narcotics Bureau and 2 kg of cannabis was found tucked at the waist. The accused was charged and committed to stand trial for drug trafficking which carried the mandatory death penalty. The accomplice was one of the "star" witnesses for the prosecution. |
| After seven days of trial and extensive cross examination of the accomplice, the accused's charge was reduced by the prosecution to a non-capital charge. The accused was spared the gallows despite being caught with physical possession of 2 kg of cannabis. |
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