Financial services lawyer with extensive experience in banking, board advisory, complex commercial transactions and regulatory matters.

Prakash is a Senior Director with the Firm and brings over four decades of leadership experience spanning law enforcement, private legal practice and international banking. He advises clients on banking and financial services regulation, corporate governance, complex commercial transactions, strategic risk management and regulatory matters. Throughout his career, he has been recognised for combining sound legal judgement with commercial pragmatism and a practical understanding of business.

Prakash graduated from National University of Singapore in 1984. He was called to the Singapore Bar in 1992 and commenced his legal career with Haridass Ho & Partners, where he practised from 1992 to 1996. During his time in private practice, he advised clients on shipping and admiralty matters, commercial litigation and corporate transactions, developing a strong foundation in advocacy, dispute resolution and commercial law.

He subsequently joined Crédit Agricole Indosuez as Asia Pacific Treasury Counsel, where he provided legal support to the Bank’s Treasury business across the Asia-Pacific region. His practice focused on treasury and derivatives transactions, including the negotiation of ISA Master Agreements and other financial markets documentation supporting the Bank’s treasury and capital markets activities.

In 2000, Prakash joined Citibank Singapore, where he served as General Counsel for approximately twenty-five years. As the Bank’s senior legal adviser in Singapore, he led the Legal Department and advised the Board, senior management and business leadership on a broad spectrum of legal, regulatory and governance matters. His practice encompassed banking regulation, corporate governance, strategic transactions, technology transformation, outsourcing, regulatory engagement, financial crime, conduct risk and complex commercial arrangements across the Bank’s businesses.

During his tenure at Citibank, Prakash worked closely with regulators, business leaders and regional stakeholders on significant strategic initiatives and regulatory developments affecting one of the world’s leading financial institutions. He developed a reputation as a trusted adviser who was able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives while supporting innovation, managing risk and enabling business growth.

Prior to being called to the Bar, Prakash served for seven years with the Singapore Police Force in a number of operational and leadership appointments. His final appointment was as Deputy Commander of Tanglin Police Division, where he was responsible for operational leadership, incident management and the supervision of policing operations in one of Singapore’s key police divisions. His experience in law enforcement continues to shape his practical and measured approach to leadership, governance and decision-making.

Having completed a distinguished in-house legal career, Prakash has returned to private practice, where he continues to advise clients on complex legal, regulatory and governance matters. He also has a growing interest in AI governance, risk and compliance, with a particular focus on the legal and governance implications of emerging technologies.

Prakash remains active in mentoring, executive coaching and leadership development. He has a particular interest in helping organisations and senior professionals navigate change, strengthen governance and develop effective leadership. He is also developing expertise in AI governance and responsible AI, focusing on the practical legal, regulatory and governance implications for organisations adopting artificial intelligence.