ANESHA BEGUM
Summary
Highly organized and solutions-focused legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, legal advisory, litigation management, and disciplinary proceedings. Skilled in drafting and reviewing legal documents and developing regulatory frameworks to ensure adherence to professional and ethical standards. Collaborative approach in providing decision-making support for regulatory bodies by working closely with multiple stakeholders. Proven track record in effectively managing litigation, addressing professional misconduct, and driving strategic policy development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Stamp Duty and Valuation
Inland Revenue of Singapore
10.2023 - Current
- Develop policy recommendations and ensured regulatory compliance for matters under the Stamp Duties Act and its subsidiary legislation
- Developed workflows and internal processes on how to manage potential non-compliance to SDA
- Conducted legislative reviews in consultation with key stakeholders for enforcement matters under the SDA, GST Act
- Performed comprehensive reviews and case manage stamp duty audit cases including “99-to-1” purchase arrangement cases to uncover and address tax avoidance arrangements
- Worked closely with AGC, MOF, CEA, Ministry of Law and Law Society to formulate stamp duty polices
- Successfully managed legal objections filed by public under the SDA in consultation with IRAS’s legal dept
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Immigration Lawyer
Melbourne
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Legal advice and conduct of applications under the Immigration Act 1958
- Extensive knowledge of visa types, immigration policies and procedures for temporary and permanent residency in Australia
- Drafted clear and concise petitions for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
- Conduct through assessment of client profiles, identifying potential issues or concerns, and providing appropriate solutions and strategies to achieve successful outcomes
- Facilitated successful visa applications to client satisfaction
Gazetted Public Prosecutor
Land Transport Authority
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed a network of external counsel to support the Authority on suits commenced against the Authority
- Advise, draft, review and conduct due diligence checks on the Authority’s construction contracts with external stakeholders
- Advise, review, negotiate with external stakeholders on master service agreements, variation agreements and supplementary agreements for various projects
- Interpreted complex legal issues accurately, ensuring that all parties involved were well-informed about case developments and potential implications.
- Advise and draft legal opinions on commercial matters including confidentiality, summons applications, subpoenas, non-disclosure agreements
- Spearheaded, developed and coordinated the internal legal guidelines for contracts database to ensure legal risks were minimized and the Authority’s objectives are met
- Provided front-line legal support and conducted training on relevant legal issues to all the Authority’s divisions
- Provided legal opinions and conducted criminal prosecution of statutory offences that are under the purview of the Authority at the State Courts
- Legal advice and support to enforcement and investigation divisions as well as external agencies such as the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the State Courts and Traffic Police Department
- Streamlined workflow processes within the office by implementing efficient document management systems and digital tools.
Gazetted Public Prosecutor
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA)
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Advise and Conduct Criminal Prosecution of Offences under the Estate Agents Act (Cap.95A) (EAA) & Prosecution of Disciplinary Cases before the Disciplinary Committee
- Provided legal analysis on evidence-gathering to investigation teams for the Authority’s prosecution of criminal & disciplinary offences
- Prepare all legal documents such as the Complaint, Charges, Statement of Facts, Sentencing Submissions and conducted disciplinary proceedings against estate agents.
- Research statues and precedent decisions relevant to the cases on LexisNexis
- Meet with witnesses and brief them on the legal process
- Provide advice to Authority on Appellant’s application to appeal against the Authority’s decision on licensing matters
- Review the notices and petitions of appeal as well as the documents submitted by the appellants
- Draft responses and prepare all documents for appeals proceedings as well as provide legal advice to Authority
- Represent the Authority in Appeals Board Hearings
- Developed comprehensive SOP for handling disciplinary cases to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
Intern
Godwin Campos LLC
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Well-versed in Family Court matters especially ancillary issues including custody, property division, maintenance
- Attended all client meetings and worked closely with clients on all pertinent issues
- Prepared case brief by analyzing key factors of the client’s case
- Prepared all documents such as Statement of Case, Defence, Court Orders, Affidavits, Submissions
- Researched statues and precedent Court decisions relevant to the cases
- Provided legal and practical advice to clients on the Court processes including family law mediation
Education
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice, Advocacy
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
01.2017
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, B.Sc., Psychology
University of Melbourne
01.2010
Fast Track Program -
Trinity College
01.2004
GCE O -Levels -
Christ Church Secondary School
01.2002
Skills
- Legal Advisory
- Regulatory Compliance
- Effective Case Oversight
- Research and Investigations
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Policy Development
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Thinking
- Research
- Risk Assessment
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria, Mar 2018
- Associate Mediator at Singapore Mediation Centre
- Member of the Singapore Community Mediation Centre
- Member of Toastmaster’s International
Awards
- 2014, Minister’s Award (Team) for Effective Approach for Successful Prosecution of CEA Cases.
- 2015, Minister’s Award (Team) for Successfully Prosecuting the First Unlicensed Estate Agent Selling Foreign Properties in Singapore.
Timeline
Stamp Duty and Valuation
Inland Revenue of Singapore
10.2023 - Current
Immigration Lawyer
Melbourne
01.2022 - 06.2023
Gazetted Public Prosecutor
Land Transport Authority
04.2018 - 06.2021
Gazetted Public Prosecutor
Council for Estate Agencies (CEA)
06.2012 - 05.2016
Intern
Godwin Campos LLC
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, B.Sc., Psychology
University of Melbourne
Fast Track Program -
Trinity College
GCE O -Levels -
Christ Church Secondary School
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice, Advocacy
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
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