Singapore’s top law officer, Mr Lucien Wong, will continue as Attorney-General (AG) for another three-year term, following his reappointment announced by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on October 10, 2025.
Mr Wong, who is 72 years old, will serve from January 14, 2026, to January 13, 2029. This marks his third reappointment since he first took office in 2017, having already served two prior extensions in 2020 and 2023.
A veteran in the legal field, Mr Wong has played a pivotal role in advising the Government on legal matters and overseeing prosecutions as Singapore’s Public Prosecutor. His tenure has been marked by consistency, experience, and stability in the country’s top legal institution.
In the same announcement, Mr Lionel Yee, 59, was also reappointed as Deputy Attorney-General for another three years. Mr Yee has served alongside Mr Wong since 2017 and is widely respected for his leadership in public law and legal policy.
Under Article 35 of Singapore’s Constitution, the Attorney-General is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The AG is entrusted with the responsibility to initiate, conduct, or discontinue any criminal proceedings, and to advise the Government on all legal affairs.
The reappointments of both Mr Wong and Mr Yee ensure continuity in Singapore’s legal leadership and reaffirm confidence in their stewardship of the AGC.
Career Summary of Attorney-General Lucien Wong
Lucien Wong Yuen Kuai SC (born 1953) is Singapore’s ninth Attorney-General, serving since 14 January 2017. A top corporate lawyer by training, he was formerly the Chairman and Senior Partner of Allen & Gledhill LLP, one of Singapore’s largest law firms.
Wong graduated from the University of Singapore in 1978, topping his final-year class, and was called to the Bar in 1979. He began his career at Drew & Napier, later joining Allen & Gledhill where he became managing partner (1998-2012) and then chairman. Over more than three decades in private practice, he built a reputation as a leading expert in banking, corporate and financial services law, and served on multiple law-reform committees refining company and securities legislation.
Before entering public service, Wong also held leadership positions beyond the firm — he chaired the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, and sat on the boards of major organisations including Temasek Holdings, Singapore Airlines, Capitaland, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Appointed Attorney-General by President Tony Tan on the advice of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Wong became the first AG in Singapore’s history without prior experience on the Bench or within the AGC. Since his appointment, he has overseen significant developments in prosecution policy and government legal advisory work. His reappointments in 2020, 2023, and 2025 underscore the Government’s confidence in his leadership and continuity at the helm of the AGC.
Outside of his official duties, Wong serves on the Presidential Council for Minority Rights and was previously the advisory-board chair of the Singapore Management University School of Law. He is married with one son, Paul Wong, who serves as a pastor.
