Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - University of London, UK
- Postgraduate Diploma Education - Nanyang Technological University
- Graduate Diploma in Law - National University of Singapore
- Master of Laws - University of Wolverhampton, UK
- Master of Science (Info. Studies) - Nanyang Technological University

Ms Grace Malathy Ponnusamy (“Ms Grace M”) is the Managing Director of the firm established since 2007. With almost 20 years of experience in civil, criminal and family litigation, Ms Grace M is well-qualified to handle many types of claims.

She has won several appeals in the High Court involving child custody matters and is well known for her excellent work in Personal Injury and Dependency claims in Singapore as many were reported in the newspapers. A claim handled by Ms Grace M made the headlines in May 2018 as being the highest award for dependency in Singapore.

Ms Grace M is passionate about justice and strives to get the best possible outcome for her clients without compromising ethics. She is hands-on with all the matters of the firm in order to ensure that the highest quality of work is rendered.

At a personal level, Ms Grace M is committed to giving back to society and charity and makes it a point to regularly give of her time and resources to the needy and less privileged. She is active in church work and volunteers at a girls’ home. She is happily married with 1 child and enjoys travelling.

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Mr. Michael Mariaraja is the pillar and support of the firm. He is overall responsible the firm’s business and management. He is usually the first point of contact for our clients who are full of praises for his assistance, kindness and most of all, his patience in answering their endless queries.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from UK and a MBA (International Management) from RMIT (Australia). Having worked in MNCs like HP, he has brought into Grace Law LLC a wealth of experience and expertise. He is an avid sportsman and regularly takes part in Spartan races and martial art competitions locally and abroad. He is a foodie and enjoys action movies!


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Welcoming Our New Intern: Jolyn Ho and Tessa Tay [Left to right]

Jolyn Ho:

Grace Law LLC is delighted to welcome Jolyn Ho, a law undergraduate at the Singapore Management University (SMU), where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a second major in Health Economics and Management.

Jolyn has a keen interest in family law, sustainability law, and the intersection of technology with legal practice. Her experiences reflect this breadth. At AGP Law LLC, she gained practical exposure to legal research, drafting court documents, and managing correspondence. She was also selected as a student reporter for TechLaw.Fest 2025, where she covered developments in Generative AI in legal education, Technology-Assisted Review in eDiscovery, and the legal implications of quantum key distribution. Her articles are forthcoming for publication.

Currently, Jolyn is undertaking research for the Singapore Comparative Law Review, focusing on liability frameworks in black-box medical AI systems. This project examines how negligence doctrine applies to opaque algorithmic decision-making in healthcare, reflecting her interest in how law adapts to emerging technologies.

Her commitment to service is equally strong. Jolyn volunteered with the Legal Aid Bureau’s Child Maintenance Initiative, contributing to guidelines supporting children from lower-income households. She also assisted members of the public at the State Courts of Singapore, guiding users through procedures for harassment cases, community disputes, and small claims.

Within SMU, Jolyn is actively involved in student leadership and advocacy. She serves as Finance Director of the Environmental & Sustainability Law Club, co-moderating panels on energy policy and arbitration, and as Marketing Director of the Moot Court Club, supporting major advocacy competitions. She is also a member of SMU Peer Helpers, training to provide peer emotional support.

Jolyn aspires to build a career in litigation, focusing on areas where law intersects with human stories, whether in family law or in emerging fields like technology and sustainability. We are excited to welcome her to Grace Law LLC and look forward to the insight and dedication she brings.

Tessa Tay:

‍Grace Law LLC is delighted to welcome Tessa Tay, a law undergraduate from the Singapore Management University (SMU), who joins us as part of her legal training journey.

Tessa is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at SMU (2023–2027). Her passion for family and criminal law has guided her through a range of internships and pro bono projects, where she has consistently demonstrated both skill and compassion.

During her time at the Ministry of Law’s Legal Aid Bureau (LAB), Tessa conducted extensive research on family law matters such as the division of matrimonial assets, as well as personal injury cases involving the assessment of damages. She also drafted a divorce application and assisted in legal aid sessions, providing Mandarin translation support when needed. At Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC, she focused on discovery and committal applications in family law, further strengthening her research skills.

Beyond internships, Tessa has actively engaged in the wider legal community. She was a semi-finalist in the ALSA Singapore Moot Competition (2025), where she argued a criminal law problem involving sexual offences under section 354(1) of the Penal Code. Her commitment to service is equally evident in her pro bono work: from Project Will Writing in collaboration with the Special Needs Trust Company, to overseas legal outreach in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she conducted talks on women’s legal rights and taught English to children in rural communities.

Tessa aspires to become a compassionate legal practitioner who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients. With her strong foundation in family and criminal law, and her dedication to supporting individuals through challenging circumstances, she embodies the values we hold dear at Grace Law LLC.

We are excited to have Tessa on board and look forward to the energy, insight, and empathy she brings to our team.

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