Drawing on more than two decades of experience across government, the judiciary, and legal practice, Jesudevan advises governments, international and regional organisations and multinational corporations on economic security, regulatory risk and complex cross-border challenges. His work combines regulatory acumen with commercial judgment, helping clients navigate challenges, and manage risks.
Jesudevan previously served as a District Judge and as Deputy Senior State Counsel in the Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore, where he was a member of the specialist financial crimes team. As a senior prosecutor, he led and oversaw the prosecution of complex financial crimes and advised government agencies on legal and regulatory matters. His work involved close collaboration with Singapore's principal enforcement and regulatory authorities, including the Commercial Affairs Department, Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Customs.
Before his appointment to the judiciary, Jesudevan practised commercial litigation and international arbitration at one of Southeast Asia's largest law firms, representing multinational corporations in complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
He has particular expertise in export controls, strategic trade management and sanctions, with a special focus on measures concerning Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. His advisory experience includes engagements with the Asian Development Bank and other international and regional organisations, as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Internationally, Jesudevan has contributed to initiatives undertaken with the United Nations, the European Union, the United States Department of State's Export Control and Related Border Security Programme, Germany's Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Alongside his leadership of TradeKins, Jesudevan is President of the Centre for Trade Excellence, a Singapore-based non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing professional standards, institutional capabilities and international cooperation in trade governance. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore, where he teaches Compliance and Risk Management, and serves on the Board of Directors of Fraunhofer Singapore Research Ltd.
A Fulbright Scholar, Jesudevan holds a Master of Laws from New York University and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2005.
