How to Avoid Getting “Clubbed” to Death: A Survival Guide
The activities of clubs span the gamut of human experience. It is therefore unsurprising that they are often embroiled in disputes. This article examines the appropriate legal avenues and grounds for challenging the decisions of clubs. It suggests that since
Raising New Issues at Judicial Review: When Might Late be Too Late?
An examination of the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal in AXY & Ors v Comptroller of Income Tax [2018] SGCA 23 on the admissibility of subsequent matters in judicial review proceedings. The recent decision of the Court of Appeal
Purpose over Process – Empowering the SIAC-SIMC Arb-Med-Arb Protocol
A friendly response to Paul Tan and Kevin Tan. The Propositions My friends Paul Tan and Kevin Tan have urged it be made clear that jurisdictional challenges may be made after an arbitration has been stayed and referred to mediation under the
Dishonest Spouses Beware: Developments in the Law on Fraudulent Non-Disclosure in Matrimonial Proceedings
What is the effect of dishonest non-disclosure on the validity of a matrimonial consent order? How, if at all, would an agreement to compromise the non-disclosure have an impact on such validity? The illuminating perspectives proffered by the High Court
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a fourth year associate who was convinced that I was suited for a career in law up until the point when I graduated. Over the past few years, I realised that practice was not how I envisioned
Figuring Out Where Pro Bono and Volunteering May Fit in
The Negative Impact of the Myth of Work-Life Balance on Young Lawyers and How It May Be Balanced With the ongoing trend of the high attrition rate amongst their peers, it is becoming increasingly difficult for young lawyers to ignore the
Law-Accountancy Connection and Collaboration
On 29 June 2018, we co-organised together with ACCA an inaugural Legal and Accounting Connect Seminar. It marked a new high-water mark in connection and collaboration between the lawyers and accountants. The half-day seminar that drew about 240 speakers and
CEO’s Message
Dear Members, The Law Society's Practice Directions and Guidance Notes are being updated and aligned with the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015 (S 706/2015) in batches, in consultation with the Professional Conduct Council. The design of the Ethics Portal (http://www.lawsociety.org.sg/For-Lawyers/Ethics-Portal)
Working with Emotionally Vulnerable Clients – Tips and Strategies
Lawyers will encounter clients with a myriad of emotional problems across their varied and complex work. Working effectively with emotionally vulnerable clients is essential across all areas of law. This is particularly the case in family and criminal law where
Managing Your Legal Practice is Now as Easy as ABC
We Know That Managing a Legal Practice is Hard Work Everybody wants to build, grow and run a profitable law firm. However, it can be challenging and time-consuming to keep your practice running. Specifically, the lawyers we spoke to highlighted three