Two Centuries of British Rule of Law: A Look Back to 1819
As Singapore commemorates its bicentennial, we look back at the year 1819 when British law was first “introduced” into Singapore. The article argues that at the “founding” of modern Singapore, international law played a far larger role than the English
Rustling Through Tea Leaves
This article looks back to the changes to the way law was practised in the days before the technological boom. The way we work will always keep changing. The name for that is progress; but we have never experienced so vast
The British Rule of Singapore: An Evaluation
This article explores the positives and negatives that have resulted from the British rule of Singapore. We are commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Singapore by the British. It is fair to say that, if Raffles had not established
Vice President’s Message
You Are an Emotional Labourer Opening remarks given by Vice President Adrian Tan at the Family Law Conference 2019. The First Time I Spoke to a Lawyer When I was a teenager (which I believe was only a couple of years ago), my
CEO’s Message
Dear Members, The commemoration of the bicentennial is an occasion for reflection, even for those who are disinclined to frequent introspection. It presents each of us an opportunity to vicariously reflect on the past achievements and mistakes of our forefathers to
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I am a newly-qualified lawyer. I am very strict when it comes to following the rules and procedures. I do not want anything or anyone to ruin my chances at becoming Senior Counsel, which is my ultimate goal. Recently,
Redefining the Legal Profession
We are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution where the rise and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), additive manufacturing, robotics, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies are transforming businesses, industries, economies and completely
LegalTech Strategies for Singapore Law Firms
Headline grabbing articles like “Machines are going to replace lawyers” or “Robo-lawyers are here to take your jobs” have become du jour in the legal industry. In the midst of the buzz and hype around LegalTech, it is important for
Group Witness Preparation – Psychology Matters
Introduction Improper witness preparation for the purposes of trial (referred to as “witness preparation” in this article) has been a highly controversial issue in adversarial legal systems. Different common law countries have adopted different approaches in drawing the line between permissible
Bench & Bar Games 2019
“This is the fight of our lives. We are going to win. Whatever it takes.” Captain America Some people move on. But not us. We remembered that night at the Grand Ballroom of the Weil Hotel in Ipoh in 2018 where Team