Acting Against the Same Opponent in Similar Matters
Rebalancing Client Choice and Confidentiality This article examines the competing policy considerations involved where a lawyer acts for different clients against the same opponent in similar claims. With reference to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and English cases, it suggests that the
Curial Review on Questions of Law: A Desirable Move for Singapore
The Singapore Ministry of Law has been considering the introduction of a mechanism to allow parties to opt-in to appeals on questions of law for international arbitration. This article examines the desirability of such a development and concludes that an
The Future of Family Practice
“You are too nice," he said. "How do you want me to be at a mediation?" I replied. "I am worried," he said. I had given an assessment of the outcome at the mediation to him. "If you are worried,
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, I have been in practice as a disputes lawyer since I was called to the Bar in 2018. I used to like litigation but recently I am beginning to have some doubts. The work is tedious and not
Spotlight on Tech-celerate for Law
Sees Success in Driving Adoption of Tech Solutions Across Law Practices of Different Sizes Singapore Law Practices (SLPs) have been adopting technology solutions to future proof and deliver enhanced legal services with Tech-celerate for Law, a support scheme with seven pre-scoped
How Technology Can Improve Lawyers’ Document Workflows from First Drafts to Final Delivery
Lawyers spend most of their time drafting or working with documents, but typical attorney document workflows fail for three reasons: they don’t maximise profitability, leverage prior knowledge, or incorporate final transaction management. Transactional lawyers spend the majority of their time creating,
Piala Pala Bowling Tournament
After a whirlwind of sporting activities in 2019, the annual Law Society Piala Pala Bowling Tournament was held on 14 December 2019 to close off the year. Eight teams of bowlers from various law firms gathered at the bowling alley at
Mrs Thio Ying Ying
Many knew Mrs Thio Ying Ying (“Mrs Thio”) for how she miraculously managed to raise six children, and two grandchildren, even while heading an entire litigation department and more. Yet others knew her for her heavy involvement in church, her