New Wine in Old Wineskins: Adapting the Law for the New Digital Economy
Blockchain technology promises a “trustless” framework for transactions but in practice there remain multiple roles for intermediaries and thus a need, from time to time, to have recourse to the courts. While crypto assets do not fit neatly into existing
Application for Letters of Administration in Cohabitation Situations: Points of Note
Wills are widely recognised as tools of estate planning or as a clear statement from the testator on how his/her assets should be divided after death. They are arguably even more important in cases involving cohabiting partners and illegitimate children.
The Law Society Arbitration Scheme
A Simple, Complementary, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Process - An Interview with Lawrence Teh Lawrence Teh, current global co-head of international arbitration of international law firm Dentons Rodyk & Davidson and former chair of the Law Society ADR Committee, speaks to
Celebrating Thirty Years of the Singapore Law Gazette
This month we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Singapore Law Gazette, or Law Gazette or SLG as many know it to be. The magazine is the official publication of the Law Society and is managed by the Publications Committee,
Mistakes I Made in Searching for Happiness
President Adrian Tan delivered this Commencement Address at the 2022 NUS Law and Music Faculties Commencement Ceremony on 7 July 2022. I am here to talk about your life: the one that you have had, and the one that you are
Kinou – Authentic Cuisine from the Basque Country, at Keong Saik
The Basque country, the homeland of the Basque people, is nestled at the border between Spain and France. The Basque people have their own language, culture and traditions – so it is no surprise that they have their own unique
Mothers in Law
When someone asks me what it’s like being a lawyer and a mother, I find that the question is best answered by giving scenarios. Have you ever had an urgent deadline to meet? You try and put your child to
Dean Salleh
Our beloved Dean Salleh passed away on 17 February 2022, leaving behind a gaping hole in our hearts and in the Personal Injury and Property Damage (PIPD) bar. A well-spoken and highly talented lawyer, Dean’s blazing tenacity and grit were
Law Fraternity Annual Golf Tournament 2022
In spite of the threat of thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoon game, we are happy to report that the event went on smoothly with no play suspension. This was the first sporting event held by the Sports Committee of the Law