Friend or Fiduciary? Finding the Right Approach in the Law of Fiduciaries
In its 2022 decision of Tan Teck Kee v Ratan Kumar Rai [2022] SGCA 62, the Court of Appeal considered, inter alia, the appropriate “test” for identifying a fiduciary relationship and whether and when a director may owe concurrent fiduciary
Establishing Order … and Law in Singapore
The British East India Company 1819–1824 (Part 2) This is a much revised and truncated version of a much longer chapter written in connection with the Law Society’s Administration of Justice in Singapore 1819–1942 project for which the Society was awarded
President’s Message
Can you believe it has been three years since Covid hit Singapore? In February 2020, the country went to Dorscon Orange. Then, we progressed to Circuit Breaker, and law firms all over the island were suddenly shut down. I remember chaotic scenes
ICC International Court of Arbitration: A Journey of a Hundred Years
History of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
The Family Lawyer Brand
As a business owner, I have always been interested in branding. I felt that branding was important in building up a business. No one was talking about branding for law firms then. In 2019, I came across a young man who
Read a Good Book Lately?
We asked lawyers to recommend books that have resonated with them and share why they think a particular book is special. Read these “mini reviews” and add these titles to your reading list! Crimes Against Humanity: The Struggle for Global Justice
Annual Piala Pala Bowling Tournament 2023
The past two years were peculiar years. Covid-19 robbed all sportsmen and sportswomen of the opportunity to gather and joust for honour and glory in their respective sports. That is why the hosting of Piala Pala 2023 was both monumental and
Famous Palace
Famous Palace is a new dining concept by the Famous Dining Group. They offer a wide repertoire of dishes with Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hainanese and Peranakan influences. Nestled in the tranquil ambience of Seletar Country Club, Famous Palace is a hidden
Disciplinary Tribunal Reports
Pursuant to section 93(5) of the Legal Profession Act, the Council of the Law Society is required to publish the findings and determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council may determine