Tackling Online Scams – Your Problem or Mine?
With increasingly sophisticated online scams employing artificial learning, machine learning and deepfake technology, financial institutions are under pressure to ensure they have sufficiently robust processes to detect and combat scams. This article explores Singapore's response to tackling this issue and
Singapore Steps Up its Fight Against Money Laundering with New Legislation
Singapore has passed legislative amendments to enhance its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. Such changes will, amongst other things, enable more effective prosecution of money laundering offences, enhance the enforcement and supervisory efforts of AML/CFT
Don’t Skip the Boilerplate: A Guide to Review (Part 1 – Confidentiality)
When pressed for time in reviewing agreements, lawyers tend to skim the boilerplate clauses. Lawyers may believe that they pose little risk, particularly if those clauses were taken from a previous precedent or from a reputable source. Or we may
Reflections on 40 Years of Legal Practice
I was called to the Singapore Bar in 1980 when the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Singapore was Wee Chong Jin CJ, the Prime Minister was Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, and the Bee Gees dominated the airwaves. Back
What’s Your Law Firm’s AI Strategy?
Global interest in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, is transforming business operations across industries, including the legal field. Despite concerns about AI's reliability, law firms are increasingly adopting AI to remain competitive and improve services. Successful AI adoption necessitates a strategic
Amicus Agony
Dear Amicus Agony, As a newly qualified lawyer in a small to medium-sized corporate firm, I’ve noticed that although I get higher exposure to overseeing of files and clients, I feel that I am missing out on the amount of mentorship
Integrated Socio-Legal Healing in the Community
Over the past years, Pro Bono SG has been bridging the gaps in society by bringing our services closer to the heartlands where the needs are. Today, we are running legal clinics in every CDC and even a specialised legal
Opening Address by President Lisa Sam at the Advocacy Without Advocating Seminar
Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today's seminar, "Advocacy Without Advocating: Making a Difference as a Young Lawyer in a Supporting Role". As young lawyers, you have the same right of audience and are held to the same high standards
Successful Legal Tech Adoption
The Critical Role of After-Sales Support in Tech Solutions The legal industry has and continues to contribute significantly to Singapore’s position as an international financial and commercial center. The nominal value-added by the legal services sector to the economy in 2023
52nd Bench & Bar Games 2024
A Weekend of Thrilling Competition and Camaraderie and Fun! The 52nd edition of the Bench & Bar Games, held from 2 to 4 August 2024, in a spirit of competitive fun and festivities, united over 400 distinguished lawyers and judges from