The Doctrine of Comity in Singapore Law – A Trainee’s Perspective
Comity is a legal doctrine necessitated by international politics. Without it, private transnational disputes cannot be easily resolved and can even create tensions between countries. Not surprisingly, a number of common law jurisdictions including Singapore have applied comity in one
Don’t Skip the Boilerplate: A Guide to Review (Part 2)
This is part two of a four-part series on how to review boilerplate clauses, focusing generally on lesser-known risks. Part one covered confidentiality clauses, and this part two discusses boilerplate clauses from A to En. Parts three and four have
Technology Basics – Part 2: Commanding the Content
Mastering Microsoft Word Like a Pro Welcome to the second installment of the “Technology Basics” series, brought to you by the Law Society’s Representation and Law Reform department. This series aims to offer lawyers practical tips on how to make the
The Changing Lawyer
The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation. Driven by technological disruption, evolving client expectations, and a reevaluation of traditional skill sets, lawyers today face a landscape that looks vastly different from even a few years ago. Success in this
How Asian Businesses Approach Relationships and Dispute Resolution
It is often said that the pendulum of cross-border economy and disputes (which inevitably follow) is swinging from the West to the East, that is Asia. Today, the world is going through insurmountable shifts, all impacting or centred around economy. With
How to Use WIPO Deal Mediation in Commercial Negotiations
At the start of this year, three FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) patent licensing negotiations, which utilised WIPO Deal Mediation, concluded with the parties settling their dispute and entering into new commercial agreements. Each of the cases concerned the licensing
Musings and (Unsolicited) Advice from a Year One Lawyer
As a first-generation lawyer in my family, I still recall how excited and proud my parents were when I was admitted to the Singapore Bar. Amongst other things, I recall them telling me how “I have made it” and how
Protocol on Reinforcing Ethics to Law Practice Interns
The Law Society of Singapore has introduced a protocol on 1 October 2024 for all law practices to brief interns at the start of their internships, with a focus on the application of ethical obligations in legal practice (the Protocol).
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