Comparative Legal Practices in Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection
Singapore Vs. the European Union The article examines Singapore’s innovation-driven AI and data protection frameworks, contrasting them with the EU’s rights-centric governance model exemplified by regulations like the Model AI Governance Framework and the proposed AI Act. It explores their historical,
Memories of Pupillage and Mentorship
The Law Society of Singapore has invited me to share my personal experiences of Pupillage and Mentorship both as a Pupil and as a Pupil Master. My Pupillage The story begins in 1968 when I joined Allen & Gledhill (A&G) as a
Navigating Data Breach Challenges: Insights for Organisations
Navigating a potential data breach poses numerous questions for organisations. What should my organisation do when there is a potential data breach? Should the organisation directly submit to the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) for the incident to be handled
Practical Steps to Build a Career in Arbitration
On 11 March 2025, members attended the Council Luncheon at the State Courts where Samuel Chacko (Co-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee) and Edmund Kronenburg (Co-Chair of the Civil Practice Committee) shared about initiatives by the Law Society
Justice for All: How Pro Bono Legal Work Shapes Singapore’s Future
A Conversation with Dinesh Dhillon, Chairman of Pro Bono SG In a quiet moment during the interview , Mr Dinesh Dhillon pauses to reflect on a Christmas greeting he recently received. It was from a mother of triplets whose future in
Enforceability of Awards is Key, if Arbitration is to Deliver its Benefits in India
India remains an attractive destination for trade and investment. Its growing population, combined with a young labour force and an expanding consumer market are set to propel India to be the third largest economy in the world. Sectors such as
Establishing a Foundation in Thailand
By setting up a foundation in Thailand, investors and companies can directly address issues such as education, poverty alleviation, health care, and environmental conservation, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of local communities. Furthermore, a foundation can serve as a
Light in the Heart, Path Under the Feet
Reflections from the Singapore Exchange Programme When I learned that I had been selected for the "Shanghai-Singapore Lawyer Exchange Programme" and would have the honour of leading the delegation to Singapore for a three-month exchange activity, I was extremely excited. This is
I Went to Shanghai on an Exchange Programme
Introduction I was a local graduate, so I never had the chance to live in a new city to attend college overseas. Participating in international moots in year three and pulling up my grades in year four of university also deprived
Fiat Justitia: Members’ Welfare
One persistent issue that plagued the old Bar Committee was the need for proper robing and rest facilities for lawyers in the courts. Robing facilities had always existed in the Singapore courts as it was necessary to provide a room