Nuanced Outcomes in Joint Tenancies
In Ng Lai Kuen Priscilla Elizabeth v Ng Choon Keong Steven, the General Division of the High Court decided that the law did not allow legal joint tenants other than married couples to hold property in equity in a nuanced
A Practical Guide for Running Better Legal Tech Pilots
Technology and process change pilots in law firms are notorious for high failure rates. Lawyers often see an impressive demo followed by disappointing adoption: the new tool launches with fanfare, only to gather dust as attorneys revert to familiar habits.
Musings & (Unsolicited) Advice from a Year Two Lawyer
The jungle hasn’t grown kinder – but (perhaps) I’ve grown tougher. Prologue: A Commitment After contributing my first Singapore Law Gazette article last year (titled: Musings & (Unsolicited) Advice from a Year‑1 Lawyer), I told myself I would try to keep writing
Beyond Financial Aid
How the Singapore Institute of Legal Education’s Part B Donated Bursaries Fund Helps Dreams Meet Justice This column article features two recipients of the Singapore Institute of Legal Education’s Part B Donated Bursaries Fund, established in 2025. The article gives some
Business Development: A Natural Extension of Legal Practice
Is marketing and business development (BD) a “burdensome extra” in legal practice? Not quite. At its core, BD is about visibility, building relationships, and staying relevant. It is an integral part of legal practice for all lawyers, regardless of seniority
Law Society Annual Dinner 2025
On 24 October 2025, the Law Society of Singapore held its Annual Dinner at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. We welcomed approximately 350 guests, embracing the theme Local Classicus to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday. The evening aimed to create a fun
Introducing the Law Society’s Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme
Introduction The Law Society of Singapore will be launching a Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme (“SWMP”) in early January 2026 to support junior lawyers through structured, practical mentorship within their law practices. This article seeks to address a number of common questions
Fiat Justitia: Retooling and Revitalising the Bar
Picking Up the Pieces Lee Kuan Yew's excoriating attack on the Law Society during the 1986 Select Committee hearings left the Bar and the Society in shock and dismay. It was a devastating, demoralising blow. On 2 January 1987, the Law
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