Certainty and Conscience
Modern insolvency law is built on rules. Statutory priorities determine who gets paid, the pari passu principle governs distribution among unsecured creditors, and detailed legislation regulates almost every aspect of insolvency administration.
Non-Delegable Duties: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
This article discusses the ambit of a non-delegable duty in the context of the responsibilities of schools for the safety of students under their care. The unfortunate accident of a student on a compulsory school trip to the Maldives brings
Breakfast, Eventually: Why Lawyers Should Build Their Own Tools
Keeping up with legal developments is a discipline that rarely survives a working morning. This article recounts building a fix (an AI agent that reads the day’s legal news and delivers a short briefing before the inbox is opened) and
TechLaw.Fest 2025 Interview: Justice Kwek Mean Luck
Editor’s note: We are delighted to publish this piece in anticipation of this year’s TechLaw.Fest. This piece was first published on LawTech.Asia on 27 January 2026, based on an interview conducted by LawTech.Asia with Justice Kwek Mean Luck. We thank
How to Be Seriously Impressive: A Guide for Junior Lawyers
Every generation Blames the one before And all their frustrations Come beating on your door The Living Years, Mike & the Mechanics The transition from law student to practising lawyer is rarely smooth and, at times, deeply frustrating. In practice, unlike law school, you must
Understanding the Wife’s Rights in Syariah Divorce in Singapore
Divorce among Muslims in Singapore is governed by the Administration of Muslim Law Act (“AMLA”). While divorce is permitted in Islam, it is generally regarded as a last resort after reconciliation efforts have been explored. The divorce process also involves