Young Independent Counsel: Developing the Advocate, Assisting the Court
If you have ever wondered what the Young Independent Counsel (YIC) scheme is about, Justice Kristy Tan and Justice Mohamed Faizal, the two Supreme Court Judges who oversee the scheme, answer some questions on the purpose and value of the
An Introduction to Dementia for Lawyers Dealing with Cases Involving Mental Capacity
Introduction The ageing population in Singapore means that we are likely to see an ever-increasing number of cases that involve a loss of mental capacity, and lawyers may encounter such cases in many different ways, for example, in Mental Capacity Act
Six Decades, A New Chapter
Singapore–Japan Relations and the Legal Profession From Professional Exchange to Strategic Partnership (A reflection for SJ60) 1. Introduction In Japanese culture, turning 60 marks the beginning of a new cycle of life, a tradition known as kanreki (還暦). It is fitting, then, that as
Adaptation is a Strength in Singapore
Singapore continues to be one of the world’s leading legal and financial centres, making it a highly appealing destination for international law firms looking to expand into APAC. Its strengths are well established: it is politically stable, business-friendly, English-speaking, has
Approaches to Agentic AI Governance in Singapore and the UK
Singapore and the United Kingdom (“UK”) have both positioned themselves as pro-innovation hubs for artificial intelligence (“AI”) without horizontal AI-specific statutes. Singapore’s approach to agentic AI centres on building governance tools to support responsible deployment, including guidance, testing resources and
12 Questions to Ask About Law Firm Management
Law firm management relies on professional judgement, institutional knowledge and information from across the firm. As firms grow more complex, management decisions can be hampered by incomplete, delayed or fragmented information. The challenge is not the absence of policies, processes or