The Law Gazette
The Law Gazette is the official publication of the Law Society of Singapore.
Copyright in all material published in the journal is retained by the Law Society. No part of this journal may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including recording and photocopying without the written permission of the copyright holder, application for which should be addressed to the publisher. Written permission must also be obtained before any part of this publication is stored in a retrieval system of any nature. The journal does not accept liability for any views, opinions, or advice given in the journal. Further, the contents of the journal do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publisher, the Law Society or members of the Law Society and no liability is accepted in relation thereto. Advertisements appearing within this publication should not be taken to imply any direct support for, or sympathy with the views and aims of the publisher or the Law Society.
The Law Society of Singapore
The Law Society was established under the Legal Profession Act in 1967. It carries out various statutory functions, including:
- maintaining and improving the standards of conduct and learning of the legal profession in Singapore;
- facilitating the acquisition of legal knowledge by members of the legal profession ;
- representing, protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in Singapore; promoting in any manner the Society thinks fit the interests of the legal profession in Singapore; and
- protecting and assisting the public in all matters ancillary or incidental to the law.
The mission of the Law Society is to serve its members and the public by sustaining an independent bar which upholds the rule of law and ensures access to justice.
Publications Committee 2024
The Publications Committee is a standing committee of the Law Society. The Committee oversees the Society’s publications including the Law Gazette.
Chairperson
Debby Lim Hui Li
Co Vice-Chairpersons
Fong Weili
Kishan Pillay
Council Representative
Gregory Xu Weicheng
Members
Amanda Goh Tsu-yi
Chan Wenqiang
Divyesh Menon
Eva Teh Jing Hui
Kimarie Cheang Xiao Pin (Zheng Xiao Pin)
Lance Ang Wen Pin
Lim Ming Yi
Seah Li Min, Cheryl
Suang Wijaya
Tan Shen Kiat
Tee Liang Shi
Teo Zhu-En, Joel
Yip Tai Meng Marcus
Professor David Tan (Consultant)