Bench & Bar Games 2025
The 53rd Annual Malaysia–Singapore Bench & Bar Games was held in Malacca, Malaysia, from 12 to 14 September 2025. Led by Justice Woo Bih Li, the Singapore contingent competed in 20 sports against their Malaysian counterparts over three days of
In Loving Memory of Gokul Haridas
8 November 1971 to 12 September 2025 I would like to pay a special tribute to Mr Gokul Haridas. He was formerly a Partner at our firm, having spent a total of seven years with us. Gokul was a distinguished lawyer,
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
Public Consultation on Proposed Guide for Using GenAI in the Legal Sector
A. Introduction On 1 September 2025, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) announced that it is seeking public feedback on a proposed Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector (the Guide).[ref]Singapore, Ministry of Law, Public Consultation on Guide for Using
Patrick Ang Peng Koon
Patrick was once asked how he would like to be remembered as a lawyer and a person. His answer: “I would just like to be known and remembered for being a lawyer who did his best always for clients. And
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
The Law Society: From South Bridge Road to Maxwell Road
Advocating for the profession from wherever we are In 1997, the Law Society of Singapore purchased its first premises at 39 South Bridge Road. Prior to this, the Society had occupied premises at the old High Court Building, the then Colombo
Keeping It All in the Family
It is not uncommon for lawyering to run in the family, and we have a number of members whose offspring have followed in their footsteps to become lawyers too. The Law Gazette speaks to one such family – Mr Rajan
In Loving Memory of Glenn Jeyasingam Knight
1944 – 2025 Early Life and Education Glenn Knight was born on 13 November 1944. Glenn attended the University of Singapore, where he graduated with a degree in law. Professional Achievements Glenn's career spanned many decades, during which he made significant contributions to the
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