President’s Message
Dear Colleagues at the Bar, For this month’s message, I have three major news items to share. Two of them are hot off the press. All three are especially relevant and timely in the context of promoting economic resilience in the
President’s Message
This was the speech delivered by President Gregory Vijayendran, SC at the Opening of the Legal Year on 11 January 2021. May it please Your Honours, Chief Justice, Justices of the Court of Appeal, Judges of the Appellate Division, Judges
President’s Message
Wellbeing and Being Well In this closing message for the year, I want to share something largely non-law related for personal reflection and resolve. In the larger scheme of things, our life in the law is impacted by our wellbeing. We have
President’s Message
Where there’s a will, there’s a way … to give a legacy. (Adapted from opening remarks at a Community Foundation of Singapore-LSPBS “Legacy Giving” Webinar on 1 September 2020.) Legacy giving is one of the best kept secrets in town. For many
Business Transactions Between Solicitors and Their Clients
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm [2020] SGHC 166 Introduction It is trite that lawyers owe fiduciary duties to their clients and one such duty is to “[avoid] any financial or personal arrangements with his client or related persons
President’s Message
This was the speech delivered by the President at the Pledge Signing Ceremony on Preventing Bullying and Harassment in Singapore’s Legal Profession held on 9 October 2020. Good afternoon Managing Partners, Deputy Managing Partners, Managing Partner-designates, Chief Executive Officers, Chief
President’s Message
Closing Remarks in Family Conference 2020 (15 September 2020) Good Evening, Honoured Guests and Distinguished Delegates of the Family Conference 2020, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege to deliver the closing remarks in Family Conference 2020 – Supporting, Healing, Reconstructing –
President’s Message
This one’s for the children. The children of the profession. As I write this, I am aware of anecdotal feedback and have seen some guesstimates concerning sizable numbers of unretained practice trainees. This year’s narrative is not just about the individual
President’s Message
Dear Members, Survey Results of Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Action Steps As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely devastated industries, companies and employees, disrupting businesses and our lives. Law firms in Singapore are no exception. A number of them (based
President’s Message to Newly Called Lawyers
President recorded a video message to the new lawyers who were called to the Bar on 13 May 2020. Click here to view the video. First and Foremost, Congratulations! You are an elite group of individuals admitted to the roll of advocates