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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

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

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.

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

Distressed transactions and restructuring often proceed without the benefit of conventional contractual protections, requiring insolvency practitioners to navigate heightened legal and commercial risks.

From General Litigation to a Distinct Discipline (A Bicentennial reflection for SGLAW 200 years) 1. Introduction: The Architecture of Singapore’s Legal History, Shaped by Construction Law As Singapore’s legal profession marks 200 years since the Second Charter of Justice in 1826, the bicentennial

What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Therapeutic Justice Family life is a highly private affair. Many families live their lives without the need for court intervention until serious troubles occur that lead parties to decide to terminate their marriage.

Revisiting the Scope of Confidentiality in the Generative AI Era Introduction Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Claude Skills. Claude creeps its way into almost any conversation involving Generative AI (GenAI) in the legal community these days. That said, it wasn’t too long ago

Supporting Economic Resilience in a Volatile World Introduction Over the last twenty years, Singapore has significantly reformed its insolvency and restructuring laws. Originally focused on liquidation and creditor interests, the system now emphasises rescuing viable businesses, maintaining economic stability, and supporting overall

Introduction - The Historical Foundations of Intellectual Property Laws in Singapore As a profession we should look at this Bicentenary year with thankfulness whilst also harbouring an assuring measure of thoughtful expectation for the future, after we take stock of the