Ethics in Practice

In the past few years, we have seen a flurry of activity in the Anti-Money Laundering scene. Kicking off the season in April 2023 was the Legal Profession (Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism) (Amendment) Rules 2023[ref]https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/LPA1966-S307-2015?DocDate=20170914&ProvIds=P11-[/ref]. The Law Society

I. Prologue: A Café, A Screen, A Cage If, last year, you saw me in the State Courts cafeteria or at Maxwell Market, staring blankly into a takeaway cup of kopi-o, you might have mistaken my silence for fatigue. It was,

The Law Society of Singapore has introduced a protocol on 1 October 2024 for all law practices to brief interns at the start of their internships, with a focus on the application of ethical obligations in legal practice (the Protocol).

Picture this. In the year 2050, Singapore lawyers are not just legal eagles; they are legal unicorns, with an ethical compass so advanced it could navigate interstellar courtrooms. Morality is a disco ball, reflecting the many facets of right and

On 10 June 2024, the Law Society of Singapore launched “Ethics Assist”, a confidential helpline designed to facilitate a lawyer’s access to ethical guidance. The creation of Ethics Assist is aligned with the recommendation of the Interim Report of the Ethics

“What you do have is my word. And it’s stronger than oak” Jerry Maguire (1996) In a recent disciplinary case,[ref]Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer (“Ezekiel Peter Latimer”) (2024) SGHC 90.[/ref] the Court of Three Judges reminded lawyers of the

As you begin your journey as a young lawyer, do take some time to reflect on what you understand being an ethical lawyer entails. To help you in your self-reflection, you can refer to the snippets below taken from articles

As a young lawyer, you will likely come across ethical issues from time to time in the course of your practice. Do not fear. Help is at hand as the Law Society offers a suite of professional ethics resources for

Introduction Proper client management is one of the most important skills required in legal practice. To ensure a sustainable practice, it is essential for legal practitioners to communicate effectively with their clients to avoid any misunderstandings or misperceptions. Recent court decisions

Introduction This article is intended to assist busy legal practitioners who may be contemplating, or who may have already taken up, an executive appointment with a business entity concurrently with their practice of law. The question of whether a legal practitioner