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Singapore continues to be one of the world’s leading legal and financial centres, making it a highly appealing destination for international law firms looking to expand into APAC. Its strengths are well established: it is politically stable, business-friendly, English-speaking, has

Singapore and the United Kingdom (“UK”) have both positioned themselves as pro-innovation hubs for artificial intelligence (“AI”) without horizontal AI-specific statutes. Singapore’s approach to agentic AI centres on building governance tools to support responsible deployment, including guidance, testing resources and

Law firm management relies on professional judgement, institutional knowledge and information from across the firm. As firms grow more complex, management decisions can be hampered by incomplete, delayed or fragmented information. The challenge is not the absence of policies, processes or

Editor’s note: We are delighted to publish this piece in anticipation of this year’s TechLaw.Fest. This piece was first published on LawTech.Asia on 27 January 2026, based on an interview conducted by LawTech.Asia with Justice Kwek Mean Luck. We thank

Divorce among Muslims in Singapore is governed by the Administration of Muslim Law Act (“AMLA”). While divorce is permitted in Islam, it is generally regarded as a last resort after reconciliation efforts have been explored. The divorce process also involves

Abstract: This article examines how generative AI may undermine legal professional privilege under Singapore law. It argues that prompts and exchanges with AI systems are unlikely, by themselves, to attract legal advice privilege because they are not communications with legal

Ethical and Practical Considerations in Interdisciplinary Family Practice In family disputes, it is common for there to be underlying issues that involve fractured relationships trauma, child welfare, parenting difficulties, mental health concerns, family stress and violence. In complex situations, it is

Intellectual property (“IP”) issues are often viewed as largely administrative or procedural matters. In practice, however, effective IP protection frequently requires a more nuanced and specialised assessment. This article discusses three recurring pitfalls commonly encountered in trade mark and broader IP

Abstract The growing use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in human resources (“HR”) presents new legal challenges for employers in Singapore. While AI enhances efficiency and consistency, its role in recruitment, disciplinary decisions, and dismissal raises concerns under existing employment laws. Further,

Every lawyer recalls the moment of being called to the Bar: wearing our robes is a moment etched in our memories as both a culmination and beginning. The culmination of years of study, training and anticipation; the beginning of a