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 Court building and serviced offices at the former Copthorne Harbourview Hotel.
Home for the next 22 years was the four-storey shophouse on South Bridge Road, a place to finally call our own. As the years passed, the Secretariat grew and expanded in tandem with our membership. With membership numbers continuing to increase and with the slew of activities and services for members growing, space gradually became a problem, despite a round of renovations in 2014. Finally in August 2019 we moved to rental premises at Maxwell Chambers Suites on 28 Maxwell Road, from where we operate today, with a staff strength of about 70 serving our 6,500 members.
Here is a pictorial look at the changes from 1997 to the present.
Left: Street view of 39 South Bridge Road; Right: Level 1 seating area for visitors
Left: Jus Curio shop; Right: Conference room where Council and Committee meetings were held
Left: The rooftop which was an ideal spot for after work relaxation and to catch the fireworks during the National Day parade; Right: The reception area after renovations in October 2014
28 Maxwell Road
Photos of Maxwell Road office: David Tan
