My Thoughts and Perspectives on Criminal Law Practice
Introduction This issue of the Law Gazette features the practice of community law. In that light, I have been asked to share my experiences on criminal law practice. This made me think about the questions I am often asked, about the
Pricing Strategies for Legal Practices
This is a synopsis of the e-Masterclass on Pricing Strategies for Legal Practice organised by the Law Society of Singapore and College of Law Australia/New Zealand on 12 May 2021. The author also wishes to acknowledge the use of the
Best Practices for Wills Drafting – Ten Points to Consider
With the increased emphasis on wealth management and legacy planning in Singapore, there is a steady flow of people approaching law firms on solutions for such issues, or at least thinking about how best to provide for their loved ones
President’s Message
Welcome Remarks At Just Laugh Fundraising Charity Event 25 June 2021 Guest of Honour Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, Introduction A very warm welcome and sincere note of appreciation goes out from me on behalf of
How to Excel in the Second Chair
For the ambitious young advocate, the second chair may seem miles away from the real action. You will hardly, if ever, communicate directly with the Court or tribunal. Clients want to speak to lead counsel and hear his or her
We Can Achieve: When Restraint is a Virtue
If discretion is the better part of valour, restraint might be its best. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) took an interesting approach towards the recent copyright infringement of our popular National Day song, “Count on Me, Singapore”. And
President’s Message
Dear Members, This month, I will reiterate various cautions about cybersecurity in the light of a few recent incidents. The Law Society first issued an alert on 10 May to members on the “Goh Keng Law Firm” incident: Fraudsters Targeting Law Practices Dear Member, The
Working from Home: My Experience, Dos-and-Don’ts, Equipment Recommendations
1. What was the transition like from working in the office to working from home? I consider myself fairly tech savvy but even I could not anticipate the demands and needs of working from home brought on by COVID-19. The transition
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Automation
Over the past decade, automation has dramatically changed how companies do business. The legal industry is certainly no exception, with an estimated 23 per cent of a lawyer’s tasks that can be automated.[ref]https://public.tableau.com/profile/mckinsey.analytics#!/vizhome/AutomationandUSjobs/Technicalpotentialforautomation[/ref] This is the first in a series of
The Invasion of Requests for Proposal
In an ideal world, filling out lengthy requests for proposals (RFPs) to pitch for work is unnecessary. You should rely on your reputation as a lawyer and clients to come to you. Unfortunately, RFPs are now a constant presence, with law