Technology Basics – Part 3: Collaborating with Confidence
Mastering Microsoft Teams Like a Pro Welcome to the third instalment of the “Technology Basics” series, brought to you by the Law Society’s Representation and Law Reform department. This series aims to offer lawyers practical tips on how to make the
Process Paralysis and Law Firm Operations
In legal practice, swift and informed decision-making is essential, not only in client matters but also in managing law firm operations. However, many law firms face process paralysis in operational and administrative matters. This often stems from excessive reliance on procedures
President’s Message
This was the speech delivered by the President at the Opening of the Legal Year on 13 January 2025.
Rethinking Law Firm Billing in the Age of AI
For decades, the billable hour has been the cornerstone of law firm revenue. However, as artificial intelligence (AI) tools transform legal workflows, making them faster, more efficient and less labour-intensive, the traditional time-based billing model may no longer align with
Voices of Women in the Industry: Female Founders
“Voices of Women in the Industry” is an initiative by the Women in Practice Committee, which presents perspectives from female practitioners in the legal industry. In this article, we speak to two dynamic female founders of law firms – Shobna
Recent Developments in Taxation of Businesses, Including on Incentives for Trusts
This article updates on the work of the Tax & Trust Committee and highlights selected legislative changes made this year to the income tax regime in Singapore. The author is a member of the Committee, and presents some details into
Don’t Skip the Boilerplate: A Guide to Review (Part 4)
This is the fourth and final part of a four-part series on how to review boilerplate clauses, focusing generally on lesser-known risks. The previous parts one, two and three respectively covered confidentiality clauses, clauses from A to En, and clauses
Challenges in Law Firm Leadership
Law firm partners are crucial to a firm's success. Their effectiveness depends on how well they manage the following key areas. Key Areas for Partner Success 1. Profitability and Revenue Generation Profitability is the foundation of a law firm's sustainability. Partners must make
Don’t Skip the Boilerplate: A Guide to Review (Part 3)
This is part three of a four-part series on how to review boilerplate clauses, focusing generally on lesser-known risks. Part one covered confidentiality clauses, part two clauses from A to En, and this part three clauses from Ex to N.
A Personal Journey Through Four Decades of Legal Practice
Changes in the Legal Profession The last 38 years have seen extraordinary transformations in the legal profession. I witnessed the evolution from early desktop computers in 1986 - heavy, monochrome-screened machines that were both cumbersome and ground-breaking to the sleek, powerful