Demystifying Data: Understanding Data to Minimise Risk and Reduce Costs
Organisations across the world are rapidly increasing the amount of data that they collect and hold. By 2025, the total amount of data “created, captured, copied and consumed globally” is estimated to increase by 180 per cent over 2020 figures.[ref]https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#:~:text=The%20total%20amount%20of%20data,replicated%20reached%20a%20new%20high.[/ref] While
AIJA 60th Annual Congress 2022: The Future of the Legal Profession
From 22 to 27 August 2022, I had the privilege of attending the 60th International Young Lawyers’ Congress organised by the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) under the generous sponsorship of the Law Society of Singapore. This 60th iteration
Hammering in the Need for Greater Consumer Protection
The issue of renovation fraud and consumer protection is a hot topic for many Singaporeans, especially for young couples who have just bought their first property, and looking to turn it into their dream home. Unfortunately the renovation journey is
Emerging Practice Areas and Technology in Legal Services
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Data Protection are known as the ABCDs of the emerging technologies in the financial sector, generally referred to as “FinTech”. As a fledgling FinTech lawyer, this author recognises that technology is also redefining
Both Sides Now: In Conversation with Mr Adrian Tan and Mr Anil Changaroth
It is not uncommon for law graduates to spend a few years practising at a firm, and then leaving practice for in-house roles. As law firms cast a wider net for lateral talent, there are in-house legal counsel who have
Crossing the BARrier
As you cross the milestone of admission to the Singapore Bar, pause to celebrate your hard-earned achievements on the journey so far and assure yourself that you can chart your own path ahead. With this step, you join a college
Mistakes I Made in Searching for Happiness
President Adrian Tan delivered this Commencement Address at the 2022 NUS Law and Music Faculties Commencement Ceremony on 7 July 2022. I am here to talk about your life: the one that you have had, and the one that you are
Mothers in Law
When someone asks me what it’s like being a lawyer and a mother, I find that the question is best answered by giving scenarios. Have you ever had an urgent deadline to meet? You try and put your child to
Law Fraternity Annual Golf Tournament 2022
In spite of the threat of thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoon game, we are happy to report that the event went on smoothly with no play suspension. This was the first sporting event held by the Sports Committee of the Law
Doing Good: The CLAS Impact
The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) was launched in 1985. A ground-up movement by senior lawyers, including the late Mr Harry Elias SC, CLAS has played and will continue to play a critical role in providing criminal legal aid for vulnerable