Adaptation is a Strength in Singapore
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
Approaches to Agentic AI Governance in Singapore and the UK
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
12 Questions to Ask About Law Firm Management
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
TechLaw.Fest 2025 Interview: Justice Kwek Mean Luck
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
How to Be Seriously Impressive: A Guide for Junior Lawyers
Every generation Blames the one before And all their frustrations Come beating on your door The Living Years, Mike & the Mechanics The transition from law student to practising lawyer is rarely smooth and, at times, deeply frustrating. In practice, unlike law school, you must
Understanding the Wife’s Rights in Syariah Divorce in Singapore
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
Beyond the Checklist: Identifying Red Flags in Practice
In the past few years, we have seen a flurry of activity in the Anti-Money Laundering scene. Kicking off the season in April 2023 was the Legal Profession (Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism) (Amendment) Rules 2023[ref]https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/LPA1966-S307-2015?DocDate=20170914&ProvIds=P11-[/ref]. The Law Society
Flirting with a Modest AI Intervention for the Singapore Bar
Abstract Senior practitioners within Singapore’s legal community have long admonished younger lawyers for a perceived want of perseverance, attributing their early departure from practice to individual failing rather than institutional cause. What changed in 2026 was the publication of the Law
Fiat Justitia: Commenting or Politicking
The Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 1986 removed the Law Society's general right to comment on all impending legislation.
Bridging Law and Social Service
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