Fiat Justitia: Retooling and Revitalising the Bar
Picking Up the Pieces Lee Kuan Yew's excoriating attack on the Law Society during the 1986 Select Committee hearings left the Bar and the Society in shock and dismay. It was a devastating, demoralising blow. On 2 January 1987, the Law
Exorcising Automagic Legal AI
A Decision-making Framework for Legal AI Use Readers may be aware about the Reddit and Linkedin firestorm surrounding a particular legal AI company that has the same name as a TV character from the show Suits[ref]Phrased to avoid the implication that the
AML Compliance: A Renewed Wake-Up Call
The recent regulatory actions taken against several law firms in connection with the 2023 money laundering case serve as a sobering reminder. Despite well-established anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, the consistent application of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) (commonly known as Know
Fiat Justitia: The Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 1986
Lee Kuan Yew’s note to the Attorney-General in January 1986 led to a series of exchanges between the two men as well as Minister for Law EW Barker and Second Minister for Law S Jayakumar on how to tighten the
Walking the Line: Reflections on Ethics, Advocacy and Integrity in Mediation Practice
Mediation, at its essence, is not about winning or losing — it is about understanding. Mediation offers a space where conflicts transform from confrontation into conversation – it nudges parties towards rebuilding trust, repairing relationships, and devising creative, practical outcomes. Yet,
Fiat Justitia: Collision Course: Amending the Legal Profession Act
The Election of Francis T Seow as President While the successful launch and implementation of CLAS was the crowning achievement of Harry Elias' presidency, much else was accomplished during his two years in office. The Sub-Committee on Practice Directions – comprising
In Loving Memory of Gokul Haridas
8 November 1971 to 12 September 2025 I would like to pay a special tribute to Mr Gokul Haridas. He was formerly a Partner at our firm, having spent a total of seven years with us. Gokul was a distinguished lawyer,
Public Consultation on Proposed Guide for Using GenAI in the Legal Sector
A. Introduction On 1 September 2025, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) announced that it is seeking public feedback on a proposed Guide for Using Generative AI in the Legal Sector (the Guide).[ref]Singapore, Ministry of Law, Public Consultation on Guide for Using
Confidentiality in Arbitration Proceedings
Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of arbitration, especially in the context of international disputes. It ensures that the details of the dispute, including sensitive information and proprietary data, remain protected from public disclosure. This privacy fosters an environment of trust
A Review of the 2024/25 International Moots Season
This is the 11th annual review of Singapore’s performance in international moot court competitions.