Opening of the Legal Year 2026 – Speech by the Attorney-General
Lucien Wong, SC INTRODUCTION May it please Your Honours, the Chief Justice, Justices of the Court of Appeal, Judges of the Appellate Division, Judges and Judicial Commissioners. Two legal instruments concluded some two hundred years ago lie at the foundation of
A Practical Guide for Running Better Legal Tech Pilots
Technology and process change pilots in law firms are notorious for high failure rates. Lawyers often see an impressive demo followed by disappointing adoption: the new tool launches with fanfare, only to gather dust as attorneys revert to familiar habits.
Business Development: A Natural Extension of Legal Practice
Is marketing and business development (BD) a “burdensome extra” in legal practice? Not quite. At its core, BD is about visibility, building relationships, and staying relevant. It is an integral part of legal practice for all lawyers, regardless of seniority
Law Society Annual Dinner 2025
On 24 October 2025, the Law Society of Singapore held its Annual Dinner at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. We welcomed approximately 350 guests, embracing the theme Local Classicus to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday. The evening aimed to create a fun
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