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.
A Sixty-Year Calling: Reflections on a Life in the Law
In an era of rapid change, some things remain constant: integrity, diligence, and a profound love for the law. We reached out to one of Singapore’s most senior legal practitioners to share his experiences on a remarkable journey spanning over
What Does It Mean to Be a Singapore Lawyer Abroad? A National Day Reflection
Here’s the thing about Singaporeans — we travel. Not just for that annual food pilgrimage to Bangkok or Tokyo, but for something deeper: purpose, possibility, and sometimes, profession. And as the Lion City turns 60 (not that she looks a
Hopes and Dreams for the Future: Legal Practice in 2085
As our nation celebrates 60 years of independence, three young lawyers from the Young Lawyers Committee share their views on how they think law practice will evolve in the next 60 years, and what ought to remain unchanged, even as
Category Errors, Or Why AI is Eating Our Lunch
A fellow lawyer recently told me, “We tried AI for contract review, but it missed obvious issues, so AI is useless for legal work.” If you don't know what a category error is, it has a lot more to do with
The Enforceability of International Mediated Settlements in Singapore
This article provides an overview of the enforcement mechanism for international mediation settlement agreements, which supports mediation as a mainstream form of dispute resolution for both domestic and cross-border commercial disputes. It also briefly explains the role of the SIMI
Keeping It All in the Family
It is not uncommon for lawyering to run in the family, and we have a number of members whose offspring have followed in their footsteps to become lawyers too. The Law Gazette speaks to one such family – Mr Rajan