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
Key Tech Trends in APAC Arbitration
Introduction The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been established as an appealing destination for arbitration. The 2025 Queen Mary University of London and White & Case International Arbitration Survey (the 2025 QMUL Survey) ranked Singapore and Hong Kong the second and third
Get Inspired! Tech Adoption Journey from Fellow Law Practices
Nine Yards Chambers’ Approach to Innovation Nine Yards Chambers has embraced legal technology not just as a convenience but as a strategic tool to improve workflow, enhance service delivery, and future-proof the law firm against the fast-evolving legal landscape. By adopting
From Stone Age to Digital Life
I always wanted to be a lawyer. I don’t know why. I didn’t know anything about what lawyers do and don’t do. So, in 1986 I joined a commercial law firm in Australia. It was a big law firm at
The Ideal Law Firm Partner?
The aftermath of COVID-19 and the rise of generative AI are changing law firm partners' roles and redefining the qualities of an ideal partner. Should law firms rethink performance metrics, leadership and essential skills? The Changing Landscape: Catalysts for Redefining the Partner