Practical Steps to Build a Career in Arbitration
On 11 March 2025, members attended the Council Luncheon at the State Courts where Samuel Chacko (Co-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Committee) and Edmund Kronenburg (Co-Chair of the Civil Practice Committee) shared about initiatives by the Law Society
Justice for All: How Pro Bono Legal Work Shapes Singapore’s Future
A Conversation with Dinesh Dhillon, Chairman of Pro Bono SG In a quiet moment during the interview , Mr Dinesh Dhillon pauses to reflect on a Christmas greeting he recently received. It was from a mother of triplets whose future in
Enforceability of Awards is Key, if Arbitration is to Deliver its Benefits in India
India remains an attractive destination for trade and investment. Its growing population, combined with a young labour force and an expanding consumer market are set to propel India to be the third largest economy in the world. Sectors such as
“Hallucinations” in the Use of Generative AI Tools in Court Proceedings
In a recent US decision, Wadsworth v Walmart Inc., lawyers acting for the plaintiff were ordered to show cause why they should not be disciplined for citing eight non-existent cases in pre-trial motions before the Court. In response, the lawyers
Heart of Law, Soul of Justice
A Conversation with Professor Tan Cheng Han, SC Coming Full Circle Several years after I first stepped into his classroom as an eager-eyed law student, I had the rare privilege of sitting across from Professor Tan Cheng Han, SC once more –
Stronger Than a 90s Trend: Musings from 30 Years of Practice
"I watched you grow up Nicholas!” These ringing words from Justice Judith Prakash have remained imprinted in my head, during a Judicial Volunteers' lunch that took place sometime in 2023. She was "retiring" from the Bench then and I had said to her I
Effort, Trust, and Transformation
Redefining Legal Work in the Age of AI When autopilot technology was first introduced, pilots worried they would lose control of their planes — or worse, their skills. Today, autopilot isn’t just accepted; it is essential, helping pilots focus on the
Friendship Badminton Tournament in Hanoi, Vietnam – November 2024
After a long COVID-induced hiatus, our Law Society's badminton team resumed its tradition of embarking on regional sporting expeditions. This time, the destination was the culturally rich and historic city of Hanoi. With a traveling contingent of over 40 people including
Risk and Risk Management
This article is reproduced from the archives of the Law Gazette. It was first published in the March 2002 issue. Risk is a difficult word to define because it is used in so many different ways. In general, however, there are
Voices of Women in the Industry: Women in Tax
This is the next article in our series on Voices for Women in the Industry, published by the Women in Practice Committee. For this session, I had the opportunity to speak with and receive insights from two leading women in