A Review of the 2023/24 International Moots Season
This is the ninth annual review of Singapore’s performance in international moot court competitions.
How Asian Businesses Approach Relationships and Dispute Resolution
It is often said that the pendulum of cross-border economy and disputes (which inevitably follow) is swinging from the West to the East, that is Asia. Today, the world is going through insurmountable shifts, all impacting or centred around economy. With
How to Use WIPO Deal Mediation in Commercial Negotiations
At the start of this year, three FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) patent licensing negotiations, which utilised WIPO Deal Mediation, concluded with the parties settling their dispute and entering into new commercial agreements. Each of the cases concerned the licensing
Musings and (Unsolicited) Advice from a Year One Lawyer
As a first-generation lawyer in my family, I still recall how excited and proud my parents were when I was admitted to the Singapore Bar. Amongst other things, I recall them telling me how “I have made it” and how
Integrated Socio-Legal Healing in the Community
Over the past years, Pro Bono SG has been bridging the gaps in society by bringing our services closer to the heartlands where the needs are. Today, we are running legal clinics in every CDC and even a specialised legal
Successful Legal Tech Adoption
The Critical Role of After-Sales Support in Tech Solutions The legal industry has and continues to contribute significantly to Singapore’s position as an international financial and commercial center. The nominal value-added by the legal services sector to the economy in 2023
52nd Bench & Bar Games 2024
A Weekend of Thrilling Competition and Camaraderie and Fun! The 52nd edition of the Bench & Bar Games, held from 2 to 4 August 2024, in a spirit of competitive fun and festivities, united over 400 distinguished lawyers and judges from
President’s Mass Call Speech
Law Society President Lisa Sam delivered this speech at the Mass Call held on 19 August 2024. My warmest congratulations on your admission as advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court. This moment marks the culmination of years of rigorous study
Vice-President’s Mass Call Speech
Vice-President Chia Boon Teck delivered this speech at the Mass Call on 20 August 2024. My warmest congratulations to each one of you on your admission as advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court. This moment signifies not just the culmination
Lawyers of Tomorrow
Embracing Science and Humanity in the AI Age Dear Learned Friends, Congratulations on being called to the Bar! Three years ago, when I was called to the Bar, the world around us was very different. While there was buzz about whether artificial intelligence