Law Fraternity Games 2024
The annual Law Fraternity Games (LFG) 2024 was held from 2 to 3 February 2024. A long-standing tradition of LFG is for members of the Law Society of Singapore (LSS) to intermingle with aspiring lawyers, paving the way for connections
Bonding at the Kitchen
We had the opportunity to dine at Bonding Kitchen at Orchard Gateway late last year. In addition to being a 忘年会 (End of year party), we also were welcoming two recent additions to our department. So where else could they
Disciplinary Tribunal Reports
Pursuant to section 93(5) of the Legal Profession Act, the Council of the Law Society is required to publish the findings and determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal in the Singapore Law Gazette or in such other media as the Council may determine
Law, Practice and Procedure of Adjudication
By Datuk Prof. Sundra Rajoo, Leong Hong Kit and Cindy Wong Xien Yee Since the birth and coming into force of the statutory adjudication scheme in Malaysia in 2014 under the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act (CIPAA 2012), it was
Tax Changes and Our Tax & Trust Committee
This article, by members of the Committee, outlines the work of the young Tax and Trust Committee and highlights some legislative changes made this year to the income tax regime in Singapore. Introduction to the Tax and Trust Committee Established in 2020
Conveyancing Law in Singapore: Selected Issues (Talisman 2023)
by T.P.B. Menon Although conveyancing as a legal craft is not as complex as in the days when the sole system of conveying land was the common law system and the sole statute governing the registration of land was the Conveyancing
Bench & Bar Games 2023: The Return of the Games
Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bench & Bar Games resumed across the first weekend of September 2023. This coincided with the extended weekend of Singapore’s sixth Presidential Election and Malaysia’s 66th National Day. As the
NUS Law Honours Former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong by Establishing a Visiting Professorship in Public Law
NUS Law has received a S$1.1 million endowed gift from alumni, friends, philanthropists and members of the legal profession to establish the Chan Sek Keong Visiting Professorship in Public Law. The Professorship celebrates Mr Chan Sek Keong’s far-reaching contributions to the
Thinking About Growth
Congratulations on being called to the Bar! Being conferred the status of advocate and solicitor (and hopefully, a practising certificate!) gives you the opportunity to take on more challenging work, which I hope you will welcome and not shy away
Remembering Our President, Adrian Tan Gim Hai (1966-2023)
“When you leave this world, if you have connected with other human beings, told their stories, and enriched society, you will have lived a life of meaning. The goal is not to seek happiness for ourselves, but to provide it