A Clear View of the Law by Low Kee Yang
“A Clear View of the Law” by Professor Low Kee Yang assumes a monumental task: to take complexity and to distill it into simplicity. In these unsettled and increasingly complex times, the law has filtered into all aspects of daily
Contributory Factors to Motorcycle Accidents
Introduction Compared with cars and other four-wheelers, motorcycles are economical in terms of vehicle ownership, running costs, fuel economy, parking fees and maintenance. Motorcycles offer the convenience of manoeuvring easily through congested roads and require less parking space than four-wheelers. Motorcycle
V Subramaniam
It is a bitter-sweet honour to be penning this for my good friend and buddy, Mr V Subramaniam. His life and mine had intertwined for years. It is also with a great amount of irony that I am penning this.
Litigants in Person: Principles and Practice in Civil and Family Matters in Singapore
By Jaclyn L Neo and Helena Whalen-Bridge Any experienced Singapore family law or civil litigation practitioner will be familiar with litigants in person (LiPs) in the legal system. They might have encountered a LiP on the opposing side while representing
Lee Cheong Hoh
Dear Mr Lee Cheong Hoh, To a senior lawyer whom I won't forget I will forever remember your patience when you listened to me. I had complained about law practice when I met you in the Court. You listened to me and assured
Dr Gopalan Raman
Dr Gopalan Raman was born in 1938 in Chendoroh, North Perak. He came from a rather poor family. In 1948 his family moved to Singapore which changed his life. After completing his primary education he was accepted into Raffles
Professional Ethics – An Update
Introduction This article distills and summarises the key points of the session on Professional Conduct and Ethics held on 3 November 2020, as part of the Law Society’s Annual CPD Day 2020. It focuses on three areas: Conflicts of interest
Moving from Second to First Chair: How to Fail at it
Statistics indicate that the number of law firms in Singapore are steadily increasing. More law firms means more small to medium-sized firms, as senior partners leave large firms to set up their own boutique practices. This in turn means more
Ng Hwee Cheng Doreen
Lawyer Ng Hwee Cheng Doreen passed away peacefully in her sleep on 10 October 2016 at the age of 77. She is best remembered for her unflagging passion for law and strong support for legal education. In September this year,
Harry Elias, SC
This eulogy for the late Mr Elias was presented by Mr Philip Fong on behalf of the firm at the Memorial Service held on 6 October 2020. Thelma, Naomi, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I first encountered Harry when I was still