Six Decades, A New Chapter
Singapore–Japan Relations and the Legal Profession From Professional Exchange to Strategic Partnership (A reflection for SJ60) 1. Introduction In Japanese culture, turning 60 marks the beginning of a new cycle of life, a tradition known as kanreki (還暦). It is fitting, then, that as
Breakfast, Eventually: Why Lawyers Should Build Their Own Tools
Keeping up with legal developments is a discipline that rarely survives a working morning. This article recounts building a fix (an AI agent that reads the day’s legal news and delivers a short briefing before the inbox is opened) and
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
3 Common Pitfalls in IP Protection
Intellectual property (“IP”) issues are often viewed as largely administrative or procedural matters. In practice, however, effective IP protection frequently requires a more nuanced and specialised assessment. This article discusses three recurring pitfalls commonly encountered in trade mark and broader IP
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
Legal Education in Singapore: Past, Present, and Future
Introduction As the profession changes, so too must legal education. The purpose of legal education is, after all, to equip lawyers with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their work. As the 200th Anniversary of the Second Charter of
Leading Underwriter Clauses: Scope, Authority and Limits
This article examines the scope and limits of the authority conferred by a leading underwriter clause in reinsurance markets. Drawing on English and Singapore authorities, it analyses the legal basis upon which a leading underwriter may bind the following market,
Substance Over Form
The Tiger Global–Flipkart Decision and the Recalibration of India-Facing Investment Structures As tax authorities globally intensify their focus on economic substance, treaty-based investment structures are facing heightened scrutiny. Against this backdrop, this article analyses the Indian Supreme Court’s decision in Tiger
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon: Response delivered at the Opening of The Legal Year 2026
INTRODUCTION Mr Attorney, Professor Tan, Honoured guests, Members of the Bar, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the Opening of this Legal Year. I am especially grateful to the Honourable Chief Justice Chiv Keng and Justice Synn Sovannrath of the Supreme
Introducing the Law Society’s Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme
Introduction The Law Society of Singapore will be launching a Structured Workplace Mentoring Programme (“SWMP”) in early January 2026 to support junior lawyers through structured, practical mentorship within their law practices. This article seeks to address a number of common questions