Redefining Winning
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Therapeutic Justice Family life is a highly private affair. Many families live their lives without the need for court intervention until serious troubles occur that lead parties to decide to terminate their marriage.
Milestones in Singapore’s Legal History
Since the founding of Singapore, the legal system has evolved in line with the nation's historical developments. The Singapore courts have come a long way to what it is today, from adopting British laws in the colonial era, to having
Ethics in International Arbitration as Practised (or not) in Singapore (Part 2)
This is a 3-part essay on ethics in international Arbitration as practised in Singapore in theory and practice.
Managing a Cyber Incident: Practical Guidance for Singapore Law Firms
Law firms must treat cyber incident risk as “a practice risk” and not an IT issue All law firms are attractive targets for cyber criminals because we hold highly sensitive information: sensitive client data, confidential information and transactional documents, litigation strategies,
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
Ethics in International Arbitration as Practised (or not) in Singapore (Part 1)
This is a 3-part essay on ethics in international Arbitration as practised in Singapore in theory and practice.
When Clients Use AI: Managing Expectations, Misinformation, and Costs
Abstract Corporate clients often provide their lawyers with templates, case law or legal analysis produced using generative AI tools, which usually contain errors including incorrect citations, made up authorities or assumptions that do not align with Singapore law. This article
The YBC Conference 2025: The Art of Regulation
On 30-31 October 2025, delegates from the Young Lawyers Committee of the Law Society of Singapore (“YLC”) had the privilege of attending the Hong Kong Bar Association (“HKBA”) Young Barristers’ Committee (“YBC”) Conference 2025. The event drew more than a
Building flourishing workplaces
3 areas to look out for in the Workplace Fairness Act The recently passed Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill has shed new light on the remedies and dispute resolution procedures that will be available under the Workplace Fairness Act 2025. This
Opening of the Legal Year 2026 – Speech by the President of the Law Society
Professor Tan Cheng Han, SC INTRODUCTION May it please your Honour, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, Justices of Appeal, Judges and Judicial Commissioners. I first extend a warm welcome to our overseas Bar leaders and representatives: President Tania Wolff from Law