Employers of Record in Singapore: A Critical Overview
In recent years, Singapore's globalised economy has seen the use of Employers of Record (EORs) — local entities that hire and pay employees on behalf of other organisations, particularly foreign ones without a legal presence in Singapore. However, a policy
Certificate Issuers of Lasting Powers of Attorney – Important Duties and Risks
As more certificate issuers are certifying LPAs as LPAs become more commonplace in Singapore, it is timely for a reminder of the important responsibilities that certificate issuers play in safeguarding the LPA process. This article aims to remind LPA certificate
Category Errors, Or Why AI is Eating Our Lunch
A fellow lawyer recently told me, “We tried AI for contract review, but it missed obvious issues, so AI is useless for legal work.” If you don't know what a category error is, it has a lot more to do with
Fiat Justitia: Bar-State Engagements
The Role of the Bar in a Developmental State We cannot fathom the Bar's relationship with the Singapore government without first understanding their respective expectations and outlooks. The growth of the Bar between 1967 and 1987 paralleled Singapore's growth in economic,
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
Automating with Purpose: Unlocking Strategic Value in Legal Workflows
This is Part Two of a three-part series on how law firms can unlock strategic value through legal technology. Part One provided historic context to the rise of legal technology, and Part Three will focus on the Rise of Agentic
Fiat Justitia: Premises for the Law Society
From its inception, the Law Society was given a tiny office space behind the Stamp Office in the Supreme Court Building in St Andrew's Road. Initially, the 478 sq ft space had been provided free of charge, courtesy of the
Launch of the Legal Practitioner Support Protocol
At the Opening of the Legal Year on 13 January 2025, the President of the Law Society, Ms Lisa Sam, announced the proposed launch of the Legal Practitioner Support Protocol (LPSP), a peer-support initiative designed solely for Singapore lawyers. The
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
The 4R Decision Framework — A Lawyer’s Guide to Deciding When (NOT) to Use AI
The legal profession, long defined by its reliance on human expertise and established precedents, is undergoing a seismic shift with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Harvey, and other advanced platforms are reshaping legal