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
Tackling Online Scams – Your Problem or Mine?
With increasingly sophisticated online scams employing artificial learning, machine learning and deepfake technology, financial institutions are under pressure to ensure they have sufficiently robust processes to detect and combat scams. This article explores Singapore's response to tackling this issue and
Lawyers of Tomorrow
Embracing Science and Humanity in the AI Age Dear Learned Friends, Congratulations on being called to the Bar! Three years ago, when I was called to the Bar, the world around us was very different. While there was buzz about whether artificial intelligence
Restrictive Covenants in the Employment Context – Eroding Utility
This article explores the current state of Singapore law with respect to restrictive covenants in an employment context, and briefly discusses the upcoming guidelines regarding restrictive covenants to be developed and issued by the Singapore Tripartite Partners.
Technology Basics – Part 1: Taming the Inbox
Mastering Microsoft Outlook Like a Pro Welcome to the first installment of the “Technology Basics” series, brought to you by the Law Society’s Representation and Law Reform department. This series aims to offer lawyers practical tips on how to make the
Thou Shalt Not Sue? Recent Developments to the Scope of Anti-suit Injunctions in Singapore and England
This article analyses two recent developments in the law relating to anti-suit injunctions to enforce arbitration agreements: (i) the first stems from the decision of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) in Gate Gourmet Korea Co. Ltd. and others v
Tug of War: Executive Bodies’ Investigative Powers vs Judicial Independence
Judges are not, and should not be, immune from investigation and prosecution for criminal conduct.
Understanding Legal Tech Transformation in Document Review
Recent LinkedIn data shared with TIME magazine showed that references to “generative AI” appeared in posts 36 times more often in 2023 than in 2022. 2023 was undoubtedly the year that generative AI became mainstream for the general business world. For
To Be Mutually Agreed or Not to Be Mutually Agreed
Pitfalls of Lease Renewal Clauses A recent case in the High Court has provided new insights into the law concerning lease renewals. This article discusses how to approach reviewing lease agreements, with focus on drafting lease renewal clauses and with reference
The Law on Creditors’ Interests and Directors’ Fiduciary Duties in Singapore
Answers from the Present and Questions for the Future This article examines the law on when directors’ fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of the company are modified to require the interests of creditors to be considered. Through the