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How can I be sure I’m selecting the right lawyer?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAll lawyers in private practice must hold a valid practicing certificate issued by the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore. Be sure to do a search online but recognize that law firm’s websites are not always updated. Law Society is unable to recommend a particular lawyer or law practice but you are able to […]
What should I be able to expect from a lawyer I engage?
Reading Time: 1 minutesLawyers are required to exercise the following under their professional conduct rules (This list is not exhaustive): Be diligent and honest in dealing with you Keep you and your case information confidential Undertake work in a way that does not unnecessarily escalate their fees Complete work within reasonable time frame Be a competent representation for […]
Can my lawyer choose not to work with me?
Reading Time: 1 minutesYes, just as you may discharge your lawyers any time, they can also discharge themselves on certain grounds: His discharge does not cause harm to your interest and the discharge is mutually agreed Your lawyer believes that the engagement will bring about a serious adverse effect upon his/her health You breach an agreement with your […]
How can I make the most of my interaction with the lawyer?
Reading Time: 1 minutesBe dead honest with your lawyer. Lawyers are unable to access the extent of your matter if you do not provide a full disclosure of what is involved. This means to also provide as much details and documents relating to the matter. Discuss legal fees upfront to prevent future disputes. Lawyers should be able to […]
What are some of the legal issues that are best done with specialized lawyers?
Reading Time: 1 minutesThere are some areas where you’ll probably need a specialist practitioner. They include: Accident and Personal Injury Claims Bankruptcy & Insolvency Conveyancing for both Landlords and Tenants Divorce and Family Matters Criminal Matters For any of the above matters, our search function at AsiaLawNetwork.com makes it easy to get a list of relevant lawyers for […]
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Intellectual Property: 4 Things You Should Know
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis article was originally published by our friends across the Causeway on TheMalaysianLawyer.com and is a guest post by Chua Sher Hann. With our social media feed flooded with so much anti Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) literature attacking this contentious trade agreement in recent months, it can be extremely tempting to jump onto the anti-TPP bandwagon. The most […]
What you need to know about selecting your lawyer
Reading Time: 1 minutesFinding legal help at crucial moments can be unnerving. We have put together a series of checklists which might help you better understand how the process of choosing a lawyer that fits your needs – so they can provide you with independent legal advice. This list is non-exhaustive and serves only as a guide. (Click […]
Offshore, OK
Reading Time: 3 minutes This article comes courtesy of Savoir LLC. For the discerning client who values discretion and discernment, Savoir LLC is the single point for all your needs. They are a bespoke law practice specialising in solutions, strategy and structures for business leaders, entrepreneurs, families and start-ups. Their services converge with only one objective – You. Offshore, […]
When a trust is not a trust: Relevant lessons from New Zealand
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis article comes courtesy of Savoir LLC. For the discerning client who values discretion and discernment, Savoir LLC is the single point for all your needs. They are a bespoke law practice specialising in solutions, strategy and structures for business leaders, entrepreneurs, families and start-ups. Their services converge with only one objective – You. When a […]
The Panama Papers Leak: Implications for Organisations and Individuals in Singapore
Reading Time: 4 minutes This article comes courtesy of Shook Lin & Bok LLP. One of the leading and full-service commercial law firms in Singapore with a strong Asian presence and global reach. They have close to a century of rich legal heritage with a number of partners who are eminent lawyers in their respective areas of expertise. […]
When is a contract for the sale of goods not a contract for the sale of goods?
Reading Time: 8 minutes This article comes courtesy of Shook Lin & Bok LLP. One of the leading and full-service commercial law firms in Singapore with a strong Asian presence and global reach. They have close to a century of rich legal heritage with a number of partners who are eminent lawyers in their respective areas of expertise. […]
Share buybacks – secret weapon?
Reading Time: 5 minutes This article comes courtesy of Shook Lin & Bok LLP. One of the leading and full-service commercial law firms in Singapore with a strong Asian presence and global reach. They have close to a century of rich legal heritage with a number of partners who are eminent lawyers in their respective areas of expertise. […]
Personal
SMU Lexicon: A Non-parent’s Maintenance Obligation
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction Imagine you marry someone with a child from a prior relationship. Initially, you do not mind caring for this child. Then, your marriage sours and you no longer want anything to do with your spouse or the child. However, can your initial conduct of caring for the child unknowingly saddle you with a legal […]
Business
Singapore’s latest push as a restructuring and insolvency hub – Amendments to SICC rules
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore has earned a budding reputation as a hub for debt restructuring and insolvency in Asia, with its transparent legal system and judicial expertise. This growth can also be attributed to enduring efforts to innovate and reform. To enhance Singapore as a forum of choice in international restructuring and insolvency proceedings, the Rules of Court […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
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What constitutes acceptance of a contract? 
Can WhatsApp messages be used in court in Singapore? -
A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
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“Traditional” vs. “Design and Build” Contracts: What’s the Difference? 
A Guide to Sub-Contracts in the Building and Construction Industry
