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K.C. Vijayan

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How S’pore law firms are making a difference with pro bono services and charity-related legal advice

Adsan Law 's team led by CEO Susan Leong topped the Charity Advice/Pro Bono services categories. Credit: Adsan Law
Adsan Law 's team led by CEO Susan Leong topped the Charity Advice/Pro Bono services categories. Credit: Adsan Law

Rajah & Tann tops the ranks of S’pore’s 100 best law firms

Newly minted lawyers being admitted to the Bar at the Supreme Court auditorium in April. The firms listed as best in various fields ranged from heavyweight full-service outfits to smaller boutique firms. They operated different business models, but all had something in common: client support.
Newly minted lawyers being admitted to the Bar at the Supreme Court auditorium in April. The firms listed as best in various fields ranged from heavyweight full-service outfits to smaller boutique firms. They operated different business models, but all had something in common: client support.

ST/Statista 2026 top-rated lawyers: Daughter deferred law studies for two years to work in dad’s law firm

Father and daughter duo, Peter Low and Christine Low, were both named among the 15 top-rated lawyers in the poll.
Father and daughter duo, Peter Low and Christine Low, were both named among the 15 top-rated lawyers in the poll.

Condo resident seeking compensation from management for seven-year-old son’s jacuzzi injury

While in the jacuzzi on Feb 22, the boy was allegedly pulled underwater by the suction force of the pressure pump system and became trapped.
While in the jacuzzi on Feb 22, the boy was allegedly pulled underwater by the suction force of the pressure pump system and became trapped.

Poll: AI will have the most influence on development of law firms in the coming years

There are more than 6,000 lawyers in Singapore.
There are more than 6,000 lawyers in Singapore.

State to seize $23m of ex-Citiraya CEO’s assets

Ng Teck Lee, who was president of recycling firm Citiraya Industries, is now on Interpol’s wanted list. His whereabouts are unknown.
Ng Teck Lee, who was president of recycling firm Citiraya Industries, is now on Interpol’s wanted list. His whereabouts are unknown.

From the ST archives: Fugitive ex-Citiraya boss fled with US$51m; A-G goes after missing millions

The Attorney-General is attempting to seize the former Citiraya CEO's assets, including money from the sale of his freehold property at Binjai Park.
The Attorney-General is attempting to seize the former Citiraya CEO's assets, including money from the sale of his freehold property at Binjai Park.

More than 4 in 10 lawyers accept overwork, stress as part of job: Poll

More than half of lawyers, or 52 per cent, said their workload was generally manageable, with 14 per cent saying it was not, and 34 per cent neutral.
More than half of lawyers, or 52 per cent, said their workload was generally manageable, with 14 per cent saying it was not, and 34 per cent neutral.

Law firms big and small offer pro bono and charity services

For overall best law firm Rajah & Tann, this year’s activities included its inaugural RTA Community Day.
For overall best law firm Rajah & Tann, this year’s activities included its inaugural RTA Community Day.

Small firm Adi Law in Best 100 list as Rajah & Tann leads again

(From left) Rajah & Tann’s managing partner Patrick Ang, Drew & Napier’s CEO Cavinder Bull and Adi Law’s managing director Amit Dhume.
(From left) Rajah & Tann’s managing partner Patrick Ang, Drew & Napier’s CEO Cavinder Bull and Adi Law’s managing director Amit Dhume.

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