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K.C. Vijayan

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Inferno at sea: Injured engineer sues tanker operators in $1.3m High Court claim

An incident in 2024 between two oil tankers, Ceres I and Hafnia Nile, resulted in the death of one crew member of the Ceres I and severe burns suffered by another on the same ship.
An incident in 2024 between two oil tankers, Ceres I and Hafnia Nile, resulted in the death of one crew member of the Ceres I and severe burns suffered by another on the same ship.

Delta Law upstages industry giants in insolvency and restructuring law 

Delta Law Corporation partners (from left) Cephas Yee, Sean Lee and Joshua Tan were in the same cohort at Singapore Management University’s School of Law.
Delta Law Corporation partners (from left) Cephas Yee, Sean Lee and Joshua Tan were in the same cohort at Singapore Management University’s School of Law.

The lawyer-pilot flying above the competition

Veteran lawyer Salem Ibrahim in a private plane on Sept 10. His legal background and specialised piloting credentials have established his firm as a premier boutique practice for cross-border aviation matters.
Veteran lawyer Salem Ibrahim in a private plane on Sept 10. His legal background and specialised piloting credentials have established his firm as a premier boutique practice for cross-border aviation matters.

Mavericks of the Bar: Trio from new boutique firms among top-rated lawyers 

(From left) Dorothy Tan, Kelly Yap and Siraj Omar had each logged decades of practice at established firms before venturing out on their own, and the gamble has paid off.
(From left) Dorothy Tan, Kelly Yap and Siraj Omar had each logged decades of practice at established firms before venturing out on their own, and the gamble has paid off.

Battles, bots and breakthroughs: Inside the ST/Statista 2027 list of Singapore’s 100 best law firms

Rajah & Tann’s award-winning outfit in its 50th year.
Rajah & Tann’s award-winning outfit in its 50th year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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