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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.

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.

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.

Singapore needs more people trained in international law

The winning team from the Singapore Management University with the trophy in Washington DC.
The winning team from the Singapore Management University with the trophy in Washington DC.

Comey indictment escalates Trump’s campaign to chill opposition, say legal experts

In this screengrab from a video posted on James Comey's Instagram page on Sept 25, the former FBI chief and prominent Donald Trump critic says that he is "not afraid" and declares his innocence after being indicted on two criminal counts as the US president escalates a campaign of retribution against political foes.
In this screengrab from a video posted on James Comey's Instagram page on Sept 25, the former FBI chief and prominent Donald Trump critic says that he is "not afraid" and declares his innocence after being indicted on two criminal counts as the US president escalates a campaign of retribution against political foes.

AI-powered search engine to help Singapore lawyers with legal research

Participants visiting the exhibition booths on the second day of the TechLaw.Fest at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sept 11 .
Participants visiting the exhibition booths on the second day of the TechLaw.Fest at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sept 11 .

US rock band Jane’s Addiction members sue one another after onstage fight during reunion tour

(From left) Stephen Perkins, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro and Eric Avery of American rock band Jane's Addiction.
(From left) Stephen Perkins, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro and Eric Avery of American rock band Jane's Addiction.

Former NUS law dean Thio Su Mien dies at 86

Madam Thio Su Mien was the first woman dean of the NUS law faculty, a post she held from 1969 to 1971.
Madam Thio Su Mien was the first woman dean of the NUS law faculty, a post she held from 1969 to 1971.

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