Singapore lawyers

Lawyer and politician Lim Tean gets longer jail term for practising law without valid certificate

Lim Tean was originally given six weeks’ jail and a fine of $1,000 by a district judge in February 2025. for practising as a lawyer without valid certificate.

As AI takes on legal work, what happens to the prestige of being a lawyer?

Even as AI takes over many tasks, the core purpose of legal work has not changed, says the writer.

The quiet strain of the law, inside and outside the courtroom

Newly appointed lawyers, seen here at the Supreme Court auditorium, face higher expectations as the legal sector in Singapore, grows more sophisticated and competitive, says the writer.

Jail terms upheld for 2 lawyers who tried to obstruct justice with message to cigarette syndicate

The High Court said the jail terms – a year for Ong Peng Boon (left) and seven months for Wee Hong Shern – imposed in September 2024 are suitably stiff.

Law Society asks for Lim Tean to be struck off over handling of $30,000 meant for client

Lawyer and politician Lim Tean argued before the Court of Three Judges that “a very small fine and nothing more” should be imposed.

Justice Choo Han Teck to step down as High Court judge on Feb 20

Justice Choo Han Teck became a High Court judge in 2003.

Pioneer in crypto disputes appointed senior counsel

Mr Danny Ong led the first successful cryptocurrency claim in 2019 before the Singapore International Commercial Court.

Law Minister and Chief Justice to co-lead committee to tackle lawyer attrition rates, impact of AI

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon speaking at the annual opening of the legal year ceremony on Jan 12.

Judge slashes lawyer’s ‘plainly excessive’ bills from over $108,000 to $34,000

Arbiters Law Corporation has filed an appeal to the High Court against the district judge’s decision.

M. Ravi’s death: Friend charged with taking drugs with the ex-lawyer in Boon Keng Road flat

Shawn Loo Zhi Jian allegedly arranged a gathering with Mr Ravi (left) to consume methamphetamine at an Upper Boon Keng Road apartment on Dec 24 between 1am to 5am.

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