Singapore lawyers

Law Society says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh

ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.

Pritam Singh faces disciplinary proceedings brought by Law Society

Mr Pritam Singh's case is to be heard by the Court of Three Judges, which can suspend errant lawyers or strike them off the rolls.

Two lawyers ordered to bear personal cost of $5,000 each after citing fictitious cases

The lawyers had been unable to explain if an AI tool was used in the preparation of the draft.

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.

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