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March 24, 2023

Career Moves

Back To Practice: Jeffrey Wong On The Draw Of A Boutique Firm
Why he returned to practice in a smaller outfit after time away from the law—plus, the lessons he’s learnt from being on the other side of the table.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Mr Jeffrey Wong followed the recent news of UBS’ acquisition of Credit Suisse with interest—not just because

March 2, 2023

Member Stories

Sunil Sudheesan’s Takes On Criminal Law
Lessons gleaned from his uncle and Sunil's own 17 years in practice.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Later this month, Mr Sunil Sudheesan joins Justice Mavis Chionh for a discussion on best court practices,

February 22, 2023

Tech and Transformation

Ben Chester Cheong Shares 3 Immediate Uses For ChatGPT
A previous edition of this article stated that ChatGPT could be used to summarise judgments. We have since amended the article to reflect that it is best used (with due diligence) on older cases.

Mr Ben Chester Cheong, a lecturer from the Singapore University of Social Sciences BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN ChatGPT is nearly impossible

February 16, 2023

Publications

Paul Quan On The New Rules Of Court
His experience drafting them with Justice Tay Yong Kwang and more recently, working on a new practice guide on them with Justice Chua Lee Ming

Justice Chua and Paul receiving a commemorative copy of Singapore Rules of Court – A Practice Guide from Justice Andrew Phang BY

February 16, 2023

Tech and Transformation

Meet Sal’s Newest Accredited And Senior Accredited Specialists
It was a memorable day for the new SAL members who were appointed Accredited Specialists and Senior Accredited Specialists in Building and Construction Law and Data and Digital Economy Law. Justice Kannan Ramesh, Chair of the Specialist Accreditation Board, gave recipients their Certificate of Accreditation and encouraged them to continue sharpening their knowledge and skills.

Justice Kannan Ramesh presenting the certificates of accreditation to… Row 1: Senior Accredited Specialists in Building and Construction Law – Ms Lynette

February 13, 2023

News Releases

Yeong Zee Kin Appointed SAL Chief Executive

The Singapore Academy of Law (“SAL”) today announced the appointment of Mr Yeong Zee Kin as its Chief Executive. Mr

February 6, 2023

News Releases

Rama Tiwari Ends His Term As SAL Chief Executive

The Singapore Academy of Law (“SAL”) today announced that its Chief Executive, Mr Rama Tiwari, is leaving SAL on the

February 3, 2023

Publications

A Thank You To Our Authors And Contributors
Moments from Imprints 2023, where Academy Publishing's 15th anniversary was also celebrated

“Publishing is the lifeblood of the law,” noted Judicial Commissioner Goh Yihan, addressing the guests gathered at Imprints 2023, Academy

January 27, 2023

Prize Winners and Appointments

Senior Counsel 2023

Announcing the two new Senior Counsel for 2023: Mr Kelvin Poon SC and Mr Wong Woon Kwong SC.

January 26, 2023

Women in the law

Elaine Tan On Life In Mas Legal
The Assistant General Counsel of Singapore’s central bank sheds light on its inner workings and how its younger legal officers are nurtured.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Coming from CCCS, the competition watchdog and later, private practice to the Monetary Authority of Singapore marked

Back To Practice: Jeffrey Wong On The Draw Of A Boutique Firm
Why he returned to practice in a smaller outfit after time away from the law—plus, the lessons he’s learnt from being on the other side of the table.

Why he returned to practice in a smaller outfit after time away from the law—plus, the lessons he’s learnt from being on the other side of the table.

Sunil Sudheesan’s Takes On Criminal Law
Lessons gleaned from his uncle and Sunil's own 17 years in practice.

Lessons gleaned from his uncle and Sunil's own 17 years in practice.

Ben Chester Cheong Shares 3 Immediate Uses For ChatGPT
A previous edition of this article stated that ChatGPT could be used to summarise judgments. We have since amended the article to reflect that it is best used (with due diligence) on older cases.

A previous edition of this article stated that ChatGPT could be used to summarise judgments. We have since amended the article to reflect that it is best used (with due diligence) on older cases.

Paul Quan On The New Rules Of Court
His experience drafting them with Justice Tay Yong Kwang and more recently, working on a new practice guide on them with Justice Chua Lee Ming

His experience drafting them with Justice Tay Yong Kwang and more recently, working on a new practice guide on them with Justice Chua Lee Ming

Yeong Zee Kin Appointed SAL Chief Executive

Rama Tiwari Ends His Term As SAL Chief Executive

A Thank You To Our Authors And Contributors
Moments from Imprints 2023, where Academy Publishing's 15th anniversary was also celebrated

Moments from Imprints 2023, where Academy Publishing's 15th anniversary was also celebrated

Senior Counsel 2023

Elaine Tan On Life In Mas Legal
The Assistant General Counsel of Singapore’s central bank sheds light on its inner workings and how its younger legal officers are nurtured.

The Assistant General Counsel of Singapore’s central bank sheds light on its inner workings and how its younger legal officers are nurtured.

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