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June 17, 2021

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In Their Fathers’ Footsteps
Davinder Singh SC, Subhas Anandan, Jeffrey Chan SC and Peter Low are well known in legal circles and their work has been widely publicised in the news. But to Hanspreet and Jaspreet Singh, Sujesh Anandan, Jacqueline and Jason Chan SC, and Christine and Elaine Low, these legal luminaries are just loving fathers and even best friends who have found the time to nurture and mentor them, despite their extremely busy schedules. This second generation has followed their fathers’ footsteps into the legal profession, with some of them working directly under their fathers in the same firm. In the lead up to Father’s Day this weekend, we are privileged to hear their stories of the special bonds they share with their fathers and how they have been inspired to carry the torch for the legal service.

BY FOO KIM LENG THE LAW: A VEHICLE TO DO GOOD Sujesh and his father Subhas in 2007. At the

June 15, 2021

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Remembering Mr Goh Joon Seng
The Singapore Academy of Law is saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Goh Joon Seng and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.

In September 1996, when the Supreme Court and the Singapore Academy of Law started a pilot project to resolve disputes

June 8, 2021

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When Less Is More: Francis Xavier Sc On How Much To Include In A Pleading
Everybody has a different approach to preparing pleadings—but there are common best practices, says Mr Francis Xavier SC.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN When drafting pleadings lawyers might be tempted to include more than enough facts “just to be safe”—does

May 19, 2021

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A Prosecutor And Defence Counsel Talk Voir Dire
A virtual coffee with Mr John Lu and Ms Tania Chin.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN In November 2019, SAL lunched with Mr Francis Ng SC, a Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Attorney-General’s

May 10, 2021

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Is Sports Arbitration The Next Big Thing?
A veteran in the field and an Olympian weigh in.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Those following the sports pages of our local papers might have noticed an uptick in news about

May 6, 2021

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A Silicon Valley Approach to Drive Legal Industry Transformation

May 6, 2021

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A Peek At The New Lawnet That’s Coming Soon
Plus, how you can get exclusive access before anybody else.

LawNet is an early pioneer of legal technology, created more than 30 years ago to empower all law firms with

April 21, 2021

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The Toa Payoh Ritual Murders: A Case Of Insanity Or Was It Just A “Wayang”? (Part 2)
The first part of this article took you into the court room where the battle was fought between the defence and prosecution as to whether the murderers were of sound mind. The psychiatric defence failed but could there have been a different outcome?

BY FOO KIM LENG “It was a very hard-fought trial and right to the end, it’s not certain which way

April 14, 2021

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Asst. Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson: We Can’t Ignore Ethics In Mediation
Why it’s more urgent than ever we have a conversation about mediation ethics.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN What makes a successful mediation? To Assistant Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson, the answer lies primarily in high

April 11, 2021

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The Toa Payoh Ritual Murders: A Case Of Insanity Or Was It Just A “Wayang”? (Part 1)
Much has been written about one of Singapore’s most sensational crimes which took place 40 years ago. Delving into unpublished oral history accounts collected under SAL’s legal Heritage Programme and the National Archives of Singapore, we revisit the trial which continues to intrigue long after the case was closed.

BY FOO KIM LENG In early 1981, two children were killed in the vicinity of Toa Payoh. Shortly after, police

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Remembering Mr Goh Joon Seng
The Singapore Academy of Law is saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Goh Joon Seng and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.

The Singapore Academy of Law is saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Goh Joon Seng and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.

When Less Is More: Francis Xavier Sc On How Much To Include In A Pleading
Everybody has a different approach to preparing pleadings—but there are common best practices, says Mr Francis Xavier SC.

Everybody has a different approach to preparing pleadings—but there are common best practices, says Mr Francis Xavier SC.

A Prosecutor And Defence Counsel Talk Voir Dire
A virtual coffee with Mr John Lu and Ms Tania Chin.

A virtual coffee with Mr John Lu and Ms Tania Chin.

Is Sports Arbitration The Next Big Thing?
A veteran in the field and an Olympian weigh in.

A veteran in the field and an Olympian weigh in.

A Silicon Valley Approach to Drive Legal Industry Transformation

A Peek At The New Lawnet That’s Coming Soon
Plus, how you can get exclusive access before anybody else.

Plus, how you can get exclusive access before anybody else.

The first part of this article took you into the court room where the battle was fought between the defence and prosecution as to whether the murderers were of sound mind. The psychiatric defence failed but could there have been a different outcome?

Asst. Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson: We Can’t Ignore Ethics In Mediation
Why it’s more urgent than ever we have a conversation about mediation ethics.

Why it’s more urgent than ever we have a conversation about mediation ethics.

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