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August 27, 2020

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Remembering Mr Harry Elias Sc: A “Tower Of Strength”
SAL is sad to hear of the passing of Mr Harry Elias SC. Mr Elias passed away on August 26 at the age of 83. This excerpt, adapted from an oral history interview with the late Mr Joseph Grimberg SC, sheds light on the bond the legal luminaries shared.

In the late 1960s, Mr Elias was practising in Kuala Lumpur when he got a call from Mr Grimberg, who

August 27, 2020

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Jordan Tan’s Message To Newest Members Of The Bar

The Singapore Academy of Law congratulates the new members of the Bar! The “class of 2020” has been the recipient

August 25, 2020

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Singapore Academy Of Law Appoints Mr Rama Tiwari As Chief Executive-Designate

The Singapore Academy of Law (“SAL”) announced today the appointment of Mr Rama Tiwari as the chief executive-designate to succeed

August 20, 2020

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A Chat With France’s Ambassador To Singapore He Marc Abensour
France’s Ambassador to Singapore His Excellency Marc Abensour speaks to the Singapore Academy of Law about collaboration between the two countries' legal systems, in anticipation of next week’s webinar on Civil Law and Asian Cross-Border Transactions. Limited slots for the webinar are available here.

What benefits do collaborations like the one between SAILS and SAL bring? Next week’s webinar is held in the frame

August 19, 2020

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Tax Law: A Good Time To Build Your Understanding Of It
With more tax cases on the horizon, it’s timely for corporate and commercial lawyers to grow their understanding of the practice area, says WongPartnership’s Tan Kay Kheng.

Hindsight truly is 20/20; for decades, commercial legal work has always included elements of tax, making the need for a tax

August 18, 2020

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Going Beyond The Numbers Of A Business Valuation Report

A business valuer is a trusted expert called upon during many commercial and court proceedings.

August 17, 2020

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5 Things Alex Wong Has Learnt About A Life In The Law
The office managing partner at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee and Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law looks back on a two-decade career and the lessons it has brought.

IT REMAINS CHALLENGING, 20 YEARS ON Two decades in, Mr Wong admits that work still challenges him. “The resilience required

August 11, 2020

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Veteran Trials
These days, we are constantly reminded of the need for resilience and fortitude in the face of Covid-19. For veteran lawyers Mr TPB Menon and Mr Sat Pal Khattar, it did not take a global pandemic to turn their lives upside down. At an age when most of their peers were focused on their studies, they had to shoulder the added responsibility of being head of their households while grappling with the demands of law school. Their stories, taken from excerpts of their oral history interviews with SAL, are inspirational in these difficult times.

Mr TPB Menon was studying for his HSC (Higher School Certificate, equivalent to today’s A’ levels) when his father was

August 5, 2020

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Get Everybody In The Firm To Service A Client? That’s The Way To Go.
Getting your firm’s finance or HR team to chip in on a client’s project may seem counterintuitive, but it can make your final product much more sophisticated, says Pinsent Masons’ Debra Filippin.

“Law firms are moving away from siloed departments to more integrated ones” Hearing Ms Debra Filippin’s chipper tone, it’s easy

August 3, 2020

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TechLaw.Fest 2020 Will Be Largest Edition Yet
Five-day virtual event will be complimentary, with a new format for networking sessions and panel discussions.

More than 5,000 members of the world’s legal and technology communities are expected to gather online at TechLaw.Fest 2020. The virtual

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SAL is sad to hear of the passing of Mr Harry Elias SC. Mr Elias passed away on August 26 at the age of 83. This excerpt, adapted from an oral history interview with the late Mr Joseph Grimberg SC, sheds light on the bond the legal luminaries shared.

Jordan Tan’s Message To Newest Members Of The Bar

Singapore Academy Of Law Appoints Mr Rama Tiwari As Chief Executive-Designate

Tax Law: A Good Time To Build Your Understanding Of It
With more tax cases on the horizon, it’s timely for corporate and commercial lawyers to grow their understanding of the practice area, says WongPartnership’s Tan Kay Kheng.

With more tax cases on the horizon, it’s timely for corporate and commercial lawyers to grow their understanding of the practice area, says WongPartnership’s Tan Kay Kheng.

Going Beyond The Numbers Of A Business Valuation Report

5 Things Alex Wong Has Learnt About A Life In The Law
The office managing partner at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee and Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law looks back on a two-decade career and the lessons it has brought.

The office managing partner at Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee and Senior Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law looks back on a two-decade career and the lessons it has brought.

Get Everybody In The Firm To Service A Client? That’s The Way To Go.
Getting your firm’s finance or HR team to chip in on a client’s project may seem counterintuitive, but it can make your final product much more sophisticated, says Pinsent Masons’ Debra Filippin.

Getting your firm’s finance or HR team to chip in on a client’s project may seem counterintuitive, but it can make your final product much more sophisticated, says Pinsent Masons’ Debra Filippin.

TechLaw.Fest 2020 Will Be Largest Edition Yet
Five-day virtual event will be complimentary, with a new format for networking sessions and panel discussions.

Five-day virtual event will be complimentary, with a new format for networking sessions and panel discussions.

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