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October 20, 2020

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N Sreeni Sc And Remy Choo On The Art Of Cross-examination
Over breakfast, the duo shares the importance of a skilful cross-examination and how to execute one. Registrations for Insights into Cross-Examination: Factual and Expert Witnesses are open.

Our chat about cross-examination begins organically when Mr Remy Choo exclaims to Mr N Sreenivasan SC, “Your cross-examination in the

October 13, 2020

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The Long Road To Lawnet, As Told By Charles Lim
It’s difficult to imagine a law firm operating without a computer today. But up until the 1980s, this ubiquitous technology was not something in every law office let alone on every practitioner’s desk. Mr Charles Lim of the Attorney-General’s Chambers shares how officers like himself helped build the landscape we know today.

Mr Charles Lim (left) and Justice Lee Seiu Kin (in blue tie) at the launch of LawNet in 1990 The

October 12, 2020

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With Less Than A Year’s Pqe, I Was Bouncing Ideas Off A Queen’s Counsel
A keen interest in advocacy inspired Ms Rachel Tan Xi'En to join the ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition 2019—which led to an experience most only dream of.

Rachel Tan (left) and her mooting partner Dana Chang The thrill of advocacy—with its wit-laced banter and rapid repartee—draws many

October 7, 2020

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A Class Act: From Chalk To Transparencies
In the second of a two-part series on the history of the law faculty as told through oral history interviews, Professor Tan Sook Yee recalls her time at the university as lecturer and administrator.

Professor Tan Sook Yee grew up in Seremban, Malaysia, studied law in Dublin, Ireland and would spend 45 years of

October 2, 2020

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TechLaw.Fest 2020 Sets Stage for Legal Industry’s Future

A legal profession powered by technology—that’s the bold new vision put forth for the profession’s future at the end of

October 1, 2020

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Jansen Aw On Privacy Week And The Upcoming Amendments To The PDPA
Mr Jansen Aw of Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP shares his takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week 2020, which shed light on proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Mr Jansen Aw is a familiar face at Privacy Awareness Week, having attended the series of seminars and discussions on

September 28, 2020

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Wee Meng Seng On Succeeding In Corporate And Insolvency Law
It’s not as simple as knowing the laws, says the Head (Corporate Law) of the EW Barker Centre for Law & Business at the NUS Faculty of Law.

Registrations for The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 – Reforms and Continuity are now open. Having taught company law

September 22, 2020

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Jason Chan, Sc On Being Appointed Senior Counsel And #WFH
He describes how the appointment has changed the nature of his cases and how he has adapted to work amid COVID-19.

With applications for Senior Counsel closing this week, interested applicants are probably rushing to secure the necessary papers to complete

September 18, 2020

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Debby Lim On Finding Joy In The Grey
The Director of BlackOak on what the new the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 will bring and why diversity in her area of law matters.

Registrations for The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 – Reforms and Continuity are now open. Click here to register.

September 18, 2020

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Colin Liew On Professional Privilege And Pro Bono Work
The lawyer at Essex Court Chambers Duxton delves into legal professional privilege and explains why its prevalence in legal matters is set to grow.

A bundle promotion is now available for both Legal Professional Privilege and its accompanying webinar on 14 October. The concept of legal

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N Sreeni Sc And Remy Choo On The Art Of Cross-examination
Over breakfast, the duo shares the importance of a skilful cross-examination and how to execute one. Registrations for Insights into Cross-Examination: Factual and Expert Witnesses are open.

Over breakfast, the duo shares the importance of a skilful cross-examination and how to execute one. Registrations for Insights into Cross-Examination: Factual and Expert Witnesses are open.

With Less Than A Year’s Pqe, I Was Bouncing Ideas Off A Queen’s Counsel
A keen interest in advocacy inspired Ms Rachel Tan Xi'En to join the ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition 2019—which led to an experience most only dream of.

A keen interest in advocacy inspired Ms Rachel Tan Xi'En to join the ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition 2019—which led to an experience most only dream of.

A Class Act: From Chalk To Transparencies
In the second of a two-part series on the history of the law faculty as told through oral history interviews, Professor Tan Sook Yee recalls her time at the university as lecturer and administrator.

In the second of a two-part series on the history of the law faculty as told through oral history interviews, Professor Tan Sook Yee recalls her time at the university as lecturer and administrator.

TechLaw.Fest 2020 Sets Stage for Legal Industry’s Future

Jansen Aw On Privacy Week And The Upcoming Amendments To The PDPA
Mr Jansen Aw of Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP shares his takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week 2020, which shed light on proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Mr Jansen Aw of Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP shares his takeaways from Privacy Awareness Week 2020, which shed light on proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

Wee Meng Seng On Succeeding In Corporate And Insolvency Law
It’s not as simple as knowing the laws, says the Head (Corporate Law) of the EW Barker Centre for Law & Business at the NUS Faculty of Law.

It’s not as simple as knowing the laws, says the Head (Corporate Law) of the EW Barker Centre for Law & Business at the NUS Faculty of Law.

Jason Chan, Sc On Being Appointed Senior Counsel And #WFH
He describes how the appointment has changed the nature of his cases and how he has adapted to work amid COVID-19.

He describes how the appointment has changed the nature of his cases and how he has adapted to work amid COVID-19.

Debby Lim On Finding Joy In The Grey
The Director of BlackOak on what the new the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 will bring and why diversity in her area of law matters.

The Director of BlackOak on what the new the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 will bring and why diversity in her area of law matters.

Colin Liew On Professional Privilege And Pro Bono Work
The lawyer at Essex Court Chambers Duxton delves into legal professional privilege and explains why its prevalence in legal matters is set to grow.

The lawyer at Essex Court Chambers Duxton delves into legal professional privilege and explains why its prevalence in legal matters is set to grow.

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