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October 12, 2021

Member Stories

Drawing The Law
Words may be the go-to way of explaining the law, but they aren’t the only way, proves this NUS student.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Talk of new topics for a legal education is everywhere, with the constant march of technology regularly

September 30, 2021

Member Stories

Chelva Rajah SC Recalls His First Showing In The Court Of Appeal
The veteran lawyer on working with the namesakes of Tan Rajah & Cheah and Mr Howard Cashin.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Mr Chelva Rajah SC’s memories are a treasure trove for history buffs. During the first ten minutes of

September 16, 2021

Member Stories

Receiving The Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award
For Mahesh Rai, it’s like coming full circle.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Awestruck—that word neatly captures how Mahesh Rai felt as a newly-called lawyer joining Drew & Napier in

September 9, 2021

Member Stories

Meet The Winner Of The Sal Prize 2021
SAL Associate Student Member Wee Jong Xuan on life in law school and life after it.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN For a sense of just how unique SAL Associate Student Member Wee Jong Xuan’s outlook is, look

August 17, 2021

Member Stories

Remembering Joseph Grimberg Sc

This week marks four years since the legal community bade farewell to Joseph Grimberg, who passed away on 17 August

August 11, 2021

Member Stories

“I got promoted!” One year on with disputes lawyer Brinden Anandakumar

A year after our interview with him, Mr Brinden Anandakumar (Fullerton Law Chambers) reveals exciting new developments in his professional

June 17, 2021

Member Stories

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

Member Stories

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

January 20, 2021

Member Stories

Justin Tan Talks “Audi” And Accreditation
The Senior Associate at Harry Elias Partnership discusses the landmark case and his career in building and construction law.

It isn’t every day that you argue against your former pupil master in court—and it’s even rarer to do it

January 11, 2021

Senior Counsel Appointments

Senior Counsel 2021

Honour and gratitude were running themes this morning, when the Singapore Academy of Law announced this year’s Senior Counsel appointees.

Member Stories

Drawing The Law
Words may be the go-to way of explaining the law, but they aren’t the only way, proves this NUS student.

Words may be the go-to way of explaining the law, but they aren’t the only way, proves this NUS student.

Chelva Rajah SC Recalls His First Showing In The Court Of Appeal
The veteran lawyer on working with the namesakes of Tan Rajah & Cheah and Mr Howard Cashin.

The veteran lawyer on working with the namesakes of Tan Rajah & Cheah and Mr Howard Cashin.

Receiving The Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award
For Mahesh Rai, it’s like coming full circle.

For Mahesh Rai, it’s like coming full circle.

Meet The Winner Of The Sal Prize 2021
SAL Associate Student Member Wee Jong Xuan on life in law school and life after it.

SAL Associate Student Member Wee Jong Xuan on life in law school and life after it.

Remembering Joseph Grimberg Sc

“I got promoted!” One year on with disputes lawyer Brinden Anandakumar

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.

Justin Tan Talks “Audi” And Accreditation
The Senior Associate at Harry Elias Partnership discusses the landmark case and his career in building and construction law.

The Senior Associate at Harry Elias Partnership discusses the landmark case and his career in building and construction law.

Senior Counsel 2021

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