IHC Resource Library
Your one-stop resource location for In-House Counsel
About
The Singapore Academy of Law was established in 1988 to bring together the Bench, the Bar, the Legal Service, and academia. Thirty-eight years on, we remain committed to this purpose.
Building on this foundation, we have developed a dedicated one-stop resource hub for in-house counsel. Designed to support the evolving demands of corporate legal practice, the hub brings together tech, practical tools and insights to help in-house lawyers navigate complexity, deliver business value, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing legal landscape.
Publications
Contract Laws of Asia
Indemnities
Contract Laws of Asia
Liquidated Damages and Penalty Clauses
Contract Laws of Asia
Limitations of Liability
Contract Laws of Asia
Remedies for Breach of Contract
(three jurisdictions)
Contract Laws of Asia
Model Clauses for Contracting in Asia
Do you know series
"Indemnity" and "Liquidated Damages" Clauses in Select Civil Law and Hybrid Jurisdictions in Asia
Do you know series
"Indemnity" and "Liquidated Damages" Clauses in Select Common Law Jurisdictions
Singapore-China Joint Data Compliance Guide
Practical Handbook
Corporate Law
(2nd Edition)
The Law of Contract in Singapore
(2nd Edition)
Corporate Governance: Practice and Issues
(2nd Edition)
Arbitral Awards
(2nd Edition)
Courses
As in-house counsel, your role extends beyond legal advisory—shaping business decisions, managing stakeholders, and navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and geopolitical landscape. As local businesses grow, these responsibilities will also increase in scope. There is clear value in strengthening capabilities that support both legal and commercial objectives.
Our In-House Counsel Certification Programme (IHC Programme) is designed with these realities in mind, offering practical insights and skills tailored to the in-house environment.
Precedents
SAL’s Corporate References is a resource for corporate counsel and commercial lawyers, offering practical guides, toolkits, and a curated database of over 100 templates from leading law firms. From M&A to employment and technology—these resources are regularly updated to ensure continued relevance and accuracy.
With an extensive boilerplate clause library and curated commercial precedents, Corporate References equips you with reliable, ready-to-use materials to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality legal work.
Complimentary for all LawNet subscribers.
Insights
Regional Counsel
Legal issues rarely stay within one jurisdiction. But many in-house counsel only confront cross-border complexity when it’s already unfolding.
Regional Counsel is produced by Singapore Academy of Law as a podcast for in-house counsels working across Asia. Each episode unpacks the legal and practical differences that shape cross-border work—from unpacking real situations, restructuring to regulatory risk—across Asia.
Articles
Q&A Guide: Data Protection in the Scope of Employment
Article provides a practical Q&A guide on how Malaysian employers should manage employee personal data in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, including recent developments such as data portability and cross‑border transfer guidelines.