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📣 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨! 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 '𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏' 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? The legal practice of real estate in Singapore demands more than just a solid grasp of property law. It requires an understanding of policies from statutory boards and a keen eye on market conditions. 'Day of Conveyancing Highlights – Day 1' webinar will provide you with all that and more. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: ·    Mr. P Shivanand (Principal Manager, Singapore Land Authority): Discuss registration matters pertaining to the Land Titles Registry. ·    Mr. Orson Zhu (Deputy Director, Singapore Land Authority): Provide an update on the upcoming Digital Conveyancing Portal. ·    Mr. Leonard Tay (Head of Research, Knight Frank Singapore): Share insights on future trends in real estate in Singapore post-pandemic. ·    Prof. Tang Hang Wu (Professor of Law, Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University): Cover recent case law for land law. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge. 👉 Register for the webinar now! https://lnkd.in/gaqeqqpj #Conveyancing #RealEstateLaw #LegalUpdates #LegalPractice #PropertyLaw #SingaporeLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment #LawSocietyofSingapore

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞!   We are thrilled to share that our joint networking sessions "All the Small Chats," the first-ever collaboration between the Law Society’s Small Law Firms Committee and the Young Lawyers Committee, brought together more than 30 young lawyers on 3rd July at BQ Bar and 10th July at Spectre! Check out the photos from both sessions and relive the moments of connection and camaraderie. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made these sessions a success! Let's keep the conversation going! #AllTheSmallChats #LegalCommunity #Networking #YoungLawyers #SmallLawFirms

🌍 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 2 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰! 🌱 This must-attend webinar will explore the intricacies of environmental law in India and climate law in Singapore. With India pioneering ESG disclosures and ratings, this comparative analysis offers invaluable insights into differing ESG approaches. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? ·       Examine diverse methods to tackle ESG challenges. ·       Understand the regulatory ESG landscape in India and Singapore. ·       Gain knowledge and insights of the implications for businesses and stakeholders in these jurisdictions. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Anil (安纽) CHANGAROTH – Co-Head ESG, Construction/Building & Logistics Practices, RHTLaw Asia & Chair of The Law Society of Singapore’s ESG working group Nawneet Vibhaw (नवनीत विभव) – Environmental Disputes & ESG, Partner at JSA Law, India Joseph Chun – Partner, Shook Lin & Bok LLP Don't miss out—register today! https://lnkd.in/g69pqsj7 🌱 #TheLawSocietyofSingapore #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimateLaw #ESG #Webinar #BusinessImplications #RegulatoryInsights

We were honoured to host representatives from LAWASIA, President Mr Shyam Divan, President-Elect Mr Teong Liang Yap, and Secretary-General Dr Gordon Hughes. President Lisa SAM Hui Min was joined by ExCo & Council Members Steven John Lam Kuet Keng and Yi Siong Sui , Council Members Vivienne Lim, Eva Teh Jing Hui and Mori Ong (翁馨), Co-Chairperson of ADR Committee Paul Tan (陈明辉 / 첸민휘), Co-Chairperson of Mediation Committee Chern Yang See 徐振洋, Co-Chairperson of Court Practice Chairpersons Committee Samuel Chacko and Chief Executive Officer Shawn Toh. We engaged in productive discussions on issues concerning membership, LAWASIA’s value and potential collaborations. We eagerly anticipate future opportunities to work together. #LawSociety #InternationalRelations #LAWASIA

🗓️ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2024 – 9 & 10 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 2024 The field of restructuring and insolvency is constantly evolving and adapting to the changing legal, regulatory and commercial landscape. This year’s edition of the Singapore Insolvency Conference, the largest restructuring and insolvency conference in Singapore, will provide a platform for practitioners, lawyers and financiers to exchange insights and perspectives on pressing and relevant issues in the arena of restructuring and insolvency, with a focus on the day-to-day challenges and opportunities arising in their work. Organised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore (IPAS), this year’s conference will take place on 9 and 10 October 2024 at Marina One Auditorium. Specialist speakers will share their experience and expertise on topics such as the latest legal and regulatory updates and developments affecting the restructuring and insolvency space, best practices and strategies for managing restructuring and insolvency cases, as well as emerging trends and innovations. This year’s conference will also feature a regional forum with various restructuring & insolvency organisations and bodies from South East Asia and beyond. So what are you waiting for? Register your interest now, and we'll keep you updated via email once registration for the Conference opens! https://lnkd.in/gAW-fB_g #SGInsolConf2024 #IPAS

@𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲   What preparatory steps could a sole practitioner take to plan for such contingencies and what are some areas in which regulators can consider to better deal with such contingencies? Leonard Loh and Jaryl Lim Zhi Wei from the Probate Practice Committee delve into these issues and suggest that sole practitioners should plan for such a contingency by setting clear, actionable plans to protect the interests of both their law practice and their clients, and ensure that their professional responsibilities are maintained. Click link for article: https://lnkd.in/g5Mdjd6V #slg #lawgazette #mentalcapacity #businesscontinuity

🌟 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌟 Pro Bono SG's community lawyering efforts, spearheaded by Chengying Cai, are making a real impact in the lives of Singaporeans. By partnering with community organisations like Tian De Temple in Hougang, Pro Bono SG is bringing crucial legal assistance and support to those who need it most. Pro Bono SG’s outstanding commitment to improving access to justice for all deserves recognition. https://lnkd.in/g5je3b59 #ProBonoSG #CommunityLaw #CommunityLawyering #AccessToJustice

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎? ����𝐒 𝐈𝐓 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑?    Ethics Assist, a confidential helpline designed to facilitate a legal practitioner’s access to ethical guidance was recently launched.     [ 𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓 : 6530 0222 ]   Members of the Law Society may call at the following times:   𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬) 9.00 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 11.00 𝐚.𝐦.  3.00 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 5.00 𝐩.𝐦. The Terms and Conditions of Guidance of Ethics Assist can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gYkSkPDK.   Please note that Ethics Assist is available exclusively to Law Society members and is not open to the general public. Please also note that Ethics Assist does not give legal advice.  

🎤𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞 In today’s digital age, litigation and its impact extends beyond the realm of the courtroom. Social media can influence public perception and, ultimately, the outcome of legal disputes. Are you prepared to manage this dynamic landscape? Join Hui Wen Yang (RutoSocial Pte Ltd) and Wei Li Fong (Forward Legal LLC) at our exclusive workshop, “Litigation in the Age of Social Media: Balancing Legal Strategy with Public Perception.” 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: - Real-World Case Analyses - Reputation Management - Drafting PR-Friendly Legal Documents - Crisis Communication Tactics - Proactive Reputation Management - Protecting Professional Reputation Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your spot! 🚀 Link: https://lnkd.in/gc72Zq6u #LegalStrategy #SocialMediaLitigation

We were thrilled to welcome a delegation from the Taiwan Bar Association, led by President Dagmar Yu. President Lisa SAM Hui Min and Vice-President Boon Teck Chia were joined by ExCo & Council Members Steven John Lam Kuet Keng, Chairperson of Continuing Professional Development Committee Malcolm Tan, and representatives from Pro Bono SG, Lim Tanguy and Pramnath Vijayakumar, to host the delegation. The informative and light-hearted discussion touched on pro bono work, continuing professional development and other insightful topics relating to the future of the legal profession. We hope the delegation has a fruitful stay in Singapore!