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This year, the UKSLSS launched a new blog. Here you will be able to find all the information you need to become a lawyer in Singapore, keep up with legal developments, hear insights from our professionals, and many more!
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UKSLSS X AUSLSS A Comparative Study of the Development and Applicability of the “Bolam” test across the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore
UKSLSS X AUSLSS
A Comparative Study of the Development and Applicability of the “Bolam” test across the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore
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Sep 221 min read


Featuring: Clifford Chance
"The most rewarding aspect of my work is helping clients navigate complex deals. The sense of accomplishment when a deal is completed - and knowing that my contributions truly made a difference – is what I truly enjoy." - Joel Sherard, Associate Singapore (Seconded to Structured Debt, London)
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Aug 102 min read


Featuring: Lee&Lee
Interview Transcript with Mr Enzel Tan Enzel is a junior lawyer in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department at Lee & Lee. He was...
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Jul 96 min read


Featuring: Freshfields
Emma Leung Trainee Solicitor, Hong Kong Before I joined Freshfields as a trainee in August 2023, I was already familiar with the firm,...
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Jul 12 min read


A Tale of Two Rectifications
By Gareth Lim This article seeks to compare the doctrines of rectification of the Land Registry in Singapore and England. Specifically,...
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Mar 1210 min read


Defamation in the Digital Age: A Comparative Analysis between the UK’s ‘Honest Opinion’ defence and Singapore’s ‘Fair Comment’ defence in the context of online discourse
By Tan Yen Lin Alyssa Introduction The defence of ‘honest opinion’ under Section 3 of the UK’s Defamation Act 2013 appears simple in...
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Feb 2812 min read


Another Lease of Life – An assessment of the Dead Donor Rule in Organ Transplantation
by Nickolaus Ng Introduction According to NHS statistics, the prognosis for transplant patients in the UK is generally favourable. NHS...
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Jan 1815 min read


The Supreme Court’s Decision in Finch v Surrey County Council: The Game Changer for UK’s Climate Policy?
Can an oil drilling project be halted because of the resulting environmental pollution from burning its extracted oil? The United Kingdom...
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Dec 30, 20247 min read


Featuring: Shook Lin & Bok
“A leading Singapore law firm with an approach to fostering independence while ensuring adequate guidance and supervision for junior...
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Dec 23, 20246 min read


Featuring: Herbert Smith Freehills Singapore
“A leading global firm with a robust and balanced array of practice areas, all within a supportive environment with genuinely nice...
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Dec 21, 20248 min read


THJ v Sheridan: What does this mean for AI-generated works?
By Tan Yen Lin Alyssa Introduction In the recent case of THJ Systems Ltd v Sheridan [1] , the England and Wales Court of Appeal addressed...
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Dec 20, 202411 min read


Cryptocurrency Conundrum: Navigating its Legal Status as Personal Property
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/blue-and-red-line-illustration-vBCVcWUyvyM By Nickolaus Ng Introduction A considerable amount of...
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Jun 20, 20248 min read


Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: Claims for psychiatric harm in medical negligence cases
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-close-up-of-a-black-object-on-a-white-surface-__ExQoiRqXI By Koh Jia Hao Introduction In Paul v...
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Apr 16, 20248 min read


12 years on: An assessment of Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/books-in-glass-bookcase-jKU2NneZAbI By Sit Jie Ren Introduction The Personal Data Protection Act 2012...
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Apr 2, 202411 min read


The Secret Weapon in David and Goliath: Litigation Funding
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-wooden-judges-hammer-sitting-on-top-of-a-table-TdNLjGXVH3s By Chrisllynn Siah Introduction One of...
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Mar 11, 202410 min read


Implications of the UK’s Safety of Rwanda Bill on the Rule of Law
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-small-flag-flying-in-the-wind-on-a-sunny-day-H4sW2TvfcgE By Natalie Koh The United Kingdom proposed...
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Feb 26, 20247 min read


Is the Perfect Ouster Clause Possible?
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/white-printed-paper-spFYbCSF-Ec By Koh Jia Hao Introduction Ouster clauses are ‘[s]tatutory...
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Feb 3, 202410 min read


Singapore’s dual approach to the reasonable classification test
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/white-concrete-pillar-during-daytime-0LUqdizULdY By Sit Jie Ren Introduction The right to equality...
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Jan 21, 202410 min read


The King’s Speech 2023: Updates to UK Criminal Legislation
Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-person-in-a-coat-and-hat-standing-in-front-of-a-building-ANo2N6IQCQE By Chrisllynn Siah...
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Jan 5, 20249 min read
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