Legal industry
Why the best general counsels shape risk, not avoid it
In today’s boardroom, what matters is judgment, trust and the ability to guide risk with clarity and integrity
No longer ‘boilerplate’: Force majeure provisions under fresh scrutiny, say Singapore lawyers
Granular provisions are replacing broad, generic language in this ‘unloved’ section of contracts
New senior counsel Danny Ong calls on lawyers to dare to be unconventional in modern legal landscape
He recommends a skill set that is more holistic, than one based on just technical proficiency
Why where you park your joint venture matters: Lessons from a US$689 million shareholder dispute
An unprecedented court order forced the sale of one of the world’s largest textile dye companies after a decade-long fight over minority shareholder rights
Beyond the breach: Legal risks following cyber incidents
Getting hacked is troubling enough. But for many, the greater challenge starts after the attack
The challenges of an AI-powered legal industry
Artificial intelligence is changing work for lawyers, but humans are still needed to hold the ethical line
Singapore issues guidelines for lawyers on ethical generative AI use
The framework addresses ‘hallucinations’ and the risk of bias in outputs
Budget 2026: Why Singapore’s white-collar AI training drive is starting with law and accounting
Stronger AI literacy could help ease manpower pressures in accounting and attrition in the law, while shifting professionals towards higher-value roles
Disputes and insolvency lawyer Danny Ong appointed sole senior counsel for 2026
He is the founder and managing director of Setia Law, a boutique Singapore law firm
NTUC to help members in enforcing judgments and orders with expanded legal panel
It is widening its Legal Assistance Panel to also support members in filing a magistrate’s complaint, among others
