A staggering 92% of Singaporeans believe transparency in political funding is ‘very important’ according to a 2023 IPS survey. The recent initiation of disciplinary proceedings against Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh by the Law Society, stemming from a conviction related to testimonies given during a Committee of Privileges hearings, isn’t simply a case of individual … Read more
The Evolving Role of the Law Society: Navigating Governance, Public Trust, and the Future of Legal Practice in Singapore Singapore’s legal landscape is bracing for a shift. With Professor Tan Cheng Han confirmed as President of the Law Society for 2026, following a consent resolution passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting, the focus now turns … Read more
A seismic shift is underway in the governance landscape of Singapore’s professional bodies. The resignation of Dinesh Singh Dhillon as President of the Law Society, coupled with Tan Cheng Han’s subsequent appointment, isn’t merely a change in leadership; it’s a potential inflection point demanding a re-evaluation of oversight and internal culture. This event, fueled by … Read more
Just 17% of professional associations in Singapore have fully independent governing councils, according to a 2022 study by the National University of Singapore. The unfolding events at the Law Society of Singapore, culminating in president-elect Dinesh Singh Dhillon’s decision to step aside, are forcing a critical examination of this landscape and the delicate balance between … Read more