Legal Tips
Do young lawyers want to follow in the footsteps of the seniors?
Ng Boon Gan New waves of discussion on an old topic has been pounding on my screens for a few weeks, since the incumbent Law Society President [...]
The Probability of Success
Ng Boon Gan Even though most of us are not perfectly rational economic beings, clients considering dispute resolution services will still employ some sort of cost-benefit analysis. [...]
Does physical proximity build relationships?
Ng Boon Gan Having recently finished a short-term secondment at a real estate services company, I interviewed for another 3 month role in a tech company at [...]
Making Mediation Clauses Enforceable
Ng Boon Gan Singapore’s dispute resolution policy increasingly favours alternative methods like mediation and arbitration. While business owners are now more aware of these options, many focus [...]
Justify Your Offers
Ng Boon Gan Potential litigants in Singapore are now required to give an offer of amicable resolution that is valid for at least 14 days before commencing [...]
Why litigate via correspondence?
Ng Boon Gan Litigation lawyers are expected to fight hard to defend their clients’ interests. This usually manifests in lengthy letters with a strident tone, and sometimes it [...]