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Law Society of Singapore v Seah Zhen Wei Paul and another matter [2024] SGHC 224
In [2024] SGHC 224 , the Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges addressed a profound breach of professional ethics involving two senior legal practitioners, Mr. Seah Zhen Wei Paul and Mr. Rethnam Chandra Mohan. The proceedings arose from the Law Society of Singapore’s applications for t
Law Society of Singapore v Nedumaran Muthukrishnan [2024] SGHC 218
A solicitor who knowingly makes false representations to a client regarding the status of payments, even if the solicitor believes the funds belong to them, is guilty of dishonest conduct warranting suspension.
Attorney-General v Phua Jill [2024] SGHC 214
The court held that the Respondent's non-disclosure of a prior academic offence of plagiarism in her admission application constituted a substantially false statement and suppression of a material fact, necessitating her being struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Law Society of Singapore v Seah Choon Huat Johnny and another matter [2024] SGHC 19
The court held that a solicitor's concealment of a mistake and subsequent misrepresentation to the court and client, coupled with a failure to act with diligence, warrants a substantial period of suspension, even if restitution is made.
Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy and another matter [2024] SGHC 141
Dishonest conduct by a solicitor, particularly where it violates the trust and confidence inherent in a solicitor-client relationship or impedes the administration of justice, warrants striking off.
Attorney-General v Shahira Banu d/o Khaja Moinudeen [2024] SGHC 111
In Attorney-General v Shahira Banu d/o Khaja Moinudeen, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings, Legal Profession — Duties.
Kassimatis, Theodoros KC v Attorney-General and another and another appeal [2024] SGCA 49
The court held that to demonstrate a 'special reason' for ad hoc admission of foreign counsel in restricted areas of law, an applicant must show something independent of the s 15(1) requirements and the Notification Matters Stage, such as materiality in the context of the case.
Law Society of Singapore v Syn Kok Kay [2023] SGHC 7
Overcharging by a solicitor constitutes due cause for sanction if it is sufficiently serious, determined by factors including the extent of overcharging, the solicitor's intention, and subsequent conduct.
Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy [2023] SGHC 65
The Court of Three Judges suspended lawyer Ravi s/o Madasamy for five years for making baseless, reckless allegations against the Attorney-General and the Law Society, ruling that his conduct undermined the administration of justice and required strict disciplinary action.
Re Tay Jie Qi and another matter [2023] SGHC 59
The court held that applicants for admission who have committed past misconduct may be admitted if they demonstrate genuine remorse, rehabilitation, and candour, and if sufficient time has elapsed for stakeholders to regain confidence in their suitability.
Law Society of Singapore v Cheng Kim Kuan [2023] SGHC 350
A solicitor who breaches a solemn undertaking given to the Court and the Law Society, particularly one involving the supervision of a solicitor with a psychiatric condition, commits professional misconduct warranting suspension.
Law Society of Singapore v de Souza Christopher James [2023] SGHC 318
The Court of Three Judges held that the Fourth Charge of suppressing evidence under r 10(3)(a) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015 requires proof of subjective intention, which was not established in this case.
Re Lee Jun Ming Chester and other matters [2023] SGHC 282
The court held that applicants for admission who have committed past misconduct (criminal or academic) may still be admitted if they demonstrate sufficient reformation of character, evidenced by a clean record, remorse, and the passage of time.
Mohd Sadique bin Ibrahim Marican v The Law Society of Singapore and another [2023] SGHC 246
The court held that an applicant for reinstatement to the Roll must satisfy the three-factor test (Time, Rehabilitation, Public Interest) and that the applicant in this case had demonstrated full rehabilitation after a significant period of disbarment.
Re Rajagopal Muralitharan [2023] SGHC 133
The court reinstated an expired originating summons for admission to the Bar where the failure to act was due to impossibility rather than indolence, and granted an abridgement of time for filing an affidavit of admission.
Law Society of Singapore v Hanam, Andrew John [2023] SGHC 132
The court held that a solicitor's failure to provide proper legal advice, evaluate ADR options, and maintain contemporaneous records of client instructions constitutes improper conduct under the Legal Profession Act, warranting a 9-month suspension.
Gnaguru s/o Thamboo Mylvaganam v Law Society of Singapore [2008] SGHC 34
The court held that the Applicant had demonstrated sufficient rehabilitation to be reinstated to the Roll, given the passage of time, his gainful employment, and the support of senior members of the Bar, despite his previous misconduct.
Law Society of Singapore v Rasif David [2008] SGHC 14
A solicitor who misappropriates client funds and fails to maintain proper accounting records in breach of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules will be struck off the roll for grossly improper conduct.
Re Millar Gavin James QC [2007] SGHC 85
In Re Millar Gavin James QC [2007] SGHC 85, the High Court dismissed an application for the ad hoc admission of a Queen's Counsel. The court ruled that a client's preference for foreign counsel is irrelevant, emphasizing that local counsel were capable of handling the libel proceedings.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Phuay Khiang [2007] SGHC 83
A solicitor owes a duty of unflinching loyalty to his client and must avoid actual or potential conflicts of interest, including those arising from referral relationships.
Re Shankar Alan s/o Anant Kulkarni and Another Application [2007] SGHC 68
The High Court has the inherent power to order costs in proceedings where a Disciplinary Committee's findings have been quashed, even if the Disciplinary Committee itself lacks the statutory power to award costs against itself.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Sok Ling [2007] SGHC 37
A solicitor who commits breaches of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules due to gross inefficiency rather than dishonesty may be suspended from practice rather than struck off, provided no client loss occurred.
Law Society of Singapore v Seah Li Ming Edwin and Another [2007] SGHC 35
Lawyers who act in conflict of interests and enable unauthorised persons to perform legal work are liable to suspension from practice, even in the absence of dishonesty, to protect public interest and maintain professional standards.
Rabiah Bee Bte Mohamed Ibrahim v Salem Ibrahim [2007] SGHC 27
The court held that the relationship between the siblings was a partnership because the venture involved a series of property transactions over an indefinite period with defined roles, rather than a single isolated transaction.