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Law Society of Singapore v Liew Boon Kwee James [2007] SGHC 209
The court held that circumstantial evidence, including the respondent's silence and failure to call witnesses, was sufficient to prove the charges of touting beyond a reasonable doubt.
Law Society of Singapore v Bay Puay Joo Lilian [2007] SGHC 208
A solicitor who attempts to procure conveyancing work by offering referral fees is guilty of professional misconduct, even if the employment sought is fictitious.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Guat Neo Phyllis [2007] SGHC 207
The court held that entrapment evidence is admissible in disciplinary proceedings and that the court has no discretion to exclude such evidence under the Evidence Act.
Law Society of Singapore v Ravi Madasamy [2007] SGHC 20
Rude and discourteous behaviour to the Bench by an advocate and solicitor constitutes misconduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor under s 83(2)(h) of the Legal Profession Act.
Re Millar Gavin James QC [2007] SGHC 178
The High Court dismissed an application to admit a Queen's Counsel in a libel suit, ruling that the case lacked the complexity required under the Legal Profession Act. The court affirmed that local Senior Counsel are fully capable, rejecting the 'equality of arms' argument for foreign admission.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chwee Wan Allan [2007] SGHC 156
A solicitor who commits technical breaches of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules due to carelessness in staff supervision, but without dishonesty, may be censured rather than suspended or struck off, especially if they have voluntarily ceased practice.
Narindar Singh Kang v Law Society of Singapore [2007] SGHC 145
An application for reinstatement to the roll of advocates and solicitors is premature if the nature of the original offence, which led to striking off, is so serious that it undermines the administration of justice, regardless of the passage of time or evidence of rehabilitation.
Law Society of Singapore v Tay Eng Kwee Edwin [2007] SGHC 114
A solicitor who deliberately and consistently ignores the Solicitors' Accounts Rules, which have the force of law, demonstrates a patent defect of character and is not a fit and proper person to remain in the profession, warranting the penalty of being struck off the roll.
Knight Glenn Jeyasingam v Law Society of Singapore [2007] SGHC 105
The court held that an application for restoration to the roll should not be made prematurely, and that a period significantly longer than five years from the date of striking off is generally required. The court also held that the applicant must demonstrate that they are fit to
Law Society of Singapore v Sivakolunthu Thirunavukarasu [2006] SGHC 68
An advocate and solicitor who engages in forgery and fraud to mortgage clients' property for personal benefit and misapplies clients' monies will be struck off the roll.
Yongnam Engineering & Constructions (Pte) Ltd and Another v Yeo Wee Kiong and Others [2006] SGHC 62
The court held that solicitors are not negligent for failing to warn a client of the risks of a transaction where the client was an experienced businessman who had been advised of the existence of a paramount mortgage and the necessity of its discharge, and where the client chose
Law Society of Singapore v Lim Stephen [2006] SGHC 5
A solicitor who misappropriates client funds in a systematic fashion and breaches the trust of his client will be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Anthony Wee Soon Kim v The Law Society of Singapore [2006] SGHC 219
A solicitor is not required to verify the accuracy of a client's instructions embodied in an affidavit unless there is evidence the solicitor knew or had reason to believe the statement was false.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Buck Chye Dave [2006] SGHC 216
A solicitor was suspended for grossly improper conduct after offering monetary incentives to third parties to secure conveyancing work. This breach of the Legal Profession Act highlights the court's strict stance against unethical client procurement.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v Law Society of Singapore [2006] SGHC 214
The court held that the appeal procedure under s 96 of the Legal Profession Act is only available for specific determinations by the Council, and that the Council's decision to exempt a transaction under r 34(c) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules is not subject
Law Society of Singapore v Vardan Vasantha Lakshmi [2006] SGHC 185
In Law Society of Singapore v Vardan Vasantha Lakshmi [2006] SGHC 185, the Court suspended a solicitor for two years for failing to manage conflicts of interest and neglecting client duties. The case highlights that while dishonesty warrants striking off, professional indifference justifies suspensi
Law Society of Singapore v Chung Ting Fai [2006] SGHC 167
A solicitor who knowingly prepares a false affidavit for a client, even if not filed, commits misconduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor under s 83(2)(h) of the Legal Profession Act.
Law Society of Singapore v Lim Cheong Peng [2006] SGHC 145
The court held that the Disciplinary Committee erred in its inferential findings and that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges against the respondent beyond reasonable doubt.
Law Society of Singapore v Ahmad Khalis bin Abdul Ghani [2006] SGHC 143
The court held that a solicitor's duty to act with professionalism is objective, and that an implied retainer can arise between a solicitor and beneficiaries of an estate if the solicitor's conduct objectively leads them to believe he is acting for them, even if he was initially
Re Caplan Jonathan Michael QC [2006] SGHC 125
The court dismissed an application for the ad hoc admission of a Queen's Counsel because the case did not meet the first stage of the three-stage test, as it was not of sufficient difficulty or complexity to require the services of a Queen's Counsel.
Karaha Bodas Co LLC v Pertamina Energy Trading Ltd and Another [2006] SGHC 105
The High Court dismissed a contempt application against Clyde & Co and Mr. Pilkington, ruling that the first defendant failed to prove misuse of information. The court clarified that solicitors are not automatically liable as 'officers' under the Rules of Court for their clients' breaches.
Law Society of Singapore v Fun Huay Yew [2005] SGHC 96
A solicitor who deliberately breaches a stakeholder undertaking and acts dishonestly by issuing a dishonoured cheque will be struck off the roll.
Wong Foong Chai v Lin Kuo Hao [2005] SGHC 77
The presumption of reasonableness in O 59 r 28(2)(b) of the Rules of Court is rebuttable, and s 18 of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act is an overriding statutory provision that allows the court to scrutinise solicitor-client costs agreements for fairnes
Law Society of Singapore v Tay Soo Wan [2005] SGHC 7
An advocate and solicitor convicted of criminal breach of trust involving dishonesty will be struck off the roll as a matter of course to protect the public and preserve the good name of the legal profession.