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Law Society of Singapore v Ng Chee Sing [2000] SGHC 35
In Law Society of Singapore v Ng Chee Sing [2000] SGHC 35, the Court of Three Judges ordered the respondent to be struck off the roll. The court held that dishonesty and lack of integrity warrant permanent removal, rejecting pleas of inexperience and emphasizing the protection of public interest.
Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng and Others [2000] SGHC 212
In Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng [2000] SGHC 212, the High Court dismissed the applicant's attempt to invalidate Inquiry Committee proceedings. The court ruled that the committee acted within its powers and that the applicant's voluntary withdrawal was a tactical error, not a breach of justice.
The Law Society of Singapore v Amdad Hussein Lawrence [2000] SGHC 180
A solicitor convicted of a criminal offence involving dishonesty, such as theft, will almost invariably be struck off the roll as it implies a defect of character rendering them unfit for the profession.
The Law Society of Singapore v Disciplinary Committee [2000] SGHC 169
Solicitors who accept an invitation to be on a developer's panel for conveyancing services do not necessarily commit professional misconduct or touting, provided they do not participate in a scheme that unduly influences or coerces purchasers in their choice of solicitor.
Wee Soon Kim Anthony v The Law Society of Singapore [2000] SGHC 159
The Council of the Law Society has a duty to consider whether a complaint falls within s 85(1) of the Legal Profession Act, but it should not consider whether the complaint discloses a prima facie case.
Pakirisamy Rajoo and another v Sheila Devi d/o Pakirisamy Rajoo [2022] SGHC 285
In Pakirisamy Rajoo and another v Sheila Devi d/o Pakirisamy Rajoo, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Setting aside, Legal Profession — Professional conduct.
Law Society of Singapore v Lun Yaodong Clarence [2022] SGHC 269
In Law Society of Singapore v Lun Yaodong Clarence, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Show cause action, Legal Profession — Professional conduct.
Re: Ang Jian Xiang and others [2016] SGHC 92
The court dismissed part-call applications because the supervising solicitors were unpunctual, emphasizing that counsel's punctuality is a mark of respect to the court as a legal institution.
Law Society of Singapore v Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan [2016] SGHC 87
In Law Society of Singapore v Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Professional Conduct, Legal Profession — Disciplinary Proceedings.
Re Wong Wai Loong Sean and other matters [2022] SGHC 237
Analysis of [2022] SGHC 237, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2022-09-26.
Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer [2019] SGHC 92
In Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings, Legal Profession — Conflict of interest.
Law Society of Singapore v Wan Hui Hong James
An advocate and solicitor who receives a significant gift from a client must advise the client to seek independent advice and refuse to act in respect of the gift, failing which they may be struck off for dishonesty.
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd v Yeo Hui Keng (Tan Peng Chin LLC, third party) [2019] SGHC 45
In Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd v Yeo Hui Keng (Tan Peng Chin LLC, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Mistake, Legal Profession — Professional conduct.
Asplenium Land Pte Ltd v Lam Chye Shing and others [2019] SGHC 41
In Asplenium Land Pte Ltd v Lam Chye Shing and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Professional privileges.
Re Wordsworth, Samuel Sherratt QC [2016] SGHC 172
Analysis of [2016] SGHC 172, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2016-08-29.
Law Society of Singapore v Leong Pek Gan [2016] SGHC 165
In Law Society of Singapore v Leong Pek Gan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary Proceedings, Legal Profession — Professional Conduct.
THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE v JONATHAN TAN SEE LEH
The court held that a solicitor's failure to supervise an unauthorised person and the sharing of legal fees with such a person constitutes serious misconduct warranting suspension.
Chancery Law Corp v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1024 [2016] SGHC 121
In Chancery Law Corp v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1024, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Remuneration.
Deepak Sharma v Law Society of Singapore [2016] SGHC 105
In Deepak Sharma v Law Society of Singapore, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Judicial review, Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings.
The Law Society of Singapore v Manjit Singh s/o Kirpal Singh and another [2015] SGHC 95
In The Law Society of Singapore v Manjit Singh s/o Kirpal Singh and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Professional Conduct, Legal Profession — Disciplinary Proceedings.
Re Suria Shaik Aziz [2023] SGHC 129
The court held that an applicant for admission must demonstrate genuine remorse and insight into the ethical implications of their past misconduct, and that deferment is a rehabilitative tool to ensure the applicant is fit and proper.
CIFG Special Assets Capital I Ltd (formerly known as Diamond Kendall Ltd) v Polimet Pte Ltd and others [2015] SGHC 325
In CIFG Special Assets Capital I Ltd (formerly known as Diamond Kendall Ltd) v Polimet Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Discovery of documents, Legal Profession — Professional privileges.
Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy [2023] SGHC 112
In Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings.
Boey Pang Sim Richard v Law Society of Singapore [2015] SGHC 302
In Boey Pang Sim Richard v Law Society of Singapore, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Professional Conduct, Legal Profession — Conflict of interest.