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Law Society of Singapore v K V Sudeep Kumar and another [2026] SGHC 9
A solicitor who knowingly allows a disbarred lawyer to practise law and exercise de facto control over a case commits serious professional misconduct warranting severe sanctions, including striking off for senior practitioners with antecedents.
Law Society of Singapore v Chen Kok Siang Joseph and another matter [2025] SGHC 44
A solicitor who engages in dishonest conduct, prefers their own interests over their client's, and fails to supervise staff in a way that allows for the unauthorized practice of law, is unfit to remain on the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer [2024] SGHC 90
The court held that a solicitor's sustained pattern of offensive conduct, including failure to disclose material information and mismanagement of client matters, warrants striking off the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors when it reveals a character defect rendering the solicitor
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 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.
Ang Yong Guan v Singapore Medical Council and another matter [2024] SGHC 126
A medical practitioner's departure from codified standards (such as MOH guidelines) is not automatically professional misconduct, but the practitioner bears the evidential burden to justify such departures on clear medical grounds, which requires an objective assessment of reason
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.
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.
THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE v SUM CHONG MUN & Anor
Advocates and solicitors acting as certificate issuers for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPOA) have non-delegable duties to personally explain the LPOA to the donor and personally witness the donor's signature; failure to do so constitutes professional misconduct.
Law Society of Singapore v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon [2010] SGHC 69
The production of false court documents by an advocate and solicitor, even if done with 'noble' intentions to help a friend and without personal gain, constitutes misconduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor.