[All Sessions] SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases
Date & Time: 30 June 2025, 9.30am - 12.40pm
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #07-01, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)
Join us for our Annual Review Sessions, where we cover the latest updates in key areas of law, including family law, mediation, criminal procedure, evidence, sentencing, and tort law.
Session Schedule:
AM Sessions:
9.30am – 11.00am: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Family Law Cases
11.30am – 12.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Mediation and ADR Cases
PM Sessions:
2.00pm – 3.10pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing Cases
3.10pm – 4.40pm: SAL Annual Review of 2024 Tort Law Cases
Enjoy savings when you attend more sessions:
- Register for the two morning sessions at a discounted price of $100 (usual price: $140)
- Register for the two afternoon sessions at a discounted price of $100 (usual price: $140)
- Register for all four sessions at a special rate of $160 (usual price: $280)
Associate Student Members*: $32.70 per session
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From SGD 98.10
To SGD 392.40
CPD Points : 4.5 TBC
Criminal Law
Family issues
Mediation
Tort Law
The SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Family Law will feature presentations by authors Ms Tricia Ho (Singapore University of Social Sciences) and Mr Aaron Yoong (Singapore Management University), examining key legal cases on child welfare and matrimonial asset division. Discussions will cover significant rulings, including WKM v WKN [2024] SGCA 1 on child welfare reports, DDN v DDO [2024] SGHC(A) 2 on access order variations, DBA v DBB [2024] SGHC(A) 12 on asset division in different marriage types, and WQP v WQQ [2024] SGHC(A) 34 on asset commingling.
A panel discussion moderated by Ms Tricia Ho will follow, featuring legal experts, District Judge Yarni Loi, Mr Yap Teong Liang and Ms Angelina Hing. The discussion will also explore Therapeutic Justice elements, focusing on holistic and rehabilitative approaches in family law.
The SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Mediation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution will feature presentations by authors Dr Chong Shou Yu (Singapore Management University) and Ms Sarah Lim Hui Feng (Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy), focusing on key legal developments in mediation and appropriate dispute resolution. Cases that will be covered include Maxx Engineering Works v PQ Builders [2024] 3 SLR 715 CZQ v CZS [2024] 3 SLR 111, Ho Chee Kian v Ho Kwek Sin [2024] 3 SLR 888, Lim Suk Ling Priscilla v Amber Compounding Pharmacy [2024] SGCA 16 and VeriFone Inc v Firemane Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 264.
These cases provide critical insights into the application of mediation, contract law, and corporate disputes, illustrating how evolving judicial approaches are shaping the dispute resolution landscape in Singapore.
The SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing will feature presentations by authors Ms Norine Tan and Ms Goh Qi Shuen, both Deputy Public Prosecutors from the Attorney-General's Chambers. They will review significant cases from 2024 as well as some key cases from 2023, offering a comprehensive look at the latest developments in criminal procedure, evidence, and sentencing.
The presenters will delve into landmark rulings that highlight evolving trends in criminal law, shedding light on how courts are interpreting and applying legal principles in these areas. They will explore the broader implications of these cases for legal practitioners, law enforcement, and the judicial system, addressing how recent decisions may influence future criminal litigation and sentencing practices in Singapore.
The SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Tort Law will feature presentations by authors Professor Kumaralingam Amirthalingam, Professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, and Professor Gary Chan Kok Yew, Vice Provost (Faculty Matters) & Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University.
The session will focus on significant developments in tort law from 2024, offering insights into key cases that have shaped the legal landscape. The presentation will explore the evolving principles in tort law, highlighting judicial trends and their implications for both legal practice and societal interests.
9.00am – 9.30am |
Registration for Family Law session |
9.30am – 10am |
Presentations by Authors: Ms Tricia Ho, Lecturer (School of Law), Singapore University of Social Sciences |
10.00am – 10.10am |
Break |
10.10am – 11.00am |
Panel discussion Moderator: Ms Tricia Ho |
11.00am |
End of session 1 |
11.00am – 11.30am |
Registration for Mediation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution |
11.30am – 12.30pm |
Presentations by Authors: Dr Chong Shouyu, Lecturer, Business in Law, Singapore Management University |
12.30pm – 12.40pm |
Q&A |
12.40pm |
End of session 2 |
1.30pm – 2.00pm |
Registration for Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Presentations by Authors: Ms Norine Tan, Deputy Public Prosecutor, Attorney-General's Chambers |
3.00pm – 3.10pm |
Q&A |
3.10pm |
End of session 3 |
3.10pm – 3.30pm |
Registration for Tort Law |
3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Presentations by Authors: |
4.30pm – 4.40pm |
Q&A |
4.40pm |
End of session 4 |
SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Family Law
SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points: 1.5 (TBC)
Practice Area: Family
Training Level: Update
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SILE Attendance Policy Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information. |
SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Mediation and Appropriate Dispute Resolution
SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points: 1 (TBC)
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Level: Update
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SILE Attendance Policy Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information. |
SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Sentencing
SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points: 1 (TBC)
Practice Area: Crime
Training Level: Update
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SILE Attendance Policy Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information. |
SAL Annual Review of 2024 Cases on Tort Law
SILE Accredited CPD Activity
Number of Public CPD points: 1 (TBC)
Practice Area: Others/ Multidisplinary
Training Level: Update
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SILE Attendance Policy Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information. |