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Date & Time: 7-8 August 2024 (Day 1 & 2: 9.30am - 5.00pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street S(179803)Corporate Module 1: Deal Structuring
This module is designed for junior lawyers to be able to understand the fundamentals of deal structuring legal transactions; develop skills to analyse the features, merits, and drawbacks of common deal structures in various practice areas and to advise clients on deal structures confidently. Participants will be able to:
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Distinguish between deal types, such as asset sale and share sale transactions, and grasp the unique provisions needed for each
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Address cross-border complexities, encompassing governing law, jurisdictional considerations, and contractual provisions like warranties and indemnities
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Explore the various stages of deal progression, incorporating preliminary agreements to facilitate negotiation and due diligence processes effectively
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Examine different business frameworks, including the function of holding companies, and consider the contribution of transactional lawyers in facilitating deals
Come join us for a complimentary session with Dr. Andrew Godwin on "Practice, Academia, and Law Reform – Weaving the Threads Together" on 7 August 2024. Registration starts at 5:00pm, seminar at 5:30pm, and networking refreshments at 6:30pm, held at Stamford 1 & 2, Singapore Academy of Law. Discover insights from Dr. Godwin's 15 years in private practice, 15 years in academia, and 3.5 years in law reform work. Click here Practice, Academia and Law Reform – Weaving the Threads Together (lawnet.com) for more details.
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Date & Time: 24 September 2024 (4.30pm - 5.45pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street S(179803)Drawing on 37 years as a barrister and 9 years as a High Court Judge, the Honourable Mr Justice Michael Soole will focus on the task of a young junior in a case team headed by senior practitioner(s). He will discuss how to contribute 'value-added' to the overall teamwork, develop and make the best use of specialist skills and knowledge, anticipate and prepare for tasks which may arise at short notice, respond to such tasks effectively and speedily, when to speak up and when to keep silent, how to watch, listen and learn - and so in turn to become a senior advocate and practitioner.
Justice Soole will be joined by panellists comprising young lawyers practising in varying set-ups, such as a conventional large firm, a boutique litigation practice and a Singapore-style barrister chambers. This diverse panel will provide a range of perspectives on the experiences of young advocates in today’s legal profession.
You are also invited to join a networking session as part of this event, where you can connect with senior practitioners eager to mentor and gain practical insights into disputes, corporate work, and ethics. This session will also offer a preview of the upcoming Junior Lawyers Programme (JLP).
Member's Price: $70.00 (before GST)
Non-Member’s Price: $90.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Members enjoy Complimentary access
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Date: 7 January 2025 to 9 January 2025
Venue: Supreme Court and SMU Moot Court
The ECC-SAL International Mooting Competition, coorganised by the members of Essex Court Chambers (ECC) and the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), presents an ideal opportunity for young lawyers around the world to showcase and hone their skills as advocates. Now in its 13th year, the Competition is open to young advocates from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore and South Korea.
All rounds of the Competition will take place in Singapore.
Preliminaries (two round-robin basis moots)
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Final Round
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Eligibility
Lawyers and legal service officers who have been qualified for practice, who are not practising in England & Wales, for no more than three years as of 1 January 2025 are welcome to register. Teams may comprise mooters from the same or different law firms and organisations.For more information, please refer to the flyer.
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Date & Time: 7 October 2024, 2pm - 7pm
Venue: State Courts, Havelock Hall, Basement 2, 1 Havelock Square, Singapore 059724The Legal Profession Symposium will gather legal professionals to explore ethical issues shaping the profession. In conjunction with Mental Health Day, the event will combine thought-provoking discussions with wellness initiatives, which integrates insights from the Ethics and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) recommendations to foster a holistic approach to ethical practice. Highlights of the wellness offerings include mental wellness resources, a complimentary massage corner by Atos Wellness, along with a booth from Singlife and wellness partners.
Engage with one of the most influential voices in legal ethics
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from distinguished speakers including Mr Pav Gill, the whistleblower behind Europe’s €24 billion Wirecard fraud and founder of Confide Platform. Also speaking at the event are Senior Counsel such as Mr Siraj Omar (Drew & Napier), Dr Stanley Lai SC and Mr Jason Chan SC (both of Allen & Gledhill), among others.
Complimentary Ethics Journal
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the newly revised A Civil Practice Journal which serves as a practical guide to professional courtesy and etiquette delivered in a light-hearted tone.
Jus Debate
The symposium closes with the return of the Jus Debate where participating law schools will deliver a lively debate on the nobility of the profession. Expect a theatrical, high-energy affair, complete with costumes, props, and plenty of drama.
This is a members only event.
Member's Price: $50.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Member's Price: Complimentary
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