Litigation Economics: Measuring Economic Damages  

2 September 2010, 2.00pm-5.00pm, Law Society Conference Room

Join us for this afternoon seminar to find out more about economic damages assessment in commercial transactions. The economic damages can arise from business interruptions, intellectual property right infringements and anti-trust violations. This seminar will give an overview of the key principles in quantifying lost profits/damages and the assessment of the valuation impact on a business enterprise or asset due to an alleged wrongdoing. This is a must-attend for litigation practitioners, intellectual property practitioners, in-house counsel and anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of how to leverage on these economic valuation techniques as a strategic tool in a dispute resolution process (litigation, arbitration or otherwise).

Featured Speakers:

Mr Gregory Vijayendran, Partner (Commercial Litigation Practice), Rajah & Tann LLP

Mr Lars Barslev, Director (Valuation Advisory Services), Stone Forest Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd

Recent Developments in Contract Law in the UK and Singapore  

13 September 2010, 4.00pm-6.30pm, Law Society Conference Room

Join us for this afternoon seminar to learn from our practitioner speakers the latest developments in contract law in UK and Singapore. The talk will also discuss the growth of the doctrine of 'contractual estoppel', evolution of the test of inducement in misrepresentation and the doctrine of correction of mistakes in contract by way of construction, based on recent case law in the UK. This is a must attend for all litigators, practitioners, in-house lawyers and anyone interested in developments in this area.

Featured Speakers:

Mr Jeffrey Gruder QC, Essex Court Chambers

Mr Thio Shen Yi SC, Director, TSMP Law Corporation

Legal Pitfalls of Doing Business in Indonesia   NEW

28 September 2010, 4.00pm-6.30pm, Law Society Conference Room

Have you been thinking of expanding your business opportunities in Indonesia but are not sure what you ought to know before starting up? Join our speakers to learn about the common legal pitfalls as you begin your new business venture in Indonesia. This seminar is particularly useful for legal practitioners who have Indonesian clients or corporate clients with business interests in Indonesia and wish to gain a better understanding of the differences between the Singapore and Indonesian business contexts as well as in-house counsel whose organisations have business interests in Indonesia.

Featured Speakers:

Todung Mulya Lubis, Senior Partner, Lubis Santosa & Maulana

Associate Professor Gary F. Bell, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore

Paralegal Certification Course (7th Run)   NEW

6 October 2010, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Temasek Polytechnic

11 October 2010, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Law Society Conference Room

19 October 2010, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Law Society Conference Room

26 October 2010, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Law Society Conference Room

2 November 2010, 2.00pm-6.00pm, Temasek Polytechnic

In recognition of the important support role of paralegals in law practices and legal departments, the Law Society of Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic are pleased to present the 7th run of a foundational certification course dealing with various aspects of procedural and substantive law, essential knowledge and skills required from paralegals. Several modules will be offered. Each Module is conducted using a combination of mini-lectures, case studies, exercises and concluding with a simple written test.