Access Markets Globally
In 2018, the Ministry of Law (“MinLaw”), the Law Society of Singapore (“LSS”) and Enterprise Singapore launched a programme to assist law firms venturing overseas. Called Lawyers Go Global, the programme connects Singapore legal expertise with global opportunities, through overseas mission trips, training, and branding and marketing.
Aimed especially at helping small and medium sized law firms who may have valuable niche expertise but lack resources to do their own market research to explore overseas markets on their own, Lawyers Go Global is aligned with MinLaw’s broader effort for Singapore to capture a greater share of international demand for legal services and enhance Singapore’s position as an international legal hub.
The Lawyers Go Global Programme will comprise the following initiatives:
Overseas Mission Trips
Progressively over three years, LSS with the support of MinLaw and Enterprise Singapore will organise mission trips to bring Singapore lawyers to fast growing regional countries, including China, India, and ASEAN countries.
These mission trips will allow Singapore lawyers to gain a deeper understanding of the legal needs and business opportunities in these countries, and to connect with the local business and legal communities and government authorities.
Training
Another component of the programme is training where LSS with the support of MinLaw and Enterprise Singapore will organise training to equip Singapore lawyers with the skills and knowhow to seize global opportunities.
These will include workshops on a) the legal regimes, business norms and economic opportunities of specific countries which the lawyers are interested; b) networking skills for lawyers; and c) branding strategies for law firms in overseas markets.
Branding and Marketing
The third component of Lawyers Go Global is to raise the profile of Singapore lawyers and promoting “The Singapore Lawyer” brand. Click here for The Singapore Lawyer’s microsite.
Click here to view a sample page of the The Singapore Lawyer handbook. For enquiries or to purchase a copy of the handbook, please email international@lawsoc.org.sg.
Lawyers Go Global is funded by Enterprise Singapore under its Local Enterprise and Association Development (“LEAD”) Programme.
Members interested in participating in Lawyers Go Global can contact the Law Society’s Secretariat at goglobal@lawsoc.org.sg for more information.
Directory of Singapore Lawyers for Overseas Markets
The strong cross-cultural understanding that Singapore lawyers possess enable them to serve as a bridge between the East and the West.
Practising in a commercially-oriented and fast-paced environment, Singapore lawyers are technically competent and well-positioned to offer a comprehensive suite of legal services to China-based companies seeking to expand their global footprint.
The Law Society of Singapore has curated a Directory of Singapore Lawyers in 9 main practice areas especially for clients and lawyers based in China. You will find this in the Members’ Library section.