Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161): Primary legislation governing legal practice in Singapore, covering requirements for legal practitioners, client engagement rules, and fee arrangements. Provides fundamental framework for lawyer-client relationships and billing practices.
Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015: Regulatory framework detailing professional obligations towards clients, including fee disclosure requirements, conflict of interest provisions, and confidentiality obligations.
Singapore Law Society Practice Directions: Professional guidelines issued by the Law Society covering client communications, fee guidelines, client account management, and general professional practice requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling client information, consent requirements, and data protection obligations.
Contract Law (Chapter 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and rights and obligations of parties in contractual relationships.
AML/CFT Requirements: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism requirements including client due diligence, reporting obligations, and record keeping requirements.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax legislation governing GST implications for legal services and related billing requirements in Singapore.
