The gleaming lights of Singapore and its booming economy make the region an attractive location for international law firms looking to set up camp here. But as Dominic Carman discovers, worries about the state being over-lawyered threaten to take the shine off this Asian hub
If lawyers can be seduced by their own advocacy, then seduction has become an art form among Singapore’s elite. “Singapore is a great place to visit and spend time in: a very advanced economy and so efficient. Everyone thinks things work here so coming here makes sense,” enthuses Davinder Singh, senior partner at Drew & Napier.
