Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161): Primary legislation governing legal practice in Singapore, including requirements for retainer agreements and professional obligations
Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015: Detailed regulations on professional conduct, including guidelines for client engagement and fee arrangements
Legal Profession (Law Practice Entities) Rules 2015: Rules governing the structure and operation of law practices, affecting how retainer agreements can be formed
Legal Profession (Solicitors' Remuneration) Order: Regulations specifically addressing fee structures and remuneration in legal services
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation ensuring fair trading practices and consumer protection in service agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Law governing the fairness of contractual terms, particularly important in standard form contracts like retainers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act: Anti-money laundering legislation affecting client due diligence requirements in retainer agreements
Legal Profession (Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism) Rules: Specific rules for lawyers regarding anti-money laundering compliance in client engagements
Electronic Transactions Act: Law governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic execution of retainer agreements
Supreme Court Practice Directions: Procedural guidelines issued by the Supreme Court affecting legal practice and client representation
State Courts Practice Directions: Procedural guidelines issued by the State Courts affecting legal practice and client representation
Singapore Law Society Practice Directions: Professional guidelines issued by the Law Society of Singapore affecting client engagement and practice management
