Source: World Justice Project, Rule of Law Index 2022
Legal
Singapore’s robust legal framework and reputation for stability and deep expertise offer a solid foundation for businesses to set up legal teams here as part of their international operations.
Singapore’s attractiveness as a base for regional or global headquarters is underpinned by several factors, including good governance and transparency of our legal system.
3rd
For absence of corruption
7th
In regulatory enforcement
Singapore’s strong showing in
global rule of law rankings
Singapore’s strong showing in
global rule of law rankings
3rd
For order and security
7th
In criminal justice
3rd
For absence of corruption
3rd
For order and security
7th
In regulatory enforcement
7th
In criminal justice
Why Singapore?
High international confidence in our rule of law
High international confidence in our rule of lawSecond-most adopted governing law for cross-border transactions in Asia(i), and increasingly used as the governing law for contracts regardless of its connection to Singapore
Source: (i) 2019 Study on Governing Law & Jurisdictional Choices in Cross-Border Transactions, Singapore Academy of Law
Legal regime that supports business growth
Legal regime that supports business growthRegular reviews and timely reforms to account for changes in business needs and the constantly evolving global business landscape
Robust dispute resolution ecosystem
Robust dispute resolution ecosystemSingapore has emerged as a global dispute resolution hub, offering a comprehensive range of litigation, arbitration and mediation services to meet the varying needs of companies
Diverse legal services community with strong regional expertise
Diverse legal services community with strong regional expertiseSingapore law practices are among the largest in Southeast Asia and many have established Southeast Asian offices. Almost half of the world’s top 100 firms have offices in Singapore
Evolving sector-specific capabilities
Evolving sector-specific capabilitiesMany Singapore law practices spearhead the development of legal capabilities in emerging practice areas such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and fintech-related transactions
Trusted base for MNCs
Trusted base for MNCs
Join a growing number of multinational corporations (MNCs) with in-house legal teams in Singapore, such as Shell, Unilever, Google, Procter & Gambler, MasterCard, 3M, Intel, and Chevron
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