Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161): Primary legislation governing lawyer-client relationships, fee arrangements, and professional conduct requirements in Singapore
Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015: Regulatory framework detailing guidelines on fee arrangements, ethical considerations, and client communication requirements
Singapore Law Society Rules: Professional body rules providing guidelines on fee structures, professional standards, and client care requirements
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Legislation containing provisions regarding champerty and maintenance, and regulations on contingency fee arrangements
Legal Profession (Solicitors' Remuneration) Order: Regulatory order providing guidelines on legal fees, fee calculation methods, and permitted billing practices
Contingency Fee Restrictions: Traditional contingency fee arrangements are generally prohibited in Singapore, requiring careful structuring of fee agreements
Professional Conduct Compliance: Mandatory compliance requirements with professional conduct rules and ethical guidelines
Fee Structure Transparency: Requirements for clear and transparent fee structures, including detailed explanation of fee calculation methods
Client Rights Documentation: Obligation to clearly explain and document client's rights, obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Termination Provisions: Requirements for fair and reasonable termination clauses and confidentiality requirements
