Singapore amends law to allow 'no win, no fee' agreements between lawyers and clients

"No win, no fee" and other forms of conditional fee agreements, which were prohibited in Singapore, will now be allowed after the law was amended on Wednesday .

Tong noted that other jurisdictions have moved away from the traditional prohibitions against such agreements. Tong said the ministry is studying the feasibility of extending such agreements but will consider it carefully as domestic proceedings may involve more vulnerable litigants. MPs spoke in support of the changes, but also raised concerns ranging from potential conflict of interests to the prospect of raised litigation costs and increased frivolous litigation.

Tong said the introduction of fee agreements are unlikely to lead to an increase in frivolous cases as remuneration of lawyers depends on a successful outcome.

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