Terms & Conditions

Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms carry the meanings set out below unless context requires otherwise:

• "Agreement" means these Terms and Conditions together with any engagement letter or retainer agreement entered into between you and Lalang Counsel.
• "Counsel" / "We" / "Us" / "Our" refers to Lalang Counsel, a law practice operating in Singapore.
• "Client" / "You" / "Your" refers to any individual or entity that engages Lalang Counsel for legal services or accesses our website.
• "Services" means the estate planning legal services offered by Lalang Counsel, including will drafting, trust formation and administration, and Lasting Power of Attorney preparation.
• "Engagement" means a formal agreement to provide specific legal services to a client, confirmed in writing.
• "Website" means the site operated by Lalang Counsel at https://lalangco.sbs.
• "Content" means all text, documents, materials, and information made available through our website or during the course of services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, submitting an enquiry, or engaging our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These terms apply to all visitors to our website and to all clients who engage Lalang Counsel for legal services. They form part of the broader agreement between you and Lalang Counsel.

• You must be at least 21 years of age or have reached the age of majority in Singapore to engage our services independently.
• If you are acting on behalf of a company or organisation, you confirm that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms.
• If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website or engaging our services.

Service Description

Lalang Counsel provides estate planning legal services to individuals and families in Singapore. Our principal areas of practice include:

Our services are available to Singapore residents and, in certain circumstances, to clients based overseas who require Singapore estate planning instruments. Geographic availability of specific services may vary.

Engagement & Retainer

An engagement with Lalang Counsel commences upon our written confirmation of the scope of services, applicable fees, and your acceptance of those terms. Website enquiries and initial consultations do not of themselves constitute a legal engagement.

• Each engagement is governed by a separate engagement letter which supplements these Terms and Conditions.
• The scope of services is defined in the engagement letter. Requests that fall outside the agreed scope may require a revised engagement and additional fees.
• Lalang Counsel reserves the right to decline to act or to cease acting for a client where this is required by applicable professional rules or where a conflict of interest arises.
• Our obligations as your legal practitioner are owed to you as client, and not to any third party, unless expressly agreed in writing.

Client Responsibilities

To allow us to serve you well, clients are expected to observe the following responsibilities:

1. Provide accurate, complete, and timely information as requested in connection with your estate planning matter.
2. Inform us promptly of any changes in your circumstances that may be relevant to the advice we have given or the documents we have prepared.
3. Review draft documents carefully and raise any questions or concerns before execution.
4. Not use information or documents provided by Lalang Counsel for any purpose other than the lawful purpose for which they were provided.
5. Refrain from activities on our website that are disruptive, unlawful, or that interfere with our systems or those of other users.
6. Settle invoices within the timeframes specified in the engagement letter or invoice.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the content of our website, including text, design, templates, and materials prepared by Lalang Counsel, remain the property of Lalang Counsel unless otherwise agreed in writing.

• Documents prepared specifically for you as part of a completed engagement may be used by you for the purpose for which they were created. Lalang Counsel retains copyright in the underlying drafts and frameworks.
• Website content may not be reproduced, distributed, or adapted without our prior written consent.
• You grant Lalang Counsel a limited licence to use information and materials you provide solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed services.

Fees & Payment

Our standard fees for principal services are set out below. These are indicative fees and the precise fee applicable to your engagement will be confirmed in the engagement letter.

• All fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are subject to prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) where applicable.
• Disbursements, such as government registration fees payable to the Office of the Public Guardian, are charged separately at cost.
• Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed.
• Lalang Counsel reserves the right to suspend or cease work on a matter in the event of non-payment.
• Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis. Where work has been substantially completed, fees may not be refundable. Any refund will be at the discretion of Lalang Counsel.

Confidentiality

Lalang Counsel is subject to professional obligations of confidentiality under the Legal Profession Act and the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules. Information you share with us in the course of an engagement is held in confidence.

• We will not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except where required by law, court order, or applicable professional rules.
• Our confidentiality obligations are ongoing and survive the end of the engagement.
• You are also expected to keep confidential any advice, strategies, or draft materials we provide to you.

Disclaimers

Information published on our website is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It reflects the law as at the date of publication and may not be current at the time you access it.

• No solicitor-client relationship is formed by reason of your reading our website content alone.
• Legal outcomes depend on individual circumstances. We do not represent that any particular outcome will be achieved by engaging our services.
• Estate planning instruments involve complex legal and personal considerations. The quality of outcomes also depends on the accuracy and completeness of information provided by clients.
• Lalang Counsel is not responsible for consequences arising from decisions made on the basis of general website content without specific professional advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lalang Counsel's liability to any client arising from or in connection with the services shall be limited to the fees paid by that client in relation to the specific matter in respect of which the liability arises.

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic loss, including loss of opportunity or loss of anticipated benefit.
• Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
• We maintain professional indemnity insurance as required under applicable professional rules.
• Our liability to you is not affected by force majeure events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to government actions, natural disasters, or systems failures.

Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by giving written notice to the other. Termination is without prejudice to obligations accrued prior to the date of termination.

• If you terminate an engagement, fees for work completed to the date of termination are payable.
• Lalang Counsel may terminate an engagement where required by professional rules, where there is a conflict of interest, or where the client has acted in breach of these terms or the engagement letter.
• Upon termination, we will take reasonable steps to ensure an orderly handover, including releasing your papers and documents on receipt of any outstanding fees.
• These Terms and Conditions continue to apply to the extent relevant following termination of an engagement.

Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Singapore. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

• In the first instance, we encourage clients to raise any concerns directly with us. Most matters can be resolved through open communication.
• If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the parties may consider mediation through the Singapore Mediation Centre before pursuing litigation.
• Clients who wish to make a complaint about the conduct of a practitioner may contact the Law Society of Singapore.

General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with any engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lalang Counsel in relation to the subject matter and supersede any prior representations or understandings.
• Severability: If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
• Waiver: Failure by either party to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign any rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our obligations to another qualified legal practitioner with reasonable notice.
• Third Parties: These terms do not confer rights on any third party under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act.

Changes to Terms

Lalang Counsel may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our services, applicable law, or professional requirements.

• Updated terms will be published on our website with a revised effective date.
• Continued use of our website or engagement of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
• For active client engagements, material changes to the terms governing your engagement will be communicated to you directly.

Contact

For questions relating to these Terms and Conditions, or to discuss an engagement, please reach out to us: