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Lawyers in Singapore: 195 lawyers · simple will typically S$200–S$800 per will

Updated October 2026How we rank
Only Singapore solicitors with a current practising certificate can give Singapore legal advice for a fee. Check a lawyer on the Ministry of Law's Legal Services Regulatory Authority search or the Law Society directory. If money is tight, the Legal Aid Bureau's means test from 1 October 2026 covers households with per capita income up to $1,650 a month.

21 of the best-documented lawyers in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Allen & Gledhill

Allen & Gledhill

Raffles Place

19+ years in business

1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT

Maxwell Chambers

Maxwell Chambers

Tanjong Pagar

18+ years in business

1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT

Arul Chew & Partners

Arul Chew & Partners

Tanjong Pagar

17+ years in business

1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT

Sim Mong Teck & Partners

Sim Mong Teck & Partners

Somerset

17+ years in business

4 min walk from Orchard MRT

Menon & Co

Menon & Co

Little India

17+ years in business

3 min walk from Rochor MRT

Chung Ting Fai & Co.

Chung Ting Fai & Co.

Clarke Quay

17+ years in business

1 min walk from Fort Canning MRT

Gloria James-Civetta & Co

Gloria James-Civetta & Co

Raffles Place

15+ years in business

2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT

Essex LLC

Essex LLC

Clarke Quay

16+ years in business

2 min walk from City Hall MRT

Tan Lee and Choo

Tan Lee and Choo

Chinatown

17+ years in business

1 min walk from Chinatown MRT

SimplyWills

SimplyWills

Chinatown

16+ years in business

1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT

Cosmas LLC

Cosmas LLC

Chinatown

12+ years in business

1 min walk from Chinatown MRT

Farallon Law Corporation

Farallon Law Corporation

Raffles Place

11+ years in business

2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT

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How much do lawyers charge in Singapore?

Fees depend on the type of matter, how far the other side contests it and the lawyer's seniority. Wills and uncontested divorces are often fixed-fee; disputes are usually billed by the hour or by stage.

  • Simple will, drafted by a lawyer

    S$200–S$800 per will

    Sources differ: $200 to $400 (SingaporeLegalAdvice.com) vs $300 to $800 (Global Law Experts)

  • Mirror wills for a couple

    S$600–S$1,600 per couple

  • Uncontested divorce

    S$1,500–S$3,500 per case

    Professional fees; court fees and disbursements extra

  • Contested divorce

    S$3,500–S$100,000 per case

    Sources differ widely: from $3,500 or $10,000 upwards; multi-day hearings can exceed $100,000

  • Hourly rate

    S$250–S$600 per hour

    Senior partners may charge more

Sources: SingaporeLegalAdvice.com: Make a will in Singapore; Global Law Experts: Cost of a will in Singapore; Global Law Experts: Family lawyer fees in Singapore; GJC Law: Your divorce questions answered; PKWA Law: Divorce lawyer fees. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a lawyer have?

  • Practising certificate (Singapore solicitor)

    Supreme Court of Singapore; law practices licensed by MinLaw's Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) · Required by law

    A Singapore lawyer needs a current practising certificate, and the law practice must be licensed or registered with the LSRA. The LSRA's online search lists solicitors with current certificates and registered law practices.

    Check the official register

  • Law Society of Singapore membership

    Law Society of Singapore · Required by law

    Practising Singapore solicitors are members of the Law Society, which handles complaints about lawyers' conduct and runs a public directory of lawyers.

    Check the official register

How to choose a lawyer

  • Pick by practice area. A conveyancing lawyer is not the right choice for a contested divorce or a criminal charge, so ask how many matters like yours they handled in the past year.
  • Ask for a written engagement letter that sets out the scope of work, the fee basis (fixed, hourly or stages), estimated disbursements, and whether GST is added.
  • Check that the lawyer holds a current practising certificate on the LSRA search before paying anything.
  • For a first view at no cost, Community Legal Clinics give free basic advice of about 20 minutes. They do not represent you in court.
  • Contingency fees, where the lawyer takes a percentage of damages, remain prohibited in Singapore. Conditional fee agreements are allowed only for certain matters, such as arbitration and some Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) proceedings.

Red flags

  • No engagement letter or written fee estimate.
  • An offer to take a share of your compensation as the fee in an ordinary court case.
  • Pressure to sign or pay immediately at the first meeting.
  • Someone giving legal advice for a fee who does not appear on the LSRA search.

Questions to ask before you book

  • How many cases like mine have you handled recently?
  • Is the fee fixed, hourly or staged, and what is the total estimate?
  • Which disbursements, such as court fees, are extra, and is GST included?
  • Who will actually do the work: you, an associate or a paralegal?
  • What are the realistic outcomes and timelines?

Questions about lawyers in Singapore

How do I check if a lawyer is qualified in Singapore?

Use the integrated online search run by the Ministry of Law's Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). It lists Singapore solicitors who hold a current practising certificate, as well as registered foreign lawyers and law practices. The Law Society of Singapore also has a Find a Lawyer directory. Results reflect data at the time of the search.

Can I get free legal advice in Singapore?

Yes. Community Legal Clinics, run with Pro Bono SG, give free basic legal advice in sessions of about 20 minutes but do not represent you in court. For civil matters such as divorce, the Legal Aid Bureau helps Singapore citizens and PRs who pass a means and merits test. For criminal charges, the Public Defender's Office or CLAS may help.

Who qualifies for legal aid in Singapore?

From 1 October 2026, the Legal Aid Bureau's means test requires average per capita gross monthly household income of $1,650 or less over the past 12 months. The annual value of your home must be $21,000 or less, and you must own no other property. Savings and non-CPF investments must be $12,000 or less, or $42,000 or less if you are 60 or older. A merits test also applies.

Can a lawyer take a percentage of my compensation in Singapore?

Generally no. Contingency fees based on a percentage of damages are still prohibited. Since 2022, conditional fee agreements, where the fee depends on success or includes an uplift, are allowed only for certain proceedings such as arbitration and some SICC matters. Ordinary personal injury and civil cases are charged on normal fee arrangements.

How many lawyers are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 195 lawyers in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (90). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.