6. Name of law firm

For the purposes of section 132(1) of the Act, the Director of Legal Services must not approve the name or proposed name of a law firm if, in the opinion of the Director of Legal Services, the name or proposed name —

is misleading or detracts from the dignity of the legal profession;

is so similar to the name of another law practice entity, Singapore group practice or foreign group practice as to be likely to be confused with that other law practice entity, Singapore group practice or foreign group practice; or

is inconsistent with any rules made under section 71(2) of the Act.

The name of a law firm cannot be changed without the prior approval in writing of the Director of Legal Services.

For the purposes of section 132(1) of the Act, the Director of Legal Services must not approve the name or proposed name of a law firm if, in the opinion of the Director of Legal Services, the name or proposed name —

is misleading or detracts from the dignity of the legal profession;

is so similar to the name of another law practice entity, Singapore group practice or foreign group practice as to be likely to be confused with that other law practice entity, Singapore group practice or foreign group practice; or

is inconsistent with any rules made under section 71(2) of the Act.

The name of a law firm cannot be changed without the prior approval in writing of the Director of Legal Services.