Singapore legislation
Regulation 2
Regulation 2
Non-contentious business
The remuneration of a solicitor in respect of business other than contentious business shall be such sum as is fair and reasonable having regard to all the circumstances of the case, and in particular the following circumstances:
the importance of the matter to the client;
the skill, labour, specialised knowledge and responsibility involved on the part of the solicitor;
the complexity of the matter and the difficulty or novelty of the question raised;
where money or property is involved, the amount or value thereof;
the time expended by the solicitor;
the number and importance of the documents prepared or perused, without regard to length; and
the place where, and the circumstances under which, the services or business or any part thereof are rendered or transacted.