s 36K Failure to register or furnish information
36K.—(1) Where a foreign lawyer —(a) is required to be registered under section 36B, 36C or 36D but —(i) fails to apply for such registration; and (ii) in the case of a foreign lawyer required to be registered under section 36B or 36C, is not deemed under section 36B(6) or 36C(4) (as the case may be) to be so registered; or (b) fails to furnish any particulars or information required under this Part, then the rights of the foreign lawyer under or arising out of any contract in relation to the legal services provided through the office or place of business in Singapore of the Singapore law practice, Joint Law Venture, Qualifying Foreign Law Practice or licensed foreign law practice in which he or she is employed or is practising law are not enforceable in legal proceedings in the name of the foreign lawyer or of the Singapore law practice, Joint Law Venture, Qualifying Foreign Law Practice or licensed foreign law practice (as the case may be). [40/2014] (2) Where a solicitor —(a) is required to be registered under section 36E but —(i) fails to apply for such registration; and (ii) is not deemed under section 36E(5) to be so registered; or (b) fails to furnish any particulars or information required under this Part, then the rights of the solicitor under or arising out of any contract in relation to the legal services provided through the office or place of business in Singapore of the Joint Law Venture or foreign law practice in which he or she is employed or is practising law are not enforceable in legal proceedings in the name of the solicitor or of the Joint Law Venture or foreign law practice (as the case may be). [40/2014; 22/2018]