Legal industry research

Bulletin No. 01 · 2025  ·  Singapore Legal Sector

Market Intelligence
for Legal Industry Leaders

Decretum publishes structured research bulletins on the people, operations, technology and economics of the legal sector in Singapore and the wider region. Precise data for considered decisions.

Marina View, Singapore

Publication Programme · Three Formats

Research Formats Available

Each format is designed around how your organisation engages with market information — whether you need a single reference point, ongoing coverage, or a bespoke investigation.

Single bulletin purchase
Format 01

Single Bulletin Purchase

A one-off purchase of a single research bulletin on a defined topic — headcount trends, technology adoption, fee-arrangement patterns, recruitment signals or training benchmarks. Runs approximately 25 pages with methodology, findings, charts and editorial commentary. Includes PDF and printable booklet editions.

  • PDF + booklet edition included
  • Organisation-wide reading licence
  • Methodology note and full source list
SGD 235 Enquire
Annual bulletin subscription
Format 02

Annual Bulletin Subscription

Twelve-month access to the full publication programme — typically six to eight bulletins covering operations, people, technology and economics of the legal industry. New bulletins delivered as published, back catalogue access, quarterly executive briefing and a private subscriber discussion space.

  • Six to eight bulletins across the year
  • Licences for up to ten readers per organisation
  • Quarterly executive briefing summary
SGD 645 Enquire
Custom research engagement
Format 03

Custom Research Engagement

A bespoke engagement for organisations with a specific industry question — benchmarking, competitor scan or workforce composition analysis. Six to ten weeks, covering research plan, primary data collection, public-data synthesis, a written final report with charts and a closing presentation by the bureau's in-house research team.

  • Structured research plan agreed up front
  • Primary interviews and surveys where applicable
  • Closing presentation from research team
SGD 1,225 Enquire

Why Decretum

What Sets the Bureau Apart

Legal Sector Focus

Every bulletin covers one defined slice of the Singapore legal market. No general business content, no filler — just structured information relevant to law firm and in-house operations.

Structured, Comparable Data

Findings are presented in consistent formats across bulletins so you can track changes from one publication to the next without re-learning how data is arranged.

Regional Perspective

Singapore's legal market sits at the centre of South-East Asia. Bulletins contextualise local findings against regional signals where the comparison adds something useful.

Clear Methodology Notes

Every bulletin explains how data was gathered, what the sample looks like and where judgement calls were made. Readers can assess findings on their own terms.

Respondent Confidentiality

Primary data is aggregated and published without attribution. Organisations that contribute to survey work participate on that basis, which keeps response rates meaningful.

Subscriber Discussion Space

Annual subscribers gain access to a private forum where legal operations and management professionals discuss bulletin findings and share context from their own organisations.

Next Step

Which Format Fits Your Organisation?

Send us a brief note about what you're trying to understand and we'll indicate which bulletin or format would address that most directly. No commitment required at enquiry stage.

Reference Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Who typically reads Decretum bulletins?
The primary audience is legal operations directors, managing partners, general counsel, HR and talent leads in law firms and corporate legal departments across Singapore. Industry associations and corporate functions involved in procurement or strategy decisions for legal services also draw on the bulletins.
How often are new bulletins published?
The standard publication programme aims for six to eight bulletins per calendar year, roughly one every six to seven weeks. Topics are set at the start of each programme year and communicated to subscribers in advance. Single-bulletin purchasers can buy any available title from the current or back catalogue.
What topics have recent bulletins covered?
Recent and forthcoming topics include in-house team headcount composition, billable-rate benchmarks across practice areas, legal technology spend and adoption patterns, lateral recruitment market signals, secondment and flexible-staffing models, and training and continuing education investment trends.
How long does a custom research engagement take?
Most custom engagements run six to ten weeks from scoping to final presentation. The timeline depends on the complexity of the question, the depth of primary data collection required and the availability of key interview participants. We agree a research plan and timeline before any work commences.
Is data collected for bulletins kept confidential?
All primary data — survey responses and interview material — is aggregated before publication. No individual respondent or organisation is identified in any bulletin. Participants in survey work are informed of this arrangement before they contribute.
Can a subscription be shared within a team?
Annual subscriptions include reading licences for up to ten individuals within a single organisation. Single-bulletin purchases include a licence for one organisation — meaning any staff member of that entity may access the bulletin, with no per-reader fee. Multi-entity licence arrangements are available for industry bodies and network organisations.

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Bureau Contact Details

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+65 6529 7384

Address

8 Marina View, #27-15
Singapore 018960

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 18:00 SGT
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Bureau in Numbers

60+

Bulletins Published

180+

Subscriber Organisations

8

Years in Research

12+

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