Author

Ruth Ng

Senior Associate

Ruth specialises in technology and commercial law matters. Called to the Singapore bar in 2015, she has substantial experience in local and cross-border commercial transactions, intellectual property law, software licensing, data privacy and in commercial real estate matters. Ruth has also been seconded as in-house counsel to a technology multinational company in the business of ride-sharing technology. Her clients appreciate her business acumen and clear, holistic advice.

Beyond the law, Ruth dedicated time to her family’s food and beverage restaurant group, including providing legal support and advice in relation to the sale and acquisition of the group.

Accolades:

Legal 500: Recommended Lawyer, Intellectual Property (Pre-2020)

Articles by Ruth Ng

Using Personal Data for AI in Singapore? Navigating the PDPC’s Recommendation and Decision and Generative AI Guidelines

25 September 2026

Navigating the PDPC’s AI Guidelines

Organisations are increasingly developing and deploying systems that use AI models to analyse personal data, generate content and make recommendations and decisions (“AI Activities”).

3 July 2026

Regulating Digital Spaces: Navigating the Interconnected Web of Singapore’s Online Safety Laws

Singapore’s online safety landscape has undergone a monumental shift in recent years, moving away from reactive content moderation toward a regime of proactive platform accountability and robust victim empowerment.

24 March 2026

Can we rely on the White Paper?

Virgilio Tarrago da Silveira v Hashstacs Pte Ltd: Identifying representations/misrepresentations and opinions in a token whitepaper