Singapore
Shook Lin & Bok
In the recent decision of Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited [2023] SGHC 220, the Singapore High Court allowed the banks' defences ...
Shook Lin & Bok
On 24 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") published its response to feedback received on its consultation paper to enhance pre and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients served by financial advisory representatives.
Farallon Law Corporation
An affidavit is a signed statement that is sworn on oath and has to be made voluntarily without coercion. If found otherwise, the affidavit would be considered invalid.
Farallon Law Corporation
A without prejudice letter is a legal term that is usually used to settle legal disputes. These letters are protected by the Evidence Act, which states that such letters cannot be considered evidence in court.
Farallon Law Corporation
Well, the short answer is that it depends. This article will discuss the role of arbitration counsel and the benefits of hiring one for arbitration proceedings.
Farallon Law Corporation
Hastily incorporated arbitration agreements can prove counterproductive, amplifying the time, cost, and intricacy involved in resolving disputes.
Farallon Law Corporation
The validity of an arbitration agreement plays a crucial role in establishing the legitimacy of an arbitral award.
Farallon Law Corporation
In today's complex legal landscape, the benefits of arbitration over traditional forms of dispute resolution like litigation have become increasingly apparent.
Shook Lin & Bok
MAS generally expects financial institutions to have in place processes to effectively detect and manage sanctions-related risks.
Shook Lin & Bok
It is usual for Singapore Government contracts to contain prohibitions against the assignment of receivable.
Setia Law
The Metaverse involves a confluence of cutting-edge technologies and is touted to become as revolutionary as the Internet when it was first brought into the mainstream.
Setia Law
In a twin-judgment released by Justice Hri Kumar Nair, the Setia Team led by Wern-Jhien Yam (Director) and assisted by Bethel Chan (Associate Director) and Stanley Tan (Associate), successfully secured judgment ...
Setia Law
In June 2023, Setia Law's Bethel Chan and Lee Jin Loong published an article discussing the Singapore Court's treatment of foreign solvent liquidations under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-border Insolvency in Re Ascentra Holdings, Inc [2023] SGHC 82.
Covenant Chambers
There's a huge rise in digital scams and fraud including cryptocurrency-related schemes. If victims have reported the matter to the police, the police may investigate and seize assets relating to the crime.
Covenant Chambers
By way of background, IP Investment Management Pte Ltd ("IPIM") and IP Real Estate Investments Pte Ltd ("IPRE") are connected companies engaging in the business of fund management.
Covenant Chambers
Who owns rights to IP? How can they be used? Director Ronald JJ Wong and Associate Stuart Peter explore some of these questions and issues, along with possible case studies in a four-part series on the creations of the mind.
Shook Lin & Bok
On 15 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") published its response to feedback received on its proposed regulatory approach for stablecoin-related activities (the "Consultation Response").
Oon & Bazul
In an important decision, the Singapore High Court recently confirmed that an interim award made by an emergency arbitrator in a foreign seated arbitration was, in principle, enforceable in Singapore.
Oon & Bazul
Singapore has traditionally been a favourable jurisdiction for financiers to enforce their mortgage over vessels.
Farallon Law Corporation
When it comes to resolving international disputes in Asia, two prominent arbitration powerhouses, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)...