Creditors file over $198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only... Creditors file over $198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only... Qoo10’s total liabilities far exceed the sums recovered so far.
High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in... High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in... Judge finds he intended to gift properties, making her both the legal and beneficial owner.
Singapore’s Employment Act review may include changes to leave... Singapore’s Employment Act review may include changes to leave... But an MP's proposal to make employers justify terminations is unlikely to be taken up, as it would impose a significant burden.
Veteran lawyer appointed judicial commissioner to Supreme Court Bench Veteran lawyer appointed judicial commissioner to Supreme Court Bench Mr Sushil Sukumaran Nair was recognised in 2023 for his role in drafting the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill.
New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer... New online harms support centre to operate from 2026, will offer... The Online Safety Commission and upcoming Bill aims to speed up the time taken for victims to get help for online harms encountered online.
Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info,... Guidelines for lawyers using AI in works amid concerns over user info,... Minister of State for Law Murali Pillai said the ministry is focused on the impact of technology in the legal sector.
18 Mar 2025 Vietnam Oil and Gas Group v Joint Stock Company (Power Machines – ZTL, LMZ, Electrosila Energomachexport) [2025] SGCA 12
Straits Times / 21 Mar 2025 Creditors file over $198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only $34,650 recovered Qoo10’s total liabilities far exceed the sums recovered so far.
Straits Times / 21 Mar 2025 Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong allegedly sought Grenada passport; remains a ‘serious flight risk’ David Yong faces four charges for the falsification of accounts in relation to a promissory note arrangement involving Evergreen Group Holdings.
Straits Times / 21 Mar 2025 High Court dismisses tycoon Peter Kwee’s claim over properties in bankrupt daughter’s name Judge finds he intended to gift properties, making her both the legal and beneficial owner.
Business Times / 21 Mar 2025 Is it a bank? Is it a fund manager? Chocolate Finance meltdown highlights need for clear distinction The two may have overlapping traits, but industry watchers say the differences must be made obvious to customers.
Singapore Academy of Law / 21 Mar 2025 ADV: Practical Workshop in Building and Construction Dispute Resolution 15-16 May (2nd run) "Engaging, informative, educational and established speakers!" Rated 4-5 stars on MySkillsFuture. Take advantage of the early bird special and SSG funding.
Singapore Academy of Law / 21 Mar 2025 ADV: The Collaborative Contracting Report Card: The Singapore, UK and Hong Kong Experience This session will feature a distinguished panel of legal and project specialists who will take an honest look at the effectiveness of collaborative contracting through real-world case studies – quality projects that are completed on time...
Civil Litigation Update (Mar 2025) - Judicial protection of client’s right to be fairly charged The latest March issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) examines a recent decision of the Appellate Division of the High Court concerning a case of overcharging clients, a worrying trend in recent years that brings into sharp relief the court’s supervisory role in holding lawyers accountable for such behaviour.
SAcLJ Special Issue 2024 The 2024 Special Issue of the Singapore Academy of Law Journal, entitled “Litigation” is now available on Journals Online. Click here to view.
Sadhana Rai: Finding her Calling A champion of pro bono lawyering, she receives the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award. Read more.
Arbitration — Award Decision Date: 20 Mar 2025 Republic of Korea v Mason Capital LP and another and another matter [2025] SGHC(I) 9
Trusts — Resulting trusts ; Trusts — Constructive trusts Decision Date: 20 Mar 2025 Kwee Seng Chio Peter v Lai Seng Kwoon (in his capacity as private trustee in bankruptcy of the estate of Kwee Hui Ling Karen) and another matter [2025] SGHC 46
Criminal Law — Appeal ; Criminal Law — Offences Decision Date: 18 Mar 2025 Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Sufian bin Hussain [2025] SGHC 45
Legal Profession — Professional conduct Decision Date: 17 Mar 2025 Law Society of Singapore v Chen Kok Siang Joseph and another matter [2025] SGHC 44
Arbitration — Award ; Civil Procedure — Appeals Decision Date: 17 Mar 2025 Vietnam Oil and Gas Group v Joint Stock Company (Power Machines – ZTL, LMZ, Electrosila Energomachexport) [2025] SGCA 12
Civil Procedure — Mareva injunctions Decision Date: 14 Mar 2025 Zhong Renhai and others v Goh Sock Ngee and others [2025] SGHC 43
Singapore Academy of Law 21 Mar 2025 [SAcLJ]: A new perspective on climate disputes: Lessons from therapeutic justice Climate disputes – which form a distinct and increasingly important category of disputes – have particular needs and give rise to particular challenges. Traditional adversarial models of adjudication will often not be best suited to...
(2025) CLU 2 20 Mar 2025 Civil Litigation Update (Mar 2025) - Judicial protection of client’s right to be fairly charged The latest March issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) examines a recent decision of the Appellate Division of the High Court concerning a case of overcharging clients, a worrying trend in recent years that brings into sharp relief the...
Rajah & Tann 20 Mar 2025 Singapore high court refuses back door appeal against arbitral institution's administrative decision The Singapore High Court in DMZ v DNA [2025] SGHC 31 held that proceedings commenced by the claimant seeking review of an administrative decision made by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre were bound to fail. The decision is worthy of...
WongPartnership LLP 20 Mar 2025 Equities market review group's recommendations to strengthen Singapore's equities market - what existing SGX listed issuers should note The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced last month that the Equities Market Review Group has recommended its first set of measures to enhance the development of Singapore’s equities market, collectively aimed at increasing investor...
Singapore Academy of Law 19 Mar 2025 [SAL Prac]: Navigating Limitation Periods in Construction Contracts – Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4099 v KTP Consultants Pte Ltd [2024] 1 SLR 1226 [case comment] The law on limitation periods in Singapore is well understood but still prone to much dispute in its application. This is especially so when dealing with when the “knowledge” required for commencing an action arises in the context of...
Rajah & Tann 18 Mar 2025 Singapore launches new AI safety initiatives at global AI action summit New AI governance initiatives were introduced to enhance the safety of AI for Singaporeans and global citizens at the recent AI Action Summit which was held in February. This update highlights the key features of these initiatives.
Community Disputes Resolution (Appeals under Section 13W) Regulations 2025 (S 188 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
Community Disputes Resolution (Composition of Offences under Part 2A) Regulations 2025 (S 187 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
Community Disputes Resolution (Limitation of Powers and Duties) Regulations 2025 (S 186 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
Community Disputes Resolution (Amendment) Act 2024 (Commencement) Notification 2025 (S 185 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025 (S 184 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999 (Amendment of Second Schedule) (No. 3) Order 2025 (S 183 of 2025) Published: 21 Mar 2025
State Courts RC No. 2 of 2025: Designation of tribunal judges for CDRT & judges for PHC Effective: 3 March 2025
MAS: Response to Consultation Paper on the Proposed Notice on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for Organised Market Operators Formed or Incorporated in S'pore MAS Response Date: 13 January 2025
MAS: Notice SFA02-N05 to Approved Exchanges and Recognised Market Operators on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Effective: 13 January 2025
State Courts RC No. 1 of 2025: Designation of tribunal judges for CDRT & judges for PHC Effective: 1 January 2025
13 Jan - 11 Apr 25: SMU Yong Pung How School of Law Auditing Programme AY2024-25 Term 2, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law (54 public CPD points)
13 Jan - 18 Apr 25: NUS Faculty of Law Graduate Programmes and Auditing Programme AY2024/2025 Semester 2, NUS Faculty of Law (72 public CPD points)
18 Jan - 17 May 2025: Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration (2025), NUS Faculty of Law (120 public CPD points)
13 - 25 Mar 2025: Construction Law 101 (15th Run), Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (10 public CPD points)
24 Mar: AI and the Law, International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (Singapore Group) (3 public CPD points inclusive of 1 public MEC point)
25 Mar: SCMA Conference 2025: Navigating The Future of Maritime Arbitration in Fast-changing & Complex World – Geopolitics, Innovation & Sustainability, SCMA (3 public CPD points)