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    Singapore Ratifies The Hague Convention On Choice Of Court Agreements 2005

    On 2 June 2016, Singapore ratified the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (Convention) becoming the first Asian country to join the Convention.
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    Singapore High Court Considers The Nature Of A Shipowner's Lien On Sub-Freights

    The Singapore High Court considered for the first time the juridical nature of a contractual lien on sub-freights.
    SingaporeTransport
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Shook Lin & Bok
Article

Penalty Clauses

Freedom of contract is a fundamental principle of Singapore contract law. The Singapore courts generally uphold the freedom of parties to determine their respective contractual obligations.
SingaporeCorporate/Commercial Law
Adsan Law
Adsan Law
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    No Two Ways: Nestlé Blocks Opposition By A2 Milk In Singapore

    The a2 Milk Company Limited v Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. concerned an opposition by the New Zealand based dairy producer The a2 Milk Company Limited ("Opponent")...
    SingaporeIntellectual Property
    Davies Collison Cave
    Davies Collison Cave
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    Singapore Considers Amending The Set-aside Regime In Its International Arbitration Statute

    Earlier this year Singapore's Ministry of Law completed public consultations on proposed amendments to the International Arbitration Act 1994 ("IAA").
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    Launch Of Buy Now, Pay Later Code Of Conduct

    Since 2020, BNPL transactions in Singapore have more than tripled, with the latest figures valuing BNPL transactions in Singapore at S$440 million.
    SingaporeConsumer Protection
    Dentons Rodyk & Davidson
    Dentons Rodyk & Davidson
  • Article

    Breach Of Confidence Claim Against Ex-Employee Fails - Knowledge & Experience Of Ex-Employee Is Not Confidential Information

    What type of information may an ex-employee use legitimately after it leaves the employment of a company? In Asia Petworld Pte Ltd v Sivabalan s/o Ramasami and another [2022] SGHC 128...
    SingaporeEmployment and HR
    Amica Law LLC
    Amica Law LLC
  • Article

    "All-Monies Mortgage" – Form And Also Substance

    The Plaintiff brought the suit to recover the remaining sums under the Revised Credit Facilities.
    SingaporeFinance and Banking
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Shook Lin & Bok
  • Article

    Medical Negligence - The New Legal Test In Singapore To Determine The Standard Of A Doctor's Duty In Advising His Patient

    The Singapore Court of Appeal has in its recent judgment in the case of Hii Chii Kok v Ooi Peng Jin London Lucien and another [2017] SGCA 38 (Hii Chii Kok v London Lucien Ooi) delivered on 12 May 2017...
    SingaporeFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    Litigation Funding For Liquidators In Singapore: Re Vanguard Energy Pte Ltd

    The case of Re Vanguard Energy Pte Ltd was heard in Singapore recently, with judgment handed down by the High Court on 9 June 2015.
    SingaporeInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
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    Recognising Foreign Insolvency Proceedings Arising In Jurisdictions Other Than The Place Of Incorporation

    The case of Re Opti-Medix Ltd (in liquidation) and another matter [2016] related to whether insolvency proceedings in a jurisdiction other than the place of incorporation could be recognised by the Singapore court.
    SingaporeInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    Battle of the CATs

    Caterpillar Inc. ("Caterpillar"), renowned worldwide for the design, manufacture, marketing, distribution and sale of its extensive range of industrial, agricultural, construction, mining and road-building equipment together with parts, accessories and services thereof, recently filed an infringement and passing off suit against an individual, formerly trading as Catplus International, to defend the goodwill and reputation it has built upon its brand, seeking, amongst others, relief by way of an
    SingaporeIntellectual Property
    Ella Cheong Spruson & Ferguson
    Ella Cheong Spruson & Ferguson
  • Article

    Online Advertisements And Trade Mark Infringement – Singapore Court Of Appeal Issues A Landmark Decision

    The Singapore Court of Appeal's decision in East Coast Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd v Family Podiatry Centre Pte Ltd [2025] SGCA 28 ("East Coast Podiatry") marks a significant development in Singapore's trade mark...
    SingaporeIntellectual Property
    Mayer Brown
    Mayer Brown
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    Litigation vs Arbitration For Resolving Legal Disputes

    When trying to resolve a dispute, arbitration and litigation stand out as two of the main ways for resolving legal conflicts.
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Farallon Law Corporation
    Farallon Law Corporation
  • Article

    Sanctity Of An Arbitration Award: When Does A Breach Of Natural Justice Tip The Balance?

    The Singapore High Court refused the plaintiff's application to set aside the first arbitral award but allowed the second and third arbitral awards to be set aside because they were issued functus officio.
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    This Is (Not) An Intervention: Singapore Court Refuses To Review SIAC Procedural Decision

    The Singapore Court of Appeal has confirmed in DMZ v DNA [2025] SGCA 52 that it cannot review the procedural decisions of arbitral institutions.
    SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  • Article

    Implying Terms Of Due Diligence And When Time Is Of The Essence In Construction Contracts

    A case study of CAA Technologies Pte Ltd v Newcon Builders Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 246.
    SingaporeReal Estate and Construction
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    The "Chem Orchid": Is Physical Redelivery Necessary To Terminate A Bareboat Charter?

    By a Lease Agreement (Agreement) on 1 February 2010, owners Han Kook Capital (Owners) leased the "Chem Orchid" (Vessel) to Sejin (Charterers) for a period of 108 months.
    SingaporeTransport
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    MF Global And Client Money: The Singapore Court Of Appeal's Decision

    In August 2016, the Court of Appeal in Vintage Bullion DMCC v Chat Fook Yuen and other appeals SGCA 49 delivered a very important written judgment on the nature of certain types of client moneys held...
    SingaporeFinance and Banking
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Shook Lin & Bok
  • Article

    MF Global And Client Money: The Singapore Court Of Appeal's Decision

    In August 2016, the Court of Appeal in Vintage Bullion DMCC v Chat Fook Yuen delivered a very important written judgment on the nature of certain types of client moneys held by a commodities and securities broker.
    SingaporeFinance and Banking
    Shook Lin & Bok
    Shook Lin & Bok
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