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Subrogation: Actions In Nuisance
The Singapore Court of Appeal confirmed in PEX International Pte Ltd v Lim Seng Chye and Anor [2019] SGCA 82 the importance of...
Clyde & Co
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When Professional And Personal Lives Collide - Parity Among Professions?
Are all professions held to the same standard of honesty? In particular, if a professional is dishonest in his personal life, what is the impact on his professional life?Dentons - Article
Medical Malpractice - Singapore Court Adopts New Standard Of Care Test
In a landmark decision, the Singapore Court of Appeal has adopted a new legal test to determine the standard of care in relation to the provision of medical advice.Clyde & Co - Article
Of Evidence And Experts – High Court Dismisses Claim For Medical Negligence
In claims against healthcare professionals or institutions for medical negligence or other grounds of medical malpractice, the points of contention are often heavily dependent on questions...Rajah & Tann - Article
One For The Books – Singapore Court Of Appeal Clarifies The Limits Of Auditor Liability
In Deloitte & Touche LLP v Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd [2026] SGCA 33, the Singapore Court of Appeal struck out a US$2.6 billion claim for trading losses brought by Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) ("HLT") against its former auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte").
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP - 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...Dentons - Article
Legal Update: High Court Dismisses Suit Against Neurosurgeon And Hospital
The Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP team led by Mr Lek Siang Pheng and Ms Mar Seow Hwei successfully defended Dr Y, a neurosurgeon and the head of the Division of Neurosurgery at the...Dentons - Article
Non-Delegable Duties Of Architects And Main Contractors In Construction Claims
The Singapore Court of Appeal held that architects and main contractors are not subject to a non-delegable duty in tort to ensure that the building and design of the construction project was undertaken without negligence...Dentons - Article
Taking And Documenting Informed Consent: When Is It Not Enough?
Maintaining adequate medical documentation is a challenge for many doctors working in a busy practice or healthcare institution.Dentons - Article
Duty Of Care And Adequate Safety Measures
It is important to ensure that work sites are safe places to work in. The recent case of Nagarajan Murugesan v Grand Rich Electrical & Engineering Pte Ltd. & 2 Ors [2024] SGHC 36 is a reminder of this.Chancery Law Corporation - Article
Clinical Negligence And The Causation Conundrum: Rethinking The Use Of Statistical Evidence In Proving Causation And Why Loss Of Chance Claims Remain At Large
In Armstrong, Carol Ann (executrix of the estate of Peter Traynor, deceased and on behalf of the dependents of Peter Traynor, deceased) v Quest Laboratories Pte Ltd and another and other appeals [2019Dentons - Article
Architects’ Duties
An architect is expected to have a reasonable working knowledge of laws and legislation which affects him in the discharge of his duties as an architect. The following are the principle legislation governing design and building worksKelvin Chia Partnership
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