ArticleRevised Technology Risk Management GuidelinesThe Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") recently revised its Technology Risk Management Guidelines (the "Guidelines")...SingaporeTechnologyBird & Bird (Singapore)
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ArticleLatest Updates On Singapore's Energy Transition Landscape Following The 2022 Singapore International Energy Week And Asia Clean Energy SummitThe 15th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) kicked off with a bang on 25 October 2022 and the flagship Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) also got off with a resounding start on 26 October 2022. SingaporeEnergy and Natural ResourcesBird & Bird (Singapore)
ArticleRecent Developments In Relation To The Protection Of Trade Secrets In SingaporeThis is the 12th in a series of articles written by members of our International Trade Secrets Group, highlighting points of note regarding the protection of Trade Secrets in various jurisdictions. SingaporeIntellectual PropertyBird & Bird (Singapore)
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ArticleHigh Court Dismisses Strike Out Of Court Proceedings But Grants A Stay To Party Contesting Arbitral Jurisdiction (Trinity Construction Development V Sinohydro)Shaun Lee, counsel, and Low Zhe Ning, associate, in the dispute resolution group at Bird & Bird ATMD LLP explain the implications of the decision of the SGHC in Trinity Construction Development v Sinohydro.SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBird & Bird (Singapore)
ArticleA Primer On Inward Re-Domiciliation Of Foreign Corporate Entities To SingaporeRe-domiciliation refers to the transfer of a corporate entity's registration from one jurisdiction into another. In 2017, Singapore introduced the inward re-domiciliation regime to boost...SingaporeFinance and BankingBird & Bird (Singapore)
ArticleDismissal Of Application To Set Aside ICC Award For Breach Of Natural Justice And/or Excess Of Jurisdiction (CHH V CHI)The Singapore High Court (SGHC) dismissed an application under section 48 of the Arbitration Act to set aside a Singapore-seated International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) award.SingaporeLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBird & Bird (Singapore)
ArticleProspective Refinements To CCCS' Competition Guidelines In 2021Digital platforms have experienced significant growth and popularity in Singapore in recent years and COVID-19 has accelerated its proliferation.SingaporeAntitrust/Competition LawBird & Bird (Singapore)
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