The evidence collector that’s always with you
April 17, 2019
It is an integral part of our life these days and an item that is rarely further than arm’s reach …
Venture capital in Southeast Asia — 2018 review
March 13, 2019
As the preeminent venture capital and private equity practice in the offshore legal arena, Walkers continues to see record activity levels in venture capital fund raisings and fund establishments in Southeast Asia …
When disaster strikes – seven lessons in handling a cyber attack
October 26, 2018
Proper preparation and planning can help organisations set out a clear path for responding to a cyber breach …
My journey from Big Four to Singapore legal tech startup
September 13, 2018
Michael Lew, founder of LegalComet, talks about his move from working with large corporations to the world of legal tech startups in Singapore …
IMF Bentham wins Singapore third-party funding agreement
September 12, 2018
Litigation funding has taken a step forward after a court ruled to allow a commercial funding arrangement to proceed.
Why asset searches are increasing in Singapore
July 24, 2018
Parties choose to resolve their disputes in Singapore for the relative ease of enforcement of awards and judgments.
Third-party funding in Asia
July 24, 2018
Cheng-Yee Khong and Tom Glasgow of IMF Bentham examine the new regulatory environment for third-party funding in Singapore and Hong Kong. …
Building a smart dispute resolution venue
July 24, 2018
Philip Jeyaretnam, chairman of Maxwell Chambers, talks about the centre’s modernisation plans and developments in dispute resolution in Singapore …
Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd v Samsung C&T Corp [2018] SGCA 39
July 17, 2018
– Principles Governing Adjudication of Claims under the SOPA …
Tay Wee Kiat and another v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2018] SGHC 114 and the Criminal Justice Reform Act 2018 – Implications for criminal compensation orders
June 27, 2018
Recent changes evidence a gradual paradigm shift in recognising that criminal law is not just about the public interest, but also the interests of victims.
Taylor Root & Asian-mena Counsel Market Update and Salary Guide 2018
June 14, 2018
Asian-mena Counsel is delighted to partner with Taylor Root once again for their 12th annual report for the in-house legal and compliance sector …
Global Developments on Best Execution
June 13, 2018
Currently a hot topic for global regulators, firms are recommended to review their global best execution compliance practices …
The Singapore International Commercial Court considers the quantification of the Close-Out Amount under the ISDA Master Agreement
June 13, 2018
The decision provides clarification on how the Close-Out Amount under Clause 14 of the ISDA Master Agreement is to be calculated.
Liability of directors for a company’s breach of contract
May 16, 2018
The question of when a director may be held liable for directing a company’s breach of contract has significant ramifications for companies and their directors.
Guidelines on cost awards for SICC cases
May 9, 2018
The Singapore International Commercial Court passed a significant ruling in CPIT Investments v Qilin World Capital.
Regulatory enforcement and opaque corporate structures major concerns for compliance professionals
May 2, 2018
Anti-bribery and corruption risks are expected to stay the same or worsen during 2018, but regulators remain the top worry.
The Singapore International Commercial Court considers when witnesses may give evidence by video link
April 4, 2018
The decision in Bachmeer Capital Limited v Ong Chih Ching and others is of practical importance given the regularity with which cases before the SICC feature evidence of foreign witnesses.
Singapore gets serious in fight against bribery and corruption
March 26, 2018
Conducting joint investigations and joint enforcement actions with foreign authorities may become a new norm …
Legitimate discount or undervalue transaction?
March 7, 2018
Parakou Investment Holdings Pte Ltd and another v Parakou Shipping Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and other appeals [2018] 1 SLR 271 …
Legal innovation Q&A with Alex Smith, Reed Smith
February 27, 2018
We speak with Alex Smith, innovation manager at Reed Smith, about rethinking legal services in Asia.
Singapore: Deferred prosecution agreements
February 21, 2018
The Singapore government is looking to introduce deferred prosecution agreements as part of a slew of proposed changes to the Criminal Procedure Code.
Singapore: Vicarious Liability and Insurers
January 31, 2018
The Decision in Ong Han Ling v American International Assurance Co Ltd …
Singapore: Recent Developments in Trade Mark Enforcement
January 24, 2018
In recent times, Singapore’s undisputed position as a global leader in shipping and intellectual property has come under substantial challenge …
Singapore: CIFG Special Assets Capital I Ltd (formerly known as Diamond Kendall Ltd) v Ong Puay Koon and others and another appeal [2017] SGCA 70
December 19, 2017
The central issue in the appeal was whether CIFG could claim the entirety of its losses against each of the Initial Shareholders jointly and severally.
The Assistant Registrar’s Role in the Judicial Hierarchy
December 3, 2017
The decision in Peter Low LLC provides the latest judicial pronouncement on the role and position of an Assistant Registrar in the judicial hierarchy …
Singapore High Court issues guidance on grant of super priority
November 29, 2017
On 8 November 2017, in Re Attilan Group Ltd [2017] SGHC 283 (“Re Attilan”), the Singapore High Court took its first steps towards building a corpus of jurisprudence on the grant of super priority …
The Future of Med-Arb Clauses in Singapore
November 8, 2017
Multi-tiered or escalation Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) clauses have gained increased popularity amongst parties seeking a flexible resolution process …
Recent Developments in Patent Law
November 1, 2017
Sun Electric Pte Ltd v Sunseap Group Pte Ltd and others …
The Validity of Asymmetrical Arbitration Clauses
October 4, 2017
In the recent case of Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd [2017] 2 SLR 362; [2017] SGCA 32 (“Wilson”), the Court of Appeal was invited to consider the validity of an arbitration agreement that only provided for one party to commence arbitration …
Further Developments in Singapore’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Regime
October 4, 2017
The Omnibus Insolvency Bill …
The “Good Faith” Principle
September 6, 2017
Hong Kong Court of Appeal holds that the “Good Faith” Principle is Complementary to the “Choice of Remedies” Principle, Aligning Hong Kong Law with Singapore Law …
What’s new with Cybersecurity in Singapore?
September 6, 2017
With the increasing frequency of cyber-attacks, the new Cybersecurity Bill could not have come at a more pertinent time …