(2025) CLU 3 / 10 Jun 2025 Civil Litigation Update (May 2025) - Resolving procedural issues through common sense rather than litigation As an officer of the court, a lawyer must ensure that litigation is justified in the interest of the administration of justice. Applications should only be made if they are legitimate and would serve the client’s best interests. Where an...
Singapore Academy of Law / 18 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Muslim law of inheritance in Singapore: Principles and practice Muslim inheritance law also known as faraid is a branch of Muslim law which is applied to Muslim estates in Singapore. This article sets out the principles of faraid, in terms of the requirements and the eligible beneficiaries.
Rajah & Tann / 18 Aug 2025 How to protect your organisation from data breaches The proliferation of data and growing reliance on technology has brought about increased innovation and efficiency but also simultaneously given rise to significant vulnerabilities, such as the increasing danger of data breaches. In light of...
Allen & Gledhill / 15 Aug 2025 Enhanced requirements in real estate sector under Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (Estate Agents and Developers) Act 2025 The Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (Estate Agents and Developers) Act 2025 came into operation on 1 July 2025 and strengthens current penalty frameworks, further aligns the regulatory regime with standards set by the Financial Action...
Rajah & Tann / 15 Aug 2025 ACRA consults on legislative changes to safeguard shareholders’ interests and ease regulatory burden The Ministry of Finance and the Account and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) recently sought feedback on proposals to amend some ACRA-administered legislation to prevent misuse of companies for unlawful purposes, ease regulatory burden and...
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 12 Aug 2025 MAS issues circular on governance and management of Variable Capital Companies – Next steps for fund managers On 26 June 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a circular (IID 04/2025) on governance and management of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), following its thematic review of VCCs (the Circular). This article will set out the key...
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 29 Aug 2025 IPOS update on IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore: August 2025 This update covers recent Court decisions and featured articles, events and developments relating to IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore in August 2025.
Singapore Academy of Law / 28 Aug 2025 [SAL Ann Rev]: Tort law This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2024 decisions of the Singapore courts on tort law. It is authored by Professors Kumaralingam Amirthalingam & Gary Chan Kok Yew.
Singapore Academy of Law / 25 Aug 2025 [SAL Ann Rev]: Competition law This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2024 decisions of the Singapore courts on competition law. It is authored by Kala Anandarajah.
Singapore Academy of Law / 21 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Trademarks that are well known to the public at large in Singapore: A Review of the evidentiary landscape In Singapore, a trademark must meet a high evidentiary threshold to be deemed as well known to the public at large. This article reviews the relevant case law, examines how recent cases appear to show an evidentiary shift in the determination of...
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 20 Aug 2025 AMP+ Mediation Success: The Shelter Company Pte Ltd & Steward’s Solution Pte Ltd [2025] AMP+ MED 2 Two business partners in a patent infringement lawsuit were guided by their mediator away from a fixation on the technical and legal issues, to reach a commercially feasible solution in one day.
Drew & Napier LLC / 19 Aug 2025 Nvidia AI chips and U.S. Export Controls – Heightened compliance risks for Singapore businesses This update considers recent developments involving Nvidia’s advanced AI chips, which illustrate the persistent and evolving challenges posed by US export controls, as well as the increasing compliance risks faced by companies operating in...
Allen & Gledhill / 14 Aug 2025 MAS Sustainability Report 2024/2025 sets out strategy on climate resilience and environmental sustainability The Sustainability Report 2024/2025 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sets out MAS’ strategy on climate resilience and environmental sustainability to strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s financial sector to...
Singapore Academy of Law / 01 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Out in the dark with artificial intelligence The rapid and continued evolution of artificial intelligence (“AI”) has, and will continue to affect the legal landscape in significant ways. This article encourages law firms to adapt their training, governance, and business...
Drew & Napier LLC / 25 Jul 2025 Changes in official fees for registry-level IP Matters in Singapore On 21 July 2025, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (“IPOS”) announced that it will be changing its official fees for various matters. This update provides a summary of the upcoming changes in IPOS’s official fees.
Drew & Napier LLC / 18 Jul 2025 What’s wrong with carbon neutrality? The greenwashing risks of carbon neutral marketing claims Carbon neutral marketing claims are coming under increasing scrutiny about the world for greenwashing. Having said that, while not without its challenges, carbon credits and markets remain a critical source or private sector green financing,...
Rajah & Tann / 29 Jul 2025 Regional shipping update 1H 2025 This update highlights some of the key developments in shipping and international trade in the ASEAN region in the first half of 2025.
Rajah & Tann / 09 Jul 2025 EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement – Enhancing digital trade between Singapore and the EU This update highlights the key features of the European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement which aims to enhance digital connectivity and facilitate end-to-end digital trade between the EU and Singapore.
Rajah & Tann / 07 Jul 2025 Singapore-India sign mutual recognition arrangement to expedite customs clearance for certified companies On 20 May 2025, Singapore and India signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement of Authorised Economic Operator programmes, marking a key milestone in the facilitation of bilateral trade between both countries. This update delves into greater detail...
Singapore Academy of Law / 30 Jun 2025 [SAL Prac]: Limitation of liability for wreck removal in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore exclude the application of Art 2(1)(d) of the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 which allows shipowners to limit their liability for claims in respect of wreck removal. This article...
Singapore Academy of Law / 26 Jun 2025 [SAcLJ]: The theological foundations of equity’s conscience and the constructive trust This article aims to explore the scholastic theological origins of the concept of “conscience” and explain how that concept came to be “legalised” and incorporated within the system of equity.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 29 Aug 2025 IPOS update on IP/IT dispute resolution in Singapore: August 2025
Singapore Academy of Law / 21 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Trademarks that are well known to the public at large in Singapore: A Review of the evidentiary landscape
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 20 Aug 2025 AMP+ Mediation Success: The Shelter Company Pte Ltd & Steward’s Solution Pte Ltd [2025] AMP+ MED 2
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore / 19 Aug 2025 Mediation Success at IPOS: Drama Box Ltd & Storymatrix Pte. Ltd [2025] SGIPOS MED 2
Drew & Napier LLC / 19 Aug 2025 Nvidia AI chips and U.S. Export Controls – Heightened compliance risks for Singapore businesses
Singapore Academy of Law / 18 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Muslim law of inheritance in Singapore: Principles and practice
Allen & Gledhill / 15 Aug 2025 Enhanced requirements in real estate sector under Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters (Estate Agents and Developers) Act 2025