LNAI by SAL / 25 May 2026 [LNAI] AI and Corporate Governance: What Boards Need to Know As AI governance frameworks advance across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, boards must act proactively to face legal, reputational and compliance risks. This article examines shifting directors’ duties, key AI risks and...
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 05 Jun 2026 The new rules of fairness: What Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act means for employers and employees This article outlines the key features of the Workplace Fairness Act and the practical steps needed to prepare for its implementation. It highlights that the Act represents more than a compliance requirement, fundamentally reshaping how workplace...
Allen & Gledhill / 04 Jun 2026 CSA publishes closing note to consultation on licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers The closing note addresses key points of feedback received from respondents which include the recognition of equivalent certifications and also the applicability of Data Protection Trademark to certain service categories.
Drew & Napier LLC / 02 Jun 2026 The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Key changes for users of ICC arbitration The Rules which took effect on 1 June 2026 introduce a Highly Expedited Arbitration Procedure delivering an award in three months, an express early determination procedure, an expanded Emergency Arbitrator frame and more. This update highlights...
WongPartnership LLP / 02 Jun 2026 Info-communications Media Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill passed The Bill amends the Info-communications Media Development Authority Act 2016 to enhance fair and efficient market conduct and effective competition in, and reduce the regulatory burden on, the media industry, and confer additional powers on the...
Rajah & Tann / 29 May 2026 Revisions to CCS's merger procedure guidelines in effect from 1 May 2026 The guidelines provide guidance on the notification and investigation procedures in cases involving mergers. This update highlights the key changes in the guidelines and outlines the practical implications for businesses engaged in merger...
Allen & Gledhill / 05 Jun 2026 Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies principles relating to limitation period for enforcement of arbitral awards In Pacmar Shipping Pte Ltd v South of England Protection and Indemnity Association (Bermuda) Ltd (in liquidation) [2026] SGCA 20, the court clarified that the six-year limitation period for the enforcement of an arbitral award under section...
Drew & Napier LLC / 28 May 2026 Court of Appeal clarifies law on resulting trusts and illegality in 99-1 property arrangements: Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27 In Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27, the Court of Appeal granted an appeal against the trial judge’s decision that a resulting trust arose over the property. The court clarified the analytical approach to resolving...
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 22 May 2026 “Neither a Borrower nor a Lender Be?” — The SGCA Clarifies the Limits of Winding-Up Jurisdiction Where Debts Are Subject to Arbitration In Singapore Commodities Group Co Pte Ltd v Founder Group (HK) Ltd [2026] SGCA 24, the court reaffirmed that, save in exceptional circumstances, disputes falling within the scope of an arbitration agreement should not ordinarily be determined...
Singapore Academy of Law / 21 May 2026 [SAL Ann Rev]: Civil Procedure This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2025 decisions of the Singapore courts on civil procedure. It is authored by Cavinder Bull SC and Chia Voon Jiet.
Rajah & Tann / 20 May 2026 Singapore High Court draws sharp distinction between compensatory and preventive indemnities under SALEFORM 2012 The case of Aquilo Shipping Inc v SRTT Marine Trading & Services Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 79 serves as an important reminder that not all indemnities allocate risk in the same way.
Allen & Gledhill / 03 Jun 2026 Singapore launches new S$250 million SPEED programme to support low-carbon technology pilots and deployments The programme will support local translational research, development and demonstration of promising low-carbon technologies in the power and industry sectors that are close to market roll-out, so that these technologies can be deployed at scale...
WongPartnership LLP / 28 May 2026 Tripartite Jobs Council to address AI’s Impact on workers, jobs and businesses The Council’s objective is to ensure workers and businesses benefit from AI-driven transformation, while managing transitions in a fair and inclusive manner.
Allen & Gledhill / 22 May 2026 MAS launches AI risk management toolkit for financial services sector The toolkit, developed collaboratively by a consortium of leading financial institutions and other industry partners, provides financial institutions with resources for managing risks related to artificial intelligence (“AI”),...
Rajah & Tann / 18 May 2026 SGX RegCo proposes new listing rules for enhanced disclosures The proposed changes seek to enhance transparency and strengthen investor engagement through new disclosure and policy requirements for issuers listed on SGX-ST.
WongPartnership LLP / 11 May 2026 Convertible bonds in private companies As the private credit industry continues to grow and evolve in Singapore, convertible bonds are expected to feature prominently in private deals as sponsors seek flexible, downside protected capital. This update provides a brief overview of...
WongPartnership LLP / 04 Jun 2026 Singapore proposes first international standard for GenAI Testing (ISO/IEC 42119-8) The proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8 standard focuses on establishing standardised testing approaches for GenAI systems, with a specific focus on benchmarking and red teaming methodologies in order to enable safer and more reliable adoption by AI...
Rajah & Tann / 03 Jun 2026 General average claim dismissed for master's incompetence In Unity Ship Group SA v Euroins Insurance JSC (The “Happy Aras”), the Admiralty Court dismissed a US$1.27m general average claim after grounding, finding the master incompetent, the vessel unseaworthy, and no due diligence shown; the...
WongPartnership LLP / 18 May 2026 UK Supreme Court adopts new AI Patent Eligibility Framework; IPOS seeks views on developing Singapore patent practice The new approach departs from a long-standing test used to access whether a computer-related invention is excluded from patentability.
Allen & Gledhill / 14 May 2026 Singapore and Thailand launch applications for carbon credit projects under bilateral Implementation Agreement This is Singapore’s fifth call for project applications, following the call for project applications with Ghana, Peru, Bhutan and Rwanda.
Drew & Napier LLC / 11 May 2026 Data centres in Southeast Asia: Emerging financing structures and litigation risks With Southeast Asia rapidly emerging as a key corridor for data centre development, this update examines the scale of the regional buildout, the financing structures underpinning these projects, and the key litigation risks that may arise.
Allen & Gledhill / 05 Jun 2026 Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies principles relating to limitation period for enforcement of arbitral awards
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 05 Jun 2026 The new rules of fairness: What Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act means for employers and employees
WongPartnership LLP / 04 Jun 2026 Singapore proposes first international standard for GenAI Testing (ISO/IEC 42119-8)
Allen & Gledhill / 04 Jun 2026 CSA publishes closing note to consultation on licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers
Allen & Gledhill / 03 Jun 2026 Singapore launches new S$250 million SPEED programme to support low-carbon technology pilots and deployments
Drew & Napier LLC / 02 Jun 2026 The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Key changes for users of ICC arbitration
WongPartnership LLP / 02 Jun 2026 Info-communications Media Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill passed
Allen & Gledhill / 29 May 2026 MAS consults on prudential treatment of cryptoassets on permissionless blockchains