(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...
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...
Allen & Gledhill / 05 Aug 2025 MAS consults on proposed amendments to regulatory framework for large exposures of Singapore-incorporated merchant banks and Singapore-incorporated banks The Monetary Authority of Singapore has published a consultation paper on 15 July, proposing an updated regulatory framework aimed at measuring and controlling large exposures of Singapore-incorporated Merchant Banks. The consultation closes on...
Singapore Academy of Law / 31 Jul 2025 [SAL Prac]: Slaying the hydra – Combating misinformation and disinformation in the era of generative artificial intelligence Misinformation and disinformation have become a rapidly evolving risk, especially in the age of generative artificial intelligence (“Gen AI”). This article examines the challenges arising from misinformation and disinformation powered...
Rajah & Tann / 30 Jul 2025 MAS seeks feedback on enhancements to Product Highlights Sheet requirements and Complex Products Framework (Ends 1 Sept 2025) This update summarises the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s key proposals in its consultation paper on proposed enhancements to the Product Highlights Sheet and Complext Product Framework which endss 1 September 2025.
Rajah & Tann / 28 Jul 2025 MOF conducts consultation on amendments to tax legislation to implement GloBE Rules, 2025 Budget Statement The Ministry of Finance recently conducted a public consultation on the proposed Finance (Income Taxes) Bill which seeks to make legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act 1947 and the Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act 2024. This...
Withers KhattarWong LLP / 14 Aug 2025 Departing employee, departing data: Singapore High Court clarifies confidentiality duties and offers lessons for employers In today's digital world, where employees can access and transfer vast amounts of data in seconds, the risk of information theft by departing employees is higher than ever, making protecting confidential information a critical concern for...
Singapore Academy of Law / 13 Aug 2025 [SAL Ann Rev]: Agency and Partnership Law This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2024 decisions of the Singapore courts on agency and partnership law. It is authored by Asspciate Professors Pearlie Koh and Stephen Bull.
Withers KhattarWong LLP / 13 Aug 2025 Issue estoppel in action: Singapore High Court rejects repeated challenge to arbitration award and proceedings The Singapore High Court has reaffirmed its firm stance on finality in litigation, delivering a strong message to parties seeking to disrupt arbitration through repeated legal challenges.
Singapore Academy of Law / 12 Aug 2025 [SAL Ann Rev]: Criminal Law This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2024 decisions of the Singapore courts on criminal law. It is authored by Assistant Professor Benny Tan Zhi Peng.
Singapore Academy of Law / 11 Aug 2025 [SAL Ann Rev]: Revenue and Tax Law This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2024 decisions of the Singapore courts on revenue and tax law. It is authored by Tan Kay Kheng.
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,...
Singapore Academy of Law / 17 Jul 2025 [SAL Prac]: Artificial intelligence in drug discovery and its implications on patents Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming the pharmaceutical industry, significantly accelerating drug discovery. This article examines AI’s transformative role in early drug discovery and preclinical testing, highlighting...
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.
Withers KhattarWong LLP / 14 Aug 2025 Departing employee, departing data: Singapore High Court clarifies confidentiality duties and offers lessons for employers
Allen & Gledhill / 14 Aug 2025 MAS Sustainability Report 2024/2025 sets out strategy on climate resilience and environmental sustainability
Withers KhattarWong LLP / 13 Aug 2025 Issue estoppel in action: Singapore High Court rejects repeated challenge to arbitration award and proceedings
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP / 12 Aug 2025 MAS issues circular on governance and management of Variable Capital Companies – Next steps for fund managers
Drew & Napier LLC / 11 Aug 2025 Legitimate commercial reasons do not demonstrate a real risk of dissipation: Continental Shipping Line Pte Ltd v Jonathan John Shipping Ltd [2025] SGCA 36
Singapore Academy of Law / 08 Aug 2025 [SAL Prac]: Banks as the authors of their own misfortune – The Maersk Katalin [2024] SGHC 282 [case comment]