Sexual Harassment At the Workplace

This article discusses the risks to employers who fail to take workplace sexual harassment seriously, and suggests measures employers should put in place to pre-emptively tackle such issues.

Published on 27th August, 2021 by The Secretariat

SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES (oppression, buy-out and share/business valuation)

Section 216 of the Companies Act (Cap 50) provides an avenue for a minority shareholder who has been “suffering” at the hands of the controlling majority to seek redress. Such specific remedies available to a “suffering” minority shareholder are listed at Section 216(2) of the Act, including; to

Published on 13th August, 2021 by Mark Lee

Share Buyouts (Applicability of Discounts)

In this article, our Joint Managing Director Mr Mark Lee looks into the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Liew Kit Fah v Koh Keng Chew [2020] 1 SLR 275, s216(2) of the Companies Act and the issue of applying discounts for "lack of control" and "lack of marketability" when conducting a share valuation.

Published on 30th April, 2021 by Mark Lee

Law on Division of Matrimonial Assets in a Divorce

This article aims to provide a summary of how assets are divided in the event of a contested divorce. In doing so, Ms. Hazell Ng examines the leading case authorities on this subject.

Published on 4th December, 2020 by Hazell Ng

Full and Frank Disclosure in a Matrimonial Contest

There is a general duty for parties in divorce proceedings to provide a full and frank disclosure of all relevant information within his/her knowledge which is particularly relevant in the context of a division of matrimonial assets. Ms Hazell Ng examines the case law to determine what is the scope

Published on 6th November, 2020 by Hazell Ng

Personal Protection Order (PPO) in a Family Context

In this article, our Ms Hazell Ng reviews the law on Personal Protection Order (PPO) in the family context and examines when a PPO will be granted as well as what an individual should do when a family member has committed violence against the individual or his/her child.

Published on 30th October, 2020 by Hazell Ng

Injunction Relating to Child in the Matrimonial Context

Our head of Private Wealth and Matrimonial Law Practice, Ms Hazell Ng, reviews the case laws on when an ex parte injunction could be filed in matrimonial context to compel a parent to return the child to the matrimonial home.

Published on 23rd October, 2020 by Hazell Ng

Laws on Shared Care and Control

In this article, Ms. Hazell Ng examines the laws relating to shared care and control.

Published on 16th October, 2020 by Hazell Ng

Spousal Maintenance in the Pandemic

Our Head of Matrimonial Law Practice examines the issue of spousal maintenance in the covid-19 pandemic. In particular, we will discuss the possibility of seeking spousal maintenance for a potential loss in employment.

Published on 9th October, 2020 by Hazell Ng

List recognition

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Published on 1st July, 2020 by The Secretariat

Corporate Rescue Mechanisms in Singapore

In this article, we seek to provide a roadmap of the various corporate rescue mechanisms available to companies facing financial distress in Singapore.

Published on 23rd April, 2020 by Mark Lee

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry - Part 1: Force Majeure Clause

The COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented crisis to the world. This article seeks to address the law of force majeure and its application in the current climate.

Published on 23rd April, 2020 by Wilbur Lim