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

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

可转换资本公司 (Chinese Article Series)

新加坡金融管理局 (“MAS”) 和新加坡会计与企业管理局 (“ACRA”) 在 2020 年 1 月 15 日正式启动了资产管理行业期 待已久的可变资本公司 (“VCC”) 框架。总共 20 个投资基金在当日设立了新的 VCC 或从其它法域向内转册的 VCC。 在 18 个被选为参加 MAS 的 VCC 实验计划的基金管理人中，WMH 法律事务所作为其中一个基金管理人的法律顾 问，将通过本文章提供一个关于 VCC 框架的概述，然后发表我们对 VCC 框架目前的一些想法。

Published on 17th April, 2020 by The Secretariat

Article - Variable Capital Companies ("VCC") Grant Scheme

The Variable Capital Companies ("VCC" or "SVCC") framework was officially launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority ("ACRA") on 15 January 2020. In an earlier article, we alluded to a grant scheme (the "VCC Grant") that the MAS has

Published on 20th March, 2020 by The Secretariat

Article - Variable Capital Company

This article provides an overview of the VCC framework as well as details some of our current thoughts on the VCC framework.

Published on 30th January, 2020 by The Secretariat

Article - On Board with Good Business

Our Head of Art and Cultural Property Law Practice, Mr. Ryan Su, explains how institutions must do their due diligence to prevent public controversies from erupting over revelations about the business interests of their patrons and board members—as has happened recently at the Whitney Museum of

Published on 3rd September, 2019 by Ryan Su