E-BRIEFINGS
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18 November 2019
SALE OF PROPERTY UNDER A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE WITHOUT MORTGAGEE’S CONSENT
BYX v BYY [2019] SGHC 237
Introduction
1. In the recent decision of BYX v BYY [2019] SGHC 237, the Singapore High Court ordered that the Sheriff proceed...
[More] 15 November 2019
Offshore Economic Substance Rules
In order to address alleged concerns on unfair tax practices, the European Union has sought to introduce economic substance requirements. As a result, many of the traditional offshore jurisdictions, including the...
[More] 05 November 2019
SINGAPORE INFRASTRUCTURE DISPUTE-MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL (“SIDP”) 2018
Effective management of differences or disputes in the context of mega construction or infrastructure projects
Background to the SIDP
1. The Singapore Infrastructure...
[More] 31 October 2019
RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN BANKRUPTCY ORDERS BY THE SINGAPORE HIGH COURT
Henice Tombak Simanjuntak and others v Paulus Tannos and others [2019] SGHC 216
Introduction
1. Pursuant to the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017, the UNCITRAL Model...
[More] 29 October 2019
TECH MATTERS
The True Road to Damascus – Arbitrating Class Action Data Breaches?
In the Tech Matters Series, Shaun Leong, Partner based in Eversheds Sutherland’s Singapore office, Eversheds Harry Elias, considers the latest in technology...
[More] 25 October 2019
Singapore Court of Appeal Affirms Power to Grant Mareva Injunctions in Aid of Foreign Court Proceedings
Introduction
1. The Singapore Court of Appeal (“SGCA”) in Bi Xiaoqiong (in her capacity and as trustee of the Xiao Qiong Bi Trust and...
[More] 23 October 2019
Recognition of moratorium granted by Singapore Courts as foreign main proceedings under UK’s enactment of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
H & CS Holdings Pte Ltd v Glencore International AG [2019] EWHC 1459 (Ch)...
[More] 21 October 2019
Important developments and continuing conversations on costs in arbitration-related court proceedings in Singapore that will impact the Corporate Counsel's management of costs in future arbitration-related disputes.
1. The SAL Law Reform...
[More] 18 October 2019
MAS Publishes FAQ on Payment Services Act
Our previous e-bulletin “Transitions to the Payment Services Act” released on 14 June 2019 highlighted the affected payment services that will be regulated under the new Payment Services Act (“PS Act”)...
[More] 15 October 2019
The Final Phase of Singapore's Efforts to Modernise and Strengthen Its Corporate Rehabilitation and Debt Restructuring Regime
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018
Introduction
The Insolvency, Restructuring and...
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