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Yuk Lun Chan
Yuk Lun is the founder of SingaporeLegalAdvice.com. He writes articles, runs the website, and enjoys going around talking to lawyers.
Business / Featured Articles

Setting up a Variable Capital Company in Singapore

by Mike Chiam / December 29, 2020

On 1 October 2018, Parliament passed into law the Variable Companies Act 2018 (VCC Act), which provides for the incorporation, operation and regulation of the Variable Capital Companies (VCC). VCCs are a new corporate structure which investment fund managers (and family offices) can choose to utilise to manage their funds.…

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Featured Articles / Wills

Islamic vs Civil Estate Planning: Differences and Implications

by Mohamed Baiross / December 22, 2020

Estate planning is the process of managing one’s assets, such as your monies or properties, while you are still alive, in preparation of the unfortunate event of your death or unforeseen circumstances. Some examples of how you can plan your estate include writing a will or buying life insurance plans.…

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Featured Articles / Business

Legal Challenges Posed by the Covid-19 Fallout and How SMEs Should Respond

by Walter Silvester / October 30, 2020

It is an understatement to say that Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been hit hard by COVID-19. The unprecedented and widespread disruptions to business operations have thrown many businesses into financial disarray. SMEs often do not have deep pockets to weather a prolonged period of cessation of business operations. Hence, it…

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Featured Articles / Business

COVID-19 Commercial Lease Issues in Singapore: What to Do

by Yuk Lun Chan / October 15, 2020

If the premises for your Singapore business is rented and your business has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, you may be struggling to pay your overheads, especially the rental cost of your premises. What can you do about this? Managing Rent Negotiation with landlords Typically, commercial tenancy agreements…

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Family and Community

Should You Choose Civil or Muslim Marriage? Impacts on Divorce

by Mohamed Baiross / September 18, 2020

For a couple blissfully in love, deciding whether to enter into a civil or Muslim marriage is probably not the first thing on their minds. After all, there is a very natural assumption that only Muslims can marry under the relevant Islamic religious law, i.e. Syariah (Sharia) law. In addition,…

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Featured Articles / Family and Community

How Might COVID-19 Affect Divorces in Singapore?

by Sarah-Mae Thomas / July 9, 2020

As of 7 April 2020, the Singapore government put in place circuit breaker measures to reduce local transmission of COVID-19. Following the circuit breaker measures, the Family Justice Courts (FJC) have released new measures on the current state of proceedings in the divorce courts. However, the current measures taken by…

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Family and Community / Featured Articles

Should You File for Divorce First in Singapore? Pros and Cons

by Sarah-Mae Thomas / June 1, 2020

Going through a divorce can be an emotionally draining and overwhelming experience for many individuals. Added to that pressure can be any perceived legal, tactical or financial advantages that the Plaintiff (i.e. the spouse filing for the divorce) can have throughout the divorce process – simply because they filed for…

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Featured Articles / Family and Community

The COVID-19 Pandemic: 6 Issues International Families May Face

by Sonny Patel / April 9, 2020

The whole world is watching Singapore’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The Singapore Government is being praised internationally for its handling of the situation so far. However, the number of infections is creeping up and the social restrictions are tightening. As of Tuesday 7 April, the Singapore Government has implemented…

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Featured Articles / Family and Community

Is It Legal for Married Couples to Divorce to Buy Another HDB Flat?

by Yuk Lun Chan / September 18, 2019

In 2018, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) removed a 3-year time-bar for divorcees to purchase a HDB flat. This simply means divorced persons no longer have to wait 3 years to buy an HDB flat after their divorce.  The Minister for National Development had expressed the hope that the…

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Featured Articles / Family and Community

How the Law Can Help Domestic Violence Victims in Singapore

by Jonathan Cho / May 15, 2019

The experience of violence or abuse in the context of family or in the domestic setting (i.e within a home) is one of the most dehumanising and painful things that anyone can experience or witness. While victims may often feel paralysed and lost as to how to handle such a situation, the law is designed to provide safeguards…

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