One aspect of the Rule of Law requires that all persons adhere to the rules prescribed by law. When one enters into the realm of business, laws which have been effected by the courts (called the “common law”) and by the legislature (called “statutory law”) can leave one in a…
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Lawyer Fees: How and What are Clients Charged For?
An important consideration before entering into an agreement with a lawyer to provide services to a client is the amount of fees which would be charged. There are at least two ways in which a lawyer may charge a client: He may charge a client on a fixed fee basis…
Simplified Winding Up Programme Guide for Singapore SMEs
What is the Simplified Winding Up Programme? The Simplified Winding Up Programme (SWUP) provides small and micro companies with a simplified creditors’ winding up procedure. This applies when an insolvent company voluntarily wishes to be wound up. The SWUP is one-half of the Simplified Insolvency Programme, which also includes a…
Simplified Insolvency Programme Guide: Debt Restructuring
What is the Simplified Debt Restructuring Programme? The Simplified Debt Restructuring Programme (SDRP) is intended to assist with the debt restructuring of micro and small companies which may not have substantial assets, such that the regular debt restructuring procedure would be too costly to be practical. To assist in this…
Changes to Singapore’s ABSD Regime: What You Need to Know
You might have seen the recent news about the government’s changes to the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) regime in Singapore. If, like me, you are equal parts fascinated but also confused about what these changes might mean for you, fear not! This article will summarise everything you need to…
6 Issues to Consider Before You Divorce in Singapore
Getting a divorce is oftentimes a life-changing decision that can have a significant impact on your family’s life, including your children, if any. If you are considering getting a divorce in Singapore, there are a number of issues that you should keep in mind as you think through this decision.…
Should You Claim Trial or Plead Guilty to a Criminal Charge?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Singapore, you may be wondering whether you should plead guilty to the charge(s) or claim trial. As an accused person, this is an important decision that you would have to make with potentially lifelong consequences. What are the considerations you…
Legal Recourse for Environmental Damage in Singapore
If you care for the environment, you may have wondered how legal action can be taken against an entity in respect of damage caused to the environment. This article will cover the potential legal recourse in Singapore in respect of the following types of environmental damage, and will cover both…
Is OnlyFans Legal in Singapore?
In late 2021, Singaporean OnlyFans content creator Titus Low made headlines for being possibly the first Singapore content creator to be charged with an offence for transmitting obscene content on the OnlyFans platform. For the uninitiated, OnlyFans is a British-run social media website launched in 2016 where creators upload pictures…
Benefits of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2020 to the Consumer*
I. Introduction This article explains how the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2020 (the “Amendment”) benefits the user in three areas: customer experience, safeguards, and transparency. Firstly, the Amendment improves customer experience in two ways: (1) deemed consent by contractual necessity eliminates the hassle of clicking multiple checkboxes to express…