You may have read about the possible legal consequences of individuals recording conversations without consent. What happens when organisations record conversations without consent? If you, as an individual, are acting on behalf of an organisation when you record a conversation that contains personal data about a person and consent from…
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Penalties for Workplace Safety and Health Offences in Singapore
As we enter the second half of 2022, workplace safety and health present a growing concern. The number of workplace fatalities has already reached a toll of 36, close to the 37 fatalities recorded in the whole of 2021, and surpassing the 30 deaths recorded in the whole of 2020.…
The Effect of Partial Payments in Insolvency Scenarios
The Monetary Threshold For Bankruptcy or Winding-Up Applications Under the Insolvency Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (IRDA), an individual or a company may face a bankruptcy or winding-up application respectively if a debt (or debts) is not paid to a creditor (or creditors). A creditor or, jointly with other creditors,…
Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Singapore: Offences & Penalties
Singapore’s record in combating illegal wildlife trafficking has long been the subject of criticism by the international conservation community. Singapore recently proposed some amendments to its laws on illegal wildlife trafficking which signals an intention to increase enforcement efforts in this area. These amendments also seek to curb the use…
Law and Business: What You Need to Know
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…
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.…
