Kennedy Chen
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Kennedy is a lawyer who has sufficient experience to advise on all legal matters, and who seeks to add value to all who approach him. He understands that more than 70% of any business' or individual's legal requirements emanate from day-to-day legal commercial and regulatory compliance matters of a routine nature. Yet, it is the same routine matters that have to be urgently addressed in order for any business engine to remain relevant and competitive, and to surge towards creating and maximising value. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenkjh/

Harassment Complaints: What Companies Should Know & Do
Business,Business Advice,Harassment,Personal

Reading Time: 7 minutesIn early March 2019, Parliament announced that the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) would provide more resources to help both employees and employers tackle workplace harassment[1]. Although not widely discussed, harassment does take place in Singaporean workplaces. It is important to understand that workplace harassment can affect anyone; whether male or […]

Countering Workplace Sexual Harassment in Singapore
Criminal and Litigation,Harassment,Personal

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe Story In 60 Seconds There’s no specific law in Singapore that directly addresses sexual harassment in the workplace. However, the Penal Code and the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) provide measures that cover both physical and non-physical forms of sexual harassment. While no official statistics on the number of sexual harassment cases exist, the […]

What do you need to know about Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Singapore?
Business,Business Advice,Employment,Legal Contracts,Personal,Regional Law

Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s not rare to keep valuable, or even potentially embarrassing information under wraps. In fact, it should be the norm. In early 2017, as the South Korean technology company, Samsung, began to roll-out its new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, local online media outlet, Mothership, reported that a Singaporean man was asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement […]

Governing Law & Contracts: Why You Should Never Forget It!
Business,Business Advice,Legal Contracts

Reading Time: 4 minutesContractual disputes can flare up at any time Contracts are everywhere in our lives – from employment contracts to taking out a bank loan – we consent to the terms and conditions of the agreements we sign, and we are bound to honour each agreement to the best of our abilities. But occasionally, there will […]

Void or Voidable Contracts: What’s The Difference?
Business,Business Advice,Legal Contracts

Reading Time: 7 minutesIn some circumstances, a contract can be nullified. In general, for a contract to be considered legally binding, it should fulfil four key characteristics: A clear agreement between all the relevant parties on what is offered, and a clear acceptance of the offer; Consideration – i.e. something of value that is given in exchange for […]