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Divorce for expats and foreigners in Singapore
Reading Time: 8 minutesIt can be daunting and seemingly complex when you are an expat or a foreigner living in Singapore, contemplating divorce or being confronted with one. You might not be familiar with the law and your rights here. The objective of this article is to simplify and explain the law clearly and in a practical way. […]
A visual guide to the type of work passes in Singapore
Reading Time: 4 minutesEmployers rely on foreign workers for various reasons – whether to answer the shortage of local workers or to fill specialised roles. The Ministry of Manpower reports 1.393 million foreign workers in Singapore as of December 2016. Employers who want to tap into foreign talent must apply for work passes. It can be a complicated […]
Lawyer Feature: Sara Ng from Vicki Heng Law Corporation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAreas that you specialise in and why you choose this practice area My main practice area is civil and commercial litigation and I also do some family and criminal defence work. I enjoy the challenges of litigation and I like my current portfolio as it offers me exposure to a broad range of work. What […]
How to write a Will in Singapore
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe importance of writing a will There is a misconception that only the wealthy need wills. However, a will is an integral part of everyone’s lives as it is the only way to pass down one’s property and estate to whomever they so wish to. Also, not many people know exactly how to go about […]
Featuring Asia Law Network Premium Lawyers
Reading Time: 8 minutesAsia Law Network sponsors professional portraits for Premium Lawyers in its network under the Tech Start for Law Scheme by the Ministry of Law, Law Society of Singapore and SPRING. In this article, we feature a few of our Premium Lawyers in our network and a bit about each of them (in alphabetical order by […]
Singapore Smart Nation – How the law is changing with big plans for Big Data
Reading Time: 4 minutesSingapore has set course towards building a Smart Nation that is driven by big data, and changes in the law and regulations are pertinent to that end. Singapore’s Prime Minister first announced the government’s vision to become the world’s first Smart Nation in November 2014. Since then, Singapore has been revising its legal and regulatory […]
Protecting your Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Reading Time: 8 minutesProtecting your Graphical User Interface (GUI) – what are your options? Whether in relation to gaming, communication, payment, or even an amalgamation of multiple functions, technology companies are leveraging on the use of mobile applications (“apps”) to reach a massive audience of smartphone users. A critical factor determining public reception to an app is its […]
How many lawyers are there in Singapore? [Infographic]
Reading Time: 2 minutesEver wondered how many lawyers there are in Singapore? According to the Law Society of Singapore, there are 4,834 lawyers with practicing certificates in Singapore as of 2015. A lawyer in Singapore must have a practicing certificate to practice It is mandatory for a lawyer to have a valid practicing certificate issued by the Law […]
A Breakdown of InsurTech Regulations in Singapore
Reading Time: 14 minutes#1 InsurTech – What is it? The word ‘InsurTech’ is a portmanteau of the words ‘Insurance’ and ‘Technology’. Essentially, it is the use of technology to innovate and facilitate efficiency and cost-savings in all areas of the insurance industry. InsurTech is seeking to disrupt the insurance industry Just as we are witnessing a radical […]
The Singapore Legal System at a Glance (in 1 min)
Reading Time: 2 minutesDo you know the Singapore Legal System? Is it really necessary for you to know the Singapore Legal System? Not really, but it is really useful to have an idea so do take a few moments and have a quick look. This article is a 1-minute read to give you a quick overview of the […]
Singapore’s New Cybersecurity Bill: Key Takeaways
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Cybersecurity Bill was released for public consultation by the Ministry of Communications and Information as well as the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (“CSA”). What is the Cybersecurity Bill? It is a draft of the proposed Cybersecurity Act which is expected to be passed by Parliament by the end of this year or the […]
Structuring successful partnerships for your startup
Reading Time: 10 minutesPartnering with a partner in a mutually beneficial strategic partnership can be valuable to any startup to charge their growth. It is important to structure these partnerships to safeguard the interest of both sides, especially when it is a deeper partnership where more there might be more confidential information being exchanged. At the same time, […]
Personal
SMU Lexicon: A Non-parent’s Maintenance Obligation
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction Imagine you marry someone with a child from a prior relationship. Initially, you do not mind caring for this child. Then, your marriage sours and you no longer want anything to do with your spouse or the child. However, can your initial conduct of caring for the child unknowingly saddle you with a legal […]
Business
Singapore’s latest push as a restructuring and insolvency hub – Amendments to SICC rules
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore has earned a budding reputation as a hub for debt restructuring and insolvency in Asia, with its transparent legal system and judicial expertise. This growth can also be attributed to enduring efforts to innovate and reform. To enhance Singapore as a forum of choice in international restructuring and insolvency proceedings, the Rules of Court […]
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
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What constitutes acceptance of a contract? 
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A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
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“Traditional” vs. “Design and Build” Contracts: What’s the Difference? 
A Guide to Sub-Contracts in the Building and Construction Industry
