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5 Things to Ask Yourself About Life Insurance
Reading Time: 4 minutesSome people know a lot about life insurance while others know very little. The one thing that most people seem to know and agree on, however, is that they need it. Maybe lots of it. Some people might go and ask questions about life insurance of friends, colleagues or loved ones but, the truth it, how […]
Curveball Series: Breach of Employment Contract – For Employers
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe do not like to think that our employees might divulge sensitive company information or make an exit en masse for a competing firm but the truth is, it happens. When it suddenly comes to light that an employee has breached their employment contract by sharing information with a competitor, been working towards their own […]
Conveyancing Gone Wrong – Sue, Mediate or Arbitrate?
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen you deal with estate agencies and real estate matters, you might find yourself in disputes arising from the following issues: the amount of commission payable the work spectrum of the salesperson/ meeting of expectation/ service delivery (e.g. is the salesperson responsible for the turning on of the utilities when it is clearly stated on […]
Curveball Series: Being Sued for Breach of Contract
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe very seed of human civilisation was planted with the cherished notion of co-operation and in our daily interactions with others, we form oral or implied agreement with those around us. More recently, with the proliferation of “user agreements”, we find ourselves giving consent to organisations who seek to bind us legally with fine print […]
What to Negotiate For in a Singapore Expat Package
Reading Time: 3 minutesExpat packages are one of the reasons that executives originally considered taking positions overseas. It wasn’t seen as an attractive thing to be far from their home country, extended family and friends. What made these packages attractive were the seemingly endless perks that could include housing compensation, school fees for their children, paid trips to […]
Real Estate Investments in Southeast Asia: How Safe is Your Money?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you been reading up on the financial benefits of buying rental property in Southeast Asia? Are you thinking that the time is right to let your money earn more in these emerging markets? Maybe you’ve found a resort you’d like to invest in and you’re really close to picking up the phone to call […]
Why You Need a Local Lawyer
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you move abroad, you might think that continuing to use your lawyer back at home will suit all of your needs. Maybe you think, “Hey, I’m just moving abroad for a year or two and don’t want to get involved with another lawyer.” Maybe you just don’t know why you would need one. Sooner […]
Capital Requirements for Setting Up a Company in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe amount of capital needed to set up a company in Thailand seems like a straightforward question that would beget a straightforward answer. However, that’s not the case. The assets needed to open a company in Thailand are fairly straightforward for Thai nationals but become more complicated once foreigners start getting involved. The issue of capital […]
Buying Land and Freestanding Homes in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesBuying a condo, townhouse or apartment in Thailand is pretty straightforward for foreigners. In order to keep the real estate market moving, the government streamlined this process several years ago. Buying land or a freestanding home, on the other hand, is more complicated. It’s more complicated, particularly, because it’s not legal for foreigners to own […]
Company Formations in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are several different types of companies in Thailand that are legally recognized and each serves different needs, corporate structures, and functions. The kind of company you form depends on the ownership, stakeholders and location of the business taking place and profit being made. If you are looking at forming a company in Thailand, it […]
Singapore Income Tax Responsibilities for Expats
Reading Time: 2 minutesTaxes are one of the things that plays most heavily on people’s minds when they are thinking about moving abroad. Most people are well-versed in the tax laws of their own countries but know very little about tax laws in other jurisdictions. It’s quite normal to be unsure of what you will be responsible for, […]
How To Be Proactive With Your Legal Team
Reading Time: 3 minutesYour legal team is in place to serve you. They want and need to help you with every legal matter your corporation encounters. Whether it’s company formation, tax issues, litigation or something you never even imagined facing. Lawyers often want and need a lot of information. While this might seem intrusive, you will be the […]
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 […]
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A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
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A Guide to Sub-Contracts in the Building and Construction Industry
