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Is it Time to Hire a Lawyer?
Reading Time: 3 minutesSometimes there are situations in life that spiral out of control. Sometimes, as much as you might like to, you can’t reach an agreement with another party. Sometimes you might need to employ the help of a skilled, trained attorney. It happens to all of us at some point. It might be a property judgement, […]
A Guide to Hiring a Lawyer in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you have recently moved to Thailand, are setting up a company in the country or have other legal business there, you are likely thinking about hiring a lawyer in Thailand. It can be daunting to choose the right legal services provider from among the dozens of large firms and hundreds of smaller firms in […]
A Guide to Hiring a Lawyer in Singapore
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs in all professions, there are varying standards to legal services. Competency of a lawyer does not only rest on the years of experience but could also depend on the exposure that a practitioner has in the specific area or industry. Like definitions of “reasonable” efforts, what constitutes “diligent” legal service to a client? Who […]
What Expats Need to Know About Property Rental in Singapore
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany expats look forward to moving to Singapore for it’s top-quality restaurants, international population and reputation as one of the cleanest and safest places in the world. While Singapore is known for it’s high quality of life, that quality comes with a price. The cost of living in this modern metropolis is notoriously high and […]
A Primer To Buying A Condo or Apartment in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people dream of having a place to call their own in the bustling metropolis of Bangkok or one of the gorgeous Thai islands. It’s not hard to go through the purchasing process for a lovely Thai apartment, condo, duplex or townhouse. Just follow a few simple steps and your new keys could be in […]
Five Things to Know About Retiring in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people dream of retiring to a peaceful Thai village or in a small town by the sea on a Thai island. Thankfully, Thailand is a place that encourages retirees by offering them a special visa. Here we explain how to retire in Thailand and what steps to follow and what paperwork needs to be […]
Four Considerations Before Litigation: Sun Tzu’s Art of War
Reading Time: 4 minutesLitigation with its myriad outcomes closely resembles war. Many of us also hold on to a mistaken belief that our legal system always upholds justice – but on closer observation, we would realise that there are obstacles to winning a case, based purely on our sense of righteousness. Foolproof contracts may become void at the […]
The Five Steps to Setting Up a Company in Thailand
Reading Time: 3 minutesForming a company in Thailand provides many benefits. Under the auspice of your company you can hire employees, buy property and conduct business. The requirements of setting up a company in Thailand are not hard and can be accomplished within a week or two if you have the correct paperwork at hand. The process of […]
#LiveLaughLoveLaw – An interview with Andrew Ong
Reading Time: 2 minutes#LiveLaughLoveLaw is a series of interviews brought to you by Asia Law Network in association with the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association, a professional body that connects the Singapore In-house community. In the first of our interviews, we feature Mr. Andrew Ong, Head of Legal at KONE Pte Ltd, which primarily supplies elevators and associated services, […]
Curveball Series: Mental Incapacity & the LPA
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat would you do, if you could not move any part of your body, but were fully aware of your surroundings – and the only movement that could be observed by others, was the blinking of your eyes? As the result of a massive stroke suffered at age 43, French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby became physically […]
Curveball Series: Advance Medical Directive (AMD)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Curveball Series was created with helping readers in stressful and emotional situations caused by unpredictable events that are life-changing. As much as we do not wish to lose control over our decision-making ability, there are multiple ways we could lose autonomy over choices we presently exercise without a second thought. In some situations, we […]
An introduction to the Knowledge Archive
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Knowledge Archive is written and built with different users in mind. Although the initial focus is on law and the legal industry in Singapore, the articles will expand into other professional areas as our platform develops. Some readers may seek to further their understanding of certain topics before seeking professional assistance. Other readers come […]
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
SMU Lexicon: Reversing a Bankrupt’s Transfer
Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroduction Let’s say you are an investor. You enter a joint investment with a friend and lend him $100,000. Sadly, the joint venture fails, and to make matters worse, your friend has gone bankrupt and transferred half of your money to his wife. Can you get your money back? Unfortunately, once he is declared bankrupt, […]
Pornography: How Legal is it in Singapore? 
Most Common and Confusing Legal Words (Legalese) Explained Simply 
“Traditional” vs. “Design and Build” Contracts: What’s the Difference? 
What’s the difference between advocates, solicitors, barristers, counsels, notaries, lawyers and att... 
Breaking your rental lease early in Singapore 
What constitutes acceptance of a contract? 
Workplace anti-discrimination guidelines to be legislated in Singapore 
Media Law 101: Do you need permission to take photos? 
A Summary of “The Rule Of Law” by Tom Bingham: Part 1 
Void or Voidable Contracts: What’s The Difference?
