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Why a tailored Constitution is important for your...
05 Jan 2022 | CorporateWhy a tailored Constitution is important for your company A Company Constitution (“constitution”) is vital for a company, no matter big or small, because the default rules found in the...
Injunctions on Performance Bonds
21 Dec 2021 | Dispute ResolutionStopping the Call on Performance Bonds A performance bond serves as a guarantee to a beneficiary for the performance of contractual obligations owed by a third-party. Performance bonds are widely...
Case Spotlight: Non-appealable matters under the Land Acquisition...
14 Dec 2021 | Dispute ResolutionUnder the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on compensation for land acquisition. Section 49(1) of the Land Acquisition...
Case Spotlight: Meaning of “Occupation” under CIPAA 2012
06 Dec 2021 | Dispute ResolutionThe Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment in the construction industry. Among other things, CIPAA introduced the...
Alternatives to Retrenchment
24 Nov 2021 | Employment LawRetrenchment should always be perceived as the “last resort” for a business. We explore some alternatives to retrenchment that employers can consider to maintain business viability while retaining their workforce....
Case Spotlight: Court of Appeal finds that Fixed...
15 Nov 2021 | Employment LawThe question often arises as to whether an employee on a fixed term contract is in reality, a permanent employee. Employers may hire employees on a fixed term basis when...
What are weighted voting rights?
10 Nov 2021 | CorporateWhat are weighted voting rights (also referred to as dual-class share structure)? The general rule for shareholders to vote in a company resolution is that every shareholder is entitled to...
Case Spotlight: Retrenchment of F&B Workers due to...
05 Nov 2021 | Employment LawThe Industrial Court recently upheld an employer’s decision to retrench its employees in the middle of the pandemic, as the employer had suffered commercial setbacks. The cases of Lim Eng...
Budget 2022: Top 3 Highlights for Startups in...
02 Nov 2021 | CorporateThe Budget is one of the most anticipated announcements of the year. In this short article, we share our top 3 highlights and accompanying insights that are relevant to Startups...
2021 Proposed Amendments to the Employment Act tabled...
26 Oct 2021 | Employment LawOn 25 October 2021, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 (“Bill”) was tabled before Parliament for first reading. Proposed amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) have been long overdue; the...
Who is the Real Employer of Outsourced Employees?
21 Oct 2021 | Employment LawWhat are outsourced employees? An outsourced employee or “leased employee” is an individual who receives a pay check from one entity (usually a staffing or outsourcing company) but is performing...
Case Spotlight: Importance of Reading the Fine Prints
11 Oct 2021 | Dispute ResolutionFine print in a document may often be skimmed over and not given too much thought. The phrase “fine print” comes from the fact that it is often in a...