Case Update: Singapore High Court decided in exceptional case that directors were not liable for breach of fiduciary duty despite competing with plaintiff company
In an unreported decision in HC/S 236/2022, the General Division of the Singapore High Court held the defendant directors not liable for breach of the duty not to compete with the plaintiff company by providing services to the plaintiff’s former customer.
Case Note: Court pronounces on unilateral amendments to contracts - Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services Singapore Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 7
Our Senior Associate Stuart Peter examines the recent judgment in Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services Singapore Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 7.
Covenant Chambers Welcomes Former Rajah & Tann Partner Khelvin Xu, Bolstering Expertise in Complex Commercial Disputes
Covenant Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of Khelvin Xu as Director, effective February 2nd, 2024. Khelvin joins the firm after leaving Rajah & Tann Singapore as Partner.
Corporate Shareholder Disputes in Singapore: Minority Oppression, Breach of Director’s Duties, Winding Up
We have handled many shareholder dispute matters in the course of our dispute resolution practice. Here, we break down the common scenarios where shareholders fight and end up in court, and the legal issues regarding the same.
Personal Data Protection Act: A Primer for Businesses
Our Associate Director Sara Ng discusses why it is important for businesses to pay attention to personal data protection and how they can take steps to protect their data.
Employer Found Liable for Injuries Suffered by Worker Alighting from Lorry
Our Director Benjamin Yam discusses what employers and employees can expect in safety standards when workers are (and continue to be) transported in lorries, after an employer was found liable for injuries suffered by a worker alighting from a lorry.
Can a thumbs-up emoji 👍amount to assent or acceptance of an offer?
Can a thumbs-up emoji amount to assent or acceptance of an offer?
Our Director Wee Qianliang discusses if the Singapore Courts would hold that a "thumbs up" emoji could amount to the acceptance of a contract. He takes a look at a recent Canadian decision of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd and other cases.
Why Litigants Should Pay Close Attention to the Text of Court Documents
The introduction of the Rules of Court 2021 has brought with it updates to the text of “standard form” Court documents. For example, Originating Claims now state that “A notice of intention to contest or not contest an originating claim in Form 10 is to be attached to this originating claim when it is served.”. These updates are not merely cosmetic but are in fact substantive, and parties to lawsuits would be well-advised to take them seriously.
What Can A Beneficiary of an Estate Do Should He Not Receive His Inheritance?
Disputes amongst family members over assets left behind following the patriarch’s death are not uncommon. In most cases, the question is whether the estate’s beneficiaries have been short-changed by reason of the administrators’ or executors’ misconduct.
This article discusses the types of recourse available to beneficiaries against errant executors or administrators, and considers potential causes of action an administrator or executor may take against unreasonable beneficiaries or third parties laying claim on the estate.
What Should I Do if I or my Loved Ones Have Dementia?
A diagnosis of dementia can be a challenging and stressful experience for both the person with the condition and their caregivers, as the patient may lose the ability to make his or her own decisions over time. Our Director Wilbur Lua and Associate James Tan share some pointers from a legal perspective.
Estate Litigation: Contesting the validity of a will
Our Managing Director Lee Ee Yang and Associate Director Charis Wong summarize selected Hong Kong and Singapore cases surrounding the validity of wills and discuss the common challenges to the validity of a will.
Are Companies in Liquidation allowed to enter into Third-Party Litigation Funding Agreements?
A Case Update on Solvadis Commodity Chemicals GmbH and Affert Resources Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 210
Case Update: High Court declares procedurally irregular CPF nomination to be legally valid
Did you know that a divorce does not automatically revoke your pre-existing CPF nomination? What happens if a person only realizes this when his or her health was deteriorating, and he or she thereafter failed to properly change his or her CPF nomination in accordance with the strict rules required by the CPF Board?
Case Update: Covenant Chambers acted successfully for Appellant in High Court Appeal regarding seized monies
Our Director, Che Wei Chin, successfully acted for the applicant/appellant in a High Court Criminal Revision.
Case Update: High Court clarifies scope of Marital Communications Privilege
In Systematic Airconditioning Pte Ltd v Ho Seng Ken and others [2023] SGHC 10, the Honourable Justice Chua Lee Ming addressed this question, providing much-needed clarity on the scope of Marital Communications Privilege.
Our team consisting of Wilbur Lua and Darryl Lau successfully represented our client in obtaining a favourable outcome in the appeal.
Wrapping up the Year in Tech, Crypto and Digital Assets
Our Associate Stuart Peter looks back on some of the key lessons we can learn from the events of 2022 in Tech, Crypto and Digital Assets.
Fiduciary Duties - What They Are and Why They Matter
Our Associate Director Wilbur Lua explores what fiduciary duties are and why they matter.
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2022 Fintech Laws and Regulations in Singapore
What laws in Singapore cover popular digital payment systems like GrabPay or ShopeePay? What about crypto exchanges or wallets?
Our Director Ronald JJ Wong examines the Fintech Laws and Regulations in Singapore in 2022.
Individuals may sue for breach of PDPA for emotional distress
Case Note on Reed, Michael v Bellingham, Alex (Attorney-General, intervener) [2022] SGCA 60