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Legal Update: Key Amendments to the Securities and Futures Act in Singapore
Major changes to the Securities and Futures Act The Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) (“SFA”) has been amended since 8 October 2018 to introduce major changes to Singapore’s capital markets regulatory framework. In this client update, we summarise 3 key changes to...
ERRARE EX MACHINA: A Case Study
B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Ptd Ltd [2019] SGHC(I) 3 The first local judgment relating to digital currencies Introduction The Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) found that the operator of a virtual currency exchange platform was liable for breach of contract and...
Family and Matrimonial Partner Ivan Cheong comments in the Straits Times article titled “In rare cases of abandoned babies here, one mum left newborn infant in hospital, another on staircase”
Eversheds Harry Elias Family and Matrimonial Partner Ivan Cheong comments in the Straits Times article titled "In rare cases of abandoned babies here, one mum left newborn infant in hospital, another on staircase". The article was first published on 25 March...
Eversheds Harry Elias receives multiple nominations for the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2019
Eversheds Harry Elias has been nominated in the following categories for the upcoming ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2019: Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year Construction Law Firm of the Year Singapore Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year Our Malaysia office,...
IP counsel Esther Wee inducted into the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce (SGDCC)
Congratulations to Esther, our IP counsel who was recently inducted into the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce (SGDCC) as a Deputy Vice President. The Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce (SGDCC) held an inauguration gala event for its new members on the 8th of...
International Arbitration Of Counsel Shaun Leong invited by the Supreme Court of Singapore to participate in the development of the SICC rules
At the Opening of the Legal Year 2019, the Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon in His Honour’s Response Speech mentioned that the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) rules will be refined in consultation with stakeholders, with a view to...
International Arbitration Foreign Legal Associate Janice Lee appointed as Secretary of the Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA)
Eversheds Harry Elias Foreign Legal Associate Janice Lee was appointed as Secretary of the Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA). The election took place in January 2019. The AFIA provides young arbitration practitioners with a forum to discuss...
Eversheds Harry Elias hosted Cocktail Reception for government officials in support of the 2019 Singapore International Arbitration Academy
Eversheds Harry Elias proudly hosted an exclusive cocktail reception for over 30 government officials and academics on 25 February 2019 at Faber Peak. The event was part of the Singapore International Arbitration Academy (“SIAA”) course, organised by the NUS Centre...
Of Counsel Shaun Leong and Legal Associate Geraldine Toh successfully acted for a client in a significant Court of Appeal case
Eversheds Harry Elias Of Counsel Shaun Leong and Legal Associate Geraldine Toh successfully acted for KGI Securities in a significant Singapore Court of Appeal case. Shaun was the lead advocate for the successful appeal hearing on 20 February 2019 before the Court of...
IP Counsel Esther Wee was quoted in the Business Times article titled “Nominations open for Brands for Good 2019”
Eversheds Harry Elias IP Counsel Esther Wee was quoted in the Business Times article titled "Nominations open for Brands for Good 2019". The article was first published on 25 February 2019. Nominations open for Brands for Good 2019 Below is an excerpt from...