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E-briefing: Is your international arbitral award still enforceable even after it has been set aside? – A Comparative Perspective
Why is this important? Is an arbitration award useless if it has been set aside at the seat? Not necessarily. An award that has been set aside may still be enforceable in certain jurisdictions. A recent decision by the Singapore High Court reinforces this position....
E-briefing: Changes to the Employment Act (“EA”)
The Ministry of Manpower laid out plans to change the existing Employment Act framework earlier this year. These changes are expected to become law by 1 April 2019. The key changes are as follows:- The salary threshold for coverage of core employment provisions are to...
E-briefing: Basic Guide for Re-entry by Landlords in Singapore
Introduction A landlord's re-entry of premises, and its consequential claims against a tenant for losses suffered by the landlord, may evolve into a messy affair for the unprepared. To assist landlords in such situations, Eversheds Harry Elias LLP has prepared this...
E-briefing: HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules 2018
Why is this important? The new Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) Administered Arbitration Rules 2018 (“HKIAC Rules 2018” or “Rules”) come into force on 1 November 2018. New disputes based on contracts that include an HKIAC arbitration clause...
E- briefing: Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018
On 1 October 2018, the Bill on the Serious Crimes and Counter-Terrorism (Miscellaneous Amendments) (“the Bill”) was introduced for First Reading in Parliament. This Bill proposes amendments to the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of...
International Arbitration Of Counsel Shaun Leong is a contributing author to the second edition of Singapore International Arbitration Law and Practice
Eversheds Harry Elias is delighted that Shaun Leong, our Of Counsel with the International Arbitration group, is a contributing author to the second edition of Singapore International Arbitration Law and Practice. The book, edited by David Joseph QC and David Foxton...
E-briefing: Enhancing Singapore’s Role in the Belt & Road Initiative: Singapore and PRC Courts Issue Joint Guidelines Towards Better Recognition and Enforcement of Money Judgments in Commercial Cases
Why this is important: The ability to enforce an international arbitration award or court judgment is a key consideration when deciding whether to bring a legal action. While international arbitration awards are enforceable under the New York Convention, successful...
Family and Matrimonial Law Associate Marcus Ho was mentioned in the Straits Times article titled “Court reverses mum’s move to change child’s name, race”
Eversheds Harry Elias Family and Matrimonial Law Associate Marcus Ho was mentioned in the Straits Times article titled "Court reverses mum's move to change child's name, race". The article was first published on 08 October 2018. Court reverses mum's move to...
E-briefing: New Funds Framework- Singapore Variable Capital Companies
The Variable Capital Companies (“VCC”) Bill was passed in the Singapore Parliament on 1st October 2018 and the key features of the VCC were elaborated by Second Minister for Finance Ms. Indranee Rajah. This framework serves to encourage fund managers to domicile their...
E-briefing: Defining an overlapping market: CCCS’ Infringement Decision on Grab/Uber Merger
Defining an overlapping market: CCCS’ Infringement Decision on Grab/Uber Merger Introduction On 24 September 2018, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) issued its final infringement decision (“FID”) against Grab and Uber (the “Parties”) in...