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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...
E-briefing: Financial Institutions in Singapore to strengthen their cyber resilience – Monetary Authority of Singapore consults on cyber security measures
Recently, JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, warned that the “biggest vulnerability” for the financial system is the threat of cyber attacks. Hackers, especially those working for nation-states, have grown more sophisticated and more determined, especially as geopolitical...
Partner and Foreign Counsel Rodman Bundy ranked as one of Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers by Asia Business Law Journal
Eversheds Harry Elias International Arbitration Partner Rodman Bundy has been named as one of Singapore’s Top 100 Lawyers. The list is based on extensive research conducted by Asia Business Law Journal, a publication by Vantage Asia. Nominations were received from...
Partner and Head of International Arbitration Francis Goh elected as Secretary of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)
Eversheds Harry Elias Partner and Head of International Arbitration Francis Goh was elected as Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb). The election took place during SIArb’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on 25 September 2018. Francis...
Senior Associate Ashok Rai was quoted in the Edge Singapore article titled “Singapore’s competition watchdog fines Grab and Uber but can fair play resume?”
Eversheds Harry Elias Senior Associate Ashok Rai was quoted in the Edge Singapore article titled "Singapore's competition watchdog fines Grab and Uber but can fair play resume?". The article was first published on 1 October 2018. Singapore's competition watchdog fines...