Myanmar’s Trademark Law (“TML”) was signed into law on January 30, 2019 and will be implemented in 2020. The TML establishes a framework for a comprehensive trademark registration system open to both foreign and domestic trademark owners. The introduction of Myanmar’s...
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E-briefing: The Amendments to the SOP Act Are Coming Into Effect
The Amendments to the SOP Act Are Coming Into Effect Effective Date – 15 December 2019 Introduction 1. The amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (the “SOP Act”) will take effect from 15 December 2019. 2. Earlier this year, we...
E-briefing: Singapore Court of Appeal Refuses to Enforce a USD 200 Million Arbitral Award on the Ground of Wrong Seat of Arbitration
Why this is important In ST Group Co Ltd and others v Sanum Investments Limited and another [2019] SGCA 65, the Singapore Court of Appeal (“SGCA”) refused to enforce an SIAC arbitration award of over USD 200 million, on the ground that the selection of the seat of...
Eversheds Harry Elias is exclusive counsel to winner of FinTech Awards 2019
Eversheds Harry Elias is proud that its Partner, Shaun Leong is the legal adviser to and relationship Partner of Onchain Custodian, the winner of the Singapore FinTech Awards 2019. MAS and the Singapore Association of Banks announced earlier this month that Onchain...
Tech Matters: The Ethical Path to Singularity – Governance of Artificial Intelligence; an Eye on the Digital World
TECH MATTERS The Ethical Path to Singularity - Governance of Artificial Intelligence; an Eye on the Digital World In the Tech Matters Series, we will, in collaboration with leading corporate personalities from the global tech ecosystem, consider the latest in...
E-briefing: Sale of Property Under a Writ of Seizure and Sale Without Mortgagee’s Consent
SALE OF PROPERTY UNDER A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE WITHOUT MORTGAGEE’S CONSENT BYX v BYY [2019] SGHC 237 Introduction 1. In the recent decision of BYX v BYY [2019] SGHC 237, the Singapore High Court ordered that the Sheriff proceed with the sale of an immovable...
Partner and Head, Employment Suressh took part in a panel discussion at the Frontiers of Work conference
Eversheds Harry Elias Partner and Head, Employment Suressh S took part in a panel discussion at the Frontiers of Work conference last Friday – “Technology in Context - A Workplace Greater than the Sum of its Parts”. Topics covered included the role of Boards of...
Eversheds Harry Elias listed in the ALB Asia’s Top 50, The Region’s Largest Law Firms
Eversheds Harry Elias is once again listed in the Asian Legal Business: Asia's Top 50, The Region's Largest Law Firms as the 9th largest law firm in Singapore. We maintained our last year's position. Please refer below for full rankings.
Legal Update: Offshore Economic Substance Requirements and Singapore landscape for businesses
Offshore Economic Substance Rules In order to address alleged concerns on unfair tax practices, the European Union has sought to introduce economic substance requirements. As a result, many of the traditional offshore jurisdictions, including the British Virgin...
Eversheds Harry Elias participated in the charity tournament “Football with a Heart 2019”
On 9 November 2019, Eversheds Harry Elias participated in the charity tournament "Football with a Heart 2019", organized annually since 2012 by Singapore Pools, Football Association of Singapore and Sport Singapore. More than 40 corporate sponsors took part in the...