Telemedicine refers to a medical consultation held over video conferencing or mobile application platforms, rather than being in-person. Telemedicine has been around for a few years but has seen a recent surge in popularity and accessibility due to the COVID-19...
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Ending a marriage: How is annulment different from divorce?
For couples who have been married for a period of less than 3 years, both parties will be unable to apply for divorce in Singapore. In such cases, you may consider opting for an annulment instead. Where a divorce dissolves the marriage under the 4 legal grounds, an...
E-briefing: The Copyright Bill- Strengthening Singapore’s Copyright Regime
I. Introduction 1. A new Copyright Bill (the “Bill”) was tabled in Parliament for First Reading on 6 July 2021 and is expected to come into effect shortly in November 2021. The Bill, being intended to repeal and replace the existing Copyright Act, represents a major...
What is the difference between a Will and a Probate?
Wills and probates are documents that determine an individual’s estate administration after their death. Having an understanding of how these documents work can help you feel less overwhelmed in sensitive situations and could potentially avoid family arguments or...
Process of Divorce for Expats in Singapore: What to Know
Divorce is never an easy process but for expatriates or foreigners in Singapore, it can be even more complicated. With a number of considerations to be made during the proceedings, there is also the issue of jurisdiction to address. This article will help you navigate...
E-briefing: Advisory on Vaccination Protocol at the Workplace (as of 23 August 2021)
On 23 August 2021, the Tripartite Partners (Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”), National Trades Union Congress (“NTUC”) and Singapore National Employers Federation (“SNEF”)) and the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) updated their advisory on vaccination at the workplace. The...
E-briefing: Second bite of the cherry on legal costs?
Harry Elias Partnership LLP successfully defeats an appeal to the Appellate Division on a contractual claim for unrecovered costs of prior proceedings Our Partner, Tan Chau Yee, and Senior Associates, Kok Yee Keong and Marcus Ho, successfully defended the appeal in...
E-briefing: Arbitration with a “Participating” Non-Existent Company Deemed a Nullity: Singapore High Court Denies Enforcement of the Resulting Award
Why this is Important In National Oilwell Varco v Keppel FELS Ltd [2021] SGHC 124, the Singapore High Court disallowed the enforcement of an arbitration award issued in favour of a party which had already been dissolved and struck off the company register at the...
Investment scams: Is it possible to get your money back?
Investment scams are a major problem and they are only getting worse in Singapore. There has been an alarming increase in the number of people who have lost money to investment scams. This type of scam also has the largest impact on those affected, with almost S$70...
Your Consumer Rights During Renovation Disputes In Singapore
Buying property in Singapore is a massive commitment, so choosing the right contractor or interior design (ID) firm to carry out renovations is a big deal too. While homeowners typically already thoroughly scrutinize the renovation contract before signing it, disputes...