Author: Alexander Pang
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Construction of Contracts [Contract Law] [Employment Law]
This post concerns the Singapore High Court’s recent decision in Law Beng Chong Gary v The Wellness Group Pte Ltd [2017] (published on Singapore Law Watch here) (the “Judgment“) concerning principles of contractual construction. Justice Hoo Sheau Peng reiterated the principles applicable to contractual interpretation at [18] of the Judgment, holding as follows:- “As this…
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Dealing With Sexual Harassment In The Workplace [Employment Law] [Sexual Harassment]
The fall and the fall of Harvey Weinstein has been widely reported in the media, leading to the #MeToo campaign where victims of sexual harassment recall the plights they have faced. Drawing open the curtains to expose a beast most, if not all, people are afraid or embarrassed to discuss takes courage, and it is…
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Re-Domicile to Restructure – “Good Forum Shopping” ?
As of 11 October 2017, foreign companies meeting the relevant criteria may “re-domicile” in Singapore, effectively becoming Singapore companies. This is in line with the amendments to the Companies Act made earlier in March this year. Apart from the consequences of re-domiciliation highlighted in the Business Times article available here, it is also likely that…
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![Pure Economic Loss and the Direct Liability of Company Directors In the Law of Tort [Company Law] [Tort Law]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/36606601521_2ae09f9c0c_k.jpg?w=1024)
Pure Economic Loss and the Direct Liability of Company Directors In the Law of Tort [Company Law] [Tort Law]
An examination of the recent Singapore High Court decision in NTUC Foodfare Co-operative Ltd v SIA Engineering Co Ltd and another [2017] SGHC 250, and a consideration of the recoverability of pure economic loss in an alternative scenario.
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Staying a Winding Up Application Based On An Adjudication Award [Insolvency Law] [Construction Law]
Executive Summary In the unreported Singapore High Court decision in Strategic Construction Pte Ltd v JH Projects Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 238 (the “Judgment”) (available on Singapore Law Watch here), the Singapore Court considered whether to stay a winding up application brought by the Plaintiff (“SCPL”) against the Defendant (“JHP”). SCPL’s application was premised on…
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Finding Balance In The Practice Of Law
Please find a link to an article here which, in my view, is a well written post that hits a little too close to home. What ways are there that we can enhance our practice, the way we practice and the manner in which we manage ourselves to be more efficient and effective at our…
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The Registrability of Contractual Liens under Section 131 of the Companies Act
The SG High Court holds that a contractual lien over sub-freight and sub-hire is registrable as a charge under Section 131 of the Companies Act.
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![Critical Considerations For Financially Beleaguered Companies Making Repayments Prior To Insolvency [Insolvency and Company Law]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10778543254_6b98c42ef3_k.jpg?w=1024)
Critical Considerations For Financially Beleaguered Companies Making Repayments Prior To Insolvency [Insolvency and Company Law]
A summary of the transactions entered into by a company (pre-insolvency) which may be subject to challenge by a liquidator of an insolvent company under Singapore law.
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![An Obligation To Conduct “Due Inquiry” Prior To Termination For Cause? [Employment Law]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/35440201624_471ec51eee_k.jpg?w=1024)
An Obligation To Conduct “Due Inquiry” Prior To Termination For Cause? [Employment Law]
The Singapore High Court opines on what an employer’s duty is to conduct “due inquiry” prior to exercising its right of summary termination.
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Purchaser’s (of land) Lien Constitutes A Security Interest That May Be The Subject Matter of a Caveat Against The Relevant Property [Land Law] [Credit & Security]
In the recent Singapore High Court decision in PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd v Kensteel Engineering Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 175 , Justice Tan Siong Thye held that a purchaser’s (of land) lien over monies paid as a deposit creates a security interest that is capable of being the subject matter of a caveat. The…
Singapore Legal Developments & Case Commentaries 