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Paras Lalwani, FCIArb and Reka Mohan join Rajah & Tann Asia (Singapore) as Partners Both Lalwani and Mohan are joining the firm's Commercial Litigation practice. Kim Beng Ng | Adrian Wong Read more: https://lnkd.in/dNHW8yvy #RajahandTannSingapore #Partners #CommercialLitigation

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Dentons has been appointed by the Government of Singapore to develop the model legal framework for international carbon credit trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This landmark project is led by Senior Partner Jonathan Guwe, supported by a global team including Senior Partner Emily Low, Partners Teng Wei Ng and Jean Nie Ho, Senior Associate Joey Tam and Associate Mason Sim from Singapore, Partner Jeff Fort from Chicago, Partner Hazel Saffery from Calgary, Partner Helen Bowdren from London, Managing Partner Claire Armstrong from Scotland, Partner Owen McLennan and Associate Sam Smart from Edinburg. In collaboration with Arden Climate (formerly Pollination Law LLC), this engagement marks a significant milestone in global climate law and policy, reinforcing Dentons’ commitment to legal innovation and international cooperation in advancing climate solutions. This is a proud moment for Dentons and a meaningful step forward in building transparent and effective carbon markets. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gqhF9YMX #Dentons #DentonsRodyk #CarbonMarkets #ParisAgreement #Article6 #Sustainability #ClimateLaw #LegalFramework #Singapore #Canada #UnitedKingdom

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From courtroom advocacy to shaping the written record of Singapore law — our lawyers continue to make their mark beyond practice.   We are delighted that our Joel Leow (廖伟祥), Associate Director in our Dispute Resolution team, has co-authored the Conflict of Laws chapter in the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) Annual Review of Singapore Cases (2024).   The Review distils important 2024 Singapore decisions on conflict of laws (also known as private international law) issues commonly seen in disputes with cross-border elements. The Review, which has previously been cited by local courts and local and foreign academics, is a useful resource for practitioners, judges and academics. Joel’s contribution reflects the depth, rigour and thought leadership that our colleagues bring to the law every day.   The chapter referred to was published in the SAL Ann Rev on 19 September 2025 on Journals Online. The original publication can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gX6-BJYD © 2025 Contributor(s) and Singapore Academy of Law. No part of the chapter may be reproduced without permission from the copyright holders.   #SAL #LegalThoughtLeadership #DrewAndNapier #DisputeResolution

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Singapore law firm BAYFRONT LAW, Nishimura & Asahi’s local alliance firm, has strengthened its commercial disputes practice with the appointment of Joseph Tay as director from Shook Lin & Bok, where he was an equity partner. Tay has over 17 years of experience representing clients in Singapore court and Singapore-law related arbitration proceedings. He has expertise in restructuring and insolvency matters, as well as advising corporations on corruption, fraud, and compliance investigations. “We are confident that Joseph will greatly enhance our extensive capabilities to support our clients in Singapore,” said BAYFRONT LAW in a LinkedIn post. With Tay's appointment, Bayfront now has seven directors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPdyPWnM

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𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹. 𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁. The law will apply solely to corporations (excluding LLPs and business trusts), with the Government indicating that expansion to individual insolvency may follow in a later phase. Clause 21 (mirroring Article 21 of the Model Law) allows courts to permit a foreign representative to transfer a debtor’s property abroad. But with safeguards of obtaining leave of Court, and where claims of creditors in Malaysia up to a threshold sum must first be satisfied locally. Deputy Minister M. Kulasegaran explained that: "At present, the study is ongoing to determine a fair threshold by taking into account all input and perspectives, ensuring the final value set is truly balanced, in line with the objectives of the Bill, while protecting creditors' interests and safeguarding micro, small and medium enterprises in Malaysia," he said. https://lnkd.in/gNYgJCKF

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Nearly two weeks after the announcement that International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) will open in Singapore, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has launched a new, expanded office in the city-state, more than double the size of its previous one. Alison Ross reports. https://lnkd.in/eQxBBJah

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What happens when the Head of the Human Capital Department, the very person who handles the appointment and manages the emplacement of employees on fixed-term contracts (FTC), argues that his own contract was not genuine?   In this alert, Partner Amardeep Singh Toor and Associate Wong Lien Taa discuss a recent Industrial Court decision that reaffirmed the validity of the very individual’s genuine FTC, particularly in the context of Government-Linked Companies and senior management appointments. The Industrial Court found that his seniority and responsibility over human capital matters, including the administration of FTCs for others, rendered his claim of being a permanent employee untenable.   Read here: https://lnkd.in/gKRanVGh   If you have any queries, please contact Partner Amardeep Singh Toor ([email protected]) or Associate Wong Lien Taa ([email protected]).   #lhagmy #lhaginsights #Employment #IndustrialRelations

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Check out Asia Business Law Journal for more legal news insights https://lnkd.in/gsUucjtn Bayfront Law LLC, Nishimura & Asahi Singapore office’s counterpart in the Nishimura & Asahi – Bayfront Law Alliance, has hired Joseph Tay as director of commercial disputes to help drive its growing disputes team, including international arbitration.    “Our observation is that international clients and users have become increasingly savvy and familiar with commercial disputes in Singapore be it in terms of the options available or on how the system operates in open-economy Singapore,” Kesavan Nair of Bayfront Law, said.   Tay has joined Bayfront Law from Shook Lin and Bok, where he served as a partner from 2015 to 2025.   👉 Sign up for the latest updates in the legal industry: https://lnkd.in/gE3VgXQx   #ablj #asia #singapore #restructuring #legalcompliance #disputeresolution #capitalmarkets #legalnews #inhousecounsel #business #legalprofession #lawfirms #lawyers #legal #law #lawdotasia

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 In 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙫 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙅𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣 [𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓] 𝟐 𝐇𝐊𝐋𝐑𝐃 𝟔𝟔, Linda Chan J dismissed an interim injunction application by the plaintiff, who was an executive director and former chairman of Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited (a listed company) but not its shareholder, and struck out the writ. By the application, the plaintiff sought an injunction against other directors of the board for passing resolutions to remove him as chairman and allot shares in the company, allegedly in breach of the articles of association and their fiduciary duties. The judge held that the articles of association are a statutory contract between the company and its members, not between directors or between directors and the company. Only members can enforce the articles of association or claim for their breach. As the plaintiff is not a shareholder, he has no standing to sue for breach of the articles of association. Furthermore, directors owe fiduciary duties to the company, not to each other or to non-shareholder directors. If the company suffers a loss due to a director’s breach, the proper claimant is the company itself, typically via a derivative action brought by a shareholder. The plaintiff, not being a shareholder, cannot bring such an action. Sections 728-729 of the #CompaniesOrdinance (Cap. 622) allow members or creditors to seek injunctions for breaches of the Companies Ordinance or the articles of association. However, as the plaintiff is not a member, he cannot rely on these provisions. Section 729 does not create a free-standing right to relief; it is only available where there is a substantive cause of action, which the plaintiff lacks. In any event, the judge found no urgency or risk of injustice justifying interim relief. In particular, the plaintiff’s own conduct in e.g. convening meetings on short notice and contravening corporate checks and balances undermined his claim to equitable relief. 💡 This case underlines the importance of properly identifying and formulating claims by directors with reference to applicable company law principles to obtain relief from the Companies Court. ✨ For a related discussion on the jurisdictional limits of Sections 728-730 of the Companies Ordinance on damages claims by shareholders, please click here : https://lnkd.in/gFYvYx3V. 🔗 Read the judgment here at: https://lnkd.in/gsiuVRah Mr Justin Lam was instructed by Stephenson Harwood LLP for the 1st and 3rd Defendants. #DVC #DesVoeuxChambers #Casehighlight #CompanyLaw #InterimInjunction #ArticlesOfAssociation #FiduciaryDuty

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Disguised retrenchments, unreasonable performance improvement plans and redeployment without support may be considered steps to unlawful termination. On the Work It podcast, Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan Zi Ping Tan speak with Clarence Ding, partner and head of employment at global law firm Ashurst, to unpack the questions to ask during an exit conversation and what to do when a termination feels unfair. 🎧 https://cna.asia/4mAqAgp

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