The Singapore High Court clarifies the assignability of claims, non-assignment clauses and insolvency set-off.

In Hoon Kee Meng and another v Dash Living Pte Ltd and another matter [2024] SGHC 27, a judgment released on 30 January 2024, the Singapore High Court dismissed a landlord's application for a declaration that an option to renew clause in a tenancy agreement was unenforceable and granted the tenant's cross application for a declaration that the option to renew clause had been validly exercised.

The Appellate Division clarifies the deadline for adjudication applications under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.

We are delighted to be a contributing firm to the Singapore chapter of the Investment Funds 2024 Global Practice Guide by Chambers and Partners. The chapter was authored by our Partner Tan Woon Hum.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has on 2 February 2024 published a consultation paper proposing a reduction in the amount of information collected by financial institutions from their clients when making recommendations for selected insurance policies.

On 1 December 2023, the Debt Collection Act 2022 (“DCA”) came into operation. The DCA sets standards for entities and individuals involved in the activity of debt collection.

Shook Lin & Bok is recognised for various practice areas in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, including a Tier 1 ranking for Banking & Finance.

Shook Lin & Bok mourns the passing of our founding partner, Mr Thean Lip Ping.

Shook Lin & Bok LLP has once again been ranked amongst the world’s leading law firms for cross-border restructurings and insolvencies in the 2023 edition of the prestigious GRR100 guide.