In Envy Asset Management Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and others v. Lau Lee Sheng and others [2025] SGHC 144 (the “Envy Employee Suit”), the General Division of the Singapore High Court delivered another pivotal judgment in the ongoing saga surrounding Singapore’s largest Ponzi scheme to date.

UMS Integration Limited’s (“UMS Integration”) secondary listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) marks the first secondary listing of a Singapore-listed company on the Main Market of Bursa Securities. For Singapore-incorporated entities maintaining a primary listing on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading (“SGX-ST”), pursuing a secondary listing on the Main Market of Bursa Securities invites an opportunity to tap into Malaysia’s investor base.

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) issued its Advisory Opinion (“AO”) in respect of two questions on the obligations of States under international law to ensure the protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment from anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases; and the legal consequences under these obligations for States where they, by their acts and omissions, have caused significant harm to the climate system and other parts of the environment. The AO impacts Singapore businesses and will likely raise their regulatory risk.

On 15 May 2025, the Singapore Exchange Regulation (“SGX RegCo”) issued a consultation paper outlining amendments to certain areas of the regulatory framework, including a shift towards a more disclosure-based regime. This article examines the key reforms proposed by SGX RegCo to enhance the development of Singapore's equity capital markets, and the underlying rationales driving some of the key reforms. Finally, the article outlines what investors, listing applicants and issuers can expect from the SGX RegCo’s proposed reforms in the coming years before concluding.

Click here to view the article.

The intersection of generative artificial intelligence ("GenAI") and copyright law presents complex legal challenges in Singapore's evolving digital landscape. This article examines how Singapore's Copyright Act 2021 applies to GenAI technologies, potential infringement scenarios, and available exceptions that developers and users may potentially rely upon. As recent developments through April 2025 have demonstrated, there is a growing need for clarity in this rapidly changing field.

Click here to view the article.

We are delighted to be a contributing firm to the Singapore chapter of the 3rd edition of the Legal 500: Environmental, Social and Governance Comparative GuideThe chapter was authored by our Partners Dr. Joseph Chun, Teo Mae Shaan, Ian Chew and Joseph Tay.

The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of environmental, social and governance law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Each chapter of this guide addresses topics such as climate, biodiversity, water, EDI and statutory responsibility, as well as insight and opinion on the most common issues in their respective country.

Click here to read the Singapore chapter.

The recent Food (Amendment) Regulations 2025 aims to align food labelling requirements in Singapore with international standards, particularly those of the Codex Alimentarius. Key updates include new rules for gluten-related claims, expanded use of generic terms in ingredient lists, and clearer label ling requirements. Introduction The Food (Amendment) Regulations 2025 was officially gazetted on 31 January 2025, with […]

We are proud to share that Shook Lin & Bok LLP has been named “In-House Community Firm of the Year 2024 – Singapore” across multiple categories:

Parliament passed the Food Safety and Security Act on 8 January 2025. The Act is designed to consolidate and enhance existing food-related laws to address the evolving challenges of Singapore’s food sector. The implementation of the Act will occur in phases, commencing in the second half of 2025 and concluding by 2028, allowing stakeholders adequate time to adapt to the new regulatory framework.

Click here to view the article.