Publications

On 16 April 2026, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority published an article titled “Commencement of Key Changes under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025” which sets out the key amendments which would be brought about by the first tranche of provisions under the Corporate and Accounting Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 (“Amendment Act”) coming into operation on 6 May 2026.

Singapore enterprises are increasingly cognisant of their exposure to sustainability risks and the sustainability opportunities open to them but may face complex legal and regulatory challenges and lack the specialised knowledge for addressing these risks and seizing the opportunities. We are pleased to be appointed by Enterprise Singapore ("EnterpriseSG") to be a partner in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme (“SLCP”) to offer our expert guidance for these enterprises to realise their sustainability ambitions.

Over the past three decades, global commerce has been shaped by eight “black swan” events, including the Asian Financial Crisis, the Dot-com crash, SARS, the Global Financial Crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict, and Liberation Day tariffs. With the recent addition of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, half of these “black swan” events have now occurred within the past six years.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued their guidelines on "transition planning" to banks, asset managers, and insurers on March 5, 2026. The Guidelines will take effect from September 2027, after an 18-month transition period.

In this case, the High Court awarded UOB S$125,000.00 in general damages. This is, to date, the highest reported award of general damages to a corporate claimant in a claim for defamation.

On 16 January 2026, Singapore Exchange Regulation (“SGX RegCo”) published a Regulator’s Column on “Forward Guidance - Why It Matters and How to Get It Right” which sets out key points about forward guidance that issuers should note.

In Moeve Trading SAU v Mael Trading FZ LLC [2026] EWHC 17 (Comm), the English High Court (Commercial Court) clarified that the Buyer’s procurement of the documentary letter of credit will usually operate as conditional payment only, unless the sale contract expressly or impliedly provides that the procurement of the documentary letter of credit operates as absolute payment.

As global uncertainty continues to reshape capital flows and client priorities, UHNW families are increasingly adopting multi-jurisdictional strategies that diversify not only investments but also domicile, talent and governance structures.

Singapore High Court affirms the existence of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence in Employment contracts under Singapore Law.