Recent global tensions have accelerated countries’ use of sanctions as a geopolitical tool. These sanctions bring with them punishing penalties for those who transact in breach of them, including potential criminal liability and substantial financial penalties. Their growing use has also introduced new legal and practical challenges for corporates and financial institutions, especially regarding contractual performance in cross-border transactions.

On 19 November 2025, the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading (“SGX”) first introduced the new concept of Global Listing Board that SGX and the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) will establish, to bridge the U.S. and Singapore capital markets.

对于单一家族办公室（简称“SFO”）以及有意设立 SFO 的超高净值家族而言，经修订后的监管框架更加清晰、易于理解、务实且高效。这将进一步巩固新加坡作为全球重要资产和财富管理中心的地位，并提升其吸引国际资本及人才的竞争力。

We're pleased to share that Shook Lin & Bok Singapore has once again been recognised in the latest IP STARS rankings by Managing IP, a strong endorsement of the breadth and depth of our Intellectual Property practice.

New Rules on Refrigerants in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Equipment: Implications for Business

IAM has ranked Shook Lin & Bok Silver in Firms: Litigation and recognised Jevon Louis at Gold in Individuals: Litigation in this year’s edition of IAM Patent 1000. Jevon is also recommended in Individuals: Transactions — recognition that spans both contentious and non-contentious patent work.

The Asia Pacific Loan Market Association recently launched its SME Practice Note on Sustainability-linked Loan Principles to provide guidance to small and medium enterprises on the application of the SLLP in a practical, simplified, and scalable way that maintains its integrity while considering the realities of smaller businesses.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a family of nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in everyday products since the 1940s, such as non-stick cookware, food packaging, and waterproof/stain resistant fabrics, personal care products, and firefighting foam.

Shook Lin & Bok has acted for Dymon Asia Private Equity in the 100% divestment of Ascensus Health Group to Templewater, an Asia-based alternative asset manager.