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.

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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.

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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.

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The recent Food (Amendment) Regulations 2025 aims to al […]

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.

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We are pleased to announce that our partners have been recognised as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) 2025 report:

The EU Green Bond Regulation[1] entered into force on 2 […]