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Singapore law where it governs the contract, and the arbitral seat that carries much of the region’s work.
Generally no. Where the debt is genuinely in dispute and covered by an arbitration agreement, the Singapore court will ordinarily dismiss the winding-up application without deciding who is right, and the creditor has no
An emergency arbitrator can only order what the law of the arbitral seat, or the parties’ own express agreement, allows. Adopting institutional rules that offer an emergency procedure is not that agreement, and the
A modern award applies to an Australian employee because of the work performed, not because of the employment contract or the salary. Paying well above the high income threshold changes nothing on its own:
A defective arbitration clause is usually salvageable in Singapore. The Court of Appeal will give effect to a clear intention to arbitrate even where the clause is ambiguous, incomplete or names an institution that
A negligent adviser does not answer for everything that follows from the advice. Where that limit belongs inside a negligence claim has never been settled across the common law world, and on 16 July
Singapore–Australia Essential Supplies Protocol: Why the New Pact Will Not Rescue Your Supply Contract On 27 July 2026, at the Singapore–Australia Joint Ministerial Committee in Adelaide, the two governments signed the Protocol on Economic
Unfair Trading Practices: New ACL Prohibitions Target Dark Patterns, Drip Pricing and Subscription Traps in Australia On 2 July 2026, the Australian Parliament passed the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026
Unfair Trading Practices in Franchising: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for Dealers and Small Business Unfair trading practices are commercial behaviours that exploit significant imbalances in bargaining power to cause detriment to the weaker
Retention of Title in Australia: How the PPSA Exposes German Exporters to Total Asset Loss Under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA), a retention of title (RoT) clause in a contract for
Arbitration Finality: Protecting Your Award from Arbitrator Overreach in Singapore Arbitration is chosen by commercial parties primarily for its promise of a final, binding resolution. However, a significant risk arises when a tribunal attempts
In commercial law, the right to arbitrate is often treated as an absolute shield. However, Singapore’s courts have recently clarified that this shield is surprisingly fragile.
Budget 2026 Market Readiness Assistance: How Singapore Businesses Can Capitalize on New Incentives for Expansion to Australia and Europe The Singapore Budget 2026 marks a pivotal shift for local enterprises ready to scale internationally.
How European Cybersecurity Laws affect your digital product The European market offers huge opportunities for software and connected devices—but new rules are coming that will affect all products sold to EU customers. The Cyber
Offering (digital) products to the EU market? This is what you should know Entering the European market offers significant opportunity, but it also comes with an extensive regulatory landscape — even for businesses based
Understanding Small Business Restructures: A Comprehensive Guide for Asset Transfers
From 9 January 2025, all landlords in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) leasing unit title properties will be legally required to provide a Unit Title Rental Certificate to new tenants. This is part of
Erfahren Sie, wie die Nachgenehmigung beim Grundstückskauf funktioniert und welche Schritte notwendig sind, wenn eine Partei beim Notartermin fehlt. Von den rechtlichen Grundlagen bis zu den Kosten – wir klären alle wichtigen Fragen, auch
In a significant move towards enhancing privacy protections, the Australian Government has introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. These reforms are designed to safeguard individuals’ personal information while imposing new obligations
In today’s interconnected world, Australian residents increasingly hold assets abroad or plan to leave their domestic assets to beneficiaries in other countries. This scenario, while common, introduces a range of complex challenges in international
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