Presently, Singapore and Hong Kong law prohibits lawyers from entering into outcome-related fee arrangements with their clients because of the common law rule against maintenance and champerty. The traditional rationale for...more
Naturally, there will be disputes relating to COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread. These will often be resolved through negotiation, particularly if the relevant contract clearly allocates the risk between the parties...more
2/16/2021
/ Business Disputes ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Infrastructure ,
International Arbitration ,
Mediation ,
Oil & Gas ,
Private Equity ,
Singapore ,
Supply Contracts
Background Mediation is a process by which parties attempt to resolve a dispute amicably with the assistance of a third party (ie the mediator) who has no authority to impose a solution on the parties. For the process to be...more
With decorated trees, snow on the ground (and painted on the walls), coffee cups coloured red and green, and spiritual imagery regularly seen; it is a time for goodwill, festive cheer and reflection. But does this general...more
12/21/2018
/ Dispute Resolution ,
Foreign Judgments ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
International Mediation ,
Mediation ,
New York Convention ,
Post-Judgment Enforcement Actions ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
SIAC ,
Singapore ,
Singapore Convention ,
Singapore International Commercial Court ,
Third Party Funding ,
UNCITRAL