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In modern society, contracts are a fundamental aspect of private and business relationships, shaping the way we conduct business and interact with one another. A contract is simply an agreement between two or more parties that contains the terms and conditions of the agreed transaction or contractual relationship.  For example, a contract could be for… Continue reading What is a Contract and do I need a formal written Contract?

We enter into contracts as part of our everyday lives – for example, when we buy food from the hawker centre, when we subscribe to a streaming service, or when we sign up for a mobile / cellular data service / package.   Most of the time, breaches of contracts are obvious, such as failing… Continue reading Breach of Contract

In the case of Malcomson Nicholas Hugh Bertram & Anor v Mehta Naresh Kumar [2001] 4 SLR 454, the Court observed that Singapore was one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and opined that “it will make for an intensely uncomfortable living environment if there is no recourse against a person who… Continue reading Harassment and Protection from Harassment

Derivative Action: Definition The Board of Directors have to duty to make management decisions in the best interests of the company.  Typically, such duties include decisions to commence legal action(s) to right a wrong suffered by the Company and recover losses resulting from such wrongdoing.   However, what happens when it is the directors themselves… Continue reading Derivative Actions and breach of Director’s duty

In almost all companies, there are multiple shareholders, and of those shareholders, there is likely a majority and a minority.  In an ideal but unrealistic setting, all shareholders share the same vision and are in full agreement on all issues of the Company.   Whatever the unanimous decision may be, the company would stand or fall… Continue reading Minority Oppression – Rights of Minority Shareholders

Introduction There is an often-cited axiom originating from a 1789 letter of Benjamin Franklin – “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes” which till today, in a broad sense, holds true, albeit with some added flavour of modern society.  In today’s word, while more of an assumed probability rather than certainty, most… Continue reading The Impossible Task: The Triumphant Singapore Story Of The Actuarial Tables For Use In Personal Injury And Death Claims

Introduction Back in October 2021, TLC successfully defended our client in a case heard in the High Court involving allegations of conspiracy and complex arguments of constructive trusts and elaborate circumstances involving shadow / de facto directors, fiduciary duties and authority of directors who held multiple positions in different companies.  After the final issues of… Continue reading TLC succeeds in defending director against multiple claims including conspiracy, breach of confidence and breach of fiduciary duties

Introduction In part 1 of this series, the focus was on potential issues which could arise out of the terms of employment and terminating the employment relationship. In this part 2, we now shift the focus to potential issues arising from the conduct of persons in the workplace (from rank and file employees to managers… Continue reading 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Employers and Employees (Part 2)

Introduction Whilst most employment relationships tend to start on the right foot with the expectation that the relationship will be a positive one, it is not difficult for the relationship to deteriorate and for things to go sideways quickly if the relationship is not properly managed. The result? Tension in the office, growing mutual distrust,… Continue reading 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Employers and Employees (Part 1)

Introduction Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (“Prudential”) had in a landmark case recently concluded before the Singapore High Court sued its ex-agency leader Peter Tan (“Tan”) for orchestrating a mass exodus of up to 244 agents from Prudential to Aviva Financial Advisors Pte Ltd (“Aviva”), a direct competitor.   This case is significant because of the… Continue reading Case watch: Key takeaways from the Prudential vs Peter Tan lawsuit for mass poaching of insurance agents