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Marine Insurance in 1H 2026: What I’m Seeing on the Ground

By Gerald Yee — Advocate & Solicitor Singapore | Titanium Law Chambers LLC | Shipping, Trade & Marine Insurance Marine insurance has always been a barometer of global trade anxiety. In 1H 2026, that barometer is doing something unusual — it is registering multiple storms at once. After years in plaintiff-side cargo and marine insurance […]

Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill

The Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill was passed in Parliament on 4 November 2025 (“Bill”), as the second and final part of the Workplace Fairness Act (“Act”) – the first part of which was passed in Parliament on 8 January 2025. With the Act broadly covering what constitutes workplace discrimination, the Bill introduces a more […]

Case watch: Key takeaways from the Eddie Tan Tung Wee v Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd case – contractual due process in employment disciplinary proceedings

Workplace investigations are high on the list of “least favourite things to do” for HR and legal professionals, and management. However, it is inevitable that companies will from time to time find themselves having to conduct investigations due to suspected employee misconduct, whistleblowing, or even grievance handling to name a few. Tan Tung Wee Eddie […]

What is a Will and Why you should have a Will?

What is a Will? In Singapore, Wills are governed under the Wills Act 1938. A Will is a legally binding document that outlines a person’s instructions and wishes as to how their assets and affairs should be managed after their death. It allows the person (called the testator) to specify who will inherit their assets, […]

Relocation and Overseas Access After Divorce in Singapore

After a divorce, life often changes significantly for both parents and children. In Singapore, one common issue that arises post-divorce is the desire or need for a parent to relocate overseas. The reason could be a new job, remarriage, returning to a family support network, or pursuing new opportunities. However, when a child is involved, […]

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person aged 21 or older, referred to as the ‘Donor’, to voluntarily appoint one or more trusted individuals, called ‘Donee(s)’, to make decisions on their behalf if they lose mental capacity in the future. LPAs are governed by the Mental Capacity Act […]

How to Vary Family Court Orders in Singapore After Divorce

In Singapore, divorce and related matters such as spousal and child maintenance, custody, and the division of matrimonial assets, are governed by the Women’s Charter 1961 (“WC”). Once a divorce is finalised, the court issues binding orders outlining each party’s rights and responsibilities. Over time, circumstances may change and the binding orders may no longer […]

Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration

When a person passes away in Singapore, the process of dealing with their estate depends largely on whether they left behind a valid Will. 2 main legal instruments govern this process: the Grant of Probate and the Grant of Letters of Administration. While both documents empower individuals to manage the deceased’s estate, they apply in […]