Sanctioning Russia, what it means for Singapore firms? Singapore imposed sanctions against Russia unilaterally notwithstanding the absence of any binding UN Security Council decision. The last time Singapore acted on its own in imposing sanctions was in 1978, when Vietnam invaded Cambodia. We wrote a Newsflash on this when the global sanctions against Russia
Read MoreSanctions imposed on Russia News on the situation in Ukraine are dominating the headlines worldwide. Sanctions have been imposed on Russia by mainly the EU, UK and the US as a sign of disapproval and to advance the goal of conflict resolution. We set out below the key developments in the sanctions space for
Read MoreTech challenges in Singapore, Thailand shipping sector Although there is wide recognition that the adoption of tech will bring benefits, there are still significant issues that need to be addressed. Singapore: Maritime cybersecurity During a webinar at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-Singapore Future of Shipping event earlier this year, industry experts partly attributed the
Read MoreBy Kay Yong, Counsel, JTJB Lawyers, Singapore Delivery orders and invoices are ubiquitous commercial documents issued by suppliers in business, the functions of which primarily serve to verify the work done by the supplier and to request payments from customers for goods / services sold. Given the nature of delivery orders and invoices, do standard
Read MoreCase update on The “Jeil Crystal” [2021] SGHC 292, by Mary-Anne Chua, Partner, JTJB Lawyers, Singapore It is typical when commencing an in-rem action and arresting a vessel, to first file a generally endorsed writ, and to supplement this post arrest, with a more comprehensive Statement of Claim. In The “Jeil Crystal” [2021] SGHC 292,
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