We are proud to be recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023 in the following areas: Insolvency & Restructuring Maritime & Shipping This award is based on an annual survey conducted by The Straits Times and international market research company Statista. Each year, they survey over thousands of lawyers, clients and colleagues in
Read MoreWhile Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) may not be on every shipping company board’s agenda, this is likely to change very soon. Maritime transport represents a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for about 3% of global GHG emissions annually.[1] The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted an initial strategy
Read MoreDespite the recent meltdowns, the cryptocurrency market is still alive and well and continues to see record levels of trade and investment even in the retail market. We have compiled below some legal evaluations of unexpected situations one might face in the cryptocurrency market. Receiving an unexpected transfer of cryptocurrency Imagine waking up one day
Read MoreSingapore has introduced a new bill called the Online Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which aims to hold online content and communication platforms accountable for egregious or harmful content disseminated to users in Singapore. To be added to the existing Broadcasting Act, which regulates the dealings, operation of and ownership in broadcasting services in Singapore, the
Read MoreThe Singapore High Court in The “Miracle Hope” (Admiralty in Rem No. 45 of 2020, Registrar’s Appeal No. 298 of 2021 (unreported)) dismissed an appeal by a bank against an Assistant Registrar’s decision to grant the defendant shipowner unconditional leave to defend. This case is one of a trilogy of 2022 decisions involving applications brought
Read MoreThe Ministry of Manpower has recently launched a workplace safety code of practice for company management (the “Code of Practice”). The Code of Practice is targeted at the top management of the company (i.e. the chief executive and company directors) as they have the influence and control over budgets, priorities and training for workplace
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP has once again ranked highly in Asia Law 2023. Asia Law identifies and recognises outstanding legal firms and professionals in Asia. The selection is based on extensive research that includes submissions from law firms, surveys and interviews as well as independent research from AsiaLaw.
Read MoreClimate change will present ongoing challenges for global supply chains in the future, even as pandemic-related bottlenecks ease. It promises more unpredictable natural disasters which have potentially catastrophic consequences on global supply chains. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), created in 2015 by Switzerland’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) has developed a framework for
Read MoreIn the last issue of Calypso, we talked about the legal considerations and implications linked to the world of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). This follow-up article will dig a little deeper into the related cybersecurity risks and issues, one of the key challenges that autonomous ships owners and operators will face as the
Read MoreWe chat with our disputes partner, Mary-Anne Chua, on what has been keeping her busy these days. What has been keeping you busy these days? Most recently, I was part of the Law Society of Singapore’s Mission to Vietnam in August this year. Our delegation spent several days in Ho Chi Minh City visiting law
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