Dispute Resolution Arbitrability – What Does It Mean And Why Is It Important? A common misconception is that any and every commercial dispute can be resolved via arbitration. However, this is not the case. Under Singapore law, some types of commercial disputes cannot be referred to arbitration. Read More » 18 January 2023
Shipping, International Trade and Logistics Singapore As The Asian Forum To Arbitrate Maritime Disputes The nature of maritime disputes can be complex and wide ranging; disputes can arise out of ship mortgages, ship repairs, demurrage, wharfage and dockage, charterparties, marine insurance, seafarer’s employment, and collisions. Due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of shipping, the enforceability arbitration awards is also crucial as assets are often located in different jurisdictions.… Read More » 31 December 2022
Shipping, International Trade and Logistics Partner Q&A – Mary-Anne Chua We 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.… Read More » 15 September 2022
No Jab, No Job – Singapore Means Business JTJB Law Bites Nov 21 A lot has happened since our last update on regional vaccination standards and measures in August. Notably, Singapore has taken some significant steps to ensure that the country moves towards business normalcy, and that those who have chosen not to be vaccinated bear some responsibility for the potential consequences.… Read More » 30 November 2021
JTJB Law Bites Sep 21 – No Jab, No Job? What It Means For Employers The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has driven a wave of employers across the globe to mandate vaccines for their employees. So far, several global brands based in the U.S. including Walmart, Google, Facebook and United Airlines have all issued mandates for their employees to be vaccinated in order to be granted access to the office or workplace.… Read More » 16 September 2021
Landmark Decision on retrospective validation of payments made by an insolvent company Centaurea International Pte Ltd V Citus Trading Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 264 JTJB Legal Update January 2017 In a climate where many commercial entities are struggling financially, the recent decision of the Singapore High Court in Centaurea International Pte Ltd v Citus Trading Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 264 provides both businesses and professional liquidators with welcome clarity on the legal position in relation to retrospective validation of payments made by an insolvent company after the commencement of winding up proceedings.… Read More » 1 February 2017
Singapore Court of Appeal Affirms Support For Arbitration With Decision Confirming Prima Facie Standard of Review To Be Applied In An Application For Stay Under Section 6 of The International Arbitration Act (CAP 143A) Legal Update December 2015 Introduction In the recent decision of Tomolugen Holdings Ltd and Anor vs Silica Investors Ltd and other appeals [2015] SGCA 57. the Singapore Court of Appeal has had the opportunity to consider, and has in its decision confirmed that the standard of review to be applied when considering an application for a stay under section 6 of the International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A), is a “prima facie standard of review”.… Read More » 15 December 2015