Overview

This seminar will discuss the use of Singapore law as a governing law in cross-border lending transactions. We will cover some of the key implications that follow where a loan transaction is governed by Singapore law, including in relation to documentation, lending and collateral structures, enforcement and foreign recognition, and the effects of insolvency and the IRDA. We will also discuss some of the differences between English law and Singapore law, particularly in the context of insolvency, as well as the recent English decision in Prosafe and its implications for the choice of Singapore law cross-border financings.

For Members Only

Date & Time: 18 September 2024 (12.30pm - 1.30pm)                                  
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

Join us for an engaging lunchtime talk with Mr. Kuan Cheng Tuck, a distinguished professional who is both a chartered accountant and a lawyer with over 25 years of experience. Mr. Kuan Cheng Tuck will share insights from his extensive background in accounting, auditing, and business and corporate advisory, particularly tailored for junior lawyers. This session promises to offer valuable perspectives and practical advice, drawing from a wealth of expertise in both financial and legal domains.

Date & Time: 29 October 2024, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803)

Cases in the last decade have shown that psychiatric evidence presented by the Prosecution are often preferred by the Court than that presented by the Defence. This seminar aims to delve into the reasons for so and to identify the issues that may be hindering Defence psychiatrists from being able to present a more cogent assessment. The seminar will also explore possibilities of how psychiatric evidence ought to be heard and ventilated in court in the foreseeable future. 

This forum is a members only event.

Member's Price: $70.00 (before GST)
Associate Student Member's Price: $30.00 (before GST)
CLAS / LASCO / ACLS / Probono SG Price*: $50.00 (before GST)
*For CLAS / LASCO volunteers and ACLS / Probono SG lawyers, please request discount code by sending an email to [email protected]

Date & Time: 22 January 2025 (22 January: 5.30pm - 6.45pm)
Venue: Supreme Court Auditorium

Featuring the editor and co-authors of the third edition of Mustill & Boyd on Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration, this seminar will examine the extent to which there is a growing "internationalisation" or consensus of arbitration law in three particular areas. First, on questions of arbitrability, particularly in the light of the recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Anupam Mittal v Westbridge [2023] SGCA 1. Second, as to what the law applicable to the arbitration agreement should be where parties have not expressly chosen it, particularly in light of the UK Law Commission to fix the default law to be the law of the seat. Third, in relation to the interaction of national courts within a transnational legal system on arbitration-related matters.  

Date & Time: 25 March 2025 (25 March: 3.30pm - 4.45pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

The push for collaborative contracting in the construction industry represents a significant shift from traditionally adversarial and fragmented relationships to a better integrated and co-operative approach. It was in response to the need for a better alignment of interests and avoidance of disputes, as project participants work towards common project goals.

While the evolution of the industry towards one of collaboration is progressively taking root in Singapore, the mindset, behavioural and cultural shift towards a collaborative approach in the UK had an earlier start through revisions of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and the introduction of the Integrated Project Delivery method. In Hong Kong, relational contracting, as it is better known, has been a common feature in public works in the past decade.

Referencing case studies, the distinguished panel, comprising of legal and project specialists, will take an honest look at how collaborative contracting has performed in delivering what it promises – quality projects that are completed on time and within budget - and how the industry can meaningfully adopt these practices that would result in delivering successful construction projects.