Date: 14 - 15 January 2025

Day 1 and 2: 

Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore

The Singapore Academy of Law (‘’SAL”), in collaboration with the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), is organising the Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (“SICCC”) on 14 and 15 January 2025 at the ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore. The SICCC marks a special and significant milestone in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the SICC since its establishment.

The theme of the SICCC is “Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World” and will consider issues relevant to the transnational system of commercial justice within today’s globalised world, highlighting the pivotal role of international commercial courts as neutral arbiters and enablers of change. There will be several panels with a distinguished line up of speakers exploring diverse topics, including evolving trends in managing complex cross-border disputes, innovative approaches to resolving private law issues in borderless disputes and alongside cutting-edge emerging technologies, as well as holistic perspectives on cross-border corporate restructuring in the commercial dispute resolution space.

Date: 14 January 2025

Day 1 and 2: 

Venue: ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore

The Singapore Academy of Law (‘’SAL”), in collaboration with the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), is organising the Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 (“SICCC”) on 14 and 15 January 2025 at the ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay Singapore. The SICCC marks a special and significant milestone in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the SICC since its establishment.

The theme of the SICCC is “Transnational Commerce in a Shifting World” and will consider issues relevant to the transnational system of commercial justice within today’s globalised world, highlighting the pivotal role of international commercial courts as neutral arbiters and enablers of change. There will be several panels with a distinguished line up of speakers exploring diverse topics, including evolving trends in managing complex cross-border disputes, innovative approaches to resolving private law issues in borderless disputes and alongside cutting-edge emerging technologies, as well as holistic perspectives on cross-border corporate restructuring in the commercial dispute resolution space.

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.

For Members Only

Date & Time: 14-15 November 2024
(Day 1,14 November: 9.30am - 5.00pm)
(Day 2, 15 November: 9.30am - 5.00pm)
Venue: SAL, Stamford 1 & 2, The Adelphi #08-08, 1 Coleman Street (S179803) 

This course equips participants with vital contract drafting skills, drafting precise provisions while navigating legal nuances. The course explores template selection, Generative AI, and prompt engineering for efficiency. It hones risk management in commercial contracts and tackles cross-border civil law complexities. Participants will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the various risks inherent in commercial transactions and contracts, along with strategies to effectively manage and mitigate these risks
• Gain insight into the comprehensive structure of contract drafting, encompassing both broad frameworks and specific details and learn to navigate complex contractual elements with precision
• Understand the categories of language e.g. the language of obligation, including the appropriate use of legal words and phrases such as ‘shall’ and ‘may’
• Examine how the choice of governing law impacts contract drafting, and understand the importance of selecting the appropriate governing law based on jurisdictional context and involved parties

Date/ Time: 19 July 2024; Registration: 5.30pm | Lecture: 6.30pm | Reception: 7.30pm

Venue: Auditorium, Supreme Court of Singapore, 1 Supreme Court Lane, S(178879)

Oceans Apart? New Zealand’s Place in the Common Law Family

by Chief Justice Winkelmann, Supreme Court of New Zealand

In the Singapore Academy of Law Annual Lecture 2024, Chief Justice Winkelmann will discuss how the common law has developed to meet the circumstances of New Zealand society, while keeping strong ties to the global common law family.

This event is Complimentary and for Members only.

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.