Contract Laws of Asia – Indemnities (Softcopy)

This fully-cited and internally-hyperlinked publication covers 12 key jurisdictions for cross-border contracting for parties in the Asia Pacific: Australia, China, England and Wales, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New York law, the Philippines, Singapore Thailand and Vietnam.

Across 177 pages, the publication focuses on:

• Operation of indemnity clauses in contracts in the common law jurisdictions considered, such as when such clauses are commonly sought, the advantages and disadvantages of an indemnity, and how a claim under an indemnity clause differs from a claim for damages for breach of contract
• Whether the common law concept of indemnity exists in the civil law and hybrid jurisdictions considered, and if this concept does not exist, where are the analogous remedies available in those jurisdictions.

Date of Publication: September 2022

Publication Format: Softcopy (PDF) only

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Pursuing Justice and Justice Alone was commissioned by The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, and the book was edited by Judicial Commissioner Goh Yihan. The authors were specially commissioned to contribute essays honouring Justice Andrew Phang’s contributions to the Singapore legal system in general and, of particular note, his contributions to local jurisprudence over the course of 18 years on the Bench. Each of the individual contributors are themselves experts in their field of law.

This book is a tribute to the exceptional legacy Justice Andrew Phang leaves behind. It is a book that will inspire all aspiring jurists, while it is a record of memories of the phenomenal work done by Justice Andrew Phang. It is an excellent and engaging read for those who want a glimpse into the heart and humanity of Justice Phang’s jurisprudence.

Year of Publication: 2022

Page Extent: 520 pages 

Cryptoassets and Civil Procedure Law (Singapore edition) examines how Singapore’s civil procedure law responds to the advent of cryptoassets.

It is divided into 13 parts. Each part is dedicated to a problem that a party to a civil proceeding before the Singapore courts may face. The solution provided by Singapore’s civil procedure law is discussed, as well as an analysis of how well that solution responds to the advent of cryptoassets. Given the borderless nature of cryptoassets, this publication also discusses the enforcement or recognition of Singapore court judgments by the courts of foreign jurisdictions.

Date of Publication: February 2023

Publication Format: PDF only

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Tackling the question of all questions, i.e., whether cryptoassets are property in the eyes of the law, Cryptoassets and Property Law (Singapore edition):

• considers evolving definitions that impact dealing in various forms of cryptoassets;
• delves into how the courts in Singapore are shaping the contours of case law in this largely unregulated space;
• analyses gaps in judicial responses and the existing statutory framework for treating cryptoassets as property; and
• puts forward options to better address those gaps.

Date of Publication: November 2022

Publication Format: PDF only

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Contract Laws of Asia – Liquidated Damages and Penalty Clauses (Softcopy)

This fully-cited and internally-hyperlinked publication covers 12 key jurisdictions for cross-border contracting for parties in the Asia Pacific: Australia, China, England and Wales, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New York law, the Philippines, Singapore Thailand and Vietnam.

Across 148 pages, the publication focuses on:

• Practical operation of liquidated damages clauses in contracts in select common law jurisdictions, including restrictions placed on such clauses, defenses to claims under such clauses, treatment of claims under such clauses in the event of insolvency of the obligor, etc.
• Whether the common law concept of liquidated damages exists in select civil law and hybrid jurisdictions, and if this concept does not exist, where are the analogous remedies available in those jurisdictions, and how those remedies differ from liquidated damages in the common law context

Date of Publication: January 2023

Publication Format: PDF only

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The Model Clauses provide (to the extent possible) parties entering into cross-border contracts, governed by the laws of select jurisdictions, with a framework that is neutral as to the governing law chosen as well as the subject matter of the contract. That is, each model clause is designed to ensure that it “works” (i.e., is enforceable) irrespective of which Jurisdiction is selected as the governing law and irrespective of the subject matter of the contract.

Date of Publication: March 2023

Publication Format: PDF only

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Contract Laws of Asia – Limitations of Liability (softcopy)

This fully-cited and internally-hyperlinked publication covers 12 key jurisdictions for cross-border contracting for parties in the Asia Pacific: Australia, China, England and Wales, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New York law, the Philippines, Singapore Thailand and Vietnam.

Across 99 pages, the publication focuses on:

• operation of exclusion and limitation of liability clauses in contracts in select common law jurisdictions, such as their requirements, restrictions (at common law and by statute, where applicable) and interpretation, whether non-contractual wrongs can be excluded and limited, etc.; and
• operation of exclusion and limitation of liability clauses in contracts in select civil law and hybrid jurisdictions, such as whether different standards apply to specific types of contracts or under specialised laws.

Date of Publication: July 2023

Publication Format: PDF only

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