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Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Carve-Outs for Arbitration Proceedings in the Context of Restructuring Proceedings

30 Apr 2025

In Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd and others v GAS and another appeal [2025] SGCA 13, the Court of Appeal held that the Singapore Courts have no mandatory obligation to grant a carve-out to moratoriums in restructuring proceedings to allow a creditor t...

39 Drew & Napier lawyers recognised by peers in Best Lawyers 2026 edition

23 Apr 2025

In addition, Best Lawyers also named directors Lim Chong Kin and Ong Sim Ho, “Lawyer of the Year” for Telecommunications Law and Tax Law in Singapore respectively. These recognitions are awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer fee...

The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Employment and Labour Law 2025 – Singapore chapter authored by Benjamin Gaw

22 Apr 2025

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in Singapore, addressing topics such as termination procedures, worker protections, compensation, common challenges faced by employers, and upcomi...

Application of the Extended Doctrine of Res Judicata in Favour of Non-Parties in Earlier Proceedings

22 Apr 2025

In CIX v DGN [2025] SGCA 10 (“CIX”), the Court of Appeal (“CA”) affirmed that the extended doctrine of res judicata (“Doctrine”) would apply to an action before the Court, if the issue in that action could, and ought to, have been raised in an earlie...

Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Carve-Outs for Arbitration Proceedings in the Context of Restructuring Proceedings

30 Apr 2025

In Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd and others v GAS and another appeal [2025] SGCA 13, the Court of Appeal held that the Singapore Courts have no mandatory obligation to grant a carve-out to moratoriums in restructuring proceedings to allow a creditor t...

39 Drew & Napier lawyers recognised by peers in Best Lawyers 2026 edition

23 Apr 2025

In addition, Best Lawyers also named directors Lim Chong Kin and Ong Sim Ho, “Lawyer of the Year” for Telecommunications Law and Tax Law in Singapore respectively. These recognitions are awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer fee...

Drew recognised as ALB Employer of Choice for the 16th year

22 Apr 2025

Drew is recognised yet again as an Employer of Choice (EOC) in Singapore by Asian Legal Business (ALB) for the 16th year in its annual survey on the region’s top law firms to work for. Since the launch of this survey in 2008, the number of times w...

Drew & Napier selected as a participating law firm in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme and launches sustainability guide

14 Apr 2025

We are honoured to announce Drew & Napier’s participation in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme (SLCP) – an initiative in partnership with Enterprise Singapore that aims to provide expert guidance to help bridge the gap between sustainabilit...
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The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Employment and Labour Law 2025 – Singapore chapter authored by Benjamin Gaw

22 Apr 2025

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in Singapore, addressing topics such as termination procedures, worker protections, compensation, common challenges faced by employers, and upcomi...

Drew & Napier selected as a participating law firm in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme and launches sustainability guide

14 Apr 2025

We are honoured to announce Drew & Napier’s participation in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme (SLCP) – an initiative in partnership with Enterprise Singapore that aims to provide expert guidance to help bridge the gap between sustainabilit...

Drew & Napier selected as a participating law firm in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme and launches sustainability guide

14 Apr 2025

We are honoured to announce Drew & Napier’s participation in the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme (SLCP) – an initiative in partnership with Enterprise Singapore that aims to provide expert guidance to help bridge the gap between sustainabilit...

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cybersecurity 2025 Singapore chapter co-authored by Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Co-Heads Lim Chong Kin and David N. Alfred, Associate Director Goh Boon Yeow and Senior Cybersecurity & Privacy Engineer Albert Pichlmaier

02 Apr 2025

The chapter provides the latest information on Singapore’s legal regime for cybersecurity. It addresses issues on data protection authorities, denial of service attacks, the internet of things, data security incidents and breaches, network monitoring...
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Yvonne Tang discusses copyright laws and religious texts in Asia IP

07 Mar 2025

Yvonne also noted that in Singapore, religious texts are protected as literary works under the Copyright Act, with fair use provisions permitting non-commercial educational purposes.

Disputes director Mahesh Rai discusses the representation of Indian arbitrators in the international market and India as an international arbitration hub in Bar and Bench interview

13 Feb 2025

In an interview with Indian legal publication Bar and Bench, dispute resolution director Mahesh Rai discussed the underrepresentation of Indian arbitrators in the market, despite the rise of skilled practitioners. He advocates for adopting internatio...

Director Meryl Koh featured in ALB on dynamic injunctions and combating online piracy

09 Jan 2025

Director Meryl Koh was quoted in an Asian Legal Business article titled, “Dynamic injunctions reshaping fight against online piracy in Singapore”. The article highlights Singapore’s approach to combating online piracy through dynamic site-blocking in...

Grace Chong talks “AI in Finance”, highlights risks, regulations, and opportunities in DigiAssets article

19 Dec 2024

Grace Chong was featured in a DigiAssets article touching on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector, particularly within fintech and digital assets in Asia Pacific.   As nearly half of financial services firms...
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Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Carve-Outs for Arbitration Proceedings in the Context of Restructuring Proceedings

30 Apr 2025

In Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd and others v GAS and another appeal [2025] SGCA 13, the Court of Appeal held that the Singapore Courts have no mandatory obligation to grant a carve-out to moratoriums in restructuring proceedings to allow a creditor t...

Application of the Extended Doctrine of Res Judicata in Favour of Non-Parties in Earlier Proceedings

22 Apr 2025

In CIX v DGN [2025] SGCA 10 (“CIX”), the Court of Appeal (“CA”) affirmed that the extended doctrine of res judicata (“Doctrine”) would apply to an action before the Court, if the issue in that action could, and ought to, have been raised in an earlie...

Practical Implications of MAS' 8th April Consultation Paper – Proposed Amendments to Singapore's AML/CFT Regime

15 Apr 2025

This legal update summarises and interprets the MAS' recent Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to AML/CFT Notices and Guidelines (the “Consult Paper”), dated 8th April 2025. The Consult Paper aims to enhance Singapore's AML/CFT regime, alignin...

Draft best practices guide for medical device cybersecurity consultation

11 Apr 2025

In this legal update, Co-Head of Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Lim Chong Kin, Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Benjamin Gaw, and Associate Director Goh Boon Yeow set out the key recommendations under the Guide and how it may affect medic...
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