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Drew Network Asia expands to 9 countries and 824 fee earners with the addition of Tilleke & Gibbins

26 Sep 2023

Drew Network Asia (DNA), a network of blue-chip law firms, expanded on 26 September 2023 to a total of nine countries and 824 fee earners in Southeast Asia with the addition of leading Bangkok-headquartered law firm Tilleke & Gibbins.

Reaching across the boundary wall - The Court's power to create easements under Section 97A of the LTA

11 Oct 2024

This client update discusses the recent decision of Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 230 which dealt with the Court’s discretion to grant easements under Section 97A of the Land Titles Act 1993.

Winding up by the Court premised on a company’s special resolution - Re Bu Shen Xi (S) Pte Ltd (Official Receiver, non-party) [2024] SGHC 247

11 Oct 2024

The Court may wind up a company if the company, has by special resolution, resolved that it be wound up by the Court (section 125(1)(a) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018). In a rare decision on section 125(1)(a), the Judge in ...

MAS Consultation Paper: Proposed Regulatory Framework for Digital Token Service Providers Under the FSMA

10 Oct 2024

The MAS has issued a Consultation Paper on 4 October 2024, proposing a new regulatory framework under the Financial Services Markets Act 2022 (“FSMA”) for digital token service providers operating from Singapore but serving clients outside the countr...

Welcome to Drew Network Asia's ASEAN Roundup newsletter

09 Oct 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Drew Network Asia (DNA) ASEAN Roundup newsletter – a selection of the most popular articles published by DNA firms across ASEAN in the past six months. Topics are wide-ranging and cover various areas of pr...

Drew brings home multiple awards at asialaw Awards and Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2024

30 Sep 2024

We are delighted to announce that Drew & Napier has brought home multiple awards at the first joint asialaw Awards 2024 and Managing IP (MIP) Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 ceremony held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26 Septemb...

Drew & Napier bags two wins at the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2024

27 Sep 2024

We are delighted to announce that Drew bagged two wins at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2024, held yesterday, 26 September 2024, at the Grand Corpthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore. Head of Financial Services Regulatio...

37 leading lawyers and 20 practices recommended in Asialaw 2024 rankings

19 Sep 2024

We are pleased to share Drew & Napier’s impressive performance in the latest Asialaw 2024 rankings, with 20 practice areas and industry sectors recommended and 37 lawyers recognised as leading lawyers.
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Protecting Method of Medical Treatment Inventions: A Comparative Guide for the US, Europe, China, Japan, and Singapore

09 Oct 2024

Method of medical treatment inventions play a vital role in advancing therapeutic innovations. As a patent attorney in Singapore, I have received numerous inquiries over the years from clients in the US, Europe, Japan, and China about how to protect ...

How Long Until Patent Grant? Singapore Lets Applicants Decide

09 Oct 2024

A common question from patent applicants is: "How long does it take to get a patent in Singapore?"

OneTrust DataGuidance 2024: Singapore - Third Country Assessment Guidance Note co-authored by Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Head Lim Chong Kin, and Director Anastasia Chen

08 Oct 2024

The Guidance Note provides an updated overview of Singapore’s data protection principles, the mechanisms for cross-border transfers, and the limitations/safeguards for access and use of personal data, among others.

Singapore Chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide – Employment 2024 by Kelvin Tan, Benjamin Gaw and Lim Chong Kin

30 Sep 2024

Employment Co-Heads Kelvin Tan and Benjamin Gaw, together with Corporate & Finance Managing Director Lim Chong Kin, co-authored the Singapore Chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide – Employment 2024.
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Director Ron Cheng quoted in Singapore Business Review article on new debt rules affecting Singapore REITs

07 Oct 2024

Head of Investment Funds, Director Ron Cheng was quoted in a Singapore Business Review article titled, “New debt rules may boost appeal of Singapore REITs”, where he highlighted the implications of new regulatory limits for Singapore's Real Estate In...

Director Meryl Koh quoted in Asia IP article on Mickey Mouse and IP protection

03 May 2024

The article explores the implications of the recent entry of Steamboat Willie, the earliest version of Mickey Mouse, into the public domain in the United States. Meryl's expert commentary sheds light on the complexities surrounding intellectual prope...

Director Yvonne Tang quoted in Asia IP article on interior design and intellectual property (IP)

15 Mar 2024

In a recent article titled “An Inside Look at Interior Design and IP" published by Asia IP, Director Yvonne Tang shared her expertise on the intricate intersection of interior design and IP. Cases of IP infringement in the interior design space in Si...

Co-Head of Real Estate Practice Group, Lau Sok Hiang, and her team, successfully negotiated a contract for the collective sale of Far East Shopping Centre at the sale price of S$908 million

05 Oct 2023

Co-Head of Real Estate Practice Group, Lau Sok Hiang, assisted by Director April Mak, Associates Meryl Tan and Jewel Hong, and Legal Executive, Rhee Koay (and supported by dispute resolution Director, Benedict Teo and his team, including Associate Di...
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Reaching across the boundary wall - The Court's power to create easements under Section 97A of the LTA

11 Oct 2024

This client update discusses the recent decision of Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 230 which dealt with the Court’s discretion to grant easements under Section 97A of the Land Titles Act 1993.

Winding up by the Court premised on a company’s special resolution - Re Bu Shen Xi (S) Pte Ltd (Official Receiver, non-party) [2024] SGHC 247

11 Oct 2024

The Court may wind up a company if the company, has by special resolution, resolved that it be wound up by the Court (section 125(1)(a) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018). In a rare decision on section 125(1)(a), the Judge in ...

MAS Consultation Paper: Proposed Regulatory Framework for Digital Token Service Providers Under the FSMA

10 Oct 2024

The MAS has issued a Consultation Paper on 4 October 2024, proposing a new regulatory framework under the Financial Services Markets Act 2022 (“FSMA”) for digital token service providers operating from Singapore but serving clients outside the countr...

The Fraud Exception - Red flags that traders and banks should look out for

11 Sep 2024

Under what is known as the “Fraud Exception”, issuers of letters of credit are not obliged to make payment under the same if, for the purpose of drawing on the credit, the beneficiary fraudulently presents to the issuer documents that contain materia...
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