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Court of Appeal Clarifies Law on Resulting Trusts and Illegality in 99-1 Property Arrangements

26 May 2026

The Court of Appeal in Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27 clarifies the proper analytical framework to resolve disputes over beneficial ownership of property and further considers how the doctrine of illegality affects the 99-1...

Lexology Panoramic: Patents 2026 – Singapore chapter by Tony Yeo, Yvonne Tang, Lim Siau Wen, Meryl Koh and Rozalynne Asmali

25 May 2026

This chapter offers a practical, at-a-glance reference into patent litigation and patent office procedures in Singapore, including patent enforcement proceedings; scope and ownership of patents; defences; remedies; licensing; and patent office proce...

ASPEC+: Enhancing Consistency and Speed in ASEAN Patent Prosecution

22 May 2026

ASPEC+ is a new option under the existing ASPEC framework. Developed under Singapore’s leadership as Chair of the ASEAN Patents Task Force, ASPEC+ is designed to deliver more closely harmonised patent examination outcomes within committed timelines. ...

Myth: Filing Early Means Strong Protection (Not Always True in Biotech)

22 May 2026

In biotech, early filing does not automatically lead to strong protection. In fact, filing too early can sometimes produce the opposite result. An application may secure a priority date, yet still fail to deliver meaningful patent coverage if the und...

Drew bags 4 awards at the ALB Southeast Asia Law awards 2026

22 May 2026

Drew & Napier was honoured with 4 awards at the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Southeast Asia (SEA) Law Awards 2026 last evening at Shangri-La Singapore.

Drew & Napier recognised in ALB Asia Top ESG Law Firms 2026

19 May 2026

Drew & Napier has been recognised in the ALB Asia Top ESG Law Firms 2026 ranking by Asian Legal Business

Drew & Napier acted for Payward, Inc. in its proposed acquisition of Reap Technologies Holdings Limited, valued at $600 million in a cash and stock deal

13 May 2026

The acquisition was valued at $600 million in a mix of cash and Payward stock for 100% ownership, valuing Payward’s equity at $20 billion.

Drew & Napier recognised in 9 Practice Areas with 35 lawyers ranked in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026

12 May 2026

We are pleased to share that Drew & Napier continues to be recognised among the region’s leading dispute resolution firms in the latest edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026. This year, 22 lawyers have been named Litigation Stars, up f...
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Lexology Panoramic: Patents 2026 – Singapore chapter by Tony Yeo, Yvonne Tang, Lim Siau Wen, Meryl Koh and Rozalynne Asmali

25 May 2026

This chapter offers a practical, at-a-glance reference into patent litigation and patent office procedures in Singapore, including patent enforcement proceedings; scope and ownership of patents; defences; remedies; licensing; and patent office proce...

ASPEC+: Enhancing Consistency and Speed in ASEAN Patent Prosecution

22 May 2026

ASPEC+ is a new option under the existing ASPEC framework. Developed under Singapore’s leadership as Chair of the ASEAN Patents Task Force, ASPEC+ is designed to deliver more closely harmonised patent examination outcomes within committed timelines. ...

Myth: Filing Early Means Strong Protection (Not Always True in Biotech)

22 May 2026

In biotech, early filing does not automatically lead to strong protection. In fact, filing too early can sometimes produce the opposite result. An application may secure a priority date, yet still fail to deliver meaningful patent coverage if the und...

Skinny Labels and Second Medical Use Patents: Where is the Line Moving?

22 May 2026

“Skinny labelling” sits at the intersection of two competing policy objectives: enabling timely generic entry for unpatented indications, while preserving meaningful exclusivity for second medical use innovation. While the regulatory logic is relativ...
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Meryl Koh quoted in WTR on Singapore Court of Appeal ruling on statutory damages for counterfeit goods and assessment framework under Trade Marks Act

20 May 2026

The case concerned Louis Vuitton’s appeal over statutory damages arising from the sale of upcycled counterfeit goods by an Instagram store operator (EMCASE).

Drew & Napier recognised in 9 Practice Areas with 35 lawyers ranked in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026

12 May 2026

We are pleased to share that Drew & Napier continues to be recognised among the region’s leading dispute resolution firms in the latest edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026. This year, 22 lawyers have been named Litigation Stars, up f...

Drew & Napier Deputy CEO Ong Sim Ho quoted in The Business Times on wealth taxation in Singapore

23 Apr 2026

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ong Sim Ho was quoted in The Business Times on the evolving debate around wealth taxation in Singapore, following the release of the country’s first official wealth data. The article examines policy considerations on...

Meryl Koh Featured in Managing IP’s Women in IP Series

28 Nov 2025

Reflecting on her early years in practice, Meryl shared her observations on the participation of women in IP and litigation. She noted that women have long been well represented in Singapore’s IP sector, with many accomplished female practitioners fe...
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Court of Appeal Clarifies Law on Resulting Trusts and Illegality in 99-1 Property Arrangements

26 May 2026

The Court of Appeal in Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27 clarifies the proper analytical framework to resolve disputes over beneficial ownership of property and further considers how the doctrine of illegality affects the 99-1...

Data centres in Southeast Asia: emerging financing structures and litigation risks

05 May 2026

Director Gary Low and Associate Director Victor David Lau examine the scale of the regional buildout, the financing structures underpinning these projects, and the key litigation risks that may arise.

Collateral Thinking Beyond Conventional Lending

30 Apr 2026

As businesses in Asia-Pacific grow and adapt to enhance resilience amidst geopolitical volatility, accessing the right type of financing becomes a critical strategic decision.

Prudential Treatment of Cryptoassets on Permissionless Blockchains

28 Apr 2026

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published a Consultation Paper on the Prudential Treatment of Cryptoassets on Permissionless Blockchains (“Permissionless Cryptoassets Consultation Paper”)
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