This case update discusses a recent District Court judgment in which the Court granted orders to restrain encroachments of the common property by some subsidiary proprietors at WCEGA Plaza.
‘Encroachment of Common Property’ in Management Corporations (MCSTs)
This legal note discusses the successful forced sale of a strata unit, along with the challenges and difficulties which a management corporation might face when attempting to do so.
Forced Sale Of A Strata Unit By The Management Corporation To Recover Arrears Of Contributions
The firm is pleased to announce that Mr. Phang Cunzheng has joined as a Partner of the Firm with effect from 22 August 2022.
Cunzheng joins the Firm as a Partner in the Banking and Finance Department. His experience includes practising in the Banking and Finance practice group of another Singapore law firm and working as an in-house legal counsel at an Asian-based conglomerate, where he primarily supported the group’s banking and financing transactions.
Cunzheng’s full profile can be viewed here.
Heartiest congratulations to our 14 trainees who were called to the Singapore Bar on 23 and 24 August 2022! We wish them all the best and many good years ahead.
Ms Teo Jia Yi, Jolie Ms Lam Yan Hong, Michelle Ms Chloe Hing Hui Yen Mr Su Zhiren Mr Leon Sim Jun An Mr Chee Kai Hao Mr Darius Tan En Han Ms Mary Tan Xin Wei Ms Quek Hwee Teng Candice Lois Mr Tan Hong Xun, Enzel Ms Chai Yi […]
This case note discusses a recent District Court judgment in which the Court dismissed a defamation claim brought by an ex-Chairman of a Management Corporation’s Management Council against his fellow council members.
District Court Considers Defamation Claim In Respect Of A Letter Written By The Defendants’ Lawyers
On 1 July 2022, changes to the disciplinary process for doctors came into effect. Some of these changes are set out in the Medical Registration (Disciplinary Commission and Disciplinary Tribunal) Rules 2022, while other changes are set out in the new Medical Registration Act.
This article provides a comparative review of the changes to the disciplinary process for doctors, and an assessment of whether these changes will make a practical difference to doctors who are subject to a complaint.
Which changes […]
We are pleased to inform that our Mr. Adrian Chan (Head of Corporate) and Mr. Zech Chan (Intellectual Property) have received Public Service Medals (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat) at this year’s National Day Awards.
The National Day Awards recognise various forms of merit and service to Singapore. These awards include the Public Service Medal (Pingat Bakti Masyarakat), which is awarded to people who have rendered commendable public service in Singapore or for their achievement in the field of arts and letters, sports, […]
This client note discusses a recent Strata Titles Board application in which the Strata Titles Board ordered payment of costs by a Respondent which conceded the application prior to arbitration hearing.
Strata Titles Board Orders MCST To Pay $6,000 In Costs After It Concedes To An Application For Safety Awning
In March 2022, the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien, commemorated the 1st anniversary of the launch of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 (the “Green Plan 2030”). The Green Plan contains initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s commitment to international environmental treaties, such as the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Paris Agreement, and is one of the many “green” initiatives and regulations in Singapore. In this article, we briefly outline a number of the initiatives […]
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) recently announced a series of process changes and fee revisions for patents “to improve business-friendly and operational efficiency”. The changes and revisions are expected to be implemented in May 2022. This article provides an overview on the key process changes.
Singapore: Patents Form and Fee Updates