News & Publications

New Seller’s Stamp Duty Regime as at 4 July 2025

In the closing hours of 3 July 2025, the Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Finance and Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that by midnight of the following day, a new seller’s stamp duty (“SSD”) regime would be put in place (“the media release”). This comes after 8 years of the previous regime, in which the SSD holding period was pegged at three years, with rates of between 4 per cent and 12 per cent.Under the new SSD regime, implemented […]


One Marina Gardens

Lee & Lee is honoured to act for Kingsford Marina Development Pte. Ltd. in their new development ONE MARINA GARDENS which was launched for sale on 12 April 2025 (https://kingsford.com.sg/onemarinagardens/). This will be the first residential development in the Marina South precinct.

38% of the units were sold during the 12 April 2025 weekend launch.

Our Project Team for ONE MARINA GARDENS, led by our Mr Ow Yong Thian Soo (Head of Real Estate & Property Department), Ms Sharon Tay (Deputy Head […]


THE FUTURE OF CARBON CREDITS: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARBON CREDIT ECONOMY

Our new article in our series on environmental, sustainability, and governance (“ESG”) matters provides a crucial overview for businesses and investors.

Discover how global legal frameworks and Singapore’s carbon tax & International Carbon Credit (ICC) framework are creating new avenues for growth and tax offsets. We explore key business opportunities in green project financing, carbon credit funds, and tech innovation.

Navigating this complex landscape, including legal risks and greenwashing concerns, demands expert insight. Early legal guidance is essential to ensure regulatory compliance, […]


Listing of Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited on Nasdaq

We advised Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited in its initial public offering of US$12 million, at a public offering price of US$4.00 per share, on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The business carried on by Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited and its subsidiaries includes developing and commercializing health and beauty products, as well as products for managing chronic wounds. For more information, please read https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/10/3059258/0/en/Cuprina-Holdings-Cayman-Limited-Announces-Pricing-of-12-million-Initial-Public-Offering.html.

Partners Chee Leong Lun and Liane Lim advised Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited on the transaction. They were assisted by Su Zhiren. 


Singapore Oil Spill Liability: Understanding your obligations and potential risks in the wake of recent incidents

📢 Navigating the complexities of oil spill liability in Singapore’s busy waters? Our latest article delves into the recent Marine Honour and Hellenic incidents, examining the obligations and potential legal liabilities shipowners face under Singapore law.

Singapore’s position as a top petrochemical hub and the world’s largest bunkering port makes understanding these regulations crucial. We break down the Merchant Shipping Acts and the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act, highlighting key aspects such as strict liability, compensation limits, and reporting […]


FAST-TRACKING INNOVATION: LAUNCH OF PATENT AND TRADE MARK ACCELERATION PROGRAMMES BY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) recently launched a fast track for patent and trade mark applications, reducing the time needed for office actions to be issued. This update summarises the main eligibility requirements to apply for the acceleration programmes, and briefly discusses the advantages this programme brings to businesses and innovators.

FAST-TRACKING INNOVATION: LAUNCH OF PATENT AND TRADE MARK ACCELERATION PROGRAMMES BY THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE


Supporting Startups in Their Growth Journey

Our firm acted for MilikiRumah, an Indonesian social Proptech startup founded by senior executives of PropertyGuru, in its recent equity funding round raising up to SGD 2.6 million. MilikiRumah provides rent-to-own housing solutions, enabling individuals and families to achieve homeownership through a more accessible and flexible model for them to build their home equity and credit records. This round of funding, backed by Ruifeng Wealth Management, a Singapore-based family office and Jani Rautiainen, Co-Founder of PropertyGuru, among other investors, will […]


New Partners

The firm is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals as Partners of the Firm with effect from 1 January 2025:

James Yap (Corporate Department)

Gayle Phua (Banking Department)

We take this opportunity to congratulate our Partners on their new appointments.


Innovations in Trust, VCCs, and Real Estate Investments in Singapore

Recently, our corporate department and real estate department jointly hosted an event titled “Innovations in Trust, VCCs, and Real Estate Investments in Singapore”. The event explored the common tools used in the area of private wealth and how these tools have evolved over the years to adapt to the laws and regulations of Singapore.

In particular, our Corporate Partner, Mr. Joel Teo, briefly highlighted the innovative concepts used by companies to maximise profit extraction in light of sections 13O and 13U […]