News & Publications

“Statutory Derivative Actions Not Available When Company is in Liquidation” by Christopher Tan

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent Singapore Court of Appeal case of Petroships Investment Pte Ltd v Wealthplus Pte Ltd and Ors [2016] SGCA 17.

Case Update – Petroships Investment Pte Ltd v Wealthplus Pte Ltd

In Memory of Mr Lee Kuan Yew

It has been 1 year since our founding partner Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away.

We commemorated the first anniversary of his passing with a simple gathering and walk towards Parliament House, where we each placed a flower in remembrance of his life.

We are forever grateful for Mr Lee’s contribution towards the firm and Singapore.

Office Closure on 8 and 9 February 2016

Our Office will be closed on 8 and 9 February 2016. We will resume business on Wednesday, 10 February 2016.

The Management wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Lee & Lee recognized in inaugural Mediation Advocacy: Power List 2015

In recognition of Lee & Lee’s advanced use of mediation as a dispute resolution tool, and a provider of a more complete suite of dispute resolution services, the Singapore Mediation Centre (“SMC”) has recognized our firm in the inaugural “Mediation Advocacy: Power List 2015” published by the SMC.

Our firm’s philosophy in relation to dispute resolution is to consistently adopt a holistic approach for clients, and promote the use of mediation, where the client’s interest will be advanced.

“UK Supreme Court refines the law on penalty clauses in Cavendish Square Holdings v El Makdessi” by Lun Chee Leong and Christopher Tan

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent UK Supreme Court case of Cavendish Square Holdings v El Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67

Case Update – Cavendish Square Holdings v El Makdessi

“Singapore High Court Clarifies Impact of Arbitration Agreements on Assignments and Bills of Exchange” by Christopher Tan and Low Zhen Er

Lee & Lee’s latest update covers the recent case of Cassa di Risparmio di Parma e Piacenza SpA v Rals International Pte Ltd [2015]
SGHC 264.

Case Update – Cassa di Risparmio

“Court of Appeal provides clarification on the concept of Reserve Management Powers of Shareholders” by Lun Chee Leong and Christopher Tan

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent case of Chan Siew Lee v TYC Investment Pte Ltd and others and another appeal [2015] SGCA 40.

Case Update – Chan Siew Lee v TYC Investment Pte Ltd

“Recent Developments Concerning Adjudication Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act” by Yang Yung Chong and Tan Jin Yong

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent cases of Citiwall Safety Glass Pte Ltd v Mansource Interior Pte Ltd [2015] SGCA 42, Lau Fook Hoong Adam v GTH Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 220, and Sentosa Building Construction Pte Ltd v DJ Builders & Contractors Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 18.

Case Update – Recent Developments Concerning Adjudication Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act

“Strata Titles Board Finds Management Corporation’s Refusal to Allow Subsidiary Proprietor’s Electrical Upgrade Improper and Unreasonable, Orders it to Consent” By Toh Kok Seng and Daniel Chen

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent case of Lee Lay Ting v The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 3414 STB 92 of 2014.

Case Update – Lee Lay Ting v The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 3414

“Adjudication Application Filed Before The Expiry Of The Dispute Settlement Period Held to be Valid” by Yang Yung Chong and Tan Jin Yong

Lee & Lee’s update covers the recent case of Newcon Builders Pte Ltd v Sino New Steel Pte Ltd [2015] SGHCR 13.

Case Update – Newcon Builders Pte Ltd v Sino New Steel Pte Ltd – Adjudication Application Filed Before The Expiry Of The Dispute Settlement Period Held to be Valid