Corporate Governance Council releases final recommendations on proposed revisions to Code of Corporate Governance

Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies discovery obligations of company subject to derivative action under section 216A of Companies Act

IPOS consults on proposed changes to Singapore’s patent laws

Government imposes Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty on certain categories of residential property purchases from 8 December 2011

Singapore Income Tax Board of Review considers the carrying forward of loss after restructuring of holding company’s shareholding

2011 year in review: Key legal and regulatory developments

Allen & Gledhill LLP Partner Vivian Ang named Best Lawyer in Shipping

Allen & Gledhill LLP reinforces its top tier rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

English Court of Appeal dismisses appeal by director against finding of breach of duty and upholds refusal of relief from breach

MinLaw issues public consultation seeking significant amendments to the IAA and proposing new Foreign Limitation Periods Act

TAFEP issues enhanced Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Hiring and developing a Singaporean core

Singapore Court of Appeal in landmark decision affirms that “author” for the purposes of copyright law must be a natural person

IDA to introduce new licence fee structure in 2013

Singapore Court of Appeal declines ordering specific performance as remedy for breach of sale and purchase agreement of land

MICA consults on proposed framework for national Do-Not-Call registry in Singapore

Allen & Gledhill wins 2011 Asia IP Singapore Trademark Firm of the Year Award

CCS clears anticipated merger involving supply of heavy-duty trucks, buses, coaches and diesel engines

SIC conducts public consultation on proposed changes to Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers

Retirement Age (Amendment) Act 2011 takes effect 1 January 2012: Re-employment of older employees

Parliament introduces Work Injury Compensation (Amendment) Bill 2011: Streamlined time frame for making claims

New MAS Notice 307 on investment-linked insurance policies with effect 1 October 2011

Singapore Court of Appeal finds trades amounted to price manipulation

Parliament introduces Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2011: Implementing Budget 2011 changes

MinLaw conducts public consultation on proposed changes to Evidence Act: Legal professional privilege for in-house counsel, opinion evidence, computer output, hearsay

Singapore High Court allows company’s claim for misappropriated property subject to confiscation order issued in favour of Public Prosecutor

Singapore Court of Appeal explains bank’s duty of care towards customer

Key changes to SGX listing rules to strengthen corporate governance with effect from 29 September 2011

SGX clarifies position on dual-class voting shares

Singapore High Court grants leave for commencement of derivative action under section 216A of Companies Act

Singapore Court of Appeal disallows appeal against orders to furnish security for costs

Apply the Trade Mark Block before the Sunrise of .xxx Domains!

Singapore High Court considers principles in setting aside an admiralty writ in rem

Singapore High Court dismisses plaintiff’s negligence claim against doctor

MICA consults on proposed consumer data protection regime for Singapore

Singapore Court of Appeal considers whether binding contract arose between parties

Singapore Court of Appeal holds director retains directorship and entitled to inspect accounts

Singapore Court of Appeal sets aside final arbitral award on grounds of excess of jurisdiction and breach of natural justice rules

Changes to Workplace Safety and Health Act effective from 1 September 2011: Extending coverage to all workplaces and new duties on principals

Enhancements to the Employment Pass framework - New assessment criteria to take effect from 1 January 2012

Singapore High Court allows application to strike out plaintiff's claim for dismissal alleged to have been made unfairly and in bad faith

IDA conducts public consultation on proposed amendments to Section 10 of Telecommunications Competition Code and Consolidation and Tender Offer Guidelines

Singapore Court of Appeal overturns High Court finding that claim was in substance enforcement of UK revenue law in Singapore

Singapore Court of Appeal explores issues concerning breach of charitable purpose trust

Singapore High Court considers scope of conclusive evidence clause in banking documentation

MOF and ACRA invite comments on wide-ranging changes to Companies Act and revised regulatory framework for foreign entities

SGX issues guide on sustainability reporting for listed companies

Singapore Court of Appeal elaborates on relationship between insolvency and arbitration in upholding High Court decision

Singapore High Court dismisses application by a nightclub operating at Marina Bay Sands to strike out trade mark action by Bali restaurant and bar Ku De Ta

Mandatory cross-carriage obligations to take effect on 1 August 2011

IRAS issues e-Tax Guide on ”Income Tax & Stamp Duty: Mergers and Acquisitions Scheme“

Allen & Gledhill New Partners 2011

Allen & Gledhill wins Who’s Who Legal Country Award 2011 for Singapore

Corporate Governance Council proposes revisions to Code of Corporate Governance on directors, remuneration, risk management and shareholder rights and role

SGX proposes rule changes on place of general meetings, poll voting and disclosure of voting outcomes

Singapore High Court considers claims of breach of fiduciary duties against managing director of company

Singapore High Court judge considers principles and restrictions relating to director’s right of inspection of company accounts

Singapore Court of Appeal considers the application of dispute resolution clauses in related agreements, and the drafting of triggering event clauses when dealing with foreign companies

ICANN approves creation of new website addresses ending in corporate names

IDA issues decision on net neutrality

SGX announces initiatives to reduce bid size and cut trading cost

SGX offers trading of Singapore government bonds

Allen & Gledhill LLP wins coveted Singapore Deal Firm of the Year at ALB SE Asia Law Awards

Singapore Court of Appeal holds section 47(1) of Banking Act does not prohibit disclosure of “customer information” where customer cannot be identified

Singapore High Court enhances period of disqualification order against director for failing to exercise reasonable diligence in discharging duties

UK Supreme Court abolishes immunity from suit for negligent expert witnesses

Singapore High Court approach to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards endorsed by Supreme Court of Victoria

Singapore High Court orders specific discovery in electronic format

Deposit Insurance and Policy Owners’ Protection Schemes Act 2011 in force from 1 May 2011: Strengthening protection of depositors and policy owners

Insurance Act amended with effect from 1 May 2011: Dealing with distressed insurers

MAS conducts third public consultation on Policy Owners’ Protection Fund

Singapore High Court reverses tribunal’s decision to revoke a patent aimed at supplementing infant formula

English Court of Appeal considers extent of a creditor’s duty of disclosure to surety

Competition Appeal Board affirms CCS’s decision in coach operators’ price-fixing appeals but varies financial penalties imposed

Possible reforms to Companies Act by Steering Committee for Reviewing Companies Act

Singapore High Court holds director in breach of duties through diversion of business was also oppressed as minority shareholder

Parliament passes Workplace Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill 2011: Extending coverage to all workplaces and additional duties on principals

Parliament passes Deposit Insurance and Policy Owners’ Protection Schemes Bill 2011: Strengthening protection of depositors and policy owners

Singapore Court of Appeal orders return of deposit and purchase money in failed purchase of residential property by foreign-owned company

Allen & Gledhill named Singapore National Law Firm of the Year at Chambers Asia Pacific Awards

Singapore High Court finds ouster of minority shareholder as director constitutes oppression but not majority shareholder’s other ‘personal fiefdom’ acts

Singapore Court of Appeal stays action on ground of forum non conveniens and finds Indonesia the more appropriate forum

MOM announces S Pass and Employment Pass changes: New qualifying salary thresholds from 1 July 2011

URA public consultation on proposed changes to Housing Developers (Control & Licensing) Act and Housing Developers Rules: Giving home-buyers better access to accurate and timely information

SGX requires directors proposing restructuring and spin-offs to show detriment to shareholders if status quo is maintained

Allen & Gledhill wins IFLR Law Firm of the Year for Singapore award

Allen & Gledhill wins four Islamic Finance news Deals of the Year 2010 awards

Allen & Gledhill wins Asian-MENA Counsel’s Deals of the Year 2010 awards

Allen & Gledhill extends its lead in Chambers Asia 2011

English Court of Appeal holds company fined for breach of competition law cannot recover from employees and directors

UK Supreme Court holds sale of company allegedly at undervalue was genuine commercial sale and did not constitute unlawful distribution of capital

UK Supreme Court refuses to enforce New York Convention arbitration award

MOM proposes enhancements to Work Injury Compensation Act framework: Streamlined time frame for making claim, no exclusions from insurance policies

SGX enhances market access with continuous all-day trading

Listing of early stage mineral, oil and gas companies (MOG) on Catalist from 1 February 2011

Budget 2011 - Analysis of major tax changes

Charity Council launches refined Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character to uphold governance principles

Singapore Court of Appeal rules that Indonesian sand ban within scope of force majeure clause

Allen & Gledhill LLP announces admission of two new Partners

Singapore Court of Appeal expounds on principles for determining nature of a performance bond and making a call under it

Block exemption for liner shipping agreements extended for further five years till 31 December 2015

Singapore Court of Appeal holds that an agent has the burden of explaining and justifying receipt and retention of payments received on behalf of principal

Changes to Industrial Relations Act in force from 1 February 2011: New employment dispute resolution mechanism for professionals, managers and executives and employers

Parliament passes Retirement Age (Amendment) Bill 2010: Facilitates older employees working longer

Singapore Maritime Foundation launches Singapore Ship Sale Form

Further measures to maintain stable and sustainable residential property market from 14 January 2011: Lower loan-to-value limits for housing loans, higher seller’s stamp duty

Allen & Gledhill New Partners 2011