Corporate Rescue Mechanisms in Singapore

In this article, we seek to provide a roadmap of the various corporate rescue mechanisms available to companies facing financial distress in Singapore.

Published on 23rd April, 2020 by Mark Lee

Modes of Commencement – Pleadings (Civil Litigation Practice Series)

A guide to commencing Court proceedings and filing of pleadings (Statement of Claim, Defence and Reply)

Published on 5th June, 2019 by Mark Lee

Tort of Negligence – Punishing “Carelessness”?

What can one do when he/she suffers a loss as a result of the negligent act/omission of another? In this article, we examine the intricacies of the tort of negligence in Singapore.

Published on 26th February, 2019 by Mark Lee

Tort of Abuse of Process

In the landmark decision of Lee Tat Development Pte Ltd v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 [2018] 2SLR 866; [2018] SGCA 50, it was held by the Court of Appeal that the tort of abuse of process was not recognised in Singapore [at 149]. In this case note, we will set out the summary of

Published on 27th December, 2018 by Wilbur Lim

Punitive Damages in Singapore - The Position in Contract and Tort

This article explores the state of punitive damages in contract and in tort, taking into account the developments in Singapore laws.

Published on 7th August, 2018 by Wilbur Lim

Letters of Demand (Civil Litigation Practice Series)

A guide on what constitutes a Letter of Demand, how it should be prepared and how to respond to the same.

Published on 26th April, 2018 by Mark Lee

Injunctions, Interim Orders, Anton Pillar Orders

Pending the conclusion of the dispute at trial, one party may be unfairly subject to suffer continued losses / damages if the other party is allowed to persist in committing a certain act or is not refrained from doing so. In this article, we explore various avenues open to parties of a Court

Published on 12th May, 2017 by Mark Lee

Conclusion / Resolution of Court Proceedings

In this article, we explore the various circumstances and avenues available to parties of a Court proceeding to end / conclude / resolve the matter without having to go to trial.

Published on 21st April, 2017 by Mark Lee

Seminar on Cross-Border Civil Litigation

Mr Mark Lee was invited to speak at the 3rd annual workshop on “Employing Legal Solutions for International Migrant Workers: A Legal Education Workshop on Cross-Border Civil Litigation.”

Published on 31st March, 2017 by The Secretariat

Seminar on Civil Litigation

Mr. Wilbur Lim, together with the team from Justice Without Borders, gave a seminar on civil litigation to the Indonesian Family Network.

Published on 17th March, 2017 by The Secretariat

Seminar at Hagar International

Mr. Wilbur Lim was invited to speak at Hagar International’s Singapore branch on civil claims and evidence preservation.

Published on 16th March, 2017 by The Secretariat

Law of Defamation – Protecting One’s Reputation (Civil Litigation Practice Series)

When can one commence a claim for defamation? How does one avoid being sued or liable for defamation? This article explores the balance that the law seeks to find between the right to freedom of speech and the right to protect one's reputation.

Published on 10th March, 2017 by Mark Lee

Individual & Corporate Debt Recovery (Civil Litigation Practice Series)

What should you do when someone owes you money but refuses to pay up? In this article, we seek to provide a roadmap of the debt recovery process to hopefully help guide you (i.e. the creditor) through your own debt recovery journey.

Published on 3rd February, 2017 by Mark Lee

Enforcement of a Judgment / Court Order (Civil Litigation Practice Series)

A guide on such avenues available to a "winning" party to enforce his / her rights against a "losing" party.

Published on 16th January, 2017 by Mark Lee