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.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry - Part 1: Force Majeure Clause
The COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented crisis to the world. This article seeks to address the law of force majeure and its application in the current climate.
可转换资本公司 (Chinese Article Series)
新加坡金融管理局 (“MAS”) 和新加坡会计与企业管理局 (“ACRA”) 在 2020 年 1 月 15 日正式启动了资产管理行业期 待已久的可变资本公司 (“VCC”) 框架。总共 20 个投资基金在当日设立了新的 VCC 或从其它法域向内转册的 VCC。 在 18 个被选为参加 MAS 的 VCC 实验计划的基金管理人中，WMH 法律事务所作为其中一个基金管理人的法律顾 问，将通过本文章提供一个关于 VCC 框架的概述，然后发表我们对 VCC 框架目前的一些想法。
Article - Variable Capital Companies ("VCC") Grant Scheme
The Variable Capital Companies ("VCC" or "SVCC") framework was officially launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority ("ACRA") on 15 January 2020. In an earlier article, we alluded to a grant scheme (the "VCC Grant") that the MAS has
Article - Variable Capital Company
This article provides an overview of the VCC framework as well as details some of our current thoughts on the VCC framework.
Article - On Board with Good Business
Our Head of Art and Cultural Property Law Practice, Mr. Ryan Su, explains how institutions must do their due diligence to prevent public controversies from erupting over revelations about the business interests of their patrons and board members—as has happened recently at the Whitney Museum of
WMH a "Firm to Watch" in 2019
WMH Law Corporation is selected as a law firm to watch in Singapore.
Finalist for ALB South East Asia Law Awards
Our firm has been nominated as finalists for five categories in the coveted Asian Legal Business South East Asia Law Awards 2019
Modes of Commencement – Pleadings (Civil Litigation Practice Series)
A guide to commencing Court proceedings and filing of pleadings (Statement of Claim, Defence and Reply)
Top Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Volunteer 2019
The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme ("CLAS") had nominated our director, Mr. Wilbur Lim, as one of the top CLAS Volunteers this year.
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.
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