A Principled Approach to Commercial Fairness
Dissecting Quasi-Partnerships and Minority Discounts in Thia Tiong Siong v POP Holdings This article examines the Appellate Division's decision in Thia Tiong Siong v POP Holdings, a key judgment on minority oppression. The Court clarified that determining a “quasi-partnership” is a
A Sixty-Year Calling: Reflections on a Life in the Law
In an era of rapid change, some things remain constant: integrity, diligence, and a profound love for the law. We reached out to one of Singapore’s most senior legal practitioners to share his experiences on a remarkable journey spanning over
Determining the Law of the Arbitration Agreement
This article offers a comparative analysis of the determination of the governing law of arbitration agreements in the UK and Singapore, focusing on the landmark cases
Byers v Saudi National Bank: The Evolving Landscape of Knowing Receipt
This article discusses key takeaways from the UK Supreme Court decision in Byers v Saudi National Bank on the law of knowing receipt, possible implications of Byers v Saudi National Bank on Singapore’s law on knowing receipt, as well as
Unjust Enrichment: At Whose Expense?
The Singapore and UK Approaches to a Three-party Situation The law on unjust enrichment has suffered from much uncertainty – especially in a three-party situation where the claimant is the transferor of a benefit through an intermediary, and the defendant is