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
The Rise of the SPAC Wave on Singapore’s Shores
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or “SPACs” have seen a phenomenal rise in recent years with SPACs listings making up more than half of the public listings in the US in 2021. We also see billionaires and celebrities investing in SPACs
Can a Customer Claim Against the Bank for an Authorised Push Payment Fraud?
Authorised push payment fraud, wherein technologically savvy fraudsters impersonate legitimate payees and/or manipulate parties into making real-time payments to the fraudster’s bank account, is on the rise. In these circumstances, the question of a bank’s duty of care comes to
The Importance of Developing Singapore Law and Jurisprudence for the Maritime Industry
This article discusses the importance of an autochthonous regime of law and how the development of such a regime can assist Singapore’s maritime industry. Introduction The maritime industry is a lifeblood of Singapore’s economy. There is constant pressure on Singapore