Author: Seng Siew Lim
Regulating Frontier AI: A View from a Singapore Small Business
Introduction On 12th September 2026, the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, called for frontier AI development to slow down. Sam Altman and Elon Musk, whose companies compete with his, agreed (SiliconANGLE). President Trump did not. Speaking in Ireland on 13 September, he said he wanted the United States to keep its lead over China “because…
Why Singapore Still Wins as Your APAC Launchpad
In April 2026, AI company Cognition opened its Singapore office as its Asia Pacific headquarters, following an earlier expansion into Japan, with its regional leadership team based here to oversee growth across Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Korea. This follows a pattern that has held for years. Singapore has hosted regional headquarters for well over…
Can Insurers Deny a Claim Over a Clause You Didn’t Notice? Singapore Court Says Yes
A District Court has dismissed a policyholder’s claim that an insurer hid a key exclusion in her policy, offering a useful reminder of how Singapore courts read insurance contracts and what actually counts as fair disclosure. The Case: Cai Yanhong v Prudential Assurance Company Singapore In Cai Yanhong v Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Limited…
Unhealthy PSI Levels in Singapore: Workplace Safety and Legal Duties for Employers
When the Pollutant Standards Index breaches 100 and central Singapore hits 154, business operations cannot continue with ‘business as usual’. Smoke haze returning to Singapore often catches some employers off guard, especially when we have not seen haze at these levels for some years. While HR managers scramble to find leftover N95 masks in storage,…
Managing Underperforming Employees Part 1: Fire, Retrain, or Talk It Out – The Decision Tree
Behind every growing business in Singapore is a team of people. And where there are people, misalignments happen. Few things weigh heavier on a manager than an employee who simply isn’t performing. You want your business to succeed, but you also care about doing right by your team. When work falls short, it is easy…
Managing Underperforming Employees: A Guide for Singapore SMEs
When an employee falls short of expectations, business owners and managers face a delicate balancing act. Moving too quickly can trigger costly claims at the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) or the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT). Waiting too long damages team morale, client trust, and your bottom line. This 5-part guide from OTP Law…
Judging the Lion’s Pit 2026
Our director, Lim Seng Siew, was Chief Lion, ie Chief Judge, of the Lion’s Pit 2026. The Lion’s Pit is part of Techlaw.Fest 2026, an event organised by the Singapore Academy of Law and the Singapore Ministry of Law. The Lion’s Pit is a legaltech innovation competition where participants will compete to develop solutions to…
Bonus Criteria in Singapore Employment Contracts
A recent District Court decision shows why performance bonus clauses that promise a payout “subject to criteria to be agreed later” can leave both employers and employees exposed, and why an employee who unilaterally redefines what was agreed will lose. The Case: Ngai Nai Ping Jango v Banshing Industrial Co (Pte) Ltd In Ngai Nai…
For the Second Year OTP Law’s Bursary for Deserving SILE Part B Candidates
At OTP Law, we have always believed in paying it forward and supporting young legal talent at pivotal moments in their journeys. That is why we are proud to support the Part B Donated Bursaries Fund, established in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE). Through The OTP Law Corporation Bursary, we aim…
Safeguarding Your Singapore Business: Navigating Complex Cross-Border Commercial Disputes
Singapore’s economy thrives on international trade and cross-border collaborations. For many SME owners, venturing into global markets offers immense opportunities for growth. However, this expansion also brings with it an elevated risk of complex commercial disputes. These disputes are becoming increasingly intricate, influenced by a confluence of factors including geopolitical shifts, evolving international sanctions, and…
OTP Law’s Lim Seng Siew to Judge The Lion’s Pit at TechLaw.Fest 2026
Lim Seng Siew, Director at OTP Law Corporation, will serve as a judge for The Lion’s Pit, a legaltech innovation competition at TechLaw.Fest 2026. Join our Mr Lim on 10 September 2026, 4:30 pm at Sands Expo and Convention Centre Singapore. About The Lion’s Pit The Lion’s Pit is a legaltech innovation competition where participants…
Singapore’s Public Consultation on AI and Intellectual Property: What Businesses Need to Know
On 26 August 2026, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) opened a public consultation on how Singapore’s intellectual property regime should respond to artificial intelligence. The consultation runs until 5pm on 22 October 2026 and covers two areas of law: copyright and patents. Businesses that develop, deploy or…
