Author: Seng Siew Lim
The Life-Cycle of a Start-Up: From Cradle to Grave (Part 4)
We have covered quite a bit of ground in this series so far. In Part 1, we talked about being born — incorporating the company, splitting equity fairly among founders, and raising those first few dollars from family and friends using CARE. In Part 2, we talked about growing up — hiring your first employees…
Conveyancing 101: What Actually Happens When You Buy or Sell Property in Singapore
Conveyancing in Singapore: a series from OTP Law Corporation, Part 1 of 12 Most people encounter the word “conveyancing” for the first time when they are already deep in the excitement, or the stress, of buying or selling a home. It sounds technical, and in places it is, but the underlying idea is simple: conveyancing…
The Modern Ledger – Contracts and Liability in the AI Age
AI cannot be held accountable in a court of law. This article covers how Singapore contract law governs AI-assisted decisions and how to draft agreements that allocate AI-related risk clearly between vendor and customer.
Regulating Frontier AI: A View from a Singapore Small Business
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 whoever…
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…
