No-contest clauses lack binding local precedent in Singapore — no court has yet ruled on their enforceability. This article surveys how Commonwealth countries and the US approach them, and what …

Under Section 112 of the Women’s Charter, inherited assets can become matrimonial property if not carefully protected. This article examines how co-mingling and other triggers erode the protection, and the …

Familial relationships do not confer property rights under Singapore law. Occupants without formal agreements are licensees — and evicting them requires a proper legal process. Self-help measures reliably create more …

An LPA protects against incapacity — not against a family member who controls access and information. This article examines the doctrine of undue influence, what courts require to establish it, …

When an employee continues to fall short after informal feedback, implementing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is often the next step. At OTP Law, we often hear business owners view …

Explore how AI is reshaping mediation in Singapore, from MAIA-powered case analysis to data-led reality checks—while keeping human empathy at the centre …

In my practice at OTP Law Corporation, I regularly meet business founders who built their companies on complete trust. Early on, agreements are sealed with a handshake over coffee. Roles …

When an employee isn’t delivering, frustration can build quickly. As a business owner or manager, it is natural to want a swift resolution when deadlines are repeatedly missed or targets …

We are pleased to announce that OTP Law Director and Law Society Council Member Lim Seng Siew will be co-leading the upcoming seminar, “Introduction to AI in Legal Technology – …

Singapore’s approach to online gambling has changed substantially since this topic was last examined. This series updates and replaces our original 2005 article on this topic, which discussed the law …

Strategic AI integration automates the high-volume mechanical aspects of conveyancing, allowing practitioners to dedicate their expertise to the complex advisory and risk-mitigation phases of the transaction …

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) …

When an employee continues to fall short after informal feedback, implementing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is often the next step. At OTP Law, we often hear business owners view …

This series has been called “From Cradle to Grave” since Part 1, and so far, we have mostly stayed away from the grave. We talked about being born (Part 1), …

In my practice at OTP Law Corporation, I regularly meet business founders who built their companies on complete trust. Early on, agreements are sealed with a handshake over coffee. Roles …

Singapore’s approach to online gambling has changed substantially since this topic was last examined. This series updates and replaces our original 2005 article on this topic, which discussed the law …

In my practice at OTP Law Corporation, I regularly meet business founders who built their companies on complete trust. Early on, agreements are sealed with a handshake over coffee. Roles …

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 …

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 …

In Great Asia Maritime Limited v Orion Shipping and Trading LLC [2026] UKSC 23, the UK Supreme Court held that a party who cancels a contract under an express contractual …

Conveyancing in Singapore: a series from OTP Law Corporation, Part 4 of 12 Having spent the last two instalments on HDB resale transactions and the Option to Purchase that underpins …

Conveyancing in Singapore: a series from OTP Law Corporation, Part 3 of 12 If there is one document in the entire Singapore property transaction process that deserves more attention than …

Conveyancing in Singapore: a series from OTP Law Corporation, Part 2 of 12 The HDB resale flat is, by a wide margin, the most common property transaction in Singapore, and …

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 …