Family & Matrimonial
When Is a “Threat” Truly a Threat? Lessons from a Recent PPO Dismissal
Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) exist to shield family members from real and serious harm. But a recent decision by the Family Justice Courts, YBA v YBB [2026] SGFC 44, is …
The Global Jury on No-Contest Clauses: How Other Legal Systems Handle Family Inheritance Disputes
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 …
Ring-Fencing Inheritances: Keeping Your Child’s Legacy Safe from Matrimonial Claims
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 …
How to Evict a Family Member Professionally and Legally in Singapore
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 …
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Pros & Cons of Online Mediation (Part 2)
By PracticeForte advisory affiliate Christian von Baumbach in collaboration with Susan Tay, PracticeForte co-founder and OTP Law Corporation founding partner. Pros of Online Mediation If you are reading this article, …
Pros & Cons of Online Mediation (Part 1)
By PracticeForte advisory affiliate member Christian von Baumbach & Susan Tay, founding partner of OTP Law Corporation and co-founder of PracticeForte. This article was first published by PracticeForte. Cons of …
Therapeutic Justice in Family Cases: The Neutral Evaluator (Part 6)
By Susan Tay, Founding Partner of OTP Law Corporation & Co-Founder of PracticeForte Pte Ltd This is the 6th part of a series on therapeutic justice and how it may …
Therapeutic Justice in Family Cases: The Mediation Advocate (Part 5)
By Susan Tay, Founding Partner of OTP Law Corporation, Founder of PracticeForte Pte Ltd This is the 5th part of a series on therapeutic justice and how it may be …
Technology & Digital Economy
AI and the Singapore Lawyer 6: From Experiment to Practice—Your Firm’s Strategic AI Roadmap
Intentional, documented integration transforms isolated technological experiments into a sustainable competitive advantage and a robust defensive posture …
Singapore Tightens Rules on Social Media Advertisers and Messaging Platforms Under New Scam Codes
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued three new Codes of Practice under the Online Criminal Harms Act, requiring social media platforms to verify advertisers, messaging apps to flag unknown …
AI and the Singapore Lawyer 5 (Supplementary): AI and the Value of Time-Redefining Billing
As AI separates “time spent” from “value delivered,” the modern practitioner must shift from being a vendor of hours to a provider of high-stakes legal outcomes …
AI and the Singapore Lawyer 5: Beyond Efficiency—Harnessing AI for Enhanced Client Service
The article discusses the shift from efficiency to efficacy in legal practice through the use of AI, emphasising enhanced client engagement, clearer communication, thoughtful work products, and expanded access, ultimately …
Corporate & Commercial
Loss of Bargain Damages in Singapore – To follow UK Decision?
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 …
Singapore Tightens Rules on Social Media Advertisers and Messaging Platforms Under New Scam Codes
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued three new Codes of Practice under the Online Criminal Harms Act, requiring social media platforms to verify advertisers, messaging apps to flag unknown …
Navigating Employee Moonlighting in Singapore: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The modern workforce in Singapore is increasingly dynamic, with many individuals exploring additional income streams or pursuing passion projects outside their primary employment. This phenomenon, often referred to as “moonlighting,” …
The Service Frontier – AI Workflows and the New Customer Experience
AI-powered customer interactions can create binding contracts before you realise it. This article examines how Singapore SMEs can deploy AI in customer-facing workflows while managing consumer protection, data privacy, and …
General Disputes & Arbitration
Loss of Bargain Damages in Singapore – To follow UK Decision?
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 …
Navigating Employee Moonlighting in Singapore: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The modern workforce in Singapore is increasingly dynamic, with many individuals exploring additional income streams or pursuing passion projects outside their primary employment. This phenomenon, often referred to as “moonlighting,” …
Doctor in SMGL Case Fined for Insider Trading: Lesson for Singapore Investors
A Singapore doctor was fined S$120,000 by MAS for insider trading ahead of a healthcare takeover. OTP Law explains what insider trading is and how to stay compliant …
Disputes Between Co-Owners of A Property And A First Right of Refusal To Buy Over The Other’s Share
This article is part of our Uncertainty of Litigation Series, highlighting with articles about previous court decisions as well as the experiences of lawyers and clients, how commonly unpredictable cases …
Conveyancing & Real Estate
Balancing HDB BTO Targets with Public Participation: The Legal Trajectory of Maju Forest
The ongoing public discourse surrounding the state’s proposal to redevelop portions of Maju Forest in Sunset Way for public housing underscores a recurring legal and planning tension in Singapore. On …
Sixty Percent Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty on Foreigners Buying Singapore Residential Property
In the third round of cooling measures since December 2021, Singapore announced the steepest rise in stamp duty for foreign buyers just before mid-night on 26 April 2023. Minister for …
The House You and Your Spouse Are Living In May Not Be Your Matrimonial Home
By Chloe Chua of OTP Law Corporation To most couples, their matrimonial home is simply the place where they reside together. The legal concept is straightforward: a matrimonial home is …
The ABCs of Trusts
Image Credit: Google This article is written by Emelia Kwa, trainee of OTP Law Corporation. Despite being such an important part of our legal affairs, the concepts behind trusts can …