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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Technology & Digital Economy
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Corporate & Commercial
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
General Disputes & Arbitration
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 …
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 …
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,” …
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 …