Tag: When Family Meets Law

  • When Family Meets the Law

    When Family Meets the Law

    On 7 June 2026, The Sunday Times published a feature in its Invest section (paywalled) under the headline “When a wealthy family’s infighting results in multiple court disputes.” The article described a family in which a wealthy couple’s failure to establish clear legal arrangements allowed longstanding domestic tensions to escalate into approximately 10 legal proceedings…

  • When a Family Business Becomes a Battleground: Corporate Safeguards Against Family Feuds

    When a Family Business Becomes a Battleground: Corporate Safeguards Against Family Feuds

    A Straits Times article highlights a family embroiled in legal disputes over their shared property assets due to poorly structured governance within their family company. Despite the advantages of incorporation, informal arrangements left them vulnerable to internal conflicts, leading to litigation. Proper legal structures and agreements could prevent such disputes and protect family relationships.