Category: General Disputes & Arbitration
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…
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 right, without needing to prove a repudiatory breach, can still recover loss of bargain damages. The reasoning is highly persuasive to a Singapore court, and…
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,” presents a complex legal and ethical landscape for both employers and employees. A recent Singapore District Court ruling underscores the critical need for clarity, robust…
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 can be when fought in court.
Conditional Fee Agreements (CFAs) With Your Lawyer
by Lim Seng Siew, Director OTP Law Corporation The BasicsSingapore recently passed laws to allow for lawyers to enter into conditional fee agreements with their clients for certain types of cases. The purpose of such changes is to allow for better access to justice for deserving cases. The changes allow a flexible fee arrangement, in…
No one is Above The Law – Probation Sentencing Guidelines in the Case of PP v Terence Siow Kai Yuan
The case of PP v Terence Siow highlights how an offender’s academic success appears to unduly influence perceptions of their rehabilitative potential, raising doubts about the fairness of lenient sentencing in serious offences.
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Litigation Conference 2019
Our Director Lim Seng Siew chairing at the plenary session 5 ” The Trial ” at the Litigation Conference 24th April, 2019 organised by the Law Society of Singapore. Panelists discussed possible impact of the Civil Justice Reforms on trials, preparation of witnesses and what it means to have “increased judicial involvement” during trials in…
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Mediation and Civil Disputes
This article was written by Daryl Er (an intern of OTP Law Corporation) and Emelia Kwa (a trainee at OTP Law Corporation). We have previously covered what mediation entails in our Basic Guide to Mediation. Having covered many instances where mediation could have been helpful in family cases, we decided to turn the focus a…
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Portrait of the Old Timer – The Not-So-Private-Nor-Secret Life of a Sole Proprietor of a Singapore Law Practice 1990-2018 (with 2-year hiatus 2005-2007)
Written By: Ong Ying Ping of Ong Ying Ping Esquire – An Affiliate of PracticeForte Advisory. This article was first published on PracticeForte’s website: www.practiceforte.sg As my late pupil master said, you can complain all you like about how exacting and demanding – even unforgiving – legal practice can be, but litigation practice is never…
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Singapore’s Apex Court Gave Husband 85% interest in $20m Bungalow held in Wife’s Name
In a tussle between 2 octogenerian husband and wife, Singapore’s Court of Appeal ruled that the husband is entitled to a 85% interest in their matrimonial home. The house at Chancery Lane is estimated to be worth S$20 million and is registered in the name of the wife. Notwithstanding this, Singapore’s Apex Court ruled that…
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Guarantor Not Obliged To Pay In Illegal Moneylending Deal
The High Court yesterday ruled that our client need not pay on a guarantee he had provided to a lender. Judicial Commissioner Tan Siong Thye held that the loan was tainted under the Moneylenders Act. As such the guarantee could not be enforced by the lender against the guarantor. This was an unfortunate case involving…
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