A recent ruling by the High Court of Singapore recognizes cryptocurrencies as property capable of being held on trust, bringing further legitimacy to the digital asset industry.
This is the first reported decision of the Court in Singapore where the Court has granted a judgment on its merits against a defendant who has not entered a defence.
On January 12, 2023, the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) launched a model clause (“SICC Model Jurisdiction Clause”) to assist parties that wish to designate the SICC.
Litigation and arbitration remain by far the most popular dispute resolution methods. There have recently been transformational changes to Singapore’s…
The Singapore Rules of Court is an omnibus legislation that sets out the procedural rules which are applicable to civil and appellate proceedings. On 1 December 2021, the new Singapore Rules of Court were published in the <i>Government Gazette</i>. They will come into effect on 1 April 2022 and apply to all civil proceedings and appeals filed from 1 April 2022 onwards. This article explores some of the key provisions applicable to High Court proceedings.