Ministry of Law
Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore
The partnership is part of a broader vision to create a network of hub courts specialising in commercial law
Review under way to simplify Singapore’s foreign law firm licensing framework, strengthen local practice independence
Committee addressing concerns that the current system is too complex
International investment dispute body to open branch in Singapore
It will be the first such office of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes outside Washington, DC
New board appointments announced for Singapore Land Authority; Yeoh Oon Jin steps down
This is after he has spent nine years as chairman
24 law firms probed for conveyancing of properties seized from money launderers, two to pay penalties
Investigations of 11 firms concluded, with two to pay penalties of S$30,000 and S$100,000
Fewer courses, higher stakes: What golf’s shrinking footprint means for Singapore’s players and clubs
With six courses not getting their leases renewed, the move is reshaping demand and the prestige of the sport, and putting pressure on access
No lease renewal for six golf courses, including at Tanah Merah Country Club, Singapore Island Country Club
Four sites will be released for other uses, and two will be combined for a public golf course
SLA appoints new CEO to succeed Colin Low
Calvin Phua, deputy secretary (policy) at the Ministry of Law, will step up from May 1
Singapore corporate insolvencies reach highest level since 2010
COMPANIES in Singapore were forced to wind-up in record numbers last year, as compulsory liquidations in the city-state soared.
Disclosure of buyers’ identities, citizenship required in all landed home sales, including GCB deals: MinLaw
Information on property ownership and transfers, including those of GCBs, is available on the Integrated Land Information Service portal
