Welcome to the 2nd issue of the Dentons Rodyk Reporter in 2018.

The Dentons Rodyk Reporter is a compendium of commentaries produced and published by Dentons Rodyk Academy on a weekly basis. You may download the PDF report to read the complete issue, or read the articles using the links below. The updates and articles on the latest developments in the law and industry practices are conveniently categorised in these specialist bulletins:

Arbitration Review

• Paving the way for third-party dispute resolution funding in Singapore

Business Bulletin

• Singapore Budget 2018 - How will the changes impact businesses and individuals
• Singapore Employment Act Amendments: Expanding coverage to professionals, managers and executives while tightening rules on hiring foreigners
• Stricter compliance measures for listed companies

Competition Law Alert

• Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) Chair hints of enforcement against foreign companies arising from amendments to Indonesia Competition Law

Construction and Arbitration Update

• Setting aside an SOP Act Adjudication Determination

Litigation Brief

• Protecting against foreseen risks

Property Notes

• Budget 2018 Buyers Stamp Duty Changes
• Short-term home sharing in Singapore: is it here to stay?

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Setting aside an SOP Act adjudication determination: The right of all parties to be heard

January 23, 2018

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Cap 30B) (SOP Act) gives parties in Singapore a way to quickly resolve construction payment disputes on a “temporary finality” basis with the right to fully and finally resolve all disputes in Court or in arbitration (where the parties had agreed to arbitration).

Protecting against foreseen risks - is a boilerplate indemnity clause sufficient?

January 22, 2018

When entering into a contract, parties are increasingly relying on indemnity clauses to allocate risks that may arise. However, generic or boilerplate indemnity clauses, which are not tailored to the relevant situation, may leave parties at a disadvantage.

Short-term home sharing in Singapore: is it here to stay?

February 26, 2018

In recent times, there has been a rising trend of tourists using Airbnb and other homestay type accommodations as opposed to more traditional short-term accommodation options like hotels and service apartments while vacationing abroad.