Benchmark Litigation recognises Dentons Rodyk in 2024 Asia-Pacific guideMay 8, 2024Seventeen Dentons Rodyk lawyers and 10 practices have been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the latest edition of its Asia-Pacific Guide.
Draft SIAC Insolvency Arbitration ProtocolJanuary 23, 2025Singapore: The draft SIAC Insolvency Arbitration Protocol was recently released for public consultation. According to the SIAC, this is the first proposal by an international arbitral institution to determine insolvency-related disputes by way of arbitration. The Protocol envisages a bespoke mechanism to deal with specific insolvency-related disputes. The SIAC also intends to develop a specialist panel of insolvency arbitrators. We examine the key features of the Protocol, such as streamlined timelines to facilitate the swifter resolution of disputes and the adapting of confidentiality provisions to address disclosure needs.
Directorship in a shifting ESG landscapeOctober 28, 2024Singapore: What does “ESG” (environmental, social and governance) mean for a director? With climate change, directorships are in transition. New legal and financial risks confront businesses, demanding urgent attention.
Crypto crypto, where art thou, decentralised crypto? A look at Cheong Jun Yoong v Three Arrows Capital Ltd and ors [2024] SGHC 21March 8, 2024Singapore: Cryptocurrency is here to stay. But where does it stay, legally speaking? This was the central issue the High Court confronted in Cheong Jun Yoong v Three Arrows Capital Ltd [2024] SGHC 21 in hearing an application to set aside an order for service out of jurisdiction. This decision provides some guidance, but are there limitations to such guidance? Senior Partners Koh Kia Jeng and Hsu Li Chuan, and Senior Associate Alexander Kamsany Lee, unpack the High Court’s decision and share some thoughts.