The enforceability of cross-border contracts may be impacted by new trade restrictions making their performance illegal. We discuss potential impacts under Singapore and English law, and tips to protect businesses.
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In DFM v DFL [2024] SGCA 41, the Singapore Court of Appeal has clarified that it is conceptually possible for a party to submit to an arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction for the purposes of an interim application, while...more
The Singapore Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court decision in the case of Founder Group (Hong Kong) Limited (in liquidation) v Singapore JHC Co Pte Ltd [2023] SGCH 159, in the latest development concerning the...more
The Singapore Court of Appeal has dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award, emphasising the policy of minimal intervention in arbitration proceedings. The Court of Appeal found that although the court of the...more
The Singapore High Court has again confirmed that a winding-up application concerning a disputed debt that is subject to an arbitration agreement will be dismissed if the arbitration agreement is prima facie valid and covers...more