Law Watch: June 2022

30 Jun 2022 LawWatch

In this issue, we cover the following:

DEALS

WongPartnership acts in…

Proposed combination of Keppel O&M with Sembcorp Marine

ARBITRATION

Singapore Court of Appeal Clarifies When Arbitral Award May Bind and Be Enforced Against Entity Not Named In Award

National Oilwell Varco Norway AS v Keppel FELS Ltd [2022] SGCA 24

TRUSTS

Singapore Appellate Division Signals That Monetary Contributions Towards Payment of Stamp Duty For Purchase of Property Should Be Factored Into Determining Beneficial Shares Under Resulting Trust Analysis

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Applicability of Foreign Law Per Se Insufficient Cause for Leave to Defend in Summary Judgment Proceedings

LEGAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Information Papers on Environmental Risk Management
  • Revised Notices on Misconduct Reporting Requirements under the Financial Advisers Act, Insurance Act and Securities and Futures Act

OTHER UPDATES

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