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Singapore goes its own way on ‘no oral modification’ clauses

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Since the Rock Advertising decision of the UK Supreme Court in 2018, 'no oral modification' clauses have generally been strictly enforced. However, in Lim v Hong, the Singapore Court of Appeal has set a more flexible test for...more

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UK Supreme Court Upholds "No Oral Modification Clauses," Affirms Written Contract Variations Requirement

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The recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 24 highlights the need for strict observance of No Oral Modification clauses in agreements....more

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UK Supreme Court Confirms 'No Oral Modification' Clauses Prevail Over Oral Amendments

Decision confirms that oral modifications to a contract will not be effective if the contract contains a no oral modification clause. In a recent decision, the UK Supreme Court confirmed that an oral modification to a...more

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Paper Beats Rock! The UK Supreme Court rules on the efficacy of 'No Oral Modification' clauses

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The UK Supreme Court opinion in Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 24 marks a step change in English law’s treatment of ‘No Oral Modification’ (“NOM”) clauses. The Court opined that...more

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UK Supreme Court: NOM Clauses Invalidate Oral Variations of Contracts

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Judgment confirms the effectiveness of contractual provisions that prevent the parties from varying their contract orally. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom recently held that an oral variation of a contract was...more

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Making Sure Your Variations Stick

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Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd (2018) UKSC 24 - Background - A recent decision of the Supreme Court sets out a strict test for varying contracts which contain "No Oral Modification" clauses...more

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