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Singapore Court Issues Landmark Decision Recognizing Indonesian Restructuring Plan

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The Singapore International Commercial Court ("SICC") has handed down its first insolvency-related ruling. The court granted recognition and full force and effect to Indonesia's flagship airline's restructuring plan. That...more

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Enforcement of Procedural Timelines in Arbitrations in Singapore

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A recent Singapore International Commercial Court ("SICC") decision considered the extent to which an arbitral tribunal can exclude evidence after a specified date. It is often said that arbitral tribunals are the masters...more

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Singapore International Commercial Court: Singapore’s latest step in becoming a debt restructuring hub

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Since 1 October 2022, the Singapore International Commercial Court now has jurisdiction to hear cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. In addition, foreign lawyers may be appointed to make submissions in...more

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The law on liquidated damages: a comparative approach across common law jurisdictions

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On 9 February 2022, our Hogan Lovells Singapore International Arbitration practice, together with Fountain Court Chambers, co-hosted their fourth annual seminar on contentious areas of commercial law, including the law on...more

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Recent developments in Singapore’s quest to become Asia’s international debt restructuring hub

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Singapore is getting serious about becoming the region’s international insolvency hub.  In this inaugural podcast from the International Insolvency Institute, Hon. Kevin Carey (Ret.) of Hogan Lovells discusses Hon....more

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Update On the Signing of the Singapore Mediation Convention

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The Situation: On August 7, 2019, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements resulting from Mediation ("Mediation Convention") was signed by 46 states. Notably, the European Union and the United...more

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Cryptocurrencies: Property, Trust and Mistake

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B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd [2019] SGHC(I) 03, a decision of Simon Thorley IJ sitting in the Singapore International Commercial Court, is one of the first instances to apply contractual principles and trust law to a...more

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Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate: A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more

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‘Tis the season to be merry – and also to mediate?

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With decorated trees, snow on the ground (and painted on the walls), coffee cups coloured red and green, and spiritual imagery regularly seen; it is a time for goodwill, festive cheer and reflection. But does this general...more

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Admission of QC to Singapore Courts Permitted Only When Necessary

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The Singapore High Court has issued another decision concerning the ad hoc admission of foreign counsel, underscoring that the current admissions regime should be viewed through the prism of “need.”...more

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Singapore Ratifies the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements

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Ratification will take effect on 1 October 2016. On 2 June, Singapore ratified the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (the Convention). The Convention will take effect under domestic legislation through...more

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