Insights
Notes from the practice.
Short, practical writing on the questions clients actually ask us — across intellectual property, lending and security, corporate, and real estate. No filler, no disclaimers longer than the point.
Intellectual Property
Can a Swear Word Be a Trade Mark? What the "UNF**K THE PLANET" Decision Means for Brand Owners
Singapore's trade marks registry has ruled for the first time on when a mark is too offensive to register. A provocative climate slogan passed the morality test but still failed, for a reason every brand owner should understand.
Corporate
When Your Adviser Gets the Listing Rules Wrong: Lessons from Stamford Land v UOB
A Singapore High Court decision shows how far a rights-issue manager's duty can extend to listing-rule compliance, and why a negotiated 'gross negligence' exclusion clause did not protect the bank.
Corporate
When Majority Financing Becomes Minority Oppression
A Singapore court has shown why majority control and formal approval are not enough when shareholder financing changes the economics of an exit and excludes the minority from meaningful participation.
Real Estate
Singapore's New En-Bloc Thresholds: What Owners Should Know
Parliament has passed changes that will lower collective-sale consent thresholds for older private developments while tightening the process. The new rules are not yet in force.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your trade mark in Singapore and overseas: what to consider before filing
Trade mark protection begins with more than filing a form. We explain the key choices, likely timelines and risks when seeking protection in Singapore or overseas through the Madrid Protocol.
Intellectual Property
Singapore's AI and IP consultation: what businesses and creators should know
Singapore is reviewing how copyright and patent law should respond to AI. We explain the questions under consultation and the practical steps businesses and creators can take now.
Corporate
Shareholder loss or company loss? Singapore's High Court revisits reflective loss
A shareholder cannot usually sue personally for a loss legally suffered by the company. A recent Singapore High Court decision shows why identifying the correct claimant matters from the outset.