Introduction If you are a business owner or a potential investor of any business, you will typically be required to enter into contractual agreements with counterparties such as your business partners, the existing shareholders, franchisors, franchisees, suppliers and clients. In a nutshell, business agreements contain the agreed terms and conditions which govern the business relationship… Continue reading Safeguarding Your Legal Interests: The Importance Of Having Your Contracts Legally Reviewed Before Signing
Introduction Regardless of whether you are operating a small or big business, navigating the legal aspects of business without legal counsel is akin to dealing with an illness without the advice of a medical doctor. Whilst it may be possible for businesses to find solutions to their legal problems through an online search, there is… Continue reading Appointing our Corporate Law Firm on Retainer at Affordable Rates
I. INTRODUCTION Singapore is a global business hub renowned for its dynamic and business-friendly legal environment, making it an attractive jurisdiction to start a business venture. Whilst starting a new business venture is an exciting journey, it comes with a multitude of legal considerations. Therefore, understanding the Singapore legal landscape in relation to corporate law… Continue reading Starting a Business in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Clients typically consult their lawyers when their counterparties breach the contractual agreements signed by the parties. In such instances, the aggrieved parties are usually most concerned with the next steps available to them, in order to obtain the legal remedies which they believe they are entitled to. When instructed, the first step which a… Continue reading Letter of Demand: Enforcing Your Legal Rights Under Singapore Law
Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) frequently occur in the corporate world. It is one of the strategic tools which companies utilise to achieve various business objectives, for example, to achieve revenue or profit growth, to expand into new markets, for business synergies, for cost efficiencies, and to increase market competitiveness. On other occasions, parties enter… Continue reading Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Singapore: The Role of an M&A Lawyer
Introduction Equity financing, whether from existing shareholders or external investors, is a popular option for companies looking to grow their business, increase their market presence, and develop their products. One of the foremost fundraising options for start-up companies is series A financing, a type of equity financing typically pursued after the seed (or angel) investment… Continue reading Series A Fundraising in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide on Key Processes, Steps and Legal Documentation
Introduction Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) is a category of insurance policies which covers the insured (i.e. the buyer, the seller, and/or the target company) for some or all representations and warranties provided by the other party(ies) within the share purchase agreements (SPA) mainly in relation to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Typically, RWI policies… Continue reading Representation and Warranties Insurance: A Win-win M&A Solution for Vendors and Purchasers
Introduction A shareholders’ agreement is a cornerstone private agreement between two or more shareholders of a company, and which serves to govern the legal relationship amongst them. Depending on the intention and objectives of the parties, the company may or may not be a party to the agreement. Broadly, this agreement sets out the rights… Continue reading Shareholders’ Agreement in Singapore: Key Purposes and Typical Clauses
Introduction The Companies Act 1967 of Singapore (“CA”) provides that a director includes, firstly, any person occupying the position of director of a corporation by whatever name called, secondly, a person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors or the majority of the directors of a corporation are accustomed to act, and thirdly,… Continue reading Directors’ Duties under Singapore Law
Introduction Singapore law imposes stringent duties and responsibilities on directors and officers of Singapore companies. For example, under the Companies Act 1967 of Singapore, directors have fiduciary duties to act in good faith and in the best interests of the company. Because of the requirement to comply with applicable laws, directors and officers of companies… Continue reading Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance: A Guide for Singapore Companies, Directors and Officers