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Singapore: A Leading Hub for International Arbitration (International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2025)

Courts play a supportive role, reinforcing finality and party autonomy.

Splitting employment claims: Lessons from a recent Singapore High Court decision

The ECT ruled that IGA had failed to substantiate the misconduct allegations.

Exploring the role of arbitration in Guernsey trust disputes

The lack of current precedent shows the flexibility of the arbitration process.

Enhanced governance for VCCs in Singapore

Strong governance is essential to ensuring VCCs not only meet, but exceed, the expectations set forth by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Telecom agreements not trumped by Code wording, court rules

The draftsman of the Code has simply provided that the continuation of a code agreement

ESR Group Limited Privatisation and Delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

ESR is a key player in Asia-Pacific’s real asset sector with a strong focus on logistics and digital infrastructure.

High Court ‘draws amendment line’ applicable to insolvency claims

The High Court granted permission for three of the four proposed amendments

Restructuring and Insolvency in British Virgin Islands (PLC)

A mortgage can be a legal mortgage or an equitable mortgage.

New work permit system applies in Saudi Arabia

The MHRSD said that how a worker is classified will be determined on an automated basis, based on the information employers share about their workers.

Ireland Update: AI Policy and Legislation Global Developments

The global AI regulatory landscape is dynamic and increasingly complex, with jurisdictions seeking to balance innovation, ethical considerations and consumer protection.

UK healthcare providers must take note of government’s 10 year health plan

The new strategy is a result of “Change NHS”, the largest public consultation in NHS history with over 250,000 contributions from patients, staff, and stakeholders.

CRS 2.0 amendments to the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard

Given Guernsey’s mature legal and regulatory system, service providers in the Island are able to adapt their systems to deal with data collection

Establishing a BVI Approved Manager: Key Considerations

The BVI’s Approved Managers Regime offers a streamlined, cost-effective regulatory framework designed for qualifying investment managers and advisers

New UK trade strategy will bolster country’s ‘trade defence’ toolbox

Under the new strategy, the government also intends to consult with businesses on the potential benefits of joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention

Damage control: Managing misconduct allegations in sport

The consequences for victims of misconduct are severe, and often unspeakably so.

UK Employment Rights Bill: key dates for consultation and implementation of the Bill

The vast majority of these measures remain at an early stage.

Equity and debt capital markets: the Caribbean advantage

BVI and Cayman companies are accepted by institutional and private investors

Interim guidance following the Supreme Court's decision on the meaning of 'sex' in the UK Equality Act

The update may be of particular interest to employers

FCA highlights ‘delicate balance’ to ensure growth and market integrity

The UK aspires to be the world’s most innovative full-service financial centres by 2035.

New framework an important resource for in-house lawyers in England and Wales

The framework also makes recommendations on practical strategies for in-house lawyers to manage workload

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