The Shipping title has been reissued for May 2023, and was updated by Tan Hui Tsing, Capt Mathiew Christophe Rajoo, Isabel Lim, Gerard Nicholas, Abiramee Ghandidass, and Deborah Koh. The title is split into two volumes, thus providing a more comprehensive overview of the law of Shipping in Singapore. Volume 17(2) consists of seven chapters – from sources of Singapore maritime law to ships to maritime arbitration. The commentary reflects the current and related case law and statutory provisions such as The “Echo Star” ex “Gas Infinity” [2020] 5 SLR 1025, [2020] SGHC 200, The “Jeil Crystal” [2022] 2 SLR 1385, [2022] SGCA 66 (CA), The “Ocean Winner” [2021] 4 SLR 526, [2021] SGHC 8, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (2020 Rev Ed) and the Rules of Court 2021 (S 914/2021). Volume 17(3), on the other hand, contains eight chapters. Topics include safety of life and property, navigation as well as salvage and wreck. As with the commentary in Vol 17(2), the commentary in Vol 17(3) is replete with case laws and statutory provisions such as The “Caraka Jaya Niaga III-11” [2021] 4 SLR 611, [2021] SGHC 43, Nurun Novi Saydur Rahman v PP [2019] 3 SLR 413 and Maritime Offences Act 2003 (2020 Rev Ed).
The Arbitration title under the HLS series has been updated by Professor Lawrence Boo and Delphine Ho. Within the 15 chapters, readers will find an engaging commentary related to the law of arbitration in Singapore, from mature of arbitration to jurisdiction, tribunal and award. Updates to the volume include relevant and latest cases and provisions such as BZW & and anor v BZV [2022] 1 SLR 1080, [2022] SGCA 1, Hunan Xiangzhong Mining Group Ltd v Oilive Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 43, Phoenixfin Pte Ltd and others v Convexity Ltd [2022] 2 SLR 23, [2022] SGCA 17, Copyright Act 2021 (2020 Rev Ed), Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 Companies Act and Rules of Court 2021 (S 914/2021).
Reissued in June 2022, the Insolvency title has been updated by Nigel Pereira, Lionel Tay, Walter Yeo, and Naomi Lim to provide a succinct and comprehensive guide to the law related to insolvency in Singapore. Within the seven chapters ranging from schemes of arrangements, winding up and cross border insolvency, the 2022 Reissue is fortified with the latest cases and provisions (in particular the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018) that keeps the discussion current and relevant.
This 2022 Reissue builds on the strong foundation of content offered by the contributing authors of the previous issues, covering hundreds of criminal offences in Singapore, across close to a thousand offence provisions. This includes offences found in the Penal Code 1871, Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, Prevention of Corruption Act 1960, Protection from Harassment Act 2014, and Public Order Act 2009.
The Insurance volume have been updated by Elaine Tay Ling Yan and Wang Ying Shuang of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. Spanning twelve chapters which covers general principles of insurance up until regulation of insurance companies, the volume is vital for readers who are interested in the law of insurance in Singapore. The latest and relevant provisions and cases updated in the commentary provides a succinct and relevant discourse.
The Shipping title has been reissued for May 2023, and was updated by Tan Hui Tsing, Capt Mathiew Christophe Rajoo, Isabel Lim, Gerard Nicholas, Abiramee Ghandidass, and Deborah Koh. The title is split into two volumes, thus providing a more comprehensive overview of the law of Shipping in Singapore. Volume 17(2) consists of seven chapters – from sources of Singapore maritime law to ships to maritime arbitration. The commentary reflects the current and related case law and statutory provisions such as The “Echo Star” ex “Gas Infinity” [2020] 5 SLR 1025, [2020] SGHC 200, The “Jeil Crystal” [2022] 2 SLR 1385, [2022] SGCA 66 (CA), The “Ocean Winner” [2021] 4 SLR 526, [2021] SGHC 8, the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 (2020 Rev Ed) and the Rules of Court 2021 (S 914/2021). Volume 17(3), on the other hand, contains eight chapters. Topics include safety of life and property, navigation as well as salvage and wreck. As with the commentary in Vol 17(2), the commentary in Vol 17(3) is replete with case laws and statutory provisions such as The “Caraka Jaya Niaga III-11” [2021] 4 SLR 611, [2021] SGHC 43, Nurun Novi Saydur Rahman v PP [2019] 3 SLR 413 and Maritime Offences Act 2003 (2020 Rev Ed).
Updated by Randolph Khoo and Johnson Loo respectively, this two parts volume covers the latest commentary, relevant cases and provisions in Partnership and Agency as well as Probate, Administration and Succession.
The book is intended to serve as a core textbook for students studying Equity and Trusts in Singapore, and as a useful reference for practitioners.
As such, it will closely cover the Equity and Trusts course syllabuses in all three local law schools.
The book is intended to serve as a core textbook for students studying Equity and Trusts in Singapore, and as a useful reference for practitioners.
As such, it will closely cover the Equity and Trusts course syllabuses in all three local law schools.
Butterworths Competition Law Handbook presents the latest legislation in an easy-to-use format so you will be able to find information quickly and easily. It can be used as a stand-alone desktop reference. This is the essential reference source for lawyers, any firm of solicitors or in-house department that deals with competition law issues.
Now a standalone volume, Singapore’s constitutional law is explored and discussed within the volume. Consisting of 18 chapters (which includes a new chapter Relief from Unconstitutional State Action: Procedure and Remedies), ranging from relief of unconstitutional state action, interpreting the constitution and fundamental liberties, the volume highlights the richness of the Singapore constitutional law.
The commentary for [40] Carriers has been updated by Augustine Liew, Eric Wong, Ong Xinyi and Lance Tay. The volume is divided in three parts, namely Carriage by Air, Carriage of Goods by Road and Carriage of Goods by Sea, which have now been updated to include the provisions and cases relevant in the present legal landscape of Singapore.
The most comprehensive single collection of statutory source material and practice directions relating to insolvency law in England, Wales and Scotland. Adopting a user-friendly, chronological layout, it covers the most important statutes, statutory instruments and European legislation. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately. This prestigious handbook makes research time efficient and effortless.
The Loan Book is a specialist text specifically dealing with loans and is intended as a handbook for lawyers, accountants and members of the commercial community. Loans are an everyday occurrence in life and in business. The implications are not always well understood. The author presents a helpful and concise commentary on aspects of loans, including when they are repayable at common law and what considerations come into play in deciding whether a payment is a loan or a gift.
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• Specialist text specifically dealing with loans
• Clear and concise commentary
• Authoritative author
• Practical and accessible
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The Butterworths® Hong Kong Bankruptcy Law Handbook - Sixth Edition is an essential bankruptcy law reference, setting out the full text of the Bankruptcy Ordinance (Cap 6), the most important piece of legislation pertaining to the administration of bankruptcy law in Hong Kong.
This handbook aims to make available in a convenient and up-to-date form the consolidated text of the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap 559). This book provides section-by-section annotations covering significant judicial decisions, rules of court, definitions of words and phrases, discussions on practical aspects, contentious issues, and other authoritative materials.
The Butterworths Hong Kong Company Law (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Handbook details provisions relating to prospectus, companies winding-up rules, insolvency of companies, disqualification of directors, receivership, restrictions on sale of shares and provisions relating to the Societies Ordinance are still in force under the now retitled Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 32).
This book provides a practical update on the key issues and factors affecting the successful deal-making and execution of a cross-border M&A transaction, covering Hong Kong, Mainland China (driven by the influence of its Belt and Road initiative), and the regulations on foreign investments in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates.
Bribery and Corruption is a detailed and expansive guide to bribery and corruption law in Hong Kong. The jurisprudence relating to the common law offence of misconduct in public office continues to grow as the offence is more frequently employed by prosecutors against abuses of their office by public officials. Recent case law which helps to define the parameters of the offence is discussed. In order to make the book a more practical tool for legal professionals, the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap 201) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance (Cap 204) are included.
All relevant cases and legislation are succinctly discussed in this practical guide for legal practitioners and students. The enhancements within this Fourth Edition makes this handbook a more comprehensive guide and will also be an invaluable source of information for businesspersons, company directors, HR professionals, importer-exporters and all those involved in the drafting of commercial agreements.
Torts Cases and Commentary Supplement: Defamation and Wrongful Interference with Goods is a clear, accessible explanation of key concepts in the uniform defamation law and the torts relating to wrongful interference with goods
"This edition is long overdue as the case law development has been significant since the publication of the first edition. I am heartened to note that the book takes into account all the important decisions of the appellate courts, especially those of the Court of Appeal which have laid down broad principles to guide the lower courts...."
For an in-depth look into Singapore's income tax, this fourteen-chaptered volume will be a beacon for those in the legal field, ranging from taxation of income, gain and profits from any trades or business, business entities, reliefs, taxation of non-residents as well as tax-compliance and appeals. A must have for your legal library.
This textbook offers a thorough exploration of both the general principles and specific offences of Thai criminal law, presenting an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and international scholars. Authored by a Thai legal expert with profound knowledge of the local legal landscape, this book is distinguished as the first criminal law textbook written entirely in English by a Thai author. It meticulously explains legal principles and analyses relevant court cases, making it a fundamental point of reference for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of Thai criminal law.
This book provides a straightforward approach to the statutory adjudication process under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (Act 746) (CIPAA 2012). The book guides the reader through the process of adjudication pursuant to CIPAA 2012 from its initiation to beyond the delivery of the adjudication decision. In this book, nearly 100 common issues have been identified that commonly crop up during various stages of the adjudication process. This title focuses on a growing body of domestic cases, providing a clear exposition and discussion of the relevant case law. Utilising a problem-based approach, the Q&A format of the book provides answers to the common issues in Malaysian adjudication. Preceded by an introductory section, the reader is also provided with an overview of the construction process and the disputes that may arise, taking the reader from inception of construction work right to completion of a project.