A leading boutique law firm dedicated to the global SME community
We have more than 26 years experience serving more than 1000+ SMEs
A prior service provider on the EDB Connections Concierge
We have more than 26 years experience serving more than 1000+ SMEs
We are a service provider on the EDB Connections Concierge
As a dispute resolution lawyer of more than 26 years, the most common question which I get asked is what is the difference between negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation? I understand why such a question maybe important. Knowing the answer, helps my client decide which option to choose. I must admit…
Having practised litigation work for more than 25 years, one would not be wrong to reduce the work to this simple formula: Someone has to win and someone has to lose. This is “binary”, meaning it is either a “1” or “0”. However, this approach to contracts negotiation is not…
We’ve talked about dealing with personal bankruptcies - but not much has been written about how bankruptcy affects small businesses. Before we discuss this issue, let us shine the light on the following concepts. What is the difference between bankruptcy and winding up your business? Bankruptcy refers to an individual…
Despite spending over two decades as a court lawyer, I still find it shocking that most business owners do not bother to take any form precaution to prevent or reduce the risk of personal exposure to bankruptcy. Here are some simple steps that every business owner should start taking (if…
There’s no such thing as an “easy way out”. Whether you’re a business owner or an individual having issues with debt, filing for bankruptcy is usually regarded as the last resort due to its social stigma and devastating consequences such as difficulties in looking for a job, termination of existing…
Just as important as protecting your intellectual property rights, online content has its own set of copyrights to be grappled with. These typically revolve around how to protect their own works and how to avoid infringing other people’s work. Here 5 essential points you should know about online content and…
Many business relationships start with a single transaction. Maybe the first transaction goes well, so both sides decide to rinse and repeat. They continue to trade with each other, compiling their invoices, receipts, delivery orders, and so on. In a dispute, the mountain of documents and correspondence can show that…
In the 17th century, there was a period called the “Dutch Golden Age”. At the height of Tulip Mania, the contract price for bulbs of tulip reached such extraordinary prices that those prices did not reflect the actual value of the bulb of tulip. Despite the high prices, there was…
Discrimination based off the concept of class has been making it rounds on the internet and local mainstream media. From the varying public responses to the Life Beyond Grades campaign a few weeks back to the most recent (and heartbreaking) coverage by CNA Insider that features young Singaporeans…
We have often heard: Singaporeans know the COSTS of everything but do not know the VALUE of anything. This is a criticism of our small mindedness and small businesses. What then is the meaning of VALUE? There is no easy answer, but most experts will agree that value must be…
