Insights

With lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia, and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks, we provide regular insights on legal and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia and beyond.

42. Obtaining Adjudication Decis
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What Happens When You Obtain An Adjudication Decision Under CIPAA 2012 (Part 2)

A. What’s Next Following an Adjudication Decision? Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”) is a (...)

Tax Health Checks (1) (1)
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Tax Health Checks: A Preventive Legal Perspective

A. Introduction The Thai Revenue Department has, in recent years, adopted a far more assertive approach to tax enforcement. Supported (...)

40. Validity of Wills Under Thai
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Landmark Supreme Court Judgment On Formal Validity Of Wills Under Thai Law

A. Introduction The organization and administration of a person’s estate after their death, legally known as the making of a (...)

TH New Partners Announcement 3 (1)
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PDLegal Announces Appointment of Two New Partners in Thailand

PDLegal is pleased to announce the admission of Ravipat Mullijarupongs and Supagorn (Pop) Jittimaporn as Partners in its Thailand office, (...)

39. Obtaining Payment Services L
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A Guide To Obtaining A Payment Services Licence In Singapore

A. Introduction Singapore’s position as a global fintech hub is underpinned by a robust and forward-looking regulatory framework. The Payment (...)

PDLegal Australia Expansion
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PDLegal Expands Regional Footprint with Launch of Sydney Office

We are proud to announce the official launch of PDLegal Australia in Sydney, marking a major milestone in the firm’s (...)

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Vietnam Formally Recognises Digital Assets Under New Law

A. Introduction In June 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry, a landmark piece of legislation (...)

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Case Commentary: Natixis, Singapore Branch V Seshadri Rajagopalan And Others And Other Appeals [2025] SGCA 29

A. Introduction The Singapore’s Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Natixis, Singapore Branch v Seshadri Rajagopalan and others and other (...)

37.-Major-Corruption-Case-2
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PDLegal Acts In Major Corruption Case Involving Public Healthcare Tender

PDLegal LLC recently represented the lead accused in a prosecution brought by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB), involving corruption (...)

35.-TH-Personal-Income-Tax-Framework-1 (1)
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New Personal Income Tax Framework For Sales Of Cryptocurrencies And Digital Tokens

A. Introduction On 17 June 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved a draft Ministerial Regulation under the Revenue Code that introduces (...)

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Bridging Jurisdictions: Highlights From Malaysia's Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025

A. Introduction The Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (“Model Law”) was adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade (...)

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PDLegal – Firm Trip 2025

Our teams and associates from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia came together in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City for (...)

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