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.

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Thailand's Digital Crackdown: New Laws Target Cybercrimes And Digital Assets

A. Pre-Songkran Approval Following the approval of the Thai Cabinet on the Draft Royal Decree on Measures to Prevent and (...)

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Navigating Tariffs: Contractual and Tariffs-Related Safeguards

A. Introduction On 2 April 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers (...)

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Fixed-Term Contracts: A Double-Edged Sword For Employers In Malaysia

In Malaysia, fixed-term contracts are often perceived as a flexible mechanism for managing staffing needs. However, the legal framework surrounding (...)

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Group Managing Partner Peter Doraisamy to Speak at The Arbitration Summit 2025 in London

Our Group Managing Partner, Peter Doraisamy, will be speaking at The Arbitration Summit 2025 on 13th May 2025 at The (...)

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Successfully Resisted Jurisdictional Challenge

Work Highlight Our Partners, Chuck Siew Ka Wai and Tan Soo Yew had successfully represented a Singapore global provider for (...)

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Dismiss Now, Explain Later? Not On The Court's Watch

In Malaysia, the right to terminate employment is not unfettered, even where the employment contract provides for termination with notice. (...)

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Overview Of Adjudication Process In Malaysia Under The Construction Industry Payment And Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) - Resolving A Construction Claim Within 100 Days (Part 1)

A. Introduction to Adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (...)

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Legal Aspects Of Cargo Liquefaction

A. Introduction Cargo liquefaction refers to the ability for certain dry cargo such as iron ore fines, nickel ores and (...)

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Defamed Or Defend: Understanding Defamation Law In Malaysia

An overview of what constitutes defamation, the available legal defences, and the role of the law in safeguarding reputations. A. (...)

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When U.S Tariffs Bite: How Malaysian Employers Can Respond Strategically

The global trading landscape shifted dramatically in April 2025, with the United States announcing sweeping new tariffs. For Malaysian businesses, (...)

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Navigating Vietnam's Government Restructuring: Implications For Investors And Businesses

In recent months, the Government of Vietnam has been intensifying efforts to prepare for an extensive reorganisation of its machinery (...)

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Navigating The Malaysian Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024: Key Changes, Implications, And Implications For Businesses

A. Introduction The Malaysian Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act”) introduces significant changes to Malaysia’s data protection framework (...)

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