Nicolas Tang

Moderator: Nicolas Tang, Founder, Farallon Law Corporation Speakers: Christopher Chong, Head of Construction & Engineering and Director (Dispute Resolution), Drew & Napier Joseph Chung, Partner, Deacons Nico Mooduto, Partner, SSEK Noppramart Thammateeradaycho, Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins Local courts have a significant impact on the choice of arbitral seat, as they provide essential judicial support and…

A&O Shearman, Singapore26 June 2024, 6pm to 8pm VK Rajah SC: Let me start off with climate. Lee Kuan Yew said that the greatest invention in the 20th century was air-conditioning. There is a cleavage between arbitration and mediation. When we go back, the first institutionalised form where an arbitration award could be enforced was probably…

In an ideal world, disputes would be resolved amicably, but in practice, some disputes are extremely difficult to resolve. Typical adversarial methods like litigation and arbitration are often used. However, there is scope to utilise mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism. Arb-Med-Arb, short for Arbitration-Mediation-Arbitration, is a dispute resolution process that seeks to integrate mediation…

In international arbitration cases held in Singapore, the process of handling evidence differs from traditional court proceedings. Unlike in courts, there are no predefined rules of evidence that automatically apply in international arbitration. Instead, the treatment of evidence becomes the responsibility of the arbitral tribunal when there is no prior agreement between the parties on…

Limitation periods in Singapore are governed by specific legal frameworks which set the time limits within which an individual or entity must initiate legal proceedings. These periods define the window for enforcing legal rights through the courts. The rationale behind limitation periods is to ensure legal certainty and fairness, preventing the indefinite hanging over of…

In Singapore, the remuneration of directors is a topic of significant legal and corporate governance interest. Directors, who are appointed to manage and oversee the operations of a company, are compensated for their services. This compensation, known as directors’ remuneration, includes any form of payment or benefit given to them in return for their services…

Nicolas was interviewed for this ChannelNewsAsia article: Why Wasn’t Ong Beng Seng Charged With Iswaran? Lawyers Weigh in. Written by: Louisa Tang The Attorney-General’s Chambers has said it will decide on the investigations against the billionaire tycoon after the Iswaran case is completed. CNA speaks to legal experts and lawyers on the possible reasons behind…

Previously in Singapore, when a creditor won a court judgment against a debtor, and the debtor did not follow the judgment’s terms, there were legal avenues to ensure compliance. One such method was through “garnishee proceedings.” In this context, a “garnishee” was a third party who owed money to the judgment debtor. When the court…

Singapore’s dynamic economy offers a wide range of opportunities for business ventures. The choice of business structure influences various factors including tax obligations, image and perception among clients and suppliers, the amount of required paperwork, personal liability, borrowing capacity, and the potential for business expansion. Each entity type has distinct characteristics and is governed by…