Nicolas Tang

What is a Court Order and What is a Court Judgment? A court order is usually the result of a motion brought before the court. A judgment is made at the end of a court case. It sets out the rights and obligations of parties and it resolves legal disputes. When is Enforcement of a…

Introduction To The Writ Of Summons The writ of summons is a significant legal document in Singapore civil proceedings. It is also known as an originating summons. Its function is to commence such proceedings by informing the defendant that the plaintiff has initiated legal action against them. The parties to a civil matter are usually…

What Is Civil Litigation? Civil Litigation refers to the process of taking legal action against another party to pursue a claim. Generally, what defines a matter as civil litigation is the fact that the State is not a party involved in proceedings. To start civil litigation proceedings in Singapore, a plaintiff can commence an action…

Various Courts in the Singapore Legal System The Singapore Court system consists of several courts to handle cases of varying scope and gravity. This article will provide a short summary of these different courts. Cases that involve a value of claim above S$250,000 are handled by the High Court. In criminal cases, the High Court…

There are many civil litigation lawyers in Singapore. Finding any civil litigation lawyer is not difficult. However, finding a good civil litigation lawyer which can deliver results at a reasonable price (and with the least stress) is extremely difficult. Good Civil Litigation Lawyer Let us consider the key attributes of a good civil litigation lawyer: Not-so-Good…

Top Litigation Lawyers in Singapore Where can you find the top litigation lawyers in Singapore? While it is true that Senior Counsel are experienced litigation lawyers, and that they are one of the best litigation lawyers, one must note that they are fairly expensive, with rates of S$1,000 upwards per hour. Senior Counsels also need to…

One stressful and challenging experience for businesses or individuals is collecting debt. That’s because you need to ensure you collect debts professionally and carefully, which will avoid instances of severing relationships with the debtor. In this informative post, we’ll look at ways a law firm can help you in collecting debts. When it comes to…

If you have never engaged a lawyer in Singapore, you will be faced with a myriad of choices and you may face great difficulty in making a decision. This is especially if you are based overseas or have never met a Singapore lawyer before. Should you go to the large law firms, a boutique litigation law…

The avoidance of a legal obligation to pay for a good or service occurs frequently in the marketplace. If your company has sold goods or provided services but have not been paid, you are not alone. Unfortunately, in the current global economic climate, this situation of customers not paying up is becoming more and more…

Shareholders’ Disputes commonly occur in Singapore companies. One of the main reasons is because the shareholders have disagreed on how the business should be managed. Such disagreements and differences manifest themselves in various forms: The first thing you should do is to consult us so you know what rights you have and what options there…