Notes on Singapore
business law.
Short, practical pieces from our lawyers on the legal questions our clients are actually asking. No filler — just what we think you should know.
What the 2025 amendments to the Employment Act mean for SME hiring
The latest changes touch notice periods, flexible work requests and the threshold for statutory protections. Here is what small employers should change in their contracts this quarter.
By Priya Nair
14 May 2026
6 min read
Founder vesting and the cap table: getting your shareholders' agreement right before Series A
Investors will read your shareholders' agreement closely. A few decisions made early — on vesting, drag-along and reserved matters — save painful renegotiation later.
Buying commercial property in Singapore: ABSD, BSD and the conveyancing timeline
Stamp duty rules and completion deadlines catch buyers out more than anything else. A plain-English walk-through of the costs and the calendar before you sign the option.
Resolving shareholder disputes without going to court: mediation at the SMC
Litigation is rarely the fastest way out of a deadlock between business partners. How structured mediation at the Singapore Mediation Centre can preserve both the company and the relationship.
Protecting your brand: trade mark strategy for Singapore startups expanding into ASEAN
Registering in Singapore is the easy part. A practical sequence for securing your marks across Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam before a competitor gets there first.