Updated as of 25 June 2020 In connection with the Fortitude Budget presented in Parliament on 26 May 2020, the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill (the “Bill”) was read and passed in Parliament on 5 June 2020 and enacted into the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Act 2020 (the “Amendment Act”) on 16 June 2020. As […]
With various dispute resolution capabilities in mediation, collaborative family practice and court craft, we specialise in working with our clients through difficult times. Q: Under what circumstances can I apply for a divorce? A: The Women’s Charter provides for a single ground for a divorce, namely that your marriage has irretrievably broken down1. In determining […]
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) acted as Singapore counsel to a local online e-commerce platform operator (“Client”) in its series B fundraising exceeding S$3.5 million from key market players. This strategic investment was completed in May 2020 and allows the Client to leverage on the investors’ strong presence in Asia Pacific. Having advised on previous fundraising rounds, […]
At QWP, we specialise in working with our clients in the planning and preparation of their wills, trusts, and estates. In this Q&A, we hope to provide you with brief answers to some common questions that you may have on this topic. This is particularly in light of the risks to health and well-being that […]
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) advised a local private real estate fund (“Client”) on its joint venture for a real estate investment project in respect of commercial and industrial property in Singapore. The joint venture leverages on the breadth of expertise of the Client’s group of companies to manage assets and property in Singapore. The target property […]
Our enhanced skills as mediators [IMI and SIMI Certified, Family Panel Singapore Mediation Centre], court-appointed child representative and parenting coordinator enable us to focus on the best interests of children. We endeavour to assist clients in resolving matters in a respectful way, emphasising on amicable co-parenting. This Q&A provides brief answers to some common questions […]
Like many other things, the pandemic has changed the way parties to a private M&A deal approach a sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”). This commentary seeks to identify some issues that are likely to be relooked and reconsidered, in what may be a new normal for SPAs that are negotiated in the Covid-19 era. Purchase […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Kenneth Leong of Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC. Kenneth has joined IR as our exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions member in Singapore. We are a multi-disciplinary law practice led by a team of experienced lawyers with varying specialist expertise, capable of handling complex […]
CNPLaw is proud to announce that the firm has been appointed to be on the Singapore Medical Council’s (SMC) Panel of Legal Assessors for the second consecutive year. This appointment makes it the 7th panel that CNPLaw is on within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. CNPLaw’s Managing Partner, Ms Lisa Theng has this to comment about the […]
CNPLaw LLP advised Axcelasia Inc., a company listed on the SGX-ST engaged in the provision of tax advisory and business consultancy services, in its divestment of principal subsidiaries to the Hong Kong Tricor group for a consideration of RM69.7 million. In connection with the proposed divestment, the majority shareholders of the company also gave irrevocable […]
CNPLaw LLP (“CNP”) acted as Singapore counsel for a Singapore-based telecommunications start-up, AirGSM Pte Ltd, in its restructuring through a share swap with its US-based holding company, AirGSM Holdings, Inc. AirGSM Pte Ltd is the creator of the mobile application, Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store for travellers. The restructuring strategically positions AirGSM Pte Ltd for fund raising activities and […]
CNPLaw LLP advised a Singapore graphic design company with headquarters in the US on securing additional financing via a share subscription by a foreign investor. The transaction was completed in January 2020 and is a significant capital injection for such company with a value of over S$70 million. Advising on the transaction was CNPLaw LLP’s […]