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![]() | The Annotated Singapore Companies Act, Second Edition The Annotated Singapore Companies Act provides invaluable section-by-section annotations to the Singapore Companies Act, Cap 50 throwing light on the application and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. The high-quality annotations are insightful, practical and authoritative, enabling a confident understanding of the workings of the Act. The key terms and phrases in each section are explained by reference to local and foreign case law as well as academic writing. This publication facilitates quick and easy research with the inclusion of cross-references from the provision being annotated to related provisions which work together with it. The impact of the wide-ranging amendments brought in by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2014 as well as the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017, and the consolidation of the relevant sections on corporate rescue and insolvency with the Bankruptcy Act, Cap 20 into the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act, 2018 is covered to make this publication fully up-to-date. Significant amendments to the Act, covered in this title: 1. Establishes a new regime to enable a foreign corporate entity to transfer its registration to Singapore 2. Simplifies the timelines for holding of an AGM and filing of returns and reduces regulatory burdens for companies 3. Introduces a new corporate vehicle through the Variable Capital Companies Act 2018 which serves as a structure for both open and closed-ended investment funds in Singapore. 4. Updated the previous edition with recent local and foreign cases from 2017 to June 2023.
Key features 1. Provides insightful annotations to the Companies Act 2. Includes amendments made by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2014 and the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 and the impact of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act, 2018 3. Prepared by an author with both broad academic and practical experience 4. Contains rich citation of local and foreign case law 5. Comprised of general overview, explanation of key terms/phrases, definitions, and cross-reference to related provisions | |
![]() | Damages, Expert Evidence and Valuation in Commercial Disputes in India Jurisprudence surrounding the law of damages and valuation has remained constantly in flux. However, despite being at the forefront of commercial litigation and arbitration landscape, there is a lack of dedicated and reliable authorities devoted to the study of this area of law in India. The central objective of Damages, Expert Evidence and Valuation in Commercial Disputes in India is to bridge that gap. With contributions authored by practitioners across several common law jurisdictions in addition to India, there is a conscious attempt to produce a body of work that, though Indian law–facing, is well contextualized within the developments in common law jurisdictions and provides a comparative analysis wherever appropriate.
The book is aimed at practitioners, legal academics, and judges in the hope that it will be useful in shaping the jurisprudence surrounding damages, its quantification, and the use of expert evidence in India. | |
![]() | Singapore Civil Procedure 2024 Editor-in-Chief: Cavinder Bull With a team of expert contributors Helmed by General Editor, Cavinder Bull S.C., this publication is annotated by some of the pre-eminent practitioners in the field. It is the leading title of its kind, presenting the most comprehensive coverage of Singapore Civil Procedure in both print and electronic format. This title provides the new Rules of Court in an annotated format and supplies supporting legislation and other material of significance. | |
![]() | Construction Arbitration In the construction industry, arbitration is the major means of dispute resolution, particularly for large, complex projects. This new book addresses the process from the perspectives of both the parties involved and that of their advisers. It discusses ways to improve results of the process and the management of costs and time and a purposive approach to manage a construction arbitration. | |
![]() | Company's Guide to Retrenchment in Malaysia (COMING SOON) Be well-informed of the intricacies in navigating retrenchment in Malaysia | |
![]() | Istilah Undang-Undang, 7th Edition Ascertain English and Malay legal terminologies with confidence | |
![]() | Personal Injury Reports (Consolidated Tables 2019-2023) Providing an invaluable key for quick and accurate access to personal injury quantum awards | |
![]() | All Malaysia Tax Cases (AMTC) 2022 Reports important cases central to revenue law in Malaysia | |
![]() | Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance (Cap. 628): Commentary and Annotations, 2nd Edition The Second Edition of the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance (Cap 628): Commentary and Annotations provides updates to the Ordinance as well as subsidiary enacted Regulations and Rules. It fully examines and analyzes the law. | |
![]() | Clough & Clough on Personal Injuries Clough & Clough on Personal Injuries provides an easy reference point for key areas of personal injuries (“PI”) litigation. | |
![]() | Archbold Hong Kong 2024 The essential reference manual on criminal law, procedure, sentencing and practice in Hong Kong | |
![]() | Tort Law in Hong Kong, Fifth Edition Tort Law in Hong Kong, now in its fifth edition, is both a learning tool for intending lawyers and the most up-to-date and comprehensive tort law resource for legal practitioners, academics and judges. The focus is on the Hong Kong law and context. The new edition provides critical analysis of more than 300 court decisions from Hong Kong and relevant overseas jurisdictions. | |
![]() | Hanbury & Martin Modern Equity 23rd Edition Hanbury Martin: Modern Equity provides an up-to-date and modern account of this challenging area of the law. This twenty-second edition of the long-standing work is the third edition under the present editors. The new edition contains rigorous analysis of the latest in case law and academic debate, with strengthened reference to other common law jurisdictions. Modern Equity continues to be unparalleled in breadth of scope and wealth of detail and remains the authority on equity and trusts law.
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![]() | Jervis on Coroners 15th Edition Navigate the landscape of coronial law with Jervis on Coroners. This quintessential guide is the leading resource for anyone involved in a coroners inquest or investigation, taking you step-by-step through the practice and procedure. From the fundamental principles to the complexity of homicide cases, disasters, prescribed diseases and notifiable accidents, this work provides detail and insight across the full spectrum of issues that you might encounter. Jervis on Coroners is more than just a reference its the key to understanding the nuances of this legal system and the specific powers and duties of the coroner. With a logical structure and all-angles approach it is essential reading for coroners, solicitors and barristers, local government officials and medical examiners. Secure your copy now to ensure that you are equipped with the expertise to handle even the most intricate of cases with confidence and authority.
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![]() | Guest & Liew on the Law of Assignment 5th Edition This title provides you with all the guidance you need on the law governing the voluntary assignment of things in action. It covers the nature of assignment, equitable assignments, restrictions, priorities, liabilities, conflict of law and more. The commentary is clear and concise and follows the approach of titles such as Chitty on Contracts enabling you to find a statement of law and, for each issue or topic, the authority that supports it.
The fifth edition has been comprehensively updated throughout to ensure you have the latest guidance at your fingertips. Key changes include new discussions on whether a contract reflects a single chose in action or a bundle of choses and an examination of the distinctions between an intention to assign and contractual intention. It also addresses whether the debtor or obligor has a right to sight the assignment. Other new features of this edition include:
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![]() | Documentary Evidence 15th Edition Now in its 15th edition (first published 40 years ago), Documentary Evidence prides itself on being up to date. In the fast-moving world of civil procedure, and the vast amount of caselaw on disclosure and privilege, it is rewritten on a three-year cycle. The book is a comprehensive guide to the legal obligations of disclosure. Logically presented and lucidly written, it provides detailed analysis and sensible practical advice. Following a chronological structure, it shows when and how a practitioner should take action in relation to the obligation to disclose. It is a standard work that is often cited in court judgments. Under the Civil Procedure Rules the parties to an action are encouraged to adopt a cards-on-the-table approach toward the exchange of information, not just once litigation has commenced but before as well. It is likely in the early stages that a few documents will be identified as being relevant or key to the matter at hand. These will be used to provide advice as to the merit or not of proceeding with the dispute. If the decision is taken to proceed, the law imposes a requirement to make full and proper disclosure, which is the process whereby the parties to an action disclose to each other all documents in their possession, custody or power relating to matters in question in the action. This title deals with the nature and scope of the obligation to disclose. Documentary Evidence:
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