In this month’s Notes from the Bar, we discuss the case of the “Miracle Hope” [2020] EWHC 995 (Comm) where the English Courts, in an unusual situation, had to decide on security for a vessel arrested in Singapore. Read More
COVID-19 (Temporary measures) Act 2020 – Kicking the can down the road?
In this month’s edition of Notes from the Bar, we will examine the implications of the freshly minted Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 on businesses and individuals in Singapore in the context of the deferment of contractual obligations. Read More
Notes from the Bar – Arbitration, rules of natural justice and gating of witnesses
One advantage of international arbitration in Singapore is that the Final Award is final and not subject to any appeals. Parties know that once the Final Award is issued, the Final Award will not be subject to the uncertainties normally associated with appeals to an appellate court. But what happens when the manner in which the arbitration was conducted was unfair to one party? This is where the national court of the seat of the arbitration steps in and exercise its supervisory function as shown in the recent Singapore High Court decision of CBP v. CBS [2020] SGHC 23 Read More
Notes from the Bar – COVID-19, commodities and charterparties
The COVID-19 epidemic is by now well known to all around the world and has caused significant disruption to our everyday lives. To a commodities trader, apart from inconveniences to his daily routine, COVID-19 may have also caused disruptions to his commercial operations. In this edition of Notes from the Bar, we examine some of… Read More
Happy Year of the Metal Rat!
We will be closed for the Chinese New Year between 24 and 29 January 2020 (both days inclusive). During this period, we may not be able to provide timely response to your emails or queries. If you have any queries, please do send us an email and we will get back to you as soon… Read More
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2020!
From all of us at JLex LLC, we would like to extend our well wishes this holiday season to all our clients and friends. May 2020 bring more happiness, good health, peace and prosperity for all! Our offices will be closed on 24 and 31 December 2019 and will be open for receipt of documents… Read More
JLex Joins the SSA!
JLex LLC is now an Associate Member of the Singapore Shipping Association.
Happy Deepavali!
A very happy Deepavali to our Hindu friends! May the festival of lights bring peace, prosperity and health to one and all! In light of the celebrations this weekend, our offices will be closed on 28 October 2019 and we will resume operations on 29 August 2019. For any urgent enquiries, please contact our lawyers… Read More
Happy 54th Birthday Singapore!
JLex LLC wishes Singapore a very happy 54th birthday! May SG54 be peaceful, prosperous and happy! We also take the opportunity to wish all our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Haji! In light of the celebrations this weekend, our offices will be closed on 9 and 12 August 2019 and we will resume operations on… Read More
