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Hainan Hui Bang Construction Investment Group Ltd v Ma Binxiang [2022] SGHC 13
In Hainan Hui Bang Construction Investment Group Ltd v Ma Binxiang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Admissibility of evidence, Conflict of Laws — Choice of law.
VEW v VEV [2022] SGCA 34
In VEW v VEV, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Restraint of foreign proceedings, Family Law — Divorce.
The Star Entertainment QLD Ltd v Yong Khong Yoong Mark [2021] SGHC 280
The court held that it remained bound by the Court of Appeal decision in Burswood Nominees, which held that s 3(2)(f) of the RECJA does not bar the registration of a foreign judgment based on a gambling debt, notwithstanding subsequent judicial comments in Desert Palace that Burs
Sinopec International (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Bank of Communications Co Ltd [2021] SGHC 245
In Sinopec International (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Bank of Communications Co Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
PT Karya Indo Batam v Wang Zhenwen and others (Wang Zhenwen and others, third parties) [2021] SGHC 177
In PT Karya Indo Batam v Wang Zhenwen and others (Wang Zhenwen and others, third parties), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Injunctions, Conflict of Laws — Restraint of foreign proceedings.
The “Big Fish” [2021] SGHCR 7
Analysis of [2021] SGHCR 7, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2021-08-06.
Raffles Education Corp Ltd and others v Shantanu Prakash and another [2020] SGHC 83
The court dismissed the defendants' application for a stay of proceedings on the grounds of forum non conveniens, finding that Singapore was the natural and appropriate forum as the torts of misrepresentation and conspiracy were in substance committed in Singapore.
Chen Yun Hian Christopher v BHNV Online Ltd and others [2020] SGHC 284
In Chen Yun Hian Christopher v BHNV Online Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Bunge SA and another v Shrikant Bhasi and other appeals [2020] SGCA 94
In Bunge SA and another v Shrikant Bhasi and other appeals, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Paulus Tannos v Heince Tombak Simanjuntak and others and another appeal [2020] SGCA 85
In Paulus Tannos v Heince Tombak Simanjuntak and others and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Foreign judgments.
Ivanishvili, Bidzina and others v Credit Suisse Trust Ltd [2020] SGCA 62
In Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse Trust Ltd [2020] SGCA 62, the Court of Appeal overturned a stay of proceedings, allowing litigation against a Singapore-based trustee to proceed locally despite fraudulent activities occurring in Switzerland, clarifying the Spiliada test for forum non conveniens.
Mulacek, Philippe Emanuel v Civelli, Carlo Giuseppe and another matter [2020] SGCA 59
In Mulacek, Philippe Emanuel v Civelli, Carlo Giuseppe and another matter, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Natural forum, Conflict of Laws — Restraint of foreign proceedings.
Heince Tombak Simanjuntak and others v Paulus Tannos and others [2019] SGHC 216
In Heince Tombak Simanjuntak and others v Paulus Tannos and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Foreign judgments.
Civelli, Carlo Giuseppe v Mulacek, Philippe Emanuel and another matter [2019] SGHC 182
In Civelli, Carlo Giuseppe v Mulacek, Philippe Emanuel and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Extension of Time, Conflict of Laws — Natural Forum.
MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and another v IM Skaugen SE and another [2019] SGCA 80
In MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and another v IM Skaugen SE and another, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Service, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Oro Negro Drilling Pte Ltd and others v Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro SAPI de CV and others and another appeal (Jesus Angel Guerra Mendez, non-party) [2019] SGCA 74
The court held that Singapore was the appropriate forum for disputes concerning the internal governance of Singapore-incorporated companies, and that directors are bound by the company's constitution upon accepting their appointment.
Lakshmi Anil Salgaocar v Jhaveri Darsan Jitendra [2019] SGCA 42
In Lakshmi Anil Salgaocar v Jhaveri Darsan Jitendra, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Injunctions, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Shanghai Turbo Enterprises Ltd v Liu Ming [2019] SGCA 11
In Shanghai Turbo Enterprises Ltd v Liu Ming, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Jurisdiction.
Vinmar Overseas (Singapore) Pte Ltd v PTT International Trading Pte Ltd [2018] SGCA 65
In Vinmar Overseas (Singapore) Pte Ltd v PTT International Trading Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Contract — Contractual terms.
Trisuryo Garuda Nusa Pte Ltd v SKP Pradiksi (North) Sdn Bhd and another and another appeal [2017] SGCA 49
In Trisuryo Garuda Nusa Pte Ltd v SKP Pradiksi (North) Sdn Bhd and another and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction, Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Rappo, Tania v Accent Delight International Ltd and another and another appeal [2017] SGCA 27
In Rappo, Tania v Accent Delight International Ltd and another and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Natural forum.
Rotary Engineering Ltd and others v Kioumji & Eslim Law Firm and another and another appeal and other matters [2017] SGCA 24
In Rotary Engineering Ltd and others v Kioumji & Eslim Law Firm and another and another appeal and other matters, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of laws — Natural forum.
Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi [2016] SGCA 39
In Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Divorce, Conflict of laws — Recognition of foreign divorce judgment.
Zoom Communications Ltd v Broadcast Solutions Pte Ltd [2014] SGCA 44
In Zoom Communications Ltd v Broadcast Solutions Pte Ltd [2014] SGCA 44, the Court of Appeal affirmed Singapore as the appropriate forum for trial. Despite finding material non-disclosure by the respondent, the court upheld the leave order, emphasizing strong connecting factors over procedural flaws