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Anonymised summaries of the kinds of matters we handle. These descriptions illustrate our practice — they are not guarantees of outcomes in future engagements.
Cross-border joint venture structuring
A Singapore-incorporated technology company sought to establish a joint venture with a Malaysian partner to distribute software across ASEAN markets. The matter required harmonising Singapore Companies Act requirements with Malaysian corporate law, drafting a shareholders' agreement with deadlock provisions, and structuring IP licensing so that core technology remained protected while permitting local adaptation.
Our counsel lead mapped the regulatory landscape across both jurisdictions, negotiated term sheets with opposing counsel, and delivered executed agreements within an eight-week timeline. The joint venture commenced operations with a documented governance framework and a clear dispute resolution path through SIAC arbitration.
MAS licensing and ongoing compliance
A fintech startup required a payment services licence under the Payment Services Act and ongoing compliance support after approval. We prepared the licence application, responded to MAS information requests during the review period, and built a post-licence compliance programme covering AML/CFT obligations, technology risk management, and annual reporting requirements.
The licence was granted within the expected timeframe. Our ongoing retainer ensures that regulatory filings, policy updates, and board reporting remain current as MAS guidance evolves — each action logged on the matter docket for audit readiness.
Executive termination and settlement
An employer faced a complex termination involving a senior executive with cross-border contractual obligations, unvested equity, and potential TAFEP mediation. We advised on lawful termination procedures under the Employment Act, drafted a settlement agreement with mutual release clauses, and coordinated with the client's HR and finance teams to ensure clean separation.
The matter resolved through negotiated settlement without tribunal proceedings. The settlement preserved the client's reputation and avoided protracted litigation costs — a result that depended on the specific facts and the willingness of both parties to negotiate in good faith.
All matter summaries on this page are anonymised illustrations provided for general information. They do not describe specific client engagements and must not be read as guarantees of similar outcomes. Every legal matter depends on its own facts, applicable law, and the exercise of judicial or regulatory discretion.