Legal Bulletin June 2021
29 June 2021
Covid-19
Enhanced support measures for businesses and individuals during Phases 2 and 3 (Heightened Alert)
Dispute Resolution
SIAC licensed to administer disputes in the Russian Federation
Singapore Court of Appeal declines to grant declaratory relief on confidentiality in arbitration
ESG & Public Policy
Joint venture to establish Climate Impact X, a global exchange and marketplace for carbon credits
Intellectual Property
IPOS allows registration of “Prosecco” as a geographical indication
Restructuring & Insolvency
Tax
General
Protection from Harassment Court operational from 1 June 2021
Regional News
Malaysia
Malaysian Government launches PEMERKASA Plus relief package
Bursa Malaysia introduces new directive on pilot market making programme for eligible stocks
Bank Negara Malaysia issues exposure draft on electronic money
Malaysia Federal Court lays down principles on the lifting or piercing of corporate veil
Vietnam
Vietnam issues new guidance on foreign investment
China
Publications
Chambers Global Practice Guide to Acquisition Finance 2021
The International Compendium of Construction Contracts
The International Comparative Legal Guide to Product Liability 2021
The “art” of the non-fungible token - Concepts and novel use cases
The Banking Regulation Review (12th Ed, 2021)
The Intellectual Property Review (10th Ed, 2021)
The Corporate Tax Planning Review (3rd Ed, 2021)
The Securities Litigation Review (7th Ed, 2021)
Deals
S$6.2 billion rights issue of mandatory convertible bonds by Singapore Airlines Limited
Issue of S$900 million notes by Housing and Development Board
Issue of S$400 million fixed rate green bonds by Sembcorp Industries Ltd
Issue of S$300 million green bonds by National University of Singapore
Acquisition of Positronic by Amphenol Corporation
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill wins two Firm of the Year awards at Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2021
Allen & Gledhill named Best Law Firm in Singapore in FinanceAsia Country Awards 2021