by Donovan & Ho | Jun 12, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate
So you just bought your first home. You are excited and you cannot wait for handover of vacant possession to obtain the keys and start planning for renovation. Your Sales and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) stipulates clearly the exact date that the developer will be...
by Donovan & Ho | Jun 8, 2018 | Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution
Directors are conferred with wide powers of management. Although they are generally guided by the will of the majority shareholders, they are not necessarily shackled by the decisions of the shareholders since they may take actions deemed in the best interest of the...
by Donovan & Ho | May 31, 2018 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate
For those staying in a strata development, we have a love-hate relationship with our Management Corporation. On one hand they manage the administration and facilities (that we have no time to use!) of the development, on the other hand, they chase us for maintenance...
by Donovan & Ho | May 15, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
The firm was recently invited to be a media partner for the first Asia Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week 2018, organised by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) (formerly known as KLRCA). ADR Week 2018 was held on 5 – 7 May 2018. In light...
by Donovan & Ho | Apr 26, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
Following the recent name change of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) (formerly known as the KLRCA, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration), the Malaysian Parliament passed the Arbitration (Amendment) (No 2) Bill on 5 April 2018 (“Amendment...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 13, 2018 | Dispute Resolution
The Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) was established with the aim to further boost Singapore’s position as a leading forum for international commercial dispute resolution. Singapore is currently already recognised as one of the leading...