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DATETUE 28 JUL 2026
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○ NEWS8
⬡ JUDGMENTS19
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Singapore plans to adopt two UN insolvency model laws to enhance cross-border restructuring. Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
ACRA expands mandatory climate disclosures to large non-listed companies by FY2030. Environmental, Social, and Governance Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON
District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 holds that express disclaimer of injuries during cross-examination bars belated damages claims despite absence of absolute estoppel from Joint Opening Statement. Personal Injury and Tort Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 applies graduated mitigation approach to reject surgery costs where claimant bypassed conservative treatment without justification. Personal Injury and Tort Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 reaffirms that medical expenses for treating pre-existing conditions without accident causation are not attributable to defendants. Personal Injury and Tort Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGMC holds in [2026] SGMC 89 that termination notice clauses are not subject to reasonableness review as restraints of trade Employment Contracts Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGMC holds in [2026] SGMC 89 that salary in lieu of notice is a contractual debt, not damages, so proof of loss is irrelevant Employment Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that expert evidence on child access arrangements requires court leave under Part 10 of the Family Justice (General) Rules and cannot be smuggled in through unilateral reports. Public and Administrative Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that special needs do not automatically mandate sole placement with one parent, following CX R v CXQ [2023] SGHCF 10. Public and Administrative Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that tactical use of appeals to obstruct court-ordered access warrants specific enforcement orders including passport handover. Personal and Family Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that the Interim Judgment date, not the move-out date, governs the matrimonial asset pool cut-off where the marriage was not 'practically at an end' at the earlier date. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that courts will pierce trust structures and reject the presumption of advancement to identify true beneficial ownership of trust-held assets in matrimonial proceedings. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that breach of full and frank disclosure attracts an adverse inference uplift in asset division, here adjusting the ratio from 68:32 to 65:35. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH
SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that the Ong Chen Leng multiplier is a guide not a rule, and awards limited transitional maintenance despite current payer unemployment where payor is asset-rich. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

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01○ NEWS

Singapore plans to adopt two UN insolvency model laws to enhance cross-border restructuring.

Singapore intends to become the first jurisdiction to adopt two United Nations model laws on insolvency. This move aims to improve legal certainty and streamline debt restructuring across international borders, following recent judicial trends in recognizing foreign insolvency judgments.

Why it mattersPractitioners will need to adapt their cross-border insolvency strategies to a new statutory framework that provides greater predictability and recognition of foreign proceedings.

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02○ NEWS

ACRA expands mandatory climate disclosures to large non-listed companies by FY2030.

Under the new Singapore Sustainability Disclosure Standards, non-listed companies with revenue of at least $1 billion and assets of at least $500 million must report Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030. These requirements are aligned with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards to transition reporting from voluntary to compulsory.

Why it mattersLawyers must advise large non-listed clients on preparing for compulsory climate-related financial disclosures to ensure compliance by the 2030 deadline.

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Matrimonial Law ×4
⬡SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that the Interim Judgment date, not the move-out date, governs the matrimonial asset pool cut-off where the marriage was not 'practically at an end' at the earlier date.JUDICIARY ⬡SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that courts will pierce trust structures and reject the presumption of advancement to identify true beneficial ownership of trust-held assets in matrimonial proceedings.JUDICIARY ⬡SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that breach of full and frank disclosure attracts an adverse inference uplift in asset division, here adjusting the ratio from 68:32 to 65:35.JUDICIARY ⬡SGHCF holds in [2026] SGHCF 22 that the Ong Chen Leng multiplier is a guide not a rule, and awards limited transitional maintenance despite current payer unemployment where payor is asset-rich.JUDICIARY
Criminal Law ×3
○Three teenagers detained under the Internal Security Act for self-radicalization plotsSLW ⬡High Court in Tan Kai Yuan v Public Prosecutor [2026] SGHC 152 clarifies application of Chen Song sentencing framework for careless driving causing grievous hurt, placing abrupt lane-crossing over chevrons in Band 1.JUDICIARY ⬡High Court in Tan Kai Yuan v Public Prosecutor [2026] SGHC 152 restates that plea of guilt discount must be separate from other mitigating factors, correcting District Judge's conflation of the two.JUDICIARY
Employment Law ×3
⬡SGMC holds in [2026] SGMC 89 that salary in lieu of notice is a contractual debt, not damages, so proof of loss is irrelevantJUDICIARY ⬡Employment Claims Tribunal holds in [2026] SGECT 7 that employers must prove individual competency scores are justified to establish dismissal for poor performance under s 27(2)(b) of the Employment Act.JUDICIARY ⬡Employment Claims Tribunal in [2026] SGECT 7 awards maximum $30,000 cap under Employment Claims Regulations and signals it would have granted higher compensation but for the statutory limit.JUDICIARY
Personal Injury and Tort Law ×3
⬡District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 holds that express disclaimer of injuries during cross-examination bars belated damages claims despite absence of absolute estoppel from Joint Opening Statement.JUDICIARY ⬡District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 applies graduated mitigation approach to reject surgery costs where claimant bypassed conservative treatment without justification.JUDICIARY ⬡District Court in [2026] SGDC 242 reaffirms that medical expenses for treating pre-existing conditions without accident causation are not attributable to defendants.JUDICIARY
Commercial and Trade Law ×2
○Chief Justice calls for harmonization of arbitration practices across ASEAN member states.JUDICIARY ○Singapore and Australia implement legally binding prohibitions on export restrictions for diesel and LNG.SLW
Public and Administrative Law ×2
⬡SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that expert evidence on child access arrangements requires court leave under Part 10 of the Family Justice (General) Rules and cannot be smuggled in through unilateral reports.JUDICIARY ⬡SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that special needs do not automatically mandate sole placement with one parent, following CX R v CXQ [2023] SGHCF 10.JUDICIARY
Corporate Governance Law ×1
○Scope 3 emissions reporting remains limited to STI-listed firms by FY2026.SLW
Employment Contracts Law ×1
⬡SGMC holds in [2026] SGMC 89 that termination notice clauses are not subject to reasonableness review as restraints of tradeJUDICIARY
Employment Health and Safety Law ×1
○MAST issues new Advisory on Strengthening Work-Related Traffic Safety following rise in accidents.MOM
Motor Vehicle Law ×1
⬡High Court in Tan Kai Yuan v Public Prosecutor [2026] SGHC 152 reduces imprisonment for careless driving from five days to one day, finding original term manifestly excessive for borderline custody case.JUDICIARY
Personal and Family Law ×1
⬡SGFC holds in [2026] SGFC 101 that tactical use of appeals to obstruct court-ordered access warrants specific enforcement orders including passport handover.JUDICIARY
3 on the cooling rack — employment contracts law (1), matrimonial law (1), public and administrative law (1)

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