Defamatory Facebook Post: Singapore District Court Awards $25,000 in Damages
Introduction In the recent case of D’Season Pte Ltd v Sophia Wu Chao Wen [2025] SGDC 234, the District Court of Singapore found the Defendant liable for defamation arising from a Facebook post alleging that the claimant company had sold “poisonous” and “toxic” vegetables, awarding the claimant $25,000 in damages. BR Law Corporation represented the successful claimant, D’Season Pte Ltd (“D’Season”). Brief Facts The claimant, D’Season, imports and sells goods and produce from Taiwan […]
Who Gets the Pet? Navigating Pet Ownership Disputes in Divorce
Introduction The end of a relationship is never simple, and for many couples today, it comes with an unexpected question: who gets the pet? As more couples choose to raise pets together, the issue of pet custody has added new complexity to ancillary divorce proceedings. For couples who view their pets as integral members of […]
Relocation of Children in Singapore Family Law: Principles and Case Law
Introduction 1. Applications for the relocation of children after divorce or separation are some of the most complex disputes in Singapore family law. They involve a delicate balance between a parent’s reasonable desire to move and the overriding concern for the child’s welfare. The Singapore courts have consistently reaffirmed that the welfare of the child […]
Divorce Across Borders: Navigating the New Frontlines of International Family Law
Introduction In an era where careers are untethered from geography and entire lives are managed from screens, the traditional notion of “home” is being rewritten. Couples live across continents and maintain no fixed address even when a marriage crumbles. The rise of digital nomadism has pushed legal requirements into uncharted territory. In this article, we […]
Singapore High Court Finds Director Liable for Breach of Fiduciary Duties and Conspiracy in Fraudulent Scheme
Introduction In the recent case of Petrotech Marine Services Sdn Bhd v Defendants (D1, D2 and D3 & Zhu Pang) [2025] SGHC 105, the Singapore High Court found that the Defendants, including Petrotech’s former director, had conspired to defraud the company through fabricated invoices and agreements with sham service providers. The claimant, Petrotech Marine Services […]
BR Law joins The Interlex Group
We are proud to announce that BR Law Corporation is now a member of The Interlex Group, a leading global network of independent law firms. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to delivering seamless, high-quality legal support to clients navigating complex international matters. What is The Interlex Group?Founded in 1973, The Interlex Group is an […]
BR Law welcomes Jeff Leong as Consultant
We are pleased to welcome Jeff Leong as a consultant to BR Law, and are looking forward to a strong partnership serving clients across ASEAN and beyond. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Jeff Leong has established himself as one of the most respected corporate lawyers in the region, known for navigating complex, high-stakes […]
BR Law awarded The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025
We are pleased to announce that BR Law Corporation has been awarded The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025. We are grateful for your support and will endeavor to continue serving you to the best of our ability. As a full-service law firm, we are pleased that our efforts have been recognized across a diverse range […]
BR Law awarded Recognised Firm in asialaw rankings 2024
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been ranked up a notch as a Recognised Firm in the asialaw rankings 2024 for Dispute Resolution, while retaining Notable Firm for Real Estate. Contact us today and let us know how we can be of assistance.
BR Law recognized as a Recommended Firm in Benchmark Litigation 2024 rankings
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Recommended Firm for the rankings in 2024. We have retained our commendable position in the categories of Family & Matrimonial and Commercial & Transactions. Contact us today and let us know how we can be of assistance.
BR Law awarded The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024
We are pleased to announce that BR Law Corporation has been awarded The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2024. We are grateful for your support and will endeavor to continue serving you to the best of our ability. As a full-service law firm, we are pleased that our efforts have been recognized across a diverse range […]
BR Law recognised as a Notable Firm in asialaw 2023-24 rankings
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been recognised as a Notable Firm in the Asialaw 2023-24 rankings in the categories of Real Estate and Dispute Resolution. We will strive to continue serving you to the best of our ability. Contact us today and let us know how we can be of assistance.
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Who bears the cost of mortgage payments between the date of the ancillary matters order and the date of completion during a divorce?
What happens to matrimonial assets during a divorce? A typical divorce in Singapore has two stages, the dissolution of marriage (Stage 1) and the ancillary matters (Stage 2). During the ancillary matters stage, the courts will decide on matters that are financial in nature, including but not limited to, the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for […]
Singapore Court of Appeal takes robust stance on local resident directors’ minimum objective standard of care
Introduction In the recent case of BIT Baltic Investment & Trading Pte Ltd v Wee See Boon [2023] SGCA 17, the Singapore Court of Appeal (“SGCA”) considered the minimum objective standard of care required of a director, which served as a timely reminder that the Singapore courts will take a robust stance in imposing such standards. This […]
Singapore BR Law Firm founder and director Bernard visited Weiheng Chongqing Office for a visit and exchange
On June 26, 2023, Bernard Doray , a founder and director of BR Law Firm in Singapore, and his team visited Weiheng Chongqing Office for a visit and exchange. Sui Yijing, Director of Weiheng Chongqing Office, Wang Ming, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chen Yu, Director of the Management Committee, Tan Haiyi, Director of the […]
When will the Court order lump-sum maintenance between divorcees, and how do they determine the amount?
What is lump-sum maintenance? At the end of a divorce, the court can grant a few types of maintenance orders to be made and one of these is lump-sum maintenance, which is a single payment made to the ex-spouse. Under what circumstances will the court order lump-sum maintenance? As summarised in the case of AYM v AYL and […]
Grounds for Annulling a Non-Muslim Marriage in Singapore
Most marriages in Singapore are terminated by divorce under the Women’s Charter. However, marriages can also be terminated by annulment. Under the Women’s Charter, an annulment can take place on grounds that it is void under Section 105 or voidable under Section 106. A marriage is void only on the grounds stated in Section 105 of the Women’s Charter […]
Fireside Chat with ERA Preeminent Group
On 13 February 2023, we sat down for a fireside chat with the rising stars of ERA Preeminent Group (Aaron Yeo Division). The session kicked off with our presentation on common topics arising in the local conveyancing industry and which we regularly deal with in the course of our work. These include buying a property […]
Two Clifford Centre offices relocate at United Square
Two of BR Law’s branch offices, formerly at Clifford Centre, merge and relocate to a new branch office at United Square, with effect from 27 December 2022. With its strategic proximity to statutory boards such as the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), our United Square branch office […]
BR Law Corporation Dinner & Dance 2022
After a more than two-year hiatus from the last firm-wide gathering due to the prevailing measures to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, BR Law Corporation held its Dinner & Dance at the Singapore Swimming Club on 16 December 2022. The theme for the evening was Rock and Roll / 50s and 60s, and […]
Singapore Introductory Mooting Program 2022
BR Law is pleased to have been the main sponsor of the Singapore Introductory Mooting Program 2022. The Program was designed to provide young students in Year 1 of University, Pre-University and Upper-Secondary School, with a safe and accessible platform to develop their skills in Legal Reasoning and Advocacy. Over 150 participants benefitted from a […]
BR Law awarded Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023
We are pleased to announce that BR Law Corporation has been awarded Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2023. We are grateful for your support and will endeavor to continue serving you to the best of our ability.
BR Law recognised as Recommended Firm in Benchmark Litigation 2023
We are pleased to announce that BR Law Corporation has been recognised as a Recommended Firm in the Benchmark Litigation 2023 rankings as we are ranked in the categories of Commercial & Transactions and Family & Matrimonial. We will strive to continue serving you to the best of our ability. Contact us today and let us know how we […]
Contesting a Will on Grounds of Undue Influence and/or Fraud
Sometimes, a deceased person may exclude a loved one from his or her will. If such a person believes that he should be entitled to a share of the deceased’s assets, he may contest the will. There are several ways to contest a will, of which two are listed below: (a) On grounds that a […]
Contesting a Will on Grounds of Lack of Testamentary Capacity and/or Lack of Knowledge or Approval of Will’s Contents
The contents of a will may arouse suspicion and beg a second look. In such cases, one can choose to contest the will. There are several grounds on which an individual can dispute the validity of a will. This article will elaborate on two such grounds: lack of testamentary capacity (i.e. the deceased did not […]
BR Law recognized as a notable firm in Benchmark Litigation’s 2022 Commercial and Transactions list
We are pleased to announce that our firm has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a notable firm for Commercial and Transactions in 2022.
CLM v CLN and its Implications on Cryptocurrency
With more individuals owning, buying and transacting with cryptocurrency assets in recent years, the Singapore High Court’s (“High Court”) judgement in CLM v CLN [2022] SGHC 46 (“CLM”) appears to provide welcome relief for users of cryptocurrency in that it opens up or, rather, confirms that there are possible legal avenues available to settle disputes […]
Need for executors to make an interim distribution of a deceased’s estate to beneficiaries while the collation of all the estate’s assets is ongoing
Where a deceased person had executed a will, upon his death, the executor will have to apply to Court for a Grant of Probate to administer the deceased’s estate in accordance with the deceased’s wishes in the will. All assets of monetary value form the deceased’s estate and may include properties, bank accounts, investments and […]
Postnuptial Agreement
A popular misconception about postnuptial agreements is that they spell the doom of a marriage. That is not necessarily true as there are 2 kinds of postnuptial agreements. The first type of postnuptial agreement may be made when the husband and wife are still together and intend to remain together. The second type may be […]
Prenuptial Agreement
For couples eagerly anticipating marital bliss, the topic of a prenuptial agreement is not easy to bring up. Against the exciting backdrop of wedding planning, talking about the end of the marriage before it has even begun may feel inappropriate or even taboo. Some worry that initiating discussions of a prenuptial agreement suggests a lack […]
Division Of Matrimonial Assets Failure To Make Full and Frank Disclosure
In matrimonial cases, at times one spouse may hide assets from the other spouse and fail to provide full and frank disclosure of such assets, especially when the marriage is breaking down and divorce seems imminent. Often a spouse fails to provide disclosure of his/her assets as he/she would not want such assets to be […]