Updates

Recognition

Setia Recognised in GIR 100’s Global Investigations Guide (2025)

Singapore, November 2025 – Setia Law has been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Global Investigations Review (GIR) 100, the definitive guide to the world’s leading firms in investigations, compliance, financial crime and asset recovery. This honour reflects our commitment to delivering agile, cross-border solutions that combine deep expertise with innovative approaches to meet the evolving challenges of enforcement, regulatory scrutiny and digital-asset risks.

17 November 2025

Case Updates

SICC upholds USD730m worldwide freezing order obtained by Novo Nordisk and confirms grant of first reported instance of an anti-anti-suit-injunction restraining Danish proceedings

The Singapore International Commercial Court has upheld a USD730m worldwide freezing injunction in Novo Nordisk A/S v KBP Biosciences Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC(I) 22 in support of a ICC claim brought by Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk over a failed hypertension drug. The Setia Law team comprising Danny Ong, Jason Teo, Lee Jin Loong and Elvis Zhang, acted for the claimant in both the original ex parte application and the successful defence against the set-aside.

12 August 2025

Case Updates

Singapore High Court Affirms Validity of Litigation Funding Outside Insolvency Context

In a landmark decision, the General Division of the High Court in DNQ v DNR [2025] SGHC 152 has upheld the validity of a third-party litigation funding agreement in the context of private enforcement proceeding

08 August 2025

Recognition

Setia Law LLC Awarded Company of Good (3 Hearts) designation by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

Singapore, July 2025 - Setia Law LLC has been awarded the Company of Good (3 Hearts) designation by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC). This is a national-level recognition that reflects our firm’s ongoing commitment to purpose-driven legal practice across the pillars of People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic development.

18 July 2025

Insights

All that glitters may now be silver – the Interpol’s game-changing Silver Notice

Into depths of international finance, Interpol has cast a new light—the Silver Notice, intended as a beacon against the dark undercurrents of organised crime. This new beacon is trained, however, not at the man, but at his wallet.

04 February 2025

Recognition

Setia Law LLC Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Rankings in Three Practice Areas

Singapore, January 2025 - Setia Law LLC is pleased to announce our inclusion in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 rankings for Dispute Resolution, Restructuring and Insolvency, and White-Collar Crime. This recognition is a significant milestone for our firm and underscores the dedication and expertise of our team in delivering exceptional legal solutions.

21 January 2025

Recognition

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide: Setia Law Recognised in Two Practice Areas

Singapore, December 2024 – Chambers and Partners has recognised Setia Law, a specialist high-stakes dispute resolution and crisis management firm in Singapore, in two practice areas in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide.

12 December 2024

Insights

Litigation decisions in contentious R&I proceedings: The balance between managing risks and protecting creditors

In Nature One Dairy (Australia) Pte Ltd v Bicheno Investments Pty Ltd [2024] SGCA 44, the Singapore Court of Appeal emphasised the need for directors and shareholders to be prudent in any steps they cause the company to take in contentious restructuring and insolvency proceedings, and that directors who pursue unnecessary litigation may face personal liability for costs incurred by or awarded against the company.

12 November 2024

Case Updates

Singapore Court holds that a mistaken belief as to the validity of a court order is no defence to contempt by disobedience under the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016

In the recent decision of Madison Pacific Trust Limited and ors v PT Dewata Wibawa and ors [2024] SGHC 184, the General Division of the High Court has held that an alleged contemnor’s mistake as to the validity of a court order does not come within the defence in s 21 of the AJPA.

02 August 2024

Insights

Early dismissal under Rule 29 of the SIAC Rules: when is it a breach of natural justice for an arbitral tribunal to dismiss a party’s case without a full evidentiary hearing?

Early Dismissal in Arbitration: DBO and others v DBP and others [2024] SGCA(I) 4

24 July 2024

An array of commentary, opinion and experience from our experts.

Setia Recognised in GIR 100’s Global Investigations Guide (2025)

SICC upholds USD730m worldwide freezing order obtained by Novo Nordisk and confirms grant of first reported instance of an anti-anti-suit-injunction restraining Danish proceedings

Singapore High Court Affirms Validity of Litigation Funding Outside Insolvency Context

Setia Law LLC Awarded Company of Good (3 Hearts) designation by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

All that glitters may now be silver – the Interpol’s game-changing Silver Notice

Setia Law LLC Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Rankings in Three Practice Areas

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide: Setia Law Recognised in Two Practice Areas

Litigation decisions in contentious R&I proceedings: The balance between managing risks and protecting creditors

Singapore Court holds that a mistaken belief as to the validity of a court order is no defence to contempt by disobedience under the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016

Early dismissal under Rule 29 of the SIAC Rules: when is it a breach of natural justice for an arbitral tribunal to dismiss a party’s case without a full evidentiary hearing?