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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 (“Madison Pacific”), 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

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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

Recognition

Associate Director Victoria Ting recognised in GIR’s Top 40 under 40

SINGAPORE, July 2024 – Global Investigations Review (GIR) has revealed its latest 40 Under 40 ranking and we are delighted to share that Associate Director Victoria Ting has been recognised as one of world’s leading young investigations specialists. GIR is a global platform for trusted source of news, analysis and data on the law and practice of international investigations.

24 July 2024

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In re Fullerton Capital – Singapore court recognises BVI liquidation amid disputed COMI

In Re Fullerton Capital Limited (in liquidation) [2024] SGHC 155, the High Court of Singapore recognized the BVI liquidation of Fullerton Capital (FCL) as foreign main proceedings pursuant to the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.

24 July 2024

Recognition

Setia Law named ‘Boutique Law Firm of the Year’ at Asia Legal Awards 2024 as it approaches first anniversary

SINGAPORE, 15 MARCH 2024 – Setia Law (“Setia”), a specialist high-stakes dispute resolution and crisis management firm in Singapore, has been awarded Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Law.com International Asia Legal Awards 2024.

15 March 2024

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Can there be ‘winners’ in a Ponzi scheme? Singapore High Court examines the use of avoidance provisions in insolvency law to unwind profits paid out to early investors

Conventional wisdom says that by getting in early and getting out quickly, investors in even the most egregious fraudulent scheme can walk away with handsome profits, leaving later investors to bear the losses. In a recent case before the Singapore High Court, that conventional wisdom was put to the test.

11 March 2024

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