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SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Singapore Passes the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill
On 9 September 2026, Parliament passed the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill (Bill No. 16/2026) (the “Proposed Act”), which when enacted will amend five existing statutes: the Protection from Scams Act 2025 (“PSA”), the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023 (“OCHA”), the Police Force Act 2004, and the Banking Act 1970 to strengthen measures to detect, disrupt, and deter scams.
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Doyle’s Guide 2026: Our Corporate team is recognised
We are proud to share more good news from Doyle's Guide, this time for our transactional practice, following last month's recognition in Restructuring & Insolvency and Real Estate.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Lao Iok Sim (alias Liu Yuchan) v United Overseas Bank Ltd [2026] SGHCR 36
In this case update, the High Court exercised its power to strike out the claimant’s claim against UOB on the grounds of suppression of evidence.
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AUGUST 27, 2026
Celebrating another outstanding achievement for our Restructuring & Insolvency and Corporate Real Estate teams!
Congratulations to our Restructuring & Insolvency Partners and Corporate Real Estate practitioners on their recognition in the latest Doyle’s Guide 2026 rankings for Leading Insolvency & Restructuring and Property & Real Estate Lawyers in Singapore.
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AUGUST 21, 2026
Contributed to Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s Environmental Law and Practice in Singapore: Overview
The overview provides practical insights into Singapore’s environmental regulatory framework, including key environmental laws, regulatory requirements and developments relevant to businesses operating in Singapore.
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AUGUST 20, 2026
Strengthening Singapore’s Competitiveness as a Leading Asset Management Hub – New MAS Measures Coming Our Way
Strengthening Singapore’s Competitiveness as a Leading Asset Management Hub – New MAS Measures Coming Our Way
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AUGUST 13, 2026
Acted for iWOW Technology Limited on Its Acquisition of The Gentle Group and the Placement of 66,667,000 New Ordinary Shares
Congratulations to iWOW Technology Limited (“iWOW”) on the successful completion of two significant strategic transactions that mark another milestone in the SGX-listed company's continued growth and evolution.
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AUGUST 07, 2026
Shook Lin & Bok’s India Practice recognised by India Business Law Journal
This recognition reflects the strength of our India Practice and our continued commitment to advising clients on complex cross-border matters involving India and Singapore. With deep regional expertise and close relationships with leading law firms across India, our team provides seamless, commercially focused legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas.
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AUGUST 06, 2026
Quoted In Asia Business Law Journal On “Retirement Cost Creep”
Asia’s demographic clock is ticking. With longer life expectancy and declining birth rates, governments across the region are under growing pressure to introduce a range of social security reforms, including higher contribution rates and later retirement ages.
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