By Sarah Mathiew In a decision that reaffirms the importance of timely litigation in employment disputes, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (the Board) in the UK has dismissed an appeal from a decision by the Supreme Court of Mauritius. The appellant sought leave […]

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP acted for Sunseap Group Pte. Ltd. in the S$1.1 billion sale of a 91% stake by certain shareholders, including Thai energy firm Banpu Public Company Limited and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Limited, to EDP Renováveis (EDPR), one of the world’s leading […]

On April 29, 2022, Cuscaden Peak Pte. Ltd. finalized its acquisition of Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH), following a proposal initiated on October 28, 2021. The deal, valued at approximately SGD 3.4 billion, offered SPH shareholders SGD 2.1 per share in cash. Subsequently, on November […]

On April 27, 2022, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP played a pivotal role in the landmark S$4.5 billion merger between Sembcorp Marine Ltd and Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd, forming the world’s largest oil-rig builder. The legal team, representing Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, was led […]

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP acted for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch (“HSBC Singapore”) in its US$150 million joint venture with Temasek Holdings. The partnership aimed to establish a debt financing platform dedicated to supporting sustainable infrastructure projects, with an initial […]

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP advised Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) established by Pacific Century Group and Thiel Capital LLC, in its proposed merger with PropertyGuru Pte. Ltd. The transaction, valued at approximately US$1.78 billion, involved plans to list the […]

In Colombo, Sri Lanka, the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has been summoned to appear before the Court of Appeal on March 15, 2021. This summons is in response to a writ petition filed by civil activists and former cricketers, who are calling […]

By Anton Perera Landmark Decision Highlights Employer-Employee Relationship and EPF Contributions In a significant ruling by the Court of Appeal, the employment status of debt collectors in the case of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC versus the Commissioner General of Labour and others has been upheld. […]

Corporate lawyers often face demanding schedules filled with client meetings, case preparations, and long hours in the office. These time constraints can make maintaining a consistent haircare and skincare routine challenging. However, looking polished and professional is crucial in the legal field. Here are some […]