Corporate Restructuring 101: Scheme of Arrangement

Nurul Hanani A.Legal Associate The first time I came across the term “Scheme of Arrangement”, I was completely clueless. This is not something they taught in law school (or if they did, I probably didn’t pay attention…). So, here is me sharing what I’ve learned in the process of familiarizing myself with corporate restructuring. This […]

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Attention business-owners! Did you know that you need a license to play songs at your outlets?

Nurul Hanani A.Legal Associate (Yes, this includes playing off songs from YouTube and Spotify Premium). The question that would come to mind: why do I need a license, when I’m already paying a premium fee on certain platforms? Under the Copyright Act 1987: These copyright owners would register themselves under a specific licensing body, depending on

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Twilight meets company liquidation: “Twilight period” – what is it?

Nurul Hanani A.Legal Associate Twilight period; what is it? Have you guys heard of “twilight period”? No, it has nothing to do with the billion-dollar vampire-romance franchise. This concerns the issue of undue preference, in the context of company liquidation. What is a “twilight period”? It is the 6-month period before a company goes into

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I’m going to court and have to fork out monies to pay lawyers. If I win later, can I claim back all these legal fees?

Nurul Hanani A.Legal Associate This is a common query received from clients. Understandably, if you have to go to court to get what’s rightfully yours, after someone has wronged you, you’d want to be compensated for all the expenses you incurred when you win. But, does the law allow you to? Costs – what is

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Zahid Hamidi: A free man or not?

Daniel Annamalai Legal Associate If you’ve been following the news, #ZahidHamidi was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal for his charges on #corruption, #criminalbreachoftrust and #money laundering. This is after the prosecution stated that it wishes to stop prosecuting further, for the time being at least. Reason: the prosecution would like to study the facts and evidence led

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No will? What happens to your property when you don’t have a will

Sashiraj Uthrapathy Partner at Raj, Ong & Yudistra Intestate may sound like a medical condition of a person lacking some crucial male anatomy. However, it is not. Instead, it refers to a condition where a person dies without leaving a valid last will & testament. A will is legally binding document expressing your intention on

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Why some shy away from Shareholders’ Agreements

Patrick Lim Partner at Raj, Ong & Yudistra A shareholders’ agreement is a commonly used tool in today’s business landscape, especially in the startup culture, venture capital investments, and activist investing. It plays a crucial role in ensuring clear corporate governance. Here are some key points to know about shareholders’ agreements: However, it’s worth considering

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