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The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on every aspect of our lives in Singapore and many other countries around the world. Officially declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation in March 2020, everyone’s primary concern is to minimise the spread of the virus, to mitigate its effects and to protect those most vulnerable in society.

Businesses and organisations have a role to play and a responsibility to their own people. They also confront a wide range of practical, commercial and legal challenges associated with the spread of the virus. 

The following insights bring together perspectives on the legal and commercial issues affecting businesses in Singapore as well as the wider region.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Singapore

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16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Singapore
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Managing the challenges of the post COVID workplace
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Latest amendments to the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract...
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Building law and regulation in Singapore during Covid-19
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Mediation and COVID-19
This article is produced by CMS Holborn Asia, a Formal Law Alliance between CMS Singapore and Holborn Law LLC. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented disruptions in the way businesses and individuals...
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25/06/2020
COVID-19 amendment Bill passed to enhance relief for SMEs
This article is produced by CMS Holborn Asia, a Formal Law Alliance between CMS Singapore and Holborn Law LLC. On 5 June 2020, Parliament passed the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Amendment Bill (the “Bill”)...
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Covid-19 procedural deadlines for intellectual property law in Singapore
Court No significant im­pact for now. Measures have been put in place to avoid physical hearings (e.g. video conference) and/or limiting access to hearings that are being held physically. No automatic...
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This article is produced by CMS Holborn Asia, a Formal Law Alliance between CMS Singapore and Holborn Law LLC. After a “circuit breaker” period of eight (8) weeks, the Singapore Government has announced...
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Advising the Board on Insolvency Risk in Singapore
This article is produced by CMS Holborn Asia, a Formal Law Alliance between CMS Singapore and Holborn Law LLC. Impact of COVID-19 on corporate failures and directors’ conduct Given the uncertainties...
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International Law in times of crisis: COVID-19 and Foreign Investments
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel without regard to national borders, countries around the world are faced with both public health and economic issues on a scale not previously seen. In this...
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