Yuen Law LLC

07/08/2026

Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore 🇸🇬

This year also marks SGLaw200, 200 years since the Second Charter of Justice in 1826 laid the foundations of Singapore's modern legal and judicial system, introducing a common set of laws for all residents regardless of race, culture, or religion. That principle, the Rule of Law, remains fundamental to Singapore today, and we are glad to be part of a profession that continues to uphold it.

Pictured, the Yuen Law team - many voices, one united firm.

Majulah Singapura.

06/08/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱?

An Indonesian court convicted 19 people in a baby trafficking syndicate that sold infants for adoption, at least 12 of whom were sent to Singapore. With the verdict delivered, attention now turns to what happens to the children, and whether adoptions already finalised here could be revoked.

In his recent comments to BBC News, our Consultant Lim Fung Peen explains that should the authorities apply to unwind an order, the court would likely weigh several factors. These include the psychological impact of separation on the child, the length of time the child has spent here, and the living conditions the child would return to.

Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vgeredvlgo
More about Fung Peen: https://yuenlaw.com.sg/bio/lim-fung-peen/

At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

31/07/2026

Yuen Law was pleased to attend the Pop Mart Partner's Preview and get a first look at Southeast Asia's first Pop Bakery at WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa, ahead of its official opening.

Featuring Singapore-exclusive desserts inspired by Pop Mart's iconic characters, the bakery is more than a new retail concept. It illustrates how an established brand can bring its intellectual property to life through new commercial offerings, and it is a reminder that building a brand today is as much about the world you create around it as the products themselves.

Congratulations to the POP MART team on this milestone and thank you for having us. We wish the team every success with the launch.

31/07/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆?

In Asian Legal Business, our Associate Director Tris Xavier of Yuen Law's Integrated Property practice shares insights on Singapore's recent amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA), passed in Parliament on 12 January 2026.

The amendments let the government share data beyond the public sector, so authorised partners like social service agencies and community groups can access what they need to deliver services to people.

As more public services are delivered through external partners, organisations that handle government data will need to know exactly what they hold and on what terms.

Link to article: https://www.legalbusinessonline.com/features/explainer-can-singapore-help-more-people-need-without-sacrificing-data-privacy

30/07/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗣 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜: 𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹?

AI adoption is no longer the differentiator. How businesses use it is.

This year's programme brings together global business leaders, policymakers and IP professionals around a single question that increasingly determines commercial outcomes. How do you turn intellectual property and intangible assets into real competitive advantage in an AI economy?

Across two days, the sessions span growth strategy, IP valuation and financing, brand and data as commercial assets, and the shifting landscape of IP disputes. The Main Plenary also features a fireside chat with Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet, on AI and the future of innovation.

For businesses built on brands, data or proprietary technology, these are not abstract policy questions. They shape what a company can protect, finance, and scale.

Associate Director, Tris Xavier, will be conducting one-to-one consultations at Connect @ IP Grow, covering IP registration, commercialisation and licensing matters.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

📅 26–27 August 2026
📍 Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
🔗 Book a consultation: https://bit.ly/4wBd1Dv

More about IP week: https://www.ipweek2026.sg/

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

28/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲" 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

That's the question Singaporeans were asked in Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth - MCCY's new short film series marking 60 years of the National Pledge and the values it represents.

Our Senior Associate Wasiur Rehman took part in one of the reflections. His answer was simple: "We can be different people. We can have different religion. But all in all, we are building a home together."

https://youtu.be/efhJciVvUXQ?si=b0aL88yiqqVuz_23

Watch the full series: go.gov.sg/pledge-60

27/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝟵𝟵-𝟭 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽?

That question sits at the heart of Wong Mei Lee Millie v Ngor Shing Rong Jake [2026] SGCA 27, the first reported Singapore case to address the legal consequences of a 99-1 arrangement used to evade Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty.

The Court of Appeal gave significant weight to the absence of any expressed intention between the parties as to their beneficial interests, treating that silence as supporting the inference that beneficial ownership was intended to follow the registered 99:1 split. It also considered whether a resulting trust claim should be allowed where the underlying arrangement was tainted by illegality.

Our Consultant P.Padman examines the case and its implications for property buyers and co-owners in Singapore.

🔗 yuenlaw.com.sg/singapore-law/99-1-property-arrangement/

24/07/2026

Yuen Law is pleased to share that our Private Wealth & Family Consultant Lim Fung Peen has been newly ranked Band 2 for Family and Matrimonial in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, advising high net worth clients on nuptial agreements, contested divorce, asset distribution, and cross-border custody matters.

On their experience working with Fung Peen, one client shared: “Fung Peen is professional and knowledgeable, patient and attentive, and takes time to understand my situation and needs and provide practical and honest advice.”

For assistance with estate planning or wealth succession matters, reach out to Amos Cai, Jaspreet Kaur Purba, or Lim Fung Peen.

Read the full announcement on our blog: https://yuenlaw.com.sg/news/chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2026/

24/07/2026

Yuen Law is pleased to announce that it has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. The firm has been ranked Band 3 for Private Wealth. Our Private Wealth & Family practice regularly advises multi-generational HNW families on estate and succession planning, including tiered wills structuring bequests across family and charitable beneficiaries.

Clients have commended Yuen Law’s clear communication and empathetic approach, noting: “What I appreciated most was how clearly they explained everything and how respectful and understanding they were, especially given the sensitive nature of the matter.”

For assistance with estate planning or wealth succession matters, reach out to Amos Cai, Jaspreet Kaur Purba, or Lim Fung Peen.

Read the full announcement on our blog: https://yuenlaw.com.sg/news/chambers-high-net-worth-guide-2026/

16/07/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭?

In CNA938's TalkBack, our Managing Director and Co-Head of Corporate, Samuel Yuen, joined host Daniel Martin to unpack the legal framework governing retirement and re-employment in Singapore, following an Employment Claims Tribunal decision awarding over $26,000 to a 63-year-old employee terminated without notice.

Reaching the statutory retirement age does not, on its own, bring an employment contract to an end. Employers must still comply with contractual notice requirements, and eligible employees, Singapore Citizens or PRs who have served at least two years before turning 64, are entitled to be offered re-employment through a formal consultation process, including a valid offer at least three months ahead of the employee's 64th birthday.

As Singapore's workforce ages, understanding these obligations is essential for both employers and employees navigating the retirement conversation.

Listen to the full discussion: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/talkback-can-your-employer-make-you-retire-6256281

More about Samuel Yuen: https://yuenlaw.com.sg/bio/samuel-yuen/