Insights

With lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia, and dedicated China, India, and Vietnam Desks, we provide regular insights on legal and regulatory developments across Southeast Asia and beyond.

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Trading in Trust: What Singapore and the Philippines' New Carbon Deal Means for the Region

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement opened a pathway for global climate control: countries could finance emissions cuts in other (...)

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Serving Justice Across Borders – Service of Court Process and Documents Abroad: Thai and Singapore Law Perspectives

Introduction As cross-border disputes become increasingly common, parties are often required to serve court documents on defendants, witnesses, counterparties or (...)

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When First-to-File is Not Enough to Protect Your Brand Before Entering Thailand

For businesses entering a new market, trademark protection can appear straightforward: file first, obtain registration and the brand is protected. (...)

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Section 30 CIPAA Meets Insolvency Law as Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits of Direct Payment

1. KTCC Mall Sdn Bhd v TCS Construction Sdn Bhd The Court of Appeal of Malaysia’s recent decision in KTCC (...)

From Yard to Arbitration - Seminar
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Upcoming Seminar: From Yard to Arbitration – Shipbuilding, Conversion and Offshore Project Disputes | 1 October 2026

Join PDLegal, Tan, Siew & Lee (TSL Legal), Hill Dickinson Singapore and the Asian International Arbitration Centre for From Yard (...)

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Branded Residences in Thailand: The Legal Framework Behind the Name

The growth of branded residences in Thailand Branded residences have moved from novelty to established asset class in Thailand. What (...)

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Defamation in Australia vs Thailand: A Comparative Analysis

False or misleading statements have the potential to impose severe personal, social, financial, and/or professional implications on an individual or (...)

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China’s New Offshore Trust Tax Rules: Why Family Offices Are Looking at Thailand

For many China-connected families, offshore trusts have long formed part of the wealth-planning toolkit, serving purposes from succession planning and (...)

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Thailand Expands NIA’s Investment Powers: A New Era for Startups and Innovation

A. What role does the National Innovation Agency play? Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (the “NIA”) plays a central role in (...)

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Securing Maritime Claims Through Ship Arrest in Malaysia

While there is no publicly available official annual statistic recording the precise number of vessels arrested in Malaysian territorial waters, (...)

PDL KSE Electricals
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PDLegal Successfully Defends KSE Electricals in Singapore High Court Proceedings to Set Aside International Arbitral Award

PDLegal recently acted for KSE Electricals Pte Ltd (India) (“KSE”) in successfully defending an application before the Singapore High Court (...)

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After the Court Order: Transferring Estate Assets in Thailand

A. Why is a court order only the beginning of the process When a person dies leaving assets in Thailand, (...)

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