Synopsis
Singapore courts now routinely refer to developments in other jurisdictions in their judgments. The need to be aware of developments in other common law jurisdictions has never been more important, particularly in areas of the private law. The same is especially true for contract law in Singapore.
This seminar will provide a comparative update of contract law in Singapore. It will be divided into two parts. Part 1 provides an overview of the development of various important aspects of contract law in Singapore, from issues of formation, to interpretation, to breach and finally remedies. Part 2 then compares those developments with developments in other leading common law jurisdictions. It will discuss how the Singapore courts have drawn from such developments elsewhere and will discuss how the Singapore courts may develop the law of contract here in the future.
About the Speaker
Goh Yihan is Associate Dean (Research) and an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Singapore Management University. Among his other professional appointments, he is also a board member of the Singapore Institute of Legal Education and the Singapore Judicial College, a Visiting Academic at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, and a Professorial Fellow at the AGC Academy. He has written on various aspects of the Singapore legal system and specialises in the law of contract and torts. In 2013, he was awarded the Singapore Law Merit Award by the Singapore Academy of Law in recognition of his contributions to the development and advancement of Singapore law.
Fees
a. Seminar fee
Seminar fee of S$200* (inclusive of GST) applies.
b. Group discount fee
Group discount fee of S$180* (inclusive of GST) applies if there are at least 10 participants from the same organisation.
c. SMU Alumni fee (for LLB / JD / LLM graduates)
Seminar fee of S$180* (inclusive of GST) applies for SMU LLB / JD / LLM Alumni.
d. Student rate
Seminar fee of S$50* (inclusive of GST) applies for:
- Full-time undergraduate student (matriculation card must be provided in order to enjoy this entitlement).
- Student undertaking Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations (for the period from July to Dec 2016. Proof of enrollment with SILE in the form of email confirmation must be provided)
*Please note that there will be no refund should participant cancel the registration/did not attend the seminar. However transferring of registration/sending replacement can be arranged and notice of transfer/substitution should be sent to Sascha via email: cle@smu.edu.sg, latest by 26 July 2016.
SMU School of Law reserves the right to cancel or postpone any events owing to unforeseen circumstances. Refund of seminar fees will be arranged.
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