Kevin Chua, Senior Director at Yuen Law LLC, has launched the second edition of “Contract Smart: Understanding Contract Law in Singapore”, published by Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd. This updated edition builds on the original guide and provides a practical, lawyer’s perspective on contract law, making complex legal concepts accessible for business owners and professionals who want to understand contract law and how it applies to real-world commercial issues.
Kevin has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Early in his career, he served as a legal officer at the then-Registry of Companies and Businesses (now ACRA), gaining first-hand insight into how the law affects individuals and businesses in everyday transactions.
“Contracts are at the heart of business,” says Kevin. “Understanding how agreements are made, enforced, or discharged is essential for every businessperson. This second edition includes updates on emerging areas such as smart contracts, digital signatures, and contractual challenges arising from extraordinary circumstances, including a pandemic.”
Contract Smart covers key topics that are vital for navigating commercial agreements, including:
- How to make contracts
- The form and formalities of contracts
- Parties who have rights under a contract
- Nuances in different types of contractual terms and conditions
- Situations that could make a contract voidable or void
- How contracts should be performed
- Various options if a contract is breached
- Dealing with contracts involving parties in other countries
- Smart contracts
- About the Author
Kevin Chua is Senior Director and Co-Head of the Corporate Practice Group at Yuen Law LLC, as well as Team Lead for FinTech and Financial Services Regulatory Matters. He advises businesses on complex regulatory and commercial matters, drawing on extensive public sector experience and private practice expertise to provide practical legal guidance across Singapore.
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Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Publication date : 19 July 2022
ISBN-13 : 978-9814928755