Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore. Provides fundamental principles for contractual agreements.
Contract Law Reform Act: Modern reforms to contract law principles, updating traditional common law approaches for contemporary commercial reality.
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims and enforcing rights. Critical for release and settlement provisions.
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs admissibility of evidence and documentation requirements, including how settlement terms may be presented in future proceedings.
Mediation Act 2017: Regulates mediation proceedings and enforceability of mediated settlement agreements in Singapore.
Rules of Court 2021: Procedural rules for court proceedings, including requirements for consent judgments and settlement of ongoing litigation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for confidentiality and data protection provisions in settlements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Controls use of exclusion and limitation clauses, ensuring reasonableness in contractual terms.
Employment Act: Relevant if settlement involves employment matters, ensuring compliance with mandatory employment law provisions.
Companies Act: Applicable for settlements involving corporate entities, ensuring compliance with corporate law requirements.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Relevant for settlements involving consumer disputes, ensuring fair trading practices and consumer rights.
