Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, defining requirements for valid contracts and covering fundamental issues of consideration and contractual capacity
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Legislation determining when and how third parties can enforce terms of an agreement, crucial for settlement agreements that may affect rights of parties not directly involved in the settlement
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing claims, essential for ensuring the settlement agreement is made within legal timeframes
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs documentation requirements and written evidence standards for legal agreements in Singapore
Mediation Act 2017: Regulates mediation proceedings and enforceability of mediated settlement agreements in Singapore
Property Law Statutes: Includes Land Titles Act and Conveyancing and Law of Property Act, relevant when settlement involves transfer of property rights
Family Law Statutes: Includes Women's Charter and Administration of Muslim Law Act, applicable when settlement involves family matters
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty requirements for agreements involving property or shares transactions
Contract Formation Principles: Common law principles governing offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Confidentiality Provisions: Legal principles governing confidentiality clauses and their enforcement in settlement agreements
Severability Principles: Legal doctrine determining the enforceability of remaining contract provisions if some parts are found invalid
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Legal framework for resolving disputes arising from the settlement agreement, including court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution
