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Updated by Nigel Pereira, Lionel Tay, Walter Yeo and Naomi Lim, the Bankruptcy title in the Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore series now reflect the current law in Singapore. Inserted into the title are relevant and latest cases as well as statutory provisions (including the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018). From trustee to voluntary arrangements and more, the volume fits well in the discriminating legal library.

The Insurance volume have been updated by Elaine Tay Ling Yan and Wang Ying Shuang of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. Spanning twelve chapters which covers general principles of insurance up until regulation of insurance companies, the volume is vital for readers who are interested in the law of insurance in Singapore. The latest and relevant provisions and cases updated in the commentary provides a succinct and relevant discourse.

Reissued in June 2022, the Insolvency title has been updated by Nigel Pereira, Lionel Tay, Walter Yeo, and Naomi Lim to provide a succinct and comprehensive guide to the law related to insolvency in Singapore. Within the seven chapters ranging from schemes of arrangements, winding up and cross border insolvency, the 2022 Reissue is fortified with the latest cases and provisions (in particular the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018) that keeps the discussion current and relevant.

Updated by Tan Chuan Thye, Regina Liew, Angela Lim, Rajesh Sreenivasan and Larry Lim to provide a succinct and comprehensive guide to the law related to finance and banking in Singapore.

For a volume which discusses conflicts of law, look no further than this volume. Divided into three segments, namely jurisdiction (nine chapters in total), foreign judgements (consisting of four chapters) and choice of law (discussed in three chapters), this volume is a succint point of reference that will shorten a researcher's time and efforts.

Comprising of six chapters in total, the volume covers the nature of hire-purchase transaction, the hire-purchase agreement, miscellaneous aspects of hire-purchase as well as hire-purchase practice and procedure.

A new title to the HLS series, Volume 8(2A) Defamation (authored by Doris Chia) provides a comprehensive and succinct overview of the law of defamation in Singapore. Totalling 13 chapters, topics such as Defamatory Statements, Privilege and Pleadings and Procedure are among the interesting points being discussed in the volume.

Within the volume lies ten chapters related to the law of employment in Singapore such as the employment contract and the obligations of the employer and employee.

As part of the extensive shipping law in Singapore, this first part on Shipping comprises of seven chapters. Users will find discussions on sources of maritime law in Singapore, legal proceedings, as well as limitation of shipowner's liability among other things. In continuation of the first part on Shipping, this second part further discusses on masters, officers and crew, as well as safety of life and property among other topics discussed. The user will find that the eight chapters of the volume would provide clear and succint discussion on shipping law. A must have for your legal library.