Singapore goes its own way on ‘no oral modification’ clauses

Since the Rock Advertising decision of the UK Supreme Court in 2018, 'no oral modification' clauses have generally been strictly enforced. However, in Lim v Hong, the Singapore Court of Appeal has set a more flexible test for enforcement of such clauses. Where a party can prove that the parties agreed orally to modify the terms of their agreement, that modification may be enforceable despite a 'no oral modification' clause....
By: White & Case LLP

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