Contract Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore, including basic principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual obligations
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contractual terms
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Governs corporate entities' operations, including their capacity to enter into contracts and joint ventures
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original works and regulates the ownership and licensing of intellectual property created during joint projects
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Governs the protection of inventions and innovations that may arise from joint projects
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, crucial for projects involving data sharing
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures joint projects don't violate anti-competitive practices and maintain fair market competition
Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 88): Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures in contract execution
Arbitration Act (Chapter 10): Provides framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism in joint project agreements
Partnership Act (Chapter 391): Relevant for joint projects that might constitute a partnership arrangement or joint venture structure
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Governs employment relationships if the joint project involves staff transfers or shared employment arrangements
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards in projects
