Singapore Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, including basic principles of offer, acceptance, consideration, and contractual obligations
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Legislation that restricts the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided by means of contract terms, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161): Regulates legal practice in Singapore, particularly relevant for success fee arrangements in legal services, including restrictions on contingency fee arrangements
Currency Act (Cap. 69): Governs the use of currency in Singapore and payment terms in contracts, ensuring compliance with local monetary regulations
Goods and Services Tax Act: Determines the application of GST to success fee arrangements and related services provided under the agreement
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic payment arrangements and contract execution
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation proceedings in Singapore, important for dispute resolution clauses in the agreement
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Governs domestic arbitration proceedings in Singapore, relevant for dispute resolution mechanisms in the agreement
International Arbitration Act (Cap. 143A): Applies to international arbitration proceedings, important for cross-border success fee arrangements
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures success fee arrangements do not violate anti-competitive practices regulations in Singapore
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in commercial transactions, may be relevant if the success fee agreement involves consumer services
Income Tax Act: Governs the tax treatment of success fees and related income in Singapore
Stamp Duties Act: Determines any applicable stamp duties on the success fee agreement documentation
