Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing civil law matters and contracts in Singapore, providing fundamental legal framework for settlement agreements
Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Law of Property Act: Legislation governing property rights and transfers, relevant if settlement involves property matters
Limitation Act: Statute setting time limits for bringing legal claims, crucial for determining validity of claims being settled
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Legislation governing admissibility of evidence and documentation requirements for legal agreements
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation proceedings in Singapore, particularly relevant if settlement arose from mediation
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Legislation governing court proceedings and settlements reached during litigation
Rules of Court 2021: Procedural rules governing court proceedings and settlements, including requirements for court sanctions where necessary
Employment Act: Key legislation for employment-related settlements, covering employment rights and obligations
Work Injury Compensation Act: Legislation governing work-related injury compensation, relevant for workplace injury settlements
Industrial Relations Act: Framework for employer-employee relations and dispute resolution in industrial settings
Income Tax Act: Tax implications and requirements for settlement payments and compensation
Stamp Duties Act: Requirements for stamp duty payments on settlement agreements where applicable
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulations governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in settlement agreements
Companies Act: Corporate law framework relevant when settlement involves corporate entities
Banking Act: Regulations governing financial settlements involving banking institutions
