Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contract terms
Limitations Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory limitation periods for different types of claims and time bars for bringing legal actions
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Establishes requirements for documentary evidence and rules regarding admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings
Specific Relief Act (Cap. 321): Governs the enforcement of contracts and specifies remedies available to contracting parties
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Relevant if settlement involves employment matters, governing basic terms and working conditions
Work Injury Compensation Act: Applicable for settlements involving workplace injuries, establishing compensation framework
Industrial Relations Act: Governs employer-employee relationships and dispute resolution in industrial matters
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if settlement involves personal information
Contract Formation Principles: Common law principles including capacity to contract, valid consideration, and clear terms
Waiver Enforceability: Legal principles governing the validity and enforceability of waivers and releases
Confidentiality Principles: Legal framework for confidentiality provisions and their enforcement in settlement agreements
