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SGX RegCo and CGAC Consult on Corporate Governance Changes: Five-Directorship Cap, Independent Board Committees and Lead Independent Directors
SGX RegCo and the CGAC propose a five-directorship cap, independent-led audit, nominating and remuneration committees, lead independent directors and tighter independence tests for SGX-listed companies. Comments close 27 January 2027.
Featured in Asian Legal Business; Higher Stakes for Singapore Directors
- 21 Oct 2026
Mark Lee, Managing Director of ML Chambers, was featured in Asian Legal Business (October 2026) on Singapore's 2026 Companies Act reforms and the higher stakes for company directors.
Beyond the Work: Supporting the SMU Law Mentorship Programme 2026
- 09 Oct 2026
We believe in investing in the next generation of lawyers, not just in our work. ML Chambers is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the SMU Law Mentorship Programme 2026!
Chinese Enterprise Globalisation & Global Professional Services International Conference (Shanghai, Qiantan)
ML Chambers finds itself in Shanghai, China!
Managing Director Mark Lee speaks on the firm’s corporate law expertise, deep specialisation in multi-jurisdictional disputes, international arbitration and transactional matters.
Global Arbitration Review; Asia-Pacific International Arbitration Conference 2026
ML Chambers is privileged to not only be one of the main sponsors of this annual international conference but also to have our Managing Director Mark Lee sit as an executive member on its GAR Steering Committee.
Walking the tight rope: Role of the 21st Century Board Director
- 03 Sep 2026
Our directors Mark Lee and Sarah Yeo will be speaking at Lexology’s Masterclass Series.
The session will see our directors discuss the complexities of the function of a company’s board and the labyrinth of directors’ duties that an individual has to navigate in this 21st century corporate jungle.
Podcast Interview: MDD Forensic Accountants Litigation Series (Taking the Stand)
Our director Mark Lee was invited to speak on MDD Forensic Accountants Litigation Series Podcasts (Taking the Stand) for his views on shareholder activism, board strategy, corporate governance and AI adoption in the legal industry.
Featured in The Business Times; Where Board Oversight Meets Entrepreneurial Risk
Published in The Business Times, this article by our director Mark Lee examines one of the most pressing questions in modern corporate governance: how can regulators strengthen director accountability without stifling the entrepreneurial risk-taking that fuels business growth?
Speaker at Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Live: Asia-Pacific 2026, 11th Edition – Director Mark Lee
Our director Mark Lee will be speaking at Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Live: Asia-Pacific 2026, 11th Edition.
An international arbitration conference brings together leading arbitration practitioners from across the region to speak and weigh in on how AI, geopolitical pressure, cross-border investment and major infrastructure projects are shaping disputes across the region.
Ranked: ALB “Rising Star” Singapore 2026; Director, Sarah Yeo
Our Director, Ms Sarah Yeo was ranked as a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters, Asian Legal Business – Singapore Rising Stars 2026.
The ranking makes notable mention of Sarah's specialisation in "high stakes commercial litigation, international arbitration"
‘Arbitrability of Shareholder Oppression and Derivative Claims’ [Webinar]
- 10 Jul 2026
- Webinar
- 2.30pm, SGT
Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters) & Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation are proud to present the Webinar on the 'Arbitrability of Shareholder Oppression and Derivative Claims'
“Shareholder Oppression or Activism Defence? Voting power, Activism and Corporate Control” – The Legal 500 Asia Disputes Summit 2026
Our directors Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo’s spoke on the topic of; “Shareholder Oppression or Activism Defence? Voting power, Activism and Corporate control”
The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2026 [coming soon]
- 30 Apr 2026
- Singapore, JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road
Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation is proud to be invited to host the opening plenary session for The Legal 500’s Annual Asia Disputes Summit.
Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2026 [finalist announcement]
- 21 May 2026
- Singapore, In-person
Our Managing Director, Mark Lee, has been shortlisted as finalist for the Asian Legal Business Southeast (ALB SE) Asia Law Awards 2026; “Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year”. The firm has also been nominated as a finalist for “Rising Law Firm of the Year”.
Global Arbitration Review; 2026 Asia-Pacific Arbitration Forum (“GAR Live: APAC 2026”)
- 27 Aug 2026
- Singapore, In-person
Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation has been invited to participate in the Global Arbitration Review’s 2026 Asia-Pacific Arbitration Forum (“GAR Live: APAC 2026”).
“Firm to Watch” Ranking (Thomson Reuters, Asian Legal Business 2026)
- 20 Feb 2026
Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation (“ML Chambers”) has been ranked as a “Firm to Watch” in Thomson Reuters, Asian Legal Business; “ALB Singapore Firms to Watch 2026”
Lexology Masterclass (live) : A case for “Corporate Schizophrenia”: Navigating the multiple hats and duties of the 21st century board director
- 03 Sep 2026
- Lexology Masterclass (Live)
- 4pm (SGT) / 8am (UTC)
Our directors will be speaking at Lexology’s Live Masterclass Series on the function of a company’s board and the role of the ‘modern’ director. In particular, our directors will discuss the labyrinth of directors’ duties that 21st century director has to be able to navigate in an increasingly complex corporate environment.
“Firm to Watch” Ranking (Legal 500; Asia Pacific Guide 2026)
- 01 Feb 2026
Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation has been ranked as a "Firm to Watch" in the Legal 500, Asia Pacific Guide 2026.
“Corporate Governance 2026” (Lexology Panoramic Guide, LexisNexis)
- 01 May 2026
Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation will be authoring the Singapore chapter of “Corporate Governance 2026” (Lexology Panoramic Guide, LexisNexis).
Lexology is the number one global legal intelligence platform built on insights, forward-looking analysis, and expert guidance from the world’s leading law firms.
Ranking; Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026
- 21 Jan 2026
Our boardroom practice group (the former iteration of “Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation”) has been ranked in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 guide.
Feature by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters)
- 07 Jan 2026
Our directors Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, were exclusively featured by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters).
Directors Duties & Liabilities; Progress or Regression? [in-person seminar]
- 17 Oct 2025
- Singapore Management University, School of Law
Our Managing Director, Mr Mark Lee, spoke at an accredited event by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education on a director’s various duties and liabilities in the context of Singapore law.
Contributors to Chambers and Partners’ Chambers Global Practice Guide: Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism 2025
- 23 Sep 2025
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, contributed to Chambers and Partners’ Chambers Global Practice Guide: Shareholders' Rights & Shareholder Activism 2025.
Corporate Governance or Trojan Horse; Revisiting the Concepts of Shareholder Passivity and Activism in a New World Order
- 28 Aug 2025
- 4pm
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, were invited to share their views on shareholders passivity and activism with Chambers and Partners’ Virtual Forum (UK / Singapore).
Podcast Interview – Founders & Business Continuity
- 16 Jul 2025
Our Managing Director, Mr Mark Lee was invited to join a Podcast to speak on business structures (touching on matters of shareholding structures and directors duties), corporate governance and business succession.
Interview with Legal 500; Partner Perspective Series
- 19 Jun 2025
Our Managing Director, Mr Mark Lee spoke at The Legal 500’s “Partner Perspectives” interview on his experience and specialisation in shareholder, boardroom, and joint venture disputes.
The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2025
- 20 Mar 2025
- Amara Hotel Singapore
- 9am
For a second consecutive year, our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo were invited to share their insights on the intricacies (and pitfalls) of a director role at The Legal 500’s Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2025.
Interview with MoneyFM 89.3; Should Companies Axe the Executive Chairman?
- 14 Feb 2025
Our Managing Director, Mr Mark Lee, was invited to engage in a live televised debate on MONEY FM 89.3, Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance radio station, on the topic of whether companies should do away with the role of executive chairman.
Singapore Investment Risks and Family Business Wealth Succession [Leadvisor Global Conference]
- 03 Jan 2025
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo were invited to speak at Leadvisor Global’s (Shanghai, China) international conference.
Directors’ Duties and the Function of the Board [SMULA Seminar]
- 01 Nov 2024
- Webinar
- 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, spoke at SMULA (Singapore Management University Law Academy) on the topic of “Directors’ Duties and the Function of the Board”.
The Legal 500’s Webinar Series – Minority Shareholders’ Remedies in Singapore
- 26 Aug 2024
- Webinar
- 4:00 PM
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, were invited to share their expertise on the core juridical underpinnings of a shareholder oppression claim, how the same is manifested in practice and the various complexities and nuances of such reliefs available to an oppressed shareholder The Legal 500’s Webinar Series.
The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2024
- 07 Jun 2024
Our directors, Mr Mark Lee and Ms Sarah Yeo, shared their insights on shareholder activism at The Legal 500’s Asia Pacific Disputes Summit 2024.
SGX RegCo and CGAC Consult on Corporate Governance Changes: Five-Directorship Cap, Independent Board Committees and Lead Independent Directors
October 31, 2026
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SGX RegCo and the CGAC propose a five-directorship cap, independent-led audit, nominating and remuneration committees, lead independent directors and tighter independence tests for SGX-listed companies. Comments close 27 January 2027.
Featured in Asian Legal Business; Higher Stakes for Singapore Directors
October 21, 2026
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Mark Lee, Managing Director of ML Chambers, was featured in Asian Legal Business (October 2026) on Singapore’s 2026 Companies Act reforms and the higher stakes for company directors.
Beyond the Work: Supporting the SMU Law Mentorship Programme 2026
October 9, 2026
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We believe in investing in the next generation of lawyers, not just in our work. ML Chambers is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the SMU Law Mentorship Programme 2026!
Chinese Enterprise Globalisation & Global Professional Services International Conference (Shanghai, Qiantan)
September 24, 2026
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ML Chambers finds itself in Shanghai, China!
Managing Director Mark Lee speaks on the firm’s corporate law expertise, deep specialisation in multi-jurisdictional disputes, international arbitration and transactional matters.
Global Arbitration Review; Asia-Pacific International Arbitration Conference 2026
August 29, 2026
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ML Chambers is privileged to not only be one of the main sponsors of this annual international conference but also to have our Managing Director Mark Lee sit as an executive member on its GAR Steering Committee.
Walking the tight rope: Role of the 21st Century Board Director
August 29, 2026
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Our directors Mark Lee and Sarah Yeo will be speaking at Lexology’s Masterclass Series.
The session will see our directors discuss the complexities of the function of a company’s board and the labyrinth of directors’ duties that an individual has to navigate in this 21st century corporate jungle.