Contracts Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, consideration requirements, and contract termination in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Governs enforceability of contracts and places limitations on certain types of agreements under Singapore law
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Sets out time limits for bringing claims and statutory limitation periods that affect settlement agreements
Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Establishes requirements for documentary evidence and its admissibility in Singapore courts
Singapore Mediation Act 2017: Relevant for mediated settlements, governing the enforceability and procedure of mediated settlement agreements
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): May be relevant if settlement involves competition or antitrust matters in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in settlement agreements
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant when settlement involves corporate entities and their obligations under Singapore law
Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act: Governs the enforcement of foreign judgments in Singapore, crucial for international settlements
Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act: Specific to enforcement of judgments from Commonwealth jurisdictions in Singapore
UNCITRAL Model Law: International framework relevant when settlement involves international arbitration provisions
