Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, essential for structuring the engagement letter's basic terms and conditions
Employment Act (Chapter 91): While not directly applicable to independent experts, provides guidance on distinguishing contractor relationships from employment relationships
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil obligations and remedies in Singapore
Professional Service Providers' Regulations: Regulatory framework governing specific professional services, varying by expert's field of expertise
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for confidentiality and data handling provisions
Copyright Act: Protects intellectual property rights related to created works during the engagement
Patents Act: Relevant for protecting inventions or innovations developed during expert engagement
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands and marks that might be involved in expert work
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs taxation of services provided, including expert services
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of income earned from expert services
Arbitration Act: Framework for alternative dispute resolution, important for dispute resolution clauses
Mediation Act: Provides structure for mediation as a dispute resolution method
Competition Act: Relevant for structuring non-compete and restriction clauses in the engagement letter
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic execution and validity of digital contracts and signatures
Official Secrets Act: Relevant when expert engagement involves government-related work or classified information
