Rajah & Tann Singapore, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted for a father in an application for permission to appeal against the decision of the Family Division of the High Court. It was successfully granted by the Appellate Division of the High Court.
The matter is notable as permission to appeal to the Appellate Division is rarely granted. The court observed that guidance from a higher tribunal would be beneficial and invited submissions on potential conflicts in authority concerning the welfare principle and the applicability of transnational issue estoppel.
Partner Yoon Min Joo from the Private Wealth practice led the case.
