Singapore Court of Appeal Strikes Out Appeal against Bankruptcy Decision

In Aathar Ah Kong Andrew v OUE Lippo Healthcare Ltd [2021] SGCA 48, the Singapore Court of Appeal has struck out an appeal against a bankruptcy decision, thus bringing to a close the latest chapter in a long-running bankruptcy and voluntary arrangement dispute. The Court’s decision highlights the importance of complying with the procedural requirements of bankruptcy proceedings and appeals, including observing the relevant timelines and obtaining the prior sanction of the Official Assignee. 

The respondent was successfully represented by Jansen Chow and Sasha Gonsalves from Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. This Update provides a summary of the judgment and highlights the key points of the decision.