Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Core legislation governing contracts and civil obligations in Singapore, including requirements for valid consideration and contract enforceability
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Legislation setting time limits for bringing claims and establishing statutory limitations on liability
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Law governing restrictions on exclusion clauses, reasonableness test for liability limitations, and consumer protection provisions
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including contract formation requirements (offer, acceptance, consideration, intention) and doctrine of privity of contract
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Legislation governing requirements for documenting settlements and admissibility of evidence
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, relevant if personal information is part of the settlement
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the subject matter of the settlement agreement
Capacity Requirements: Legal principles regarding parties' capacity to enter into contracts and settlements
Voluntariness Doctrine: Legal principle ensuring settlement agreements are entered into freely and without coercion
Settlement Clarity Principles: Legal requirements for clear and unambiguous terms in settlement agreements, including full and final settlement provisions
Severability Doctrine: Legal principle allowing invalid provisions to be severed while maintaining the validity of the remaining agreement
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal principles governing confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements
Legal Representation Acknowledgment: Requirements for acknowledging parties' rights to and/or actual legal representation in settlement agreements
