When we start or run a business, there are often may legal requirements that we may need help with. Often, if the structures are not set up properly, the potential for challenging situations later can cost us significant losses in financial terms or brand equity.
This session is a chance to understand some basics AND to have any basic legal queries you have, answered!
 

Topics covered:  
1. Basic legal requirements of starting a business –Choosing a business structure
2. Pros & Cons of a sole proprietor vs partnership vs company
3. Importance of written contracts with suppliers / Vendors & what goes into it?
4. Written contracts with customers – what needs to be in it?
5. Employment contracts – what should I include?

After the basic sharing, Mumpreneurs can seek basic advice on some legal challenges that they are facing.

DATE: 21st August 2017 (Mon)
TIME: 10am - 12:30pm (Registration starts at 9:40am)
VENUE: The Working Capitol (The commons event space) - 1 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089109

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: 
Kelvin David Tan (Director, Vicki Heng Law Corporation)
Advocate & Solicitor, SingaporeBarrister, Middle Temple
Kelvin graduated from the University of Hull in 1995. He was called to the Bar of the Middle Temple in1996 and to the Singapore Bar in 1998. He has since then practiced in both the United Kingdom and in Singapore.
He has worked in the construction and commercial litigation departments of Wong Partnership and Harry Elias Partnership under the guidance of various Senior Counsel. During those times he handled various complex commercial and construction related disputes, including being on the team acting for the insurers in the Nicoll Highway Public Inquiry which spanned 6 months and for which the claim exceeded 500 million dollars. Kelvin also worked in London for two years for Berrymans Lace Mawer where he handled professional negligence and liability claims. This included a GBP60 million dispute over the construction of the M6 highway. In the course of his practice Kelvin has also built up a broad based corporate advisory practice. This started when he was seconded to Singapore Airlines as a general counsel. Since then he has acted and advised various companies in relation to corporate matters and presently advises a broad range of companies in various industries including media, food and beverage, IT and childcare. Over the years, Kelvin has handled cases at all levels in the Courts in Singapore and including appeals to the Court of Appeal. Kelvin has also been involved in both local and international arbitrations in Singapore and in the United Kingdom.

ATTENDANCE FEE:
MUMS@WORK MEMBERS or TWC TENANTS (Includes light refreshments): $26.80
NON-MEMBERS/ TENANTS: $32.80
Accompanying children, who require refreshments: $5.00 Register Now!