Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms and Conditions, the following terms have the meanings set out below:

• "Pulau Legal," "we," "us," or "our" refers to the law firm operating under that name, registered and practising in Singapore.
• "Website" refers to the site accessible at the domain associated with this policy and all pages and content therein.
• "User," "you," or "your" refers to any person accessing the Website or engaging Pulau Legal's services.
• "Services" refers to the M&A advisory services offered by Pulau Legal, including Buy-Side Acquisition Advisory, Sell-Side Transaction Support, and Due Diligence Review.
• "Engagement" refers to a formal instruction to Pulau Legal to carry out legal advisory work, confirmed by an engagement letter or equivalent written agreement.
• "Agreement" refers to these Terms and Conditions, together with any applicable engagement letter.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you are aged 18 or above and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a corporation or other legal entity, you confirm that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of the Website and not submit any enquiries through it.

3. Service Description

Pulau Legal provides legal advisory services to businesses and individuals in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. Our principal service lines are:

• Buy-Side Acquisition Advisory (SGD 1,500): Strategic legal counsel for acquirers, covering due diligence, transaction structuring, SPA negotiation, and regulatory coordination.
• Sell-Side Transaction Support (SGD 1,380): Advisory to sellers, covering data room preparation, term sheet review, SPA drafting, disclosure management, and post-completion obligations.
• Due Diligence Review (SGD 580): Methodical legal review of a target's corporate, contractual, employment, regulatory, and IP position, delivered as a written report.

Prices stated are indicative starting rates. The scope, timeline, and fee structure for each engagement are set out in a written engagement letter prior to commencement of work. No advisory work commences without a signed engagement letter.

Pulau Legal reserves the right to decline any instruction at its discretion, including where a conflict of interest exists or where we determine the instruction falls outside our areas of competence.

4. Website Content — No Legal Advice

The content of this Website, including all articles, descriptions, FAQs, and service information, is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.

No solicitor-client relationship is created by your use of this Website or by submitting an enquiry form. A solicitor-client relationship is only established upon execution of a formal engagement letter.

If you require legal advice on a specific matter, you should consult a qualified legal practitioner directly. Applicable law, facts, and circumstances vary, and general information cannot substitute for advice tailored to your situation.

5. User Conduct

You agree to use this Website lawfully and in good faith. You must not:

• Use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
• Submit false or misleading information through enquiry forms
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its underlying infrastructure
• Introduce malicious code, viruses, or software that may interfere with the Website's operation
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Website without our prior written consent
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data from the Website

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website where these conditions are breached.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, design, layout, graphics, and the Pulau Legal name and mark — is the intellectual property of Pulau Legal or its licensors, protected under applicable Singapore and international law.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This licence does not permit you to copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Website without prior written consent.

Work product prepared by Pulau Legal during an engagement remains subject to the terms of the relevant engagement letter. Advisory reports and documents prepared for clients are intended solely for the client's use in connection with the specific matter described in the engagement letter.

7. Fees & Payment

Fees for services are as set out in the engagement letter. Unless otherwise agreed:

• Fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
• Payment terms and methods are specified in the engagement letter
• We may require a retainer or advance payment prior to commencement of work
• Disbursements and third-party costs incurred on your behalf are charged at cost and may be billed separately
• Goods and Services Tax (GST), where applicable under Singapore law, will be added to amounts charged

Refund Policy

Fees for work already performed are not refundable. Where an engagement is terminated prior to completion, we will account to you for any retainer balance after deducting fees for work completed to that point, in accordance with our professional obligations. The terms of any refund will be set out in the engagement letter.

8. Engagement Terms

All instructions are subject to a formal engagement letter that sets out the scope of work, fees, timeline, and any special conditions applicable to your matter. The engagement letter, together with these Terms and Conditions, constitutes the entire agreement between us in relation to that instruction.

• You are responsible for providing accurate and complete information relevant to your matter
• You agree to cooperate with reasonable requests for information and documents during the engagement
• Any changes to the agreed scope of work require written confirmation from both parties
• Our advice is given in the context of the facts and documents provided. If material facts change, you should inform us promptly

Confidentiality

Information you share with us in connection with an engagement is treated as confidential in accordance with our professional conduct obligations under the Legal Profession Act and applicable rules of professional conduct in Singapore.

9. Disclaimers

This Website and its contents are provided on an "as is" basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Pulau Legal makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of the information provided.

In particular:

• Legal and regulatory frameworks change frequently. Information on this Website may not reflect the most current position.
• Outcomes of legal matters are not predictable. No information on this Website constitutes a representation as to the likely outcome of any transaction or dispute.
• We are not responsible for the content or practices of any third-party websites linked from this Website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Singapore law, Pulau Legal's total liability to you in connection with any claim arising from use of the Website or our services shall not exceed the fees paid to us in connection with the specific matter giving rise to the claim.

We are not liable for any loss or damage that is:

• Indirect, consequential, or incidental
• Loss of profit, revenue, or anticipated savings
• Loss of business or opportunity
• Loss of data or reputational damage

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Singapore law or our professional conduct obligations.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pulau Legal, its partners, associates, and staff from and against any claims, costs, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms and Conditions, your misuse of the Website, or your provision of inaccurate or misleading information to us in connection with an engagement.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement by providing written notice in accordance with the engagement letter. We may terminate an engagement with immediate effect where:

• Continuing the engagement would place us in breach of our professional obligations
• A conflict of interest arises that cannot be managed
• You have provided materially inaccurate information
• Fees remain outstanding beyond the agreed payment terms

Termination of an engagement does not affect any rights or obligations that have accrued prior to termination. Provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination will do so, including confidentiality, intellectual property, and liability provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions, and any engagement with Pulau Legal, are governed by the laws of Singapore.

Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms and Conditions or any engagement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore, unless the parties agree in writing to refer the dispute to arbitration under the SIAC Rules.

Informal Resolution

Before commencing formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any concern. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes informally in the first instance.

14. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms and Conditions, together with any applicable engagement letter, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pulau Legal in relation to its subject matter.
• Severability: If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
• Waiver: Failure by Pulau Legal to enforce any provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. We may transfer our obligations to another entity in connection with a restructuring of our practice, subject to equivalent obligations on the recipient.
• Notices: Notices under these terms should be sent to [email protected] or to our registered address.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

We recommend reviewing these terms periodically, particularly if you are a returning user of the Website.

16. Contact

For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: