Yeo Boon Kiat
Partner
Boon Kiat’s areas of practice encompass the energy (including renewables), telecommunications, media and transportation sectors. He advises market participants in these sectors on matters such as project development and structuring, the establishment and conduct of operations, as well as industry specific regulatory and compliance matters.
Boon Kiat is also familiar with the preparation and negotiation of project documentation for infrastructure and public-private partnership projects. He has acted as project counsel for financiers, sponsors, developers and other stakeholders (including government agencies) in connection with such projects in Singapore and the region.
In addition, Boon Kiat regularly advises on a wide range of general corporate and commercial transactions. These include the procurement of goods and services (both public and private), agency and distributorship arrangements, equipment lease and maintenance arrangements, contract manufacturing and outsourcing arrangements and employment-related matters.
Work Highlights
- Advised the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on the concession agreement for the Singapore-Johor Bahru Rapid Transit System Link, under which LTA and the Government of Malaysia will jointly appoint RTS Operations Pte. Ltd. as the RTS Link operator for the first 30-year concession period.
- Advised Grab Holdings Inc. on its acquisition of the South-east Asian operations and assets of Uber Technologies Inc. for a 27.5 per cent. stake in Grab.
- Advised on Singapore’s Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network Project, including advising SingTel on the related sale of certain infrastructure assets and its business of providing duct and manhole services in relation to the assets, and the subsequent S$2.3 billion initial public offering and listing of the NetLink NBN Trust on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
Publications
- Parliament passes Energy Transition Measures and Other Amendments Bill
- Enhanced paternity leave and new shared parental leave scheme from 1 April 2025
- Platform Workers Bill passed in Parliament to strengthen protections for platform workers
- Energy Transition Measures and Other Amendments Bill introduced in Parliament
- NRF to invest S$90 million in new Decarbonisation Programme
- New Platform Workers Bill introduced in Parliament
- Feedback and response to public consultation on proposals to amend Energy Market Authority of Singapore Act 2001, Electricity Act 2001, and Gas Act 2001
- Singapore and Ghana to collaborate on carbon credits under Article 6 of Paris Agreement
- EMA and MTI seek comments on proposed changes to Energy Market Authority of Singapore Act 2001, Electricity Act 2001 and Gas Act 2001
- Singapore High Court discharges interim injunctions restraining former employee from working for rival
- MPA announces maritime energy transition collaborations with international agencies
- Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests to take effect on 1 December 2024
- New Singapore Emission Factors Registry for more accurate reporting of carbon emissions
- Logistics industry to accelerate pace of green transition with new initiatives to intensify companies’ sustainability efforts and capabilities
- MOM to raise Employment Pass qualifying salary from 1 January 2025 and Local Qualifying Salary from 1 July 2024
- MOM to raise retirement and re-employment ages to 64 and 69 respectively in 2026
- Singapore and Australia sign MOU on green and digital shipping corridor and develop principles to guide development of cross-border electricity trade
- Practical Law: Employment and Employee Benefits in Singapore
- MOM announces higher work injury compensation limits
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Oil & Gas Regulation 2024 (19th Ed) - Singapore
- Practical Law: Key Agency and Distribution Considerations - Singapore
- Child Development Co-Savings Act 2001 amended to implement enhancements to parental leave schemes
- Lexology In-Depth: Energy Mergers & Acquisitions (5th Ed, 2024) - Singapore
- Singapore publishes eligibility list for international carbon credits under carbon tax regime
- MAS launches Transition Credits Coalition (TRACTION) and pilot projects to develop transition credits for early retirement of coal-fired power plants in Asia
- Practical Law: Regulation of State and Supplementary Pension Schemes in Singapore
- Energy Market Authority announces new emission standards for power generation units and initiatives to meet electricity demand
- Singapore announces changes to gas procurement framework for power sector, and launches next stage of selection of a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution for power generation and bunkering
- Upcoming changes to Child Development Co-Savings Act 2001 on government-paid paternity leave and unpaid infant care leave
- Singapore sets eligibility criteria for international carbon credits under carbon tax regime
- EMA grants conditional approvals for two GW of electricity imports from Indonesia; Singapore and Indonesia sign new MOU to strengthen cross-border electricity trade
- EMA invites proposal to conduct new study to assess Singapore’s deep geothermal resource potential for power generation
- Changes in CPF monthly salary ceiling from 1 September 2023
- Carbon tax increase, industry transition framework and provisions allowing use of eligible international carbon credits to take effect 1 January 2024, among other upcoming developments
- EMA announces enhanced regulatory regime for electricity retailers for greater consumer protection
- Singapore Government accepts Tripartite Committee’s final recommendations for workplace fairness legislation
- MOM consults on definitions of “platform operator” and “platform worker”, protection in the subcontracting scenario and platform operators’ duties regarding safety and health
- Government accepts recommendations by tripartite workgroup to enhance representation for platform workers
- Practical Law: Changing Terms of Employment (Singapore)
- Practical Law: Notice of Termination and Individual Employee Termination - Singapore
- Practical Law: Individual Employee Termination - Singapore
- Practical Law: Notice of Termination - Singapore
- MOM announces details of Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) bonus criteria: 27 occupations on new Shortage Occupation List
- MOM announces updates to foreign workforce policy, support measures for employers and employees, and measures to secure better workplaces
- Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers (2022) - Singapore
- The International Comparative Legal Guide to Oil & Gas Regulation 2023 (18th Ed) - Singapore
- EMA consults on enhancements to regulatory regime for electricity retailers
- Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices enhanced with additional guidelines on exercising sensitivity for a harmonious workplace
- Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness releases interim report on recommendations for workplace fairness legislation
- MOM announces formation of platform workers work injury compensation implementation network
- Singapore Government accepts recommendations by International Advisory Panel to strengthen workplace safety and health
- The Energy Mergers & Acquisitions Review (4th Ed, 2022) - Singapore
- Singapore Court of Appeal finds that company set up to promote sustainable development owed no fiduciary duty to communities adversely affected by environmental damage
- Singapore Government accepts recommendations by Advisory Committee on Platform Workers to strengthen protections for platform workers
- Bill to amend Carbon Pricing Act 2018 passed to increase carbon tax rates, introduce industry transition framework and option to use eligible international credits
- Practical Law Regulation of State and Supplementary Pension Schemes in Singapore
- Practical Law Employment and Employee Benefits Global Guide: Employment and employee benefits in Singapore
- Code of practice on WSH duties of chief executives and board of directors gazetted as Approved Code of Practice
- MOM issues updated advisory on Covid-19 vaccination at the workplace following lifting of vaccination differentiated safe management measures
- Bill introduced to amend Carbon Pricing Act 2018: Increase in carbon tax, industry transition framework and option to use eligible international carbon credits
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace
- MOM issues advisory on Covid-19 vaccination requirements to apply for and renew passes
- Targeted enhancements to work pass framework announced
- Tripartite partners establish workgroup on representation for platform workers
- Code of practice on chief executives’ and board of directors’ WSH duties launched, to be gazetted by October 2022
- Work pass framework enhancements: Ministerial statement
- Singapore as global hub for talent: MOM announces new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, new benchmark for top 10% EP holders, shorter FCF job advertising duration, shorter EP applications processing time, five-year EP option
- Updates to Employment Pass qualifying salary from 1 September 2022 for new applications
- Singapore launches Infrastructure Asia Project Portal to support infrastructure development
- Singapore Government accepts recommendations on Progressive Wage Model for retail workers
- MOM and TADM release Employment Standards Report 2021, Covid-19 related cost-saving notification requirements and retrenchment benefit payable to cease from 1 August 2022
- Retirement and re-employment ages under Retirement and Re-employment Act 1993 raised to 63 and 68
- Taskforce on mental health and well-being seeks comments on recommendations to improve workplace well-being measures and employment support
- Child Development Co-Savings Act 2021 amended to implement family-friendly policies at the workplace
- Singapore’s Green Plan: Overview of support measures and grants for sustainable developments
- MOM updates advisories on Covid-19 arrangements at the workplace
- MOM announces new approved code of practice for company directors’ workplace safety and health duties in the pipeline
- Practical Law: Key Agency Considerations for Singapore - Overview
- Practical Law: Key Distribution Considerations for Singapore - Overview
- Practical Law: Fixed-term Contracts
- Telecommunication and Subscription Television Dispute Resolution Scheme set up on 1 April 2022
- Energy 2050 Committee releases report affirming net-zero feasibility for Singapore power sector by 2050
- Covid-19: Singapore further eases border restrictions - Move to Vaccinated Travel Framework and removal of pre-departure requirements
- Licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers under the Cybersecurity Act 2018 effective from 11 April 2022
- Energy Market Authority consults on penalty framework for electricity imports
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for workplace safe management measures
- MOM updates advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive for Covid-19 but are mildly symptomatic or physically well
- MOM announces upcoming changes to Employment Pass eligibility
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2021 partially in force from 29 January 2022
- Singapore Government accepts new progressive wage model recommendations for waste management workers
- Tripartite partners issue advisory on business continuity plan to provide guidance on potentially high levels of workforce absences
- Covid-19: Singapore eases border restrictions for long-term pass holders and visitors
- The Energy Mergers & Acquisitions Review (3rd Ed, 2021)
- Changes to CPF contribution rates from 1 January 2022 for employees aged above 55 to 70
- Covid-19 vaccination to be a condition for long-term passes, work passes and permanent residence from 1 February 2022
- Updated Covid-19 advisories: Vaccination at the workplace and work and leave arrangements for Covid-19 positive employees who are mildly symptomatic or physically well
- MOM updates advisory on workplace safe management measures requirements: Concession for unvaccinated employees to return to workplace via negative PET removed, work-related events with 50-1000 participants permitted
- Workplace Safety and Health (Covid-19 Safe Workplace) Regulations 2021 in force from 1 January 2022
- SGX mandates climate and board diversity disclosures
- COP26: Commitments from Singapore and the region
- MOM public consultation on proposed measures to strengthen protections for platform workers
- CASE launches framework for faster dispute resolution to give greater assurance to consumers shopping on e-marketplaces
- MOM issues revised advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at workplace, up to 50% of employees who can work from home allowed to return to workplace from 1 January 2022
- Bill passed to change statutory limits for prescribed minimum retirement age and re-employment age under Retirement and Re-employment Act
- Tripartite partners update Advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace
- Singapore commits to phasing out unabated coal power by 2050
- Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill passed, MTI and EMA issue response to feedback on draft Bill
- EMA launches new Singapore Standard for Renewable Energy Certificates, explores geothermal energy
- Tripartite partners update Advisory on Covid-19 vaccination at the workplace
- The journey to low carbon transition: An introduction to carbon pricing
- Bill introduced to amend Retirement and Re-employment Act to change statutory limits for prescribed minimum retirement age and re-employment age
- MOM issues advisory on work and leave arrangements for employees who test positive on Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) but are physically well
- Vaccination as entry requirement for work pass holders from 1 November 2021
- Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2021 launched
- CSA consults on licensing framework for cybersecurity service providers under Cybersecurity Act: Proposed licence conditions and regulations
- MOM requires employers with at least 10 employees to notify of all retrenchments
- Singapore Government accepts Tripartite Workgroup recommendations to uplift wages and well-being of lower-wage workers
- MOM issues advisory to employers on Rostered Routine Testing and charging policy for workers in construction, marine, and process sectors, and in dormitories
- Transition to low-carbon electricity generation sources: Consultation on Energy (Resilience Measures and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
- SGX consults on mandatory climate and board diversity disclosures
- Tripartite partners urge employers to adopt “Vaccinate or Regular Test” regime as company policy
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF form Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness to review framework for workplace fairness in Singapore
- Bill passed to amend Child Development Co-Savings towards family-friendly policies at the workplace
- MOM announces new measures to facilitate retention and hiring of work permit holders in construction, marine shipyard and process sectors
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow more employees to return
- Practical Law Employment and Employee Benefits Global Guide - Employment and employee benefits in Singapore
- Singapore launches SGTraDex to digitalise supply chain ecosystem
- MOM updates advisory on safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 20 July 2021
- Practical Law Regulation of State and Supplementary Pension Schemes in Singapore
- MOM, NTUC, SNEF issue advisory on Covid-19 vaccination in employment settings
- MOM and ESG update requirements for safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 10 June 2021
- Protection from Harassment Court operational from 1 June 2021
- IMDA launches nationwide parcel locker network, Postal Services Act amended with effect from 14 May 2021
- EDB New Ventures launches programme to support companies to create ventures from Singapore within six months
- New Tripartite Standard on Work-Life Harmony launched to boost workplace morale and performance
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace with effect from 16 May 2021
- Amendments in the pipeline to Postal Services Act to establish statutory framework for nationwide network of parcel lockers
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow greater flexibility for businesses
- Amendments to Postal Services Act introduced to establish statutory framework for nationwide network of parcel lockers
- IMDA conducts second consultation on draft Code of Practice for Competition in the Provision of Telecommunication and Media Services
- MOM to require Dependant’s Pass holders who wish to work to apply for work pass from 1 May 2021
- MOM requires work pass holders to update MOM on new residential address or mobile number within five days of change
- Re-align Framework allowing businesses significantly impacted by Covid-19 to renegotiate contracts to commence on 15 January 2021
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF launch Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces
- EDB to launch new programme to attract entrepreneurs and leaders to develop Singapore’s tech ecosystem
- MinLaw further extends relief periods for specified contracts under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Electricity Regulation and Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Electricity Regulation in Singapore: Overview
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resources Global Guide - Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore: Overview
- Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers in Singapore (3rd Ed, 2020)
- Bill passed to allow businesses significantly impacted by Covid-19 to renegotiate contracts
- Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment to provide clearer guidance
- Practical Law Regulation of State and Supplementary Pension Schemes in Singapore
- MinLaw extends relief periods for specified contracts under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions - Agency Q&A: Singapore
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions - Distribution Q&A: Singapore
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions
- Covid-19: MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to allow more employees to return
- Partial commencement of Cross-Border Railways Act 2018 from 14 September 2020
- Changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 in force from 1 September 2020
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM announces tightening of work pass requirements: Increase in EP and S Pass minimum qualifying salary, enhancements to Fair Consideration Framework
- MOM defers requirements for insurers under Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 till 1 January 2021
- MOM updates advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from Covid-19 affected areas
- MOM issues updated advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from Covid-19 affected areas
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM issues Notification requiring employers to notify Commissioner of Labour of salary reduction measures amid Covid-19 situation
- Rental agreements for commercial equipment and commercial vehicles covered under Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 from 20 June 2020
- Covid-19: MOM issues updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
- MOM updates advisory on requirements for safe management measures at the workplace to minimise risk of Covid-19 re-emergence
- MOM, NTUC, SNEF to release advisories on ensuring sustainability of outsourced sectors affected by Covid-19
- Protection from Harassment Act amended to tackle spread of online falsehoods affecting individuals and entities
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF issue advisory on retrenchment benefit payable to retrenched employees as a result of business difficulties due to Covid-19
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF issue advisory on workplace safe management measures in view of gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
- Practical Law Employment & Benefits Global Guide - Overview of employment and employee benefits in Singapore
- MOM updates advisory on salary and leave arrangements during circuit breaker period
- Covid-19 Employment Q&A
- Facing Covid-19: Employers’ obligations
- Government accepts National Wages Council Guidelines for 2020/2021 to mitigate impact of Covid-19
- MEWR announces key initiatives to build a climate-resilient Singapore
- MOM to revise rules for hiring foreigners, provide more support for employers hiring mid-career and senior employees
- MOM announces further measures to help companies cope with Covid-19 situation
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of Covid-19
- Facing COVID-19: Contractual disruptions and employers’ obligations
- The Energy Mergers & Acquisitions Review (1st Ed, 2020)
- Resource Sustainability Act 2019 partially in force from 1 January 2020
- Changes to Protection from Harassment Act partially in force from 1 January 2020: New offence of doxxing introduced
- IMDA calls for proposals to facilitate roll out of 5G mobile networks by 2020
- MOM and TADM release inaugural Employment Standards Report
- Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 effective from 2 October 2019
- Resource Sustainability Bill passed in furtherance of zero waste goal
- Work Injury Compensation Bill passed in Parliament to provide a more expeditious process for employees to receive compensation for work injuries
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2019: Electricity Regulation in Singapore
- Practical Law Energy and Natural Resource Global Guide 2019: Oil and Gas Regulation in Singapore
- Point-to-Point Passenger Transport Industry Bill to introduce new regulatory framework
- Work Injury Compensation Bill introduced to provide a more expeditious process for employees to receive compensation for work injuries
- MOM announces acceptance of recommendations to refresh retirement and re-employment framework
- NCCS seeks views on Singapore’s long-term low emissions strategy
- Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill passed in Singapore Parliament
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions: Agency - Singapore Q&A
- Practical Law Cross-border Commercial Transactions: Distribution - Singapore Q&A
- Getting The Deal Through: Corporate Reorganisations 2019 - Singapore chapter
- IMDA consults on policy and regulatory framework for 5G rollout in Singapore
- Amendments to Electricity Act and Gas Act in force from 3 May 2019 enabling more effective regulation
- IMDA consultation on proposed converged competition code for telecommunication and media markets: Deadline for feedback extended from 17 April 2019 to 15 May 2019
- MOM, NTUC and SNEF release Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal
- MEWR consults on Zero Waste Masterplan
- IMDA consults on proposed converged competition code for telecommunication and media markets
- New multi-year roadmap for telecom industry to secure Singapore’s connectivity infrastructure
- MOM consults on proposed changes to Work Injury Compensation Act
- Carbon Pricing Act 2018 imposing carbon tax in force from 1 January 2019