Singapore nightclub operator LifeBrandz will terminate its agreement with London-based Ministry of Sound, under which it operated a Clarke Quay nightclub under the famous Ministry of Sound brand.

The termination is a result of licence agreement problems and allegations of unpaid royalties which had already resulted in litigation in the UK. In turn, LifeBrandz has instructed Rajah & Tann to file a suit against the brand owners in the High Court of Singapore

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Ministry of Sound in its quest to extend the reach of its brand. Franchise clubs in Bangkok, Taipei and New Delhi have also been unsuccessful, with the demise of the New Delhi club also attributable to franchising disputes.