Singapore Medical Council

Singapore Medical Council is a statutory board in Singapore's legal system. The party has been involved in 53 cases in Singapore's courts. Represented by 81 counsels. Through 8 law firms. Their track record shows a 47.2% success rate in resolved cases. They have been involved in 2 complex cases, representing 3.8% of their total caseload.

Legal Representation

Singapore Medical Council has been represented by 8 law firms and 81 counsels.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Counsels
Braddell Brothers LLP	3 cases	Kronenburg Edmund Jerome Thng Yu Ting Angelia Chan Colin Wu Guolin Chan Yu Jie Sim Wei Min Stephanie Tan Qian Ni Roseanne Lim Ngee Tong Samuel Nicole Lee Man Ruo Edmund Jerome Kronenburg Thng Yu Ting Angelia Kevin Ho Ho Mingjie Kevin Lynette Zheng Tan Tien Wei Grace Loke Gregory Chew
Harry Elias Partnership	1 case	Chua Sui Tong Ho Pei Shien Melanie Tan Chee Meng Agnes Chan Chang Man Phing Melanie Ho Philip Fong Doris Chia Harry Elias SC Kylee Kwek Peter Chean
WongPartnership LLP	6 cases	Chang Man Phing Jenny Dorcas Ong Gee Ping Goh Sher Hwyn Rebecca Ho Pei Shien Melanie Tan Chee Meng Lim Wei Lee Lim Ying Min Chua Sin Yen Jacqueline Choo Poh Hua Josephine Chang Qi-Yang Alvin Yeo Loh Jia Wen Dynyse Heidi Ngo Jie Xi Lin Si Hui Tan Kia Hua Lim Xian Yong, Alvin Chang Man Phing Melanie Ho Josephine Choo Dynyse Loh Lim Wan Yu Cheronne Sim Mei Ling Ng Shu Ping Cheronne Lim Jocelyn Ngiam Joycelyn Ngiam Emily Su Wong Shu Yu Jolyn Francisca de Roza Liu Xueyuan Alvis Maxine Ung Jolyn de Roza Alvis Liu Kwek Lijun Kylee Ung Ewe Hong Maxine
Drew & Napier LLC	5 cases	Chia Voon Jiet Sim Bing Wen Tay Jia Yi Pesdy Charlene Wong Su-Yi Grace Lim Rui Si Koh Choon Min Charlene Wong
Wong Partnership LLP	1 case	Sean La’Brooy Lim Wei Lee Alvin Yeo Melanie Ho Sugene Ang Jolyn de Koza Kylee Kwek
TSMP Law Corporation	2 cases	Thio Shen Yi Thara Rubini Gopalan Neo Zhi Wei Eugene Anand Nalachandran Niklas Wong See Keat
Harry Elias Partnership LLP	3 cases	Sui Yi Siong Philip Fong Yeng Fatt Philip Fong Shazana Anuar Shazana bte Mohd Anuar
Eversheds Harry Elias LLP	2 cases	Sui Yi Siong Philip Fong Yeng Fatt William Khoo Wei Ming Sui Yi Siong (Xu Yixiong) Kevin Koh Philip Fong

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Singapore Medical Council's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.2
Complex Cases: 2 (3.8%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	182.0 parties avg	2.0	34.0%
Partial	101.9 parties avg	1.9	18.9%
Won	252.4 parties avg	2.4	47.2%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2025	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	41.8 parties avg	1.8
2022	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	33.3 parties avg	3.3
2019	72.6 parties avg	2.6
2018	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2017	62.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	52.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2005	32.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Singapore Medical Council's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	18(34.0%)	34.0%
Partial	10(18.9%)	18.9%
Won	25(47.2%)	47.2%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	366,000.00	11,806.4531 cases	31

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2025	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2023	2 31	Partial: 3 cases (150.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2022	1 2	Won: 2 cases (200.0%)
2021	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	2 12	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 43	Lost: 4 cases (200.0%) Won: 3 cases (150.0%)
2018	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	2 33	Lost: 3 cases (150.0%) Won: 3 cases (150.0%)
2016	1 2	Won: 2 cases (200.0%)
2015	3 211	Lost: 2 cases (66.7%) Partial: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2014	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2013	1 2	Won: 2 cases (200.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2011	2 14	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 4 cases (200.0%)
2010	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2009	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	2 21	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2004	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2000	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 53 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Role	Outcome
1	2025-sghc-17 04 Feb 2025	04 Feb 2025	Respondent, Appellant	PartialAppeal allowed in part; Dr. Ang Yong Guan to pay costs of $100,000 to the Singapore Medical Council (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	2024-sghc-283 05 Nov 2024	05 Nov 2024	Appellant	LostAppeal dismissed; the Singapore Medical Council was ordered to pay Dr. Ling costs fixed at $50,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	2024-sghc-126 12 May 2024	12 May 2024	Respondent, Appellant	PartialThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was allowed in part as Dr. Ang was found guilty of professional misconduct under section 53(1)(d) of the Medical Registration Act for some charges.
4	2023-sghc-254 10 Sep 2023	10 Sep 2023	Respondent	PartialThe appeal against conviction was dismissed, but the appeal against sentence was allowed.
5	2023-sghc-212 03 Aug 2023	03 Aug 2023	Applicant	PartialApplication for extension of time allowed, but only be up to 1 September 2023.
6	2023-sghc-213 03 Aug 2023	03 Aug 2023	Applicant	PartialApplication for extension of time allowed, but the extension is only up to 31 August 2023 (three weeks from 10 August 2023). Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	2023-sghc-180 02 Jul 2023	02 Jul 2023	Appellant	WonAppeal allowed; Dr. Wee ordered to be struck off the Register of Medical Practitioners with immediate effect. Costs awarded to the SMC in the sum of $65,000 (inclusive of disbursements). Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	2022-sghc-302 01 Dec 2022	01 Dec 2022	Respondent, Appellant	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was allowed, and the suspensions for Dr. Ong and Dr. Chan were increased.
9	2022-sghc-169 18 Jul 2022	18 Jul 2022	Respondent	WonThe application for leave to seek a quashing order against the Admissibility Decision was dismissed. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	2021-sghc-116 11 May 2021	11 May 2021	Respondent	WonAppeal dismissed; Dr. Pang ordered to pay the SMC's costs fixed at $30,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
11	2020-sghc-239 03 Nov 2020	03 Nov 2020	Appellant	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was allowed, and the respondent was ordered to be struck off the Register of Provisionally Registered Medical Practitioners. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	2020-sgca-6 09 Feb 2020	09 Feb 2020	Respondent, Defendant	WonAppeal dismissed; awarded costs fixed at $25,000 inclusive of disbursements (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
13	2020-sghc-24 30 Jan 2020	30 Jan 2020	Respondent	LostAppeal dismissed; the conviction was set aside.
14	2019-sghc-250 17 Oct 2019	17 Oct 2019	Appellant	LostThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was dismissed, and Dr. Soo's conviction was set aside.
15	2019-sghc-205 03 Sep 2019	03 Sep 2019	Applicant	LostThe SMC's appeal against the Disciplinary Tribunal's decision to order costs against them was dismissed, and they were ordered to pay $20,000 in costs to the respondent (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
16	2019-sghc-172 23 Jul 2019	23 Jul 2019	Appellant	LostAppeal dismissed; Dr. Lim's conviction set aside. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
17	2019-sghc-134 26 May 2019	26 May 2019	Appellant, Respondent	LostThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was dismissed.
18	2019-sghc-102 22 Apr 2019	22 Apr 2019	Respondent, Appellant	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal against the sentence was allowed, increasing the suspension to eight months.
19	2019-sghc-58 05 Mar 2019	05 Mar 2019	Appellant	WonAppeal allowed; the term of suspension was increased from three months' suspension to two years and six months' suspension. The Respondent is to bear the costs of the SMC, which was fixed in the aggregate sum of $25,000 inclusive of disbursements. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
20	2019-sghc-51 03 Mar 2019	03 Mar 2019	Defendant	WonJudgment for the Defendant. No monetary amount awarded. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
21	2018-sghc-253 22 Nov 2018	22 Nov 2018	Respondent, Appellant	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's appeals against Dr. Wong and Dr. Zhu were allowed.
22	2017-sghc-294 12 Nov 2017	12 Nov 2017	Respondent	WonThe Disciplinary Tribunal's decision was upheld.
23	2017-sghc-260 19 Oct 2017	19 Oct 2017	Respondent	LostThe appeal by Dr. Lam was allowed, overturning the SMC's decision.
24	2017-sghc-139 26 Jun 2017	26 Jun 2017	Respondent	WonThe Disciplinary Tribunal's decision against Dr. Chia was upheld.
25	2017-sghc-143 26 Jun 2017	26 Jun 2017	Respondent, Appellant	LostAppeal against sentence dismissed in part.
26	2017-sghc-75 06 Apr 2017	06 Apr 2017	Applicant	LostApplication for leave to file the Supporting Affidavit was dismissed.
27	2017-sghc-10 23 Jan 2017	23 Jan 2017	Respondent	WonThe appeal by Dr. Yong was dismissed, and Dr. Yong was ordered to pay costs fixed at $20,000 inclusive of reasonable disbursements.
28	2016-sghc-145 24 Jul 2016	24 Jul 2016	Applicant	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's appeal was allowed, and Dr. Wong was found guilty of the charge.
29	2016-sgca-14 08 Mar 2016	08 Mar 2016	Respondent	WonThe appeal against the decision of the High Court Judge was dismissed, in favor of the Singapore Medical Council.
30	2015-sghc-227 30 Jul 2015	30 Jul 2015	Applicant	WonAppeal allowed; the applicant was awarded costs of the appeal fixed at $6,000 plus reasonable disbursements. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.
31	2015-sghc-129 12 May 2015	12 May 2015	Applicant	PartialThe court reviewed the Assistant Registrar's taxation of costs, adjusting the amounts allowed for the inquiry before the disciplinary committees and the appeal to the Court of Three Judges. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
32	2015-sghc-97 12 Apr 2015	12 Apr 2015	Respondent	LostThe appeal by Uwe Klima was allowed, overturning the Disciplinary Committee's decision.
33	2015-sghc-58 04 Mar 2015	04 Mar 2015	Respondent	LostAppeal dismissed; ordered to bear the costs of both the Inquiry and the appeal. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
34	2014-sghc-241 18 Nov 2014	18 Nov 2014	Respondent	LostThe High Court set aside the orders made by the Disciplinary Committee in relation to the Fourth Charge and ordered that the appellant is to have his costs and disbursements of the inquiry as well as of the proceedings before this court (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
35	2014-sghc-151 29 Jul 2014	29 Jul 2014	Respondent	PartialAppeal against conviction upheld; appeal against sentence partially upheld, with the period of suspension reduced from nine to five months (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
36	2013-sghc-266 28 Nov 2013	28 Nov 2013	Respondent	WonThe appeal against the decision of the Disciplinary Committee was dismissed. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
37	2013-sghc-122 27 Jun 2013	27 Jun 2013	Respondent	WonThe Disciplinary Committee's decision to suspend the appellant was upheld.
38	2012-sghc-191 16 Sep 2012	16 Sep 2012	Respondent	LostThe decision of the Disciplinary Committee was set aside.
39	2011-sgca-66 29 Nov 2011	29 Nov 2011	Respondent	WonAppeal upheld with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
40	2011-sghc-133 25 May 2011	25 May 2011	Respondent	WonThe court dismissed the applicant's application for judicial review.
41	2011-sghc-132 25 May 2011	25 May 2011	Respondent	WonThe respondent successfully opposed the applicant's discovery application.
42	2011-sghc-131 25 May 2011	25 May 2011	Respondent	LostLeave granted to the applicant to apply for a Quashing Order and a Prohibiting Order.
43	2011-sghc-68 16 Mar 2011	16 Mar 2011	Respondent	WonThe Disciplinary Committee's order was affirmed. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
44	2010-sghc-325 31 Oct 2010	31 Oct 2010	Respondent	WonThe Disciplinary Committee's decision finding Dr. Gan guilty of professional misconduct was upheld. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
45	2010-sghc-51 09 Feb 2010	09 Feb 2010	Respondent	LostThe High Court allowed the appeal, overturning the Disciplinary Committee's decision.
46	2009-sghc-115 12 May 2009	12 May 2009	Respondent	WonDr. Chai was ordered to pay the SMC costs fixed at $25,000 plus reasonable disbursements. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
47	2008-sghc-78 25 May 2008	25 May 2008	Respondent	WonThe Singapore Medical Council's decision finding Dr. Low Cze Hong guilty of professional misconduct was upheld.
48	2008-sghc-9 15 Jan 2008	15 Jan 2008	Respondent	PartialThe appeal was partially allowed, with the suspension set aside but the fine increased (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
49	2005-sgca-49 16 Oct 2005	16 Oct 2005	Respondent	LostThe court reduced the costs awarded to the Singapore Medical Council.
50	2005-sghc-129 18 Jul 2005	18 Jul 2005	Respondent	PartialCosts order reduced to one-third of the original amount (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
51	2005-sghc-93 08 May 2005	08 May 2005	Applicant	LostThe Singapore Medical Council's application for review of the Assistant Registrar's decision was dismissed, and they were ordered to bear their own costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
52	2004-sghc-111 30 May 2004	30 May 2004	Respondent	PartialThe appeal was partially allowed against the Singapore Medical Council as the fine was reduced from $65,000 to $10,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
53	2000-sgca-17 22 Mar 2000	22 Mar 2000	Respondent	LostAppeal dismissed; the respondent was ordered to pay two thirds of the costs here and below (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).