Agency Law

Agency Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 337 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Agency Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC48.57% success rate	35 cases10.4% of area	48.57% success rate	Cavinder Bull (3 cases) Chia Voon Jiet (3 cases) Adrian Tan (3 cases)	Tang Swea Phing v Chan Tam Hoi: Defamation, Agency, and Debt Recovery(Jun 2024) Epoch Minerals v Raffles Asset Management: Conspiracy, Dishonest Assistance, and Misrepresentation in US$10M Loan Agreement(Dec 2021) Tonny Permana v One Tree Capital Management: Fiduciary Duties & Investment Agreement Dispute(Aug 2021)
Allen & Gledhill LLP69.57% success rate	23 cases6.8% of area	69.57% success rate	Tan Xeauwei (6 cases) Ang Cheng Hock (4 cases) Ramesh Kumar (4 cases)	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024) Nishiki Holdings v Sankaty: Conflict of Interest, Loan Agreements & Valuation(Dec 2021) Lew v Nargolwala: Agency, Contract Formation, Trusts & Conflict of Laws(Feb 2021)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP31.82% success rate	22 cases6.5% of area	31.82% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (3 cases) Harish Kumar s/o Champaklal (2 cases) Tomoyuki Lewis Ban (2 cases)	Turms Advisors v Steppe Gold: Contractual Interpretation, Oral Modification, and Indemnity in Financial Advisory Disputes(Jul 2024) Alternative Advisors Investments v Asidokona Mining: Ratification of Loan Agreement(Feb 2024) Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024)
WongPartnership LLP55.56% success rate	18 cases5.3% of area	55.56% success rate	Tan Chee Meng (4 cases) Koh Swee Yen (3 cases) Lin Weiqi Wendy (2 cases)	Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake & Misrepresentation in Reverse Takeover(Aug 2023) Winson Oil v OCBC & SCB: Letter of Credit Fraud Exception & Forged Bills of Lading(Aug 2023) Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Mar 2021)
Rajah & Tann71.43% success rate	14 cases4.2% of area	71.43% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (2 cases) Lim Tean (2 cases) Toh Kian Sing (2 cases)	United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Ting Boon Aun: Partnership Liability for Partner's Fraud(Jan 2008) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) JSI Shipping v Teofoongwonglcloong: Auditor's Duty & Director Misappropriation(Dec 2006)
Rajah & Tann LLP61.54% success rate	13 cases3.9% of area	61.54% success rate	Jansen Chow (3 cases) Danny Ong (2 cases) Sim Wei Na (2 cases)	AmFraser Securities v Goh Chengyu: Unauthorized Trading & Agency in Securities Market(Dec 2016) Ngui Gek Lian Philomene v Chan Kiat: Collective Sale Dispute over Good Faith and Incentive Payments(Sep 2013) Lotusonwater Jadeite v Ang Chee Soon: Breach of Contract for Sandalwood Statue(May 2013)
Straits Law Practice LLC40.00% success rate	10 cases3.0% of area	40.00% success rate	N Sreenivasan (5 cases) Rajaram Muralli Raja (2 cases) Valerie Ang (1 cases)	SME Care Pte Ltd v Jannie Chan: Guarantee, Settlement Agreement, and Consent Judgment Dispute(Apr 2018) MatthewsDaniel International Pte Ltd v Kith Marine: Agency, Contractual Terms & Parol Evidence Rule(Mar 2018) Telemedia v Credit Agricole: Contractual Indemnity and Third-Party Costs(Jul 2015)
Ang & Partners40.00% success rate	10 cases3.0% of area	40.00% success rate	Loo Dip Seng (3 cases) Gerald Yee (2 cases) Goh Kok Leong (2 cases)	Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Mar 2021) Singapore Salvage Engineers v. North Sea Drilling: Agency & Authority in Construction of Contract(Jan 2016) Jurong Port v Huationg: Indemnity Clauses & Negligence Liability(Jun 2009)
Allen & Gledhill30.00% success rate	10 cases3.0% of area	30.00% success rate	Chan Hian Young (3 cases) William Ong (2 cases) Suresh Nair (2 cases)	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) Orient Centre Investments v Societe Generale: Striking Out Claim for Misrepresentation & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Sep 2006) Trans-World v Cornelder: Misrepresentation, Title to Goods & Storage(Mar 2003)
Rodyk & Davidson LLP10.00% success rate	10 cases3.0% of area	10.00% success rate	Low Chai Chong (2 cases) Lok Vi Ming (2 cases) Derek Kang (2 cases)	Luciana Lim v PP: Criminal Breach of Trust Sentencing Appeal(Jul 2016) JES International v Yang Shushan: Breach of Contract, Agency by Estoppel, Damages(Apr 2016) Timor Global v Equatorial Group: Breach of Contract for Coffee Beans(Aug 2015)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Agency Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
N Sreenivasan40.00% success rate	8 cases2.4% of area	40.00% success rate	General Practice42% relevance score	Alternative Advisors Investments v Asidokona Mining: Ratification of Loan Agreement(Feb 2024) Sim Tee Meng v Haw Wan Sin David: Negligent Misrepresentation by Company Director(Nov 2019) Ong Keh Choo v Paul Huntington Bernardo: Dispute over Option to Purchase Agreement(Sep 2019)
Tan Xeauwei90.91% success rate	7 cases2.1% of area	90.91% success rate	General Practice35% relevance score	Kazzaz v Standard Chartered Bank: Costs Allocation in Banking Services Dispute(Aug 2020) Kazzaz v. Standard Chartered Bank: Negligent Misrepresentation & Banking Advice(Jul 2020) Equatorial Marine v Owner of Vessel “Bunga Melati 5”: Agency by Estoppel in Bunker Fuel Contracts(Mar 2016)
Ang Cheng Hock80.00% success rate	6 cases1.8% of area	80.00% success rate	General Practice39.5% relevance score	Equatorial Marine v Owner of Vessel “Bunga Melati 5”: Agency by Estoppel in Bunker Fuel Contracts(Mar 2016) Equatorial Marine v. Bunga Melati 5: Agency, Bunker Supply, & Shipowner Liability(Jul 2015) Guy Neale v Nine Squares: Trust, Trade Marks & Ku De Ta Brand Dispute(Dec 2014)
Siraj Omar42.86% success rate	6 cases1.8% of area	42.86% success rate	Experienced50.71% relevance score	Tonny Permana v One Tree Capital Management: Fiduciary Duties & Investment Agreement Dispute(Aug 2021) Oei Hong Leong v Goldman Sachs: Stay of Proceedings & Arbitration vs Jurisdiction Clause(Jun 2014) Soon Kok Tiang v DBS Bank: Credit-Linked Notes, High Notes 5, Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy(Nov 2011)
William Ong72.73% success rate	6 cases1.8% of area	72.73% success rate	General Practice29.55% relevance score	Guy Neale v Nine Squares: Trust, Trade Marks & Ku De Ta Brand Dispute(Dec 2014) Yeoh Wee Liat v Wong Lock Chee: Dispute over Share Ownership in Next Capital Pte Ltd(Aug 2013) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Anti-Suit Injunction & Election of Remedies in Cross-Border Share Dispute(Feb 2010)
Christopher Anand Daniel33.33% success rate	6 cases1.8% of area	33.33% success rate	General Practice31.11% relevance score	Su Ah Tee v Allister Lim: Breach of Contract & Negligence in Property Purchase(Aug 2014) Go Dante Yap v Bank Austria: Investment Losses & Bank's Duty of Care(Aug 2010) Chia Ee Lin Evelyn v Teh Guek Ngor Engelin: Breach of Contract & Oral Agreements(Sep 2004)
Wong Siew Hong25.00% success rate	5 cases1.5% of area	25.00% success rate	General Practice25% relevance score	Total English Learning v Kids Counsel: Franchise Agreement Assignment & Restraint of Trade(Nov 2014) Smile Inc v Lui: Restraint of Trade, Employee Duty of Fidelity, Preparatory Competition(Jul 2012) Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd v Lui Andrew Stewart: Breach of Contract & Restraint of Trade(Dec 2011)
Lim Tean20.00% success rate	5 cases1.5% of area	20.00% success rate	Experienced63% relevance score	Tang Swea Phing v Chan Tam Hoi: Defamation, Agency, and Debt Recovery(Jun 2024) Jiangsu New Huaming v PT Musim Mas: Breach of Contract & Agency Dispute(Mar 2024) Trans-World v Cornelder: Misrepresentation, Title to Goods & Storage(Mar 2003)
Tan Chee Meng42.86% success rate	5 cases1.5% of area	42.86% success rate	General Practice40.71% relevance score	Winson Oil v OCBC & SCB: Letter of Credit Fraud Exception & Forged Bills of Lading(Aug 2023) Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Mar 2021) Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp: Fraud, Demand Guarantees & Unconscionability(Mar 2015)
Liew Teck Huat10.00% success rate	5 cases1.5% of area	10.00% success rate	General Practice33% relevance score	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest(Mar 2024) Nava Bharat v Straits Law: Professional Negligence & Breach of Contract in Coal Mine Acquisition(Feb 2016) MISC Bhd v Griffin Kinetic: Lien & Contract Dispute over Turbine Storage Charges(Sep 2008)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 337 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Baizanis v Snap Innovations: Agency, Implied Authority, Tortious Liability, Breach of Contract, Evidence Admissibility	General Division of the High Court	01 Aug 2024	Claims dismissed
2	Turms Advisors v Steppe Gold: Contractual Interpretation, Oral Modification, and Indemnity in Financial Advisory Disputes	General Division of the High Court	07 Jul 2024	Judgment for Claimant in part.
3	Tang Swea Phing v Chan Tam Hoi: Defamation, Agency, and Debt Recovery	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Jun 2024	DCA 22 allowed in part and dismissed in part, DCA 23 dismissed in its entirety.
4	Crédit Agricole v PPT Energy: Breach of Warranty, Damages, and Interest in Letter of Indemnity Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Jun 2024	Appeal allowed in part; judgment for Crédit Agricole for breach of warranty; orders made regarding interest and costs.
5		-	04 Jun 2024	Unknown
6	Jiangsu New Huaming v PT Musim Mas: Breach of Contract & Agency Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Mar 2024	Claim Dismissed
7	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest	General Division of the High Court	14 Mar 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed and defendant's counterclaim partially allowed.
8	Alternative Advisors Investments v Asidokona Mining: Ratification of Loan Agreement	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Feb 2024	Appeal dismissed.
9	Lim Swee Joo v Nan Bei Dou Mu Gong: Breach of Oral Loan Agreement for Temple Funding	General Division of the High Court	04 Feb 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
10	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Jan 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed
11	Lam Wing Yee Jane v Realstar Premier: Negligent Misrepresentation in Property Redevelopment	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Dec 2023	Claim dismissed
12		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
13	Crédit Agricole v PPT Energy: Letter of Credit, Fraud, & Indemnity Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	23 Oct 2023	Appeal allowed in part.
14	Micro Tellers v Cheng Yi Han: Breach of Trust, Dishonest Assistance & Conspiracy	Singapore International Commercial Court	05 Sep 2023	Micro Tellers’ case against Feng based on deceit and breach of trust/fiduciary duty succeeds. The Regional Group’s case against Feng based on breach of trust/fiduciary duty succeeds. The plaintiffs’ claims against Moon in dishonest assistance and against Moon and Feng in conspiracy are dismissed.
15	Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake & Misrepresentation in Reverse Takeover	General Division of the High Court	30 Aug 2023	Axis Megalink's claim against Far East Mining is dismissed; judgment for Far East Mining on counterclaim.
16	Winson Oil v OCBC & SCB: Letter of Credit Fraud Exception & Forged Bills of Lading	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Aug 2023	Claim Dismissed
17		-	19 Jun 2023	Unknown
18	Asidokona Mining Resources v Alternative Advisors: Ratification & Loan Agreement Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	02 Feb 2023	Appeal Allowed
19		-	16 Jan 2023	Unknown
20	Kelly v Clicks2customers: Breach of Contract and Damages Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Jan 2023	Plaintiff's claim allowed in part; Defendant's counterclaim rejected.
21	Ding Lik Sing v Chow Wai Shuen Mark Francis: Debt Recovery Dispute over Alleged Investment Agreement	General Division of the High Court	08 Nov 2022	Plaintiff's claim is dismissed.
22	HSBC v DNKH Logistics: Indemnity Clause Interpretation in Lease Agreement	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Oct 2022	Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
23	Commodities Intelligence Centre Pte Ltd v Mako International Trd Pte Ltd: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Disputes	General Division of the High Court	30 May 2022	All causes of action of Commodities Intelligence Centre Pte Ltd are dismissed, and Mako International Trd Pte Ltd's counterclaim for US$10,281.43 is allowed.
24	Wong Kee Wah v Sng Boon Chye: Interpretation of Contract for Commission Payments	General Division of the High Court	28 Apr 2022	Judgment for Defendant on Counterclaim, Plaintiff to pay Defendant $417,426.50 after set-off
25	Terigi v Hook: Entire Agreement Clauses & Share Transfer Dispute in Singapore	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 Jan 2022	Plaintiffs' claims dismissed; judgment for the defendant on his counterclaim for damages to be assessed.
26	Sumifru Singapore v. Ishizuka: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Secret Profits in Shipping Arrangements	General Division of the High Court	23 Jan 2022	Judgment for Plaintiff
27		-	12 Jan 2022	Unknown
28	Gravitas International v Invictus Group: Assignment of Rights, Non-Assignment Clauses, and Inducement of Breach of Contract	General Division of the High Court	05 Jan 2022	Claims dismissed
29	Nishiki Holdings v Sankaty: Conflict of Interest, Loan Agreements & Valuation	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Dec 2021	Appointment of Houlihan Lokey as appraiser and the Houlihan Lokey Valuation Report is set aside. The appointment of the Receivers is consequently invalid and void.
30	Epoch Minerals v Raffles Asset Management: Conspiracy, Dishonest Assistance, and Misrepresentation in US$10M Loan Agreement	General Division of the High Court	16 Dec 2021	Judgment against the second, third, and fourth defendants for a total of US$700,000.
31	Indian Bank v Green Mint Pte Ltd: Illegality & Public Policy in Loan Contracts Procured by Bribery	General Division of the High Court	24 Nov 2021	Appeal allowed and judgment given to the bank.
32		-	11 Nov 2021	Unknown
33	Vasanthan v Ravishankar: Skantek Debt, Contract Formation & Moneylending	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Oct 2021	Judgment for the first defendant, Loganathan Ravishankar, against the first plaintiff, Metupalle Vasanthan, in the amount of US$388,281.22. All other claims and counterclaims are dismissed.
34	Tonny Permana v One Tree Capital Management: Fiduciary Duties & Investment Agreement Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	23 Aug 2021	Appeal Dismissed
35	Poh Chiak Ow v United Overseas Bank Ltd: Misrepresentation & Vicarious Liability	Appellate Division of the High Court	22 Aug 2021	Appeal dismissed
36	Choo Cheng Tong Wilfred v Phua Swee Khiang: Contract Formation & Illegality	General Division of the High Court	28 Jun 2021	Claim dismissed; counterclaim for accounting of shares allowed; counterclaim for repayment of loans allowed.
37	AIX Engineering v Yeong Wai Teck: Unlawful Means Conspiracy & Authority in Construction Disputes	General Division of the High Court	17 May 2021	Plaintiff's claim dismissed; judgment for Second Defendant on counterclaim.
38	Fernandez v Woi: Breach of Agency & Fiduciary Duties in Nominee Director Arrangement	General Division of the High Court	16 May 2021	Judgment for Plaintiff
39	Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	29 Mar 2021	Appeal Allowed in Part
40	Agency for Policy Coordination v Batbold: Authority to Act & Warrant in Civil Procedure	General Division of the High Court	25 Feb 2021	Plaintiffs are duly and properly represented by Rev Law.
41		-	17 Feb 2021	Unknown
42	Lew v Nargolwala: Agency, Contract Formation, Trusts & Conflict of Laws	Court of Appeal	09 Feb 2021	Appeal dismissed.
43	DJS Solutions Engineering Pte Ltd v AGR 1 Ltd: Service Out of Jurisdiction & Indemnity Claim	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Jan 2021	Appeal allowed.
44	Engineering Centre v EFE (SEA): Summary Judgment & Agent's Authority	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	10 Jan 2021	Appeal dismissed
45	Blasco Martinez Gemma v Ee Meng Yen Angela: Agency & Proof of Debt in Judicial Management of Epicentre Holdings	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Nov 2020	Applications Dismissed
46	Goodwood Associates v. Southernpec: Sham Contracts, Conspiracy & Fuel Oil Trading	High Court	04 Nov 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff
47	Periasamy Ramachandran v Sathish: Indemnity & Contribution Rights Among Co-Guarantors	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Nov 2020	The plaintiffs were granted unconditional leave to defend.
48		-	22 Oct 2020	Unknown
49	Management Corporation v Aikyu Trading: Access to Settlement Documents under BMSMA	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	07 Oct 2020	Appeal Dismissed
50	Ong Kian Peng Julian v Tiong Sze Yin Serene: Defamation and Justification in Doctor's Conduct	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Oct 2020	Appeal Allowed