Bills of Lading

Bills of Lading is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 24 cases from 2000 to 2023.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Bills of Lading, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Haridass Ho & Partners20.00% success rate5 cases20.8% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate4 cases16.7% of area
Gurbani & Co.75.00% success rate4 cases16.7% of area
Oon & Bazul LLP25.00% success rate4 cases16.7% of area
Gabriel Peter & Partners50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
T S Oon and Bazul0.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Helmsman LLC100.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Ang & Partners0.00% success rate1 cases4.2% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Bills of Lading, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Thomas Tan0.00% success rate3 cases12.5% of area
Richard Kuek66.67% success rate3 cases12.5% of area
Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader33.33% success rate3 cases12.5% of area
Tan Yu Hang50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Levin Lin Lok Yan0.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Teo Ke-Wei Ian100.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Toh Kian Sing50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Prakaash s/o Paniar Silvam50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Peter Gabriel50.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area
Yap Yin Soon100.00% success rate2 cases8.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 24 most recent judgments out of 24 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Hyphen Trading v BLPL Singapore: Sale of Cargo Pendente Lite DisputeGeneral Division of the High Court24 Oct 2023
Claimant's application for sale of cargo pendente lite dismissed.
2-23 Oct 2023
Unknown
3Winson Oil v OCBC & SCB: Letter of Credit Fraud Exception & Forged Bills of LadingGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Aug 2023
Claim Dismissed
4-12 Jan 2022
Unknown
5Batavia EXIMP v Owner of New Breeze: Stay of Proceedings & Time Bar Defence in ArbitrationCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore26 Oct 2021
Appeal dismissed
6Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful ArrestCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore19 Aug 2021
Appeals allowed, except for the appeal against the dismissal of the counterclaim for wrongful arrest.
7Natixis v Owner of MIRACLE HOPE: Setting Aside Arrest Warrant for Material Non-DisclosureHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore26 May 2020
Application to set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed.
8PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending AppealHigh Court18 Aug 2015
Application dismissed.
9Freight Connect v Paragon Shipping: Charterparty Breach & Detention ChargesCourt of Appeal30 Jul 2015
Appeal dismissed in part.
10Equatorial Marine v. Bunga Melati 5: Agency, Bunker Supply, & Shipowner LiabilityHigh Court21 Jul 2015
Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
11Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping ContractHigh Court14 Aug 2014
SUM 1620 was dismissed. SUM 2325 was allowed with amendments to stay the Singapore proceedings if the Plaintiff elects to pursue its claim in Belgium.
12Solvadis v Affert: Mareva Injunction & Risk of Asset Dissipation in Sulphur Export Contract DisputeHigh Court22 Oct 2013
Application dismissed
13UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading ActHigh Court04 Apr 2005
Appeal dismissed.
14Projector SA v Marubeni: Amendment of Notice of Appeal & Factors for ConsiderationCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore10 Aug 2004
Application dismissed with costs.
15Uni-Fruitveg Suppliers v Hyundai Fortune: Stay of Action & Choice of JurisdictionHigh Court29 Feb 2004
Appeal Allowed
16Moguntia-Est Epices SA v Sea-Hawk Freight: Discontinuance & Reinstatement of ActionHigh Court07 Oct 2003
Plaintiffs' appeal dismissed.
17Feoso v Faith Maritime: Demurrage Lien on Cargo Without Bill of Lading OwnershipCourt of Appeal24 Aug 2003
Appeal Dismissed
18BNP Paribas v Bandung Shipping: Wrongful Cargo Discharge & Letters of IndemnityHigh Court11 May 2003
Judgment for BNP Paribas with costs and damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
19Faith Maritime v Feoso: Demurrage, Bills of Lading & Cargo Conversion DisputeHigh Court30 Sep 2002
Judgment for Plaintiff
20Adani Wilmar v Rabobank: Dispute over Rapeseed Oil Sale & Enforceability of ContractHigh Court14 Jun 2002
Judgment for Plaintiff
21Rapiscan Asia v Global Container: Bill of Lading, Contract Terms & Negligence in ShippingHigh Court15 Apr 2002
Judgment for Plaintiff
22Pioneer Glory v P.T. GE Astra Finance: Damages for Wrongful Detention and Fall in Equipment ValueCourt of Appeal14 Feb 2002
Appeal dismissed with costs.
23Hyosung (HK) Ltd v Owners of Hilal I: Stay of Proceedings and Arbitration Clause IncorporationHigh Court06 Dec 2000
Plaintiffs' appeal dismissed; defendants' appeal allowed.
24Hung Vuong-2: Choice of Jurisdiction & Bill of Lading DisputeCourt of Appeal10 May 2000
Appeal Dismissed