Bills of Lading Act
Bills of Lading Act is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 34 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Bills of Lading Act, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Tan Partnership33.33% success rate | 9 cases26.5% of area |
| Rajah & Tann14.29% success rate | 7 cases20.6% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP16.67% success rate | 6 cases17.6% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP20.00% success rate | 5 cases14.7% of area |
| Ang & Partners50.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| Haridass Ho & Partners50.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| Virtus Law LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Shook Lin & Bok100.00% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Rajah and Tann33.33% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Focus Law Asia LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.9% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Bills of Lading Act, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Toh Kian Sing33.33% success rate | 9 cases26.5% of area |
| Bazul Ashhab20.00% success rate | 5 cases14.7% of area |
| Leong Kah Wah50.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| Aileen Boey25.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| John Seow50.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader25.00% success rate | 4 cases11.8% of area |
| Tan Yu Hang0.00% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Ang Kaili33.33% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Kenneth Tan33.33% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
| Kenny Yap66.67% success rate | 3 cases8.8% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 34 most recent judgments out of 34 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | UniCredit Bank v Glencore: Tort of Deceit & Fraud Exception in Letter of Credit Transaction | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Nov 2023 | Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent, Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd. |
| 3 | Standard Chartered Bank v Maersk Tankers: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Finance | GENERAL DIVISION OF THE high court of the republic of singapore | 26 Sep 2022 | Appeal Allowed |
| 4 | OCBC v STI ORCHARD: Misdelivery, Bills of Lading & Trade Financing | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 22 May 2022 | Owner granted unconditional leave to defend. |
| 5 | ING Bank NV v Navig8 Ametrine: Misdelivery of Cargo & Summary Judgment | General Division of the High Court | 07 Apr 2022 | Interlocutory judgment granted with damages to be assessed. |
| 6 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 7 | CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 14 Jun 2021 | Plaintiffs' Originating Summons to set aside two paragraphs in the Award is dismissed. The plaintiffs’ application to amend their Originating Summons to set aside two further paragraphs is likewise dismissed. |
| 8 | Batavia EXIMP v Owner of Vessels: Stay of Proceedings & Time-Bar Waiver in Admiralty Dispute | General Division of the High Court | 30 May 2021 | Appeals Dismissed |
| 9 | Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd v Heroic Warrior Inc: Damage to Palm Oil Cargo Due to Negligence | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jun 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 10 | OCBC v Owner of "Yue You 902": Bills of Lading, Delivery of Cargo, and Summary Judgment | High Court of Singapore | 23 Apr 2019 | Registrar's Appeals dismissed; summary judgment affirmed for the plaintiff. |
| 11 | Phillips 66 v Star Quest: Bills of Lading & Title in Bunker Supply Contracts after OW Bunker Insolvency | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 19 May 2016 | Appeals dismissed with costs. The Assistant Registrar's decision to grant the respondents unconditional leave to defend was affirmed. |
| 12 | PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal | High Court | 18 Aug 2015 | Application dismissed. |
| 13 | - | 20 Jul 2015 | Unknown | |
| 14 | Portigon v The "Titan Unity": Joinder of Third Parties and Consolidation of Disputes in International Arbitration | High Court | 03 Feb 2014 | Application to set aside and strike out the writ is dismissed with costs. |
| 15 | - | 29 Dec 2011 | Unknown | |
| 16 | Agritrade International Pte Ltd v Pacific Vigorous Shipping Inc: Misdelivery of Cargo & Election of Remedies | High Court | 08 Jun 2006 | Appeal Allowed |
| 17 | UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue on Bills of Lading under Bills of Lading Act | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Sep 2005 | Appeal Allowed |
| 18 | UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act | High Court | 04 Apr 2005 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 19 | UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act | High Court | 24 Aug 2004 | UCO's application for summary judgment was dismissed, and their action was struck out. |
| 20 | Golden Shore Transportation v UCO Bank: Stay of Proceedings & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 22 Oct 2003 | Appeals dismissed with costs. |
| 21 | Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises v Navalmar U.K.: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Contract | High Court | 01 Sep 2003 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 22 | M-Power v Goodway: Setting Aside Default Judgment for Misdelivered Cargo Claim | High Court | 28 Aug 2003 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 23 | UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 24 Jun 2003 | Plaintiffs' appeal allowed. |
| 24 | UCO Bank v Golden Orient Maritime: Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 24 Jun 2003 | Plaintiff’s appeal allowed. |
| 25 | Pirelli v PSA: Hague-Visby Rules & Weight Limitation for Damaged Goods | High Court | 20 Feb 2003 | Judgment for the defendants; the limitation quantum is based on the actual weight damaged. |
| 26 | Swiss Singapore v Navalmar: Mandatory Injunction for Bill of Lading Issuance Dispute | High Court | 12 Nov 2002 | Mandatory injunction granted, with variations to address discrepancies in the bills of lading. |
| 27 | Glencore International AG v The Cherry: Delivery of Cargo Without Bill of Lading & Agency in Oil Trade Dispute | Court of Appeal | 11 Nov 2002 | Appeals dismissed with costs, except for the appeal of the owners of the Cherry in respect of the Hyperion cargo, which is allowed. |
| 28 | Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprise Pte Ltd v Navalmar UK Ltd: Injunction for Switch Bills of Lading Dispute | High Court | 06 Nov 2002 | Application dismissed. |
| 29 | APL Co Pte Ltd v Voss Peer: Straight Bills of Lading & Delivery Obligations | Court of Appeal | 02 Oct 2002 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 30 | The Patraikos 2: Cargo Damage Claim - Breach of Hague Rules & Seaworthiness | High Court | 08 May 2002 | Claim allowed; counterclaim dismissed. |
| 31 | Voss Peer v APL Co Pte Ltd: Carrier's Delivery Obligation & Bill of Lading | High Court | 22 Apr 2002 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 32 | Glencore International AG v Stanley Shipping Ltd: Bills of Lading, Cargo Loss, and Conversion | High Court | 04 Apr 2002 | Judgment for the plaintiffs in these three actions for the cargoes which were not discharged or not fully discharged with costs, with damages to be assessed by the Registrar. |
| 33 | Feng Hang: COSCO Breached Contract by Issuing Second Bill of Lading, Causation Dispute | High Court | 27 Dec 2001 | Claim dismissed. |
| 34 | Steelmet v APL Co: Title to Goods, Bills of Lading & Right to Sue for Conversion | High Court | 26 Nov 2000 | Appeal Dismissed |