Breach of Contract

Breach of Contract is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 1880 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Breach of Contract, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC51.35% success rate	185 cases9.8% of area	51.35% success rate	Cavinder Bull (17 cases) Davinder Singh (13 cases) Cavinder Bull SC (8 cases)	Vibrant Group v Tong Chi Ho: Deceit Claim over Blackgold Australia Acquisition(Jan 2025) Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment(Jan 2025) Glassberg v UBS AG: Breach of Contract, Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Investment Advice(Jan 2025)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP43.17% success rate	139 cases7.4% of area	43.17% success rate	Yip Li Ming (8 cases) Devathas Satianathan (8 cases) Toh Kian Sing (7 cases)	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control(Feb 2025) Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Shipworks v Sembcorp Marine: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Shipyard Services(Dec 2024)
Allen & Gledhill LLP52.24% success rate	134 cases7.1% of area	52.24% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (15 cases) Tay Yong Seng (12 cases) Edwin Tong (9 cases)	Aastar Trading v Olam Global Agri: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Pending Setting Aside(Jan 2025) Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Li Jialin v Wingcrown: Assessment of Damages, Law Society Conditions of Sale, Mitigation(Dec 2024)
WongPartnership LLP40.31% success rate	129 cases6.9% of area	40.31% success rate	Koh Swee Yen (17 cases) Alvin Yeo (17 cases) Tan Chee Meng (12 cases)	Cachet Multi Strategy Fund v Feng Shi: Discovery Dispute over Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy(Dec 2024) Shipworks v Sembcorp Marine: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Shipyard Services(Dec 2024) Hong Kah Ing v Tee Kim Leng: Striking Out Pleadings and Security for Costs in Breach of Contract Claim(Dec 2024)
Rajah & Tann LLP46.85% success rate	111 cases5.9% of area	46.85% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (15 cases) Adrian Wong (9 cases) Lee Eng Beng (7 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan Resources: Breach of Contract & Damages(Jan 2019)
Rajah & Tann56.36% success rate	55 cases2.9% of area	56.36% success rate	Steven Chong (7 cases) Toh Kian Sing (4 cases) Lee Eng Beng (4 cases)	Werner Samuel Vuillemin v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Striking Out Claim Appeal(Apr 2019) Ng Swee Hua v Auston: Breach of Contract over Convertible Bonds & Share Conversion(Dec 2008) Metalform Asia v Ser Kim Koi: Striking Out Claim for Breach of Warranties(Aug 2008)
Rodyk & Davidson LLP43.64% success rate	55 cases2.9% of area	43.64% success rate	Philip Jeyaretnam (9 cases) Lok Vi Ming (8 cases) Low Chai Chong (7 cases)	Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation(Sep 2016) Eng Chiet Shoong v Cheong Soh Chin: Quantum Meruit & Implied Contracts Dispute(Jul 2016) JES International v Yang Shushan: Breach of Contract, Agency by Estoppel, Damages(Apr 2016)
Tan Kok Quan Partnership44.68% success rate	47 cases2.5% of area	44.68% success rate	Kannan Ramesh (10 cases) Eddee Ng (6 cases) Tan Kok Quan (5 cases)	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Finaport Pte Ltd v Techteryx Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Conflict of Laws(Dec 2024) TrueCoin LLC v Techteryx, Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute(Nov 2024)
TSMP Law Corporation42.55% success rate	47 cases2.5% of area	42.55% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (19 cases) Chan Kah Keen Melvin (6 cases) Uday Duggal (5 cases)	DLV v DLX: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice(Feb 2025) Vibrant Group v Tong Chi Ho: Deceit Claim over Blackgold Australia Acquisition(Jan 2025) Law Ching Hung v Aw Eng Hai: Application to Set Aside Rejection of Proof of Debt(Oct 2024)
Straits Law Practice LLC34.04% success rate	47 cases2.5% of area	34.04% success rate	N Sreenivasan (29 cases) Collin Choo (7 cases) Valerie Ang (5 cases)	Lim Sze Eng v Lin Choo Mee: Contractual Interpretation, Settlement Agreement, and Reasonable Endeavours(Nov 2018) NTUC Foodfare v SIA Engineering: Negligence, Duty of Care & Economic Loss(Jul 2018) Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares(Jan 2018)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Breach of Contract, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
N Sreenivasan17.39% success rate	32 cases1.7% of area	17.39% success rate	Experienced67.72% relevance score	Alternative Advisors Investments v Asidokona Mining: Ratification of Loan Agreement(Feb 2024) NTUC Foodfare v SIA Engineering: Negligence, Duty of Care & Economic Loss(Jul 2018) Rotary Engineering v Kioumji & Eslim: Forum Non Conveniens and Stay of Proceedings(Mar 2017)
Davinder Singh41.03% success rate	30 cases1.6% of area	41.03% success rate	Experienced66.15% relevance score	BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan: Contract Dispute over Coal Briquetting Joint Venture - Damages Assessment(Feb 2022) CIP v CIQ: Recourse Against Arbitral Award - Setting Aside - Mining Joint Venture Dispute(Nov 2021) CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021)
Toh Kian Sing53.33% success rate	28 cases1.5% of area	53.33% success rate	Experienced60.33% relevance score	COSCO Shipping v PT OKI Pulp: Jurisdiction in Limitation Action for Vessel-Jetty Contact(May 2023) Hai Jiao v Yaw Chee Siew: Contractual Obligations and Best Endeavours in Ship Leasing(Jul 2020) Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020)
Alvin Yeo48.84% success rate	26 cases1.4% of area	48.84% success rate	Experienced50.81% relevance score	CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021) Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination(May 2020) Oei Hong Leong v Chew Hua Seng: Contract Formation, Intention, Breach & Damages(Feb 2020)
Philip Jeyaretnam41.38% success rate	22 cases1.2% of area	41.38% success rate	Experienced66.38% relevance score	CDX v CDZ: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Fraudulent Misrepresentation(Dec 2020) Marty Ltd v Hualon Corp: Arbitration Agreement, Repudiation & Waiver(Oct 2018) Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation(Sep 2016)
Thio Shen Yi59.18% success rate	21 cases1.1% of area	59.18% success rate	Experienced62.96% relevance score	Palm Grove v Hilton: Setting Aside Arbitral Awards for Hotel Management Disputes(May 2024) Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services: Contractual Term Dispute over Data Centre Services(Jan 2024) CZQ v CZS: Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement & Condition Precedent(Oct 2023)
Ang Cheng Hock48.00% success rate	20 cases1.1% of area	48.00% success rate	Experienced58% relevance score	MCST Plan No 3322 v Tiong Aik: Non-Delegable Duty in Construction Defects(Jul 2016) Jardine Lloyd Thompson v Howden: Conspiracy, Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty in Employee Defection(Aug 2015) Equatorial Marine v. Bunga Melati 5: Agency, Bunker Supply, & Shipowner Liability(Jul 2015)
Lee Eng Beng37.50% success rate	20 cases1.1% of area	37.50% success rate	Experienced60.96% relevance score	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control(Feb 2025) MoneySmart Singapore v Artem Musienko: Enforceability of Restraint of Trade Clauses & Interlocutory Injunctions(Apr 2024) Cheung Teck Cheong v LVND Investments: Ad Hoc Arbitration Agreement & Section 4(6) Arbitration Act Interpretation(Aug 2021)
Siraj Omar34.78% success rate	20 cases1.1% of area	34.78% success rate	Experienced58.91% relevance score	Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services: Contractual Term Dispute over Data Centre Services(Jan 2024) The Enterprise Fund III Ltd v CNPLaw LLP: Negligence Claim Against Lawyers for Flawed Loan Facility Agreement(Dec 2023) Tonny Permana v One Tree Capital: Agent's Duties & Investment Advice(Feb 2021)
Koh Swee Yen23.53% success rate	18 cases1.0% of area	23.53% success rate	Experienced58.82% relevance score	Shipworks v Sembcorp Marine: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Shipyard Services(Dec 2024) Pertamina v. Phoenix: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope. Dispute over unpaid petroleum product shipments.(Jun 2024) Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake, Misrepresentation & Reverse Takeover(May 2024)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 1,880 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	DLV v DLX: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	20 Feb 2025	Originating Application dismissed.
2	Höptner v Three Fins: Wrongful Dismissal Claim over Termination Bonus & Unauthorised Relocation	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Feb 2025	Judgment for the claimant on his claim and a consent judgment in favour of the defendant on its counterclaim.
3	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control	General Division of the High Court	04 Feb 2025	Claim dismissed, counterclaim allowed in part.
4	CH Biovest v Envy Asset Management: Statutory Avoidance, Ponzi Schemes & Fictitious Profits	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	03 Feb 2025	Appeal Dismissed
5	Vibrant Group v Tong Chi Ho: Deceit Claim over Blackgold Australia Acquisition	General Division of the High Court	26 Jan 2025	Judgment for Claimant
6	ATT Systems v Centricore: Breach of Confidence, Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Conspiracy	General Division of the High Court	22 Jan 2025	Judgment for Plaintiffs on claims of breach of confidence, breach of contract, inducement of breach of contract, and conspiracy by unlawful means.
7	PP v Muhammed Izwan & Ahmad Suhaimi: Drug Trafficking Conviction Affirmed After Remittal	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Jan 2025	Previous verdict re-affirmed; additional evidence has no effect on the previous verdict.
8	Tan Tung Wee Eddie v Singapore Health Services: Unfair Dismissal & Data Breach	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	20 Jan 2025	Claim dismissed in its entirety.
9	Banner (China) Investment v Ang: Signature Specimen Selection for Handwriting Analysis	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Jan 2025	Directions made for obtaining signature samples for handwriting analysis are to stand.
10	Che’som Binti Abdullah v Qurratu Ain Binti Mohamed Yusope: Undue Influence in Property Transfer Dispute	General Division of the High Court	16 Jan 2025	Claim Dismissed
11	Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Jan 2025	Appeal Allowed in Part
12	Sze Pak Hei v. Public Prosecutor: Forgery of Pet Export/Import Documents	General Division of the High Court	15 Jan 2025	Appeal Dismissed
13	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	12 Jan 2025	Moratorium granted to the applicant, Dasin Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd.
14	Aastar Trading v Olam Global Agri: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Pending Setting Aside	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Jan 2025	Adjournment of Singapore enforcement proceedings granted.
15	Glassberg v UBS AG: Breach of Contract, Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Investment Advice	General Division of the High Court	09 Jan 2025	Claim Dismissed
16	Public Prosecutor v Lee Heng Wong: Culpable Homicide Sentencing for Stabbing at Disco	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	08 Jan 2025	Accused sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment
17	Lew Huey Jiun v Lee Yu Ru: Appeal of STB Decision on Water Leakage & Rental Loss	General Division of the High Court	07 Jan 2025	Application for extension of time dismissed.
18	Marketlend v QBE Insurance: Trade Credit Insurance, Assignment, Consent, Estoppel, Admissibility of Evidence, Non-Disclosure, Risk	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE	07 Jan 2025	Claims dismissed
19	DEM v DEL: Appeal on Arbitral Award Regarding Lack of Notice and Consideration in Business Purchase Agreement	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	02 Jan 2025	Appeal Dismissed
20	Chiang Ai Ling v Tan Kian Chye: Sham Agreements & Conspiracy in Matrimonial Asset Division	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Dec 2024	Claim dismissed; counterclaims dismissed; declaration granted.
21	Finaport Pte Ltd v Techteryx Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Conflict of Laws	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Dec 2024	Application dismissed with costs.
22	Cachet Multi Strategy Fund v Feng Shi: Discovery Dispute over Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy	General Division of the High Court	25 Dec 2024	Appeal dismissed. Mr. Liu is ordered to provide an affidavit regarding possession of known adverse documents.
23	Shipworks v Sembcorp Marine: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Shipyard Services	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Dec 2024	Claims and counterclaim partially allowed.
24	Concorde Services v Ong Kim Hock: Director's Duties, Conspiracy, and Knowing Receipt in Hairstyling Business Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Dec 2024	Judgment for Claimant
25	Virgilio Tarrago Da Silveira v Hashstacs: Misrepresentation, Negligence, Unjust Enrichment, Conspiracy, Cryptocurrency	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE	15 Dec 2024	Action dismissed with costs.
26	SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties	General Division of the High Court	15 Dec 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff against Sino Africa and Teodros Ashenafi; Action against Coca-Cola Sabco (East Africa) Ltd Dismissed.
27	FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice	Singapore International Commercial Court	15 Dec 2024	Applications dismissed.
28	Duke Bakery v Lin Liming: Breach of Director's Duties, Contract, Unjust Enrichment	General Division of the High Court	12 Dec 2024	Claims against Mr. Lin and Mr. Zhang dismissed; claim against Mdm Chng partially dismissed; Mdm Chng's counterclaim dismissed.
29	Hong Kah Ing v Tee Kim Leng: Striking Out Pleadings and Security for Costs in Breach of Contract Claim	General Division of the High Court	12 Dec 2024	Appeal dismissed
30	WRQ v WRP: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Consent Orders in Family Law	Appellate Division of the High Court	11 Dec 2024	Appeal allowed in part.
31	Li Jialin v Wingcrown: Assessment of Damages, Law Society Conditions of Sale, Mitigation	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Dec 2024	Appeal Allowed
32	Maag v Modi: Defamation & Malicious Falsehood Claims, Service Out of Jurisdiction, Amendment of Pleadings	General Division of the High Court	04 Dec 2024	Appeal allowed in part.
33		-	04 Dec 2024	Unknown
34	Khan Aisanullah v Rajib Kumar Dhali: Breach of Contract & Fiduciary Duty Claims by Shareholder	General Division of the High Court	03 Dec 2024	Plaintiff's claim and Defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
35	DJK v DJN: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Apparent Bias in Loan Agreement Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Dec 2024	Application dismissed
36	Ler Chun Poh v Public Prosecutor: Appeal on Outrage of Modesty Conviction & Sentencing	General Division of the High Court	02 Dec 2024	Appeal Dismissed
37	TTZ v TTY: Child Access Dispute & Committal Order Appeal	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	28 Nov 2024	Appeal Dismissed
38	Value Monetization III Ltd v Lim Beng Choo: Contribution Claim Under Civil Law Act	General Division of the High Court	28 Nov 2024	Claims Allowed in Part
39	TrueCoin LLC v Techteryx, Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Nov 2024	Anti-suit injunction granted restraining Techteryx from continuing to pursue the Hong Kong action against TrueCoin.
40		-	27 Nov 2024	Unknown
41	DKT v DKU: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court	25 Nov 2024	Application dismissed.
42	DJY v DJZ: Injunction to Restrain Performance Bond Call \| Construction Dispute	General Division of the High Court	25 Nov 2024	Application for injunction dismissed.
43	Sang Cheol Woo v Charles Choi Spackman: Amendment of Defence, Abuse of Process & Riddick Principle	General Division of the High Court	25 Nov 2024	Plaintiff's appeal dismissed.
44	Lim Oon Kuin v Rajah & Tann: Henderson Doctrine & Abuse of Process in Solicitor Conflict Case	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	24 Nov 2024	Appeals Allowed
45	TOWA Corp v ASMPT: Patent Infringement Damages Assessment Appeal	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	21 Nov 2024	Appeal allowed in part and dismissed in part.
46	Prometheus Marine v Pickering: Directors' Duties, Conspiracy & Limitation Act	General Division of the High Court	18 Nov 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
47	Tee Kim Leng v Hong Kah Ing: Breach of Contract & Summary Judgment	General Division of the High Court	17 Nov 2024	SUM 2175, SUM 2176 and SUM 2399 dismissed.
48	Farm to Fork Sdn Bhd v Adamas Sg Pte Ltd: Breach of Confidence, Contract, and Inducement of Breach of Contract	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Nov 2024	Farm to Fork's claims dismissed; Adamas' counterclaims allowed in part.
49		-	12 Nov 2024	Unknown
50	Ang Kian Tiong v DBS Bank Ltd: Dispute over Capitalised Interest on Convertible Bonds	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Nov 2024	Claimant's application dismissed.