Breach of Duty

Breach of Duty is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 47 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law FirmCases
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate4 cases8.5% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP75.00% success rate4 cases8.5% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate4 cases8.5% of area
Providence Law Asia LLC33.33% success rate3 cases6.4% of area
Lee & Lee33.33% success rate3 cases6.4% of area
Straits Law Practice LLC0.00% success rate3 cases6.4% of area
Braddell Brothers LLP100.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
WongPartnership LLP0.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
PRP Law LLC50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

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

LawyerCases
Deborah Barker0.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Hee Theng Fong0.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Foo Maw Shen100.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Eugene Thuraisingam50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
N Sreenivasan0.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Suang Wijaya50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Kuah Boon Theng100.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Pillai Pradeep G50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Deborah Koh100.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area
Appoo Ramesh50.00% success rate2 cases4.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 47 most recent judgments out of 47 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Law Society v Seah Zhen Wei Paul: Professional Misconduct and Duty to CourtCourt of 3 Supreme Court Judges01 Sep 2024
The court imposed a suspension for a term of three years on both Mr. Seah and Mr. Mohan.
2Law Society v Latimer: Conflict of Interest, Professional Conduct Breach & Solicitor's UndertakingCourt of Three Judges27 Mar 2024
Respondent struck off the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors.
3The Enterprise Fund III Ltd v CNPLaw LLP: Negligence Claim Against Lawyers for Flawed Loan Facility AgreementGeneral Division of the High Court06 Dec 2023
The Lenders’ claim against CNP is dismissed.
4Enjin Pte Ltd v Pritchard Lilia: Marital Privilege, Oral Agreements & CryptocurrencyGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Aug 2022
Judgment for Plaintiff
5Munshi Rasal v Enlighten Furniture: Appeal Dismissed for Workplace Injury ClaimCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore09 Mar 2021
Appeal Dismissed
6O’Laughlin Industries v Tan Thiam Hock: Conspiracy, Breach of Trust, and Misuse of Company GoodsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore10 Feb 2021
Judgment for Plaintiffs against First Defendant and Pegasus Chemical Pte Ltd; claims against other defendants rejected.
7Hamid Marine Services v Foo Siew Wei: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Director's DutiesHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore13 Sep 2020
Plaintiff's claims dismissed in their entirety.
8Law Society of Singapore v Govindan Balan Nair: Conflict of Interest in Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 Aug 2020
The High Court set aside the Disciplinary Tribunal's reprimand and substituted it with a finding of guilt on the primary charge. The respondent was ordered to pay a penalty.
9Comfort Management v OGSP Engineering: Building Contract Dispute over Lump Sum Contract and Sub-contractor ClaimsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore05 Aug 2020
Judgment for Plaintiff in part and Judgment for First Defendant in part; Plaintiff's claim against Second Defendant dismissed.
10Anil Singh Gurm v J.S. Yeh & Co: Negligence Claim in Property PurchaseHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Jul 2020
Claim Dismissed
11-17 May 2020
Unknown
12Goh Guan Sin v Yeo Tseng Tsai: Medical Negligence, Post-Surgery Care, Brain Tumour, Persistent Vegetative StateHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore26 Nov 2019
Plaintiff's claim dismissed; Second Defendant's counterclaim allowed.
13Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project ManagementHigh Court of Singapore02 May 2019
Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
14Law Society of Singapore v Yeo Siew Chye Troy: Disciplinary Proceedings for Failure to Supervise Employee Leading to MisappropriationCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore28 Apr 2019
Suspension of four years imposed on the respondent.
15OCBC v. Yeo Hui Keng: Non Est Factum & All-Moneys Mortgage DisputeHigh Court of Singapore27 Feb 2019
Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed; Defendant's claim against Third Party dismissed.
16Lim Seng Chye v Pex International: Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher & Vicarious LiabilityHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore10 Feb 2019
Plaintiff's claim in negligence dismissed; 1st Defendant liable to Plaintiff in nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher.
17Ozak Seiko Co Ltd v Ozak Seiko (S) Pte Ltd: Derivative Action & Director's DutiesHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore29 Jan 2019
Applications dismissed.
18Haw Wan Sin v Sim Tee Meng: Negligent Misrepresentation & Agent LiabilityHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore16 Dec 2018
Appeal Allowed in Part
19Rohini Balasubramaniam v HSR International Realtors: Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Property TransactionsCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore04 Jul 2018
Appeal Allowed
20Law Society v Chan Chun Hwee Allan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct RulesCourt of Three Judges29 Jan 2018
Due cause for disciplinary action had been shown. The court imposed a two-year suspension and a fine of S$100,000 on the Respondent.
21Hocen International Pte Ltd v Ong Shu Lin: Director's Duties & CorruptionHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore28 Nov 2017
Plaintiff to make a contribution of 50% to the defendant’s liability in these suits.
22Singapore Shooting Association v. Singapore Rifle Association: Negligence and Occupier's Liability in Flooding IncidentHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore29 Oct 2017
Counterclaim dismissed in part; judgment for Defendant in part.
23Rohini v Yeow & HSR: Vicarious Liability for Agent's Fraudulent MisappropriationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore27 Jun 2017
Claim Dismissed
24Compania De Navegacion Palomar v Perez De La Sala: Breach of Trust & Fiduciary DutiesHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore26 Jan 2017
Judgment for Defendant
25Yong Thiam Look Peter v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Suspension for Medical MisconductCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore23 Jan 2017
Appeal Dismissed
26Tng Swee Seng v Lau Kim Swee: Dispute over Share Transfer Consideration and Alleged ForgeryHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore03 Jul 2016
Plaintiff’s claim and the Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed.
27Hii Chii Kok v Ooi Peng Jin London Lucien: Medical Negligence, Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Bolam-Bolitho TestHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Feb 2016
Plaintiff's claims dismissed in total.
28Australian Property Group v H.A. & Chung: Director's Duties & Unpaid Share CapitalHigh Court28 May 2015
Judgment for Plaintiff
29Enholco Pte Ltd v Schonk: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Conflict of Interest in Oil & Gas IndustryHigh Court03 Feb 2015
Judgment for Plaintiff
30AEL v Cheo Yeoh: Solicitor Negligence & Wills Act ComplianceHigh Court01 Jul 2014
Judgment for Plaintiffs
31Hotel Royal v J M Pang: Flashover Incident, Electrical Maintenance, and Licensed Electrical Worker LiabilityHigh Court01 Jun 2014
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Defendant to bear 70% of the loss, Plaintiff to bear 30% of the loss.
32Ho Kang Peng v Scintronix: Breach of Fiduciary Duty for Unauthorized PaymentsCourt of Appeal29 Apr 2014
Appeal Dismissed
33BNJ v SMRT Trains: Negligence, Occupier's Liability, and Breach of Duty in MRT AccidentHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Dec 2013
Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs.
34Chee Yoh Chuang v Progen Holdings: Unfair Preference, Directors' Duties & InsolvencyCourt of Appeal30 Aug 2010
Appeal Allowed
35Tan Hup Thye v Refco: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Bonus Entitlements DisputeHigh Court10 May 2010
Plaintiff's claim dismissed; judgment for Defendant on counterclaim for damages to be assessed.
36Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Misconduct Unbefitting Advocate & Solicitor for False Court DocumentsHigh Court03 Mar 2010
Respondent suspended from practice for two years; no order as to costs.
37ABB v Sher Hock Guan: Director's Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Terms in Competitor AssistanceHigh Court05 Jul 2009
Judgment for the second and third plaintiffs against the defendant for either damages to be assessed or an account of the defendant’s profits to be taken, at the election of the second and third plaintiffs. The claim of the first plaintiff against the defendant is dismissed.
38Chua Kee Lam v Moksha: Negligence, Road Accidents, and Admissibility of EvidenceHigh Court05 May 2009
Appeal Allowed in Part
39Yuen Chow Hin v ERA Realty: Agency by Estoppel & Agent's Duty of Disclosure in Property SaleHigh Court04 Feb 2009
Judgment for the plaintiffs.
40W&P Piling v Chew Yin What: Directors' Duties & Asset TransfersHigh Court30 Jul 2007
Interlocutory judgment awarded to the plaintiff against all three defendants. Damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
41Chew Kim Kee v Kertar and Co: Negligence Claim for Failure to Advise on Appeal Deadline in Matrimonial Asset DivisionHigh Court07 May 2004
Action dismissed with costs.
42John While Springs v Goh Sai Chuah: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Damages AssessmentHigh Court11 Apr 2004
Damages awarded to the plaintiffs for breach of fiduciary duties, totaling $22,237.72.
43Elan Impex v Daewoo: Wrongful Termination, Service Out of Jurisdiction, and Forum Non ConveniensHigh Court07 Feb 2003
Action against the first defendant and fourth defendant struck out; orders giving leave to serve outside jurisdiction set aside; interim injunctions discharged; claim against the third defendant and the Mareva injunction against him stayed.
44Tong Tien See Construction Pte Ltd v Tong Tien See: Director's Breach of Duty and Conspiracy to Defraud CreditorsHigh Court30 Dec 2001
Judgment against the First, Second, Third and Sixth Defendants for conspiracy to injure by unlawful means. Claims against Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Thirteenth Defendants dismissed.
45Tong Tien See Construction v Tong Tien See: Breach of Director's Duties & Shadow Director LiabilityHigh Court30 Dec 2001
Judgment for Plaintiff
46Kea Holdings v Gan Boon Hock: Breach of Director's Duties & Fraudulent MisrepresentationCourt of Appeal02 Jul 2000
Appeal allowed in part.
47KEA Holdings v Gan Boon Hock: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Termination DisputeHigh Court13 Jan 2000
Appeal allowed in part.