Business Law

Business Law is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 63 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers25.00% success rate	5 cases7.9% of area	25.00% success rate	Tay Jingxi (1 cases) Cheng You Duen (1 cases) David Menon (1 cases)	Ching Hwa Ming v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Corruption Conviction and Sentence(Oct 2023) PP v Sindok Trading & Ors: UN Sanctions Breach & DPRK Luxury Goods Supply(Mar 2022) Gan Chai Bee Anne v Public Prosecutor: Corruption, Sentencing Principles & Restitution(Feb 2019)
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate	4 cases6.3% of area	50.00% success rate	Davinder Singh (2 cases) Cavinder Bull (2 cases) Lim Gerui (1 cases)	Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration(Jan 2015) Soon Kok Tiang v DBS: High Notes 5 Voidance Claim Over Lehman-Linked Notes(Dec 2010) Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Lim Lian Choon: Misappropriation, Accounting, and Wrongful Termination Dispute(Feb 2010)
Allen & Gledhill25.00% success rate	4 cases6.3% of area	25.00% success rate	K Shanmugam (2 cases) Chan Hian Young (2 cases) Tay Yong Seng (1 cases)	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) IDA v SingTel: Restitution for Mistake of Law in Telecom License Modification Compensation(May 2002) Hinckley v Sogo: Agency, Trust, and Leave to Commence Proceedings Under Judicial Management(Sep 2001)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate	4 cases6.3% of area	25.00% success rate	Chew Xiang (1 cases) Chia Xin Ran Alina (1 cases) Lee Eng Beng (1 cases)	Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency(Jan 2024) CHY & CHZ v CIA: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Conflict with Public Policy(Feb 2022) CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim(Jun 2021)
Rajah & Tann66.67% success rate	3 cases4.8% of area	66.67% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (2 cases) Sim Kwan Kiat (1 cases) Kelvin Poon (1 cases)	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) Hinckley v Sogo: Agency, Trust, and Leave to Commence Proceedings Under Judicial Management(Sep 2001) Hinckley Singapore Trading Pte Ltd v Sogo Department Stores: Agency, Trust, and Judicial Management(Apr 2001)
Shook Lin & Bok LLP0.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	0.00% success rate	Poh Yee Shing (1 cases) Lee Ping (1 cases) Chan Ming Onn David (1 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd v Sze Siu Hung: Service Out of Jurisdiction and Setting Aside Default Judgment(Apr 2018)
Legal Clinic LLC50.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	50.00% success rate	Kam Su Cheun Aurill (1 cases) Lim Rui Hsien Esther (1 cases) Simon Yuen (1 cases)	Perry v Esculier: Ponzi Scheme, Tracing, and Choice of Law in Cross-Border Investments(Jul 2022) Pilkadaris v Asian Tour: Restraint of Trade in Professional Golf(Nov 2012)
Providence Law Asia LLC50.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	50.00% success rate	Vergis S Abraham (1 cases) Axl Rizqy (1 cases) Zhuo Jiaxiang (1 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim(Jun 2021)
Advocatus Law LLP50.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	50.00% success rate	Christopher Anand Daniel (2 cases) Harjean Kaur (1 cases) Ganga Avadiar (1 cases)	Devagi v Tommy Wong: Misuse of Funds in Neptune Court Owners’ Association Defamation Proceedings(Jun 2017) Pilkadaris v Asian Tour: Restraint of Trade in Professional Golf(Nov 2012)
WongPartnership LLP0.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	0.00% success rate	Lin Weiqi Wendy (1 cases) Chong Wan Yee Monica (Zhang Wanyu) (1 cases) Koh Swee Yen (1 cases)	Tritech v Duan Wei: Breach of Confidence, Misrepresentation, and Negligence Claims(Feb 2023) Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration(Jan 2015)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Davinder Singh60.00% success rate	4 cases6.3% of area	60.00% success rate	General Practice24% relevance score	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties(May 2020) Soon Kok Tiang v DBS: High Notes 5 Voidance Claim Over Lehman-Linked Notes(Dec 2010) IDA v SingTel: Restitution for Mistake of Law in Telecom License Modification Compensation(May 2002)
K Shanmugam66.67% success rate	3 cases4.8% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice26.67% relevance score	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) Pertamina Energy Trading Ltd v Credit Suisse: Banker's Set-Off and Authority to Draw Down on Credit Facility(Jan 2006) IDA v SingTel: Restitution for Mistake of Law in Telecom License Modification Compensation(May 2002)
Tan Tee Jim60.00% success rate	3 cases4.8% of area	60.00% success rate	General Practice38% relevance score	Abdul Rashid v Hii Yii Ann: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Settlement Agreement(Oct 2014) ABB v Sher Hock Guan: Director's Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Terms in Competitor Assistance(Jul 2009) Chinese Calligraphy Society v Khoo Seng Kong: Passing Off Dispute(Jul 2008)
Lee Eng Beng40.00% success rate	3 cases4.8% of area	40.00% success rate	General Practice29% relevance score	Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency(Jan 2024) Hinckley v Sogo: Agency, Trust, and Leave to Commence Proceedings Under Judicial Management(Sep 2001) Hinckley Singapore Trading Pte Ltd v Sogo Department Stores: Agency, Trust, and Judicial Management(Apr 2001)
Balakrishnan Ashok Kumar0.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice15% relevance score	Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency(Jan 2024) Oriental Insurance v Reliance National: Extension of Time for Filing Proof of Debt(Apr 2008)
Hee Theng Fong100.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	100.00% success rate	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Boon Hai v Tan Kia Kok: Dispute Over Clan Association Membership and Election Validity(Oct 2016) Foo Jong Peng v Phua Kiah Mai: Power to Remove Office Bearers in Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan Management Committee(Oct 2012)
Philip Ling0.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced50% relevance score	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Lim Lian Choon: Misappropriation, Accounting, and Wrongful Termination Dispute(Feb 2010) Golden Village v Phoon Chiong Kit: Director's Fiduciary Duties & Conflict of Interest(Feb 2006)
Kelvin Poon0.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced50% relevance score	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) Firstwaters Pte Ltd v Lindeteves-Jacoberg Ltd: Dispute over Commission for Investor Introduction(Oct 2005)
S Magintharan16.67% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	16.67% success rate	General Practice20% relevance score	Admin Construction v Vivaldi: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination Based on Settlement Agreement(May 2013) Foo Jong Peng v Phua Kiah Mai: Power to Remove Office Bearers in Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan Management Committee(Oct 2012)
Cavinder Bull50.00% success rate	2 cases3.2% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice15% relevance score	Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration(Jan 2015) IDA v SingTel: Restitution for Mistake of Law in Telecom License Modification Compensation(May 2002)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 63 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1		-	27 Oct 2024	Unknown
2	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Jun 2024	Application allowed in the main
3	Nagarajan Murugesan v Grand Rich Electrical: Negligence, Worksite Accident & Contributory Negligence	General Division of the High Court	07 Feb 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
4	Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	24 Jan 2024	The Court of Appeal declined to impose the conditions sought by the respondent in respect of the recognition of Ascentra’s Cayman Liquidation as a foreign main proceeding in Singapore, save for the termination of the Automatic Moratorium.
5	Re PT Garuda Indonesia: Recognition of Foreign Proceeding & Enforcement of Restructuring Plan	Singapore International Commercial Court	17 Jan 2024	Application allowed; PKPU Proceeding recognized as a foreign main proceeding; reliefs sought by Garuda Indonesia granted, subject to terms.
6	Ching Hwa Ming v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Corruption Conviction and Sentence	General Division of the High Court	29 Oct 2023	Appeals against conviction dismissed; appeals against sentence allowed, sentences reduced to 12 months' imprisonment.
7	Fu Zhihui Alvin v ACRA: Restoration of Struck-Off Company for Investments	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Jun 2023	Application Granted
8	Tritech v Duan Wei: Breach of Confidence, Misrepresentation, and Negligence Claims	General Division of the High Court	21 Feb 2023	Judgment for Plaintiffs in part.
9	Perry v Esculier: Ponzi Scheme, Tracing, and Choice of Law in Cross-Border Investments	Singapore International Commercial Court	14 Jul 2022	Judgment for Defendants
10	Shanghai Xinan v Great Wall: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Award & Arbitration Agreement Validity	General Division of the High Court	17 Mar 2022	Great Wall’s application to set aside the Order is dismissed.
11	PP v Sindok Trading & Ors: UN Sanctions Breach & DPRK Luxury Goods Supply	General Division of the High Court	13 Mar 2022	Prosecution's appeals allowed; Defence's appeal dismissed. Sentences for Chong Hock Yen and the corporate entities enhanced.
12	CHY & CHZ v CIA: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Conflict with Public Policy	Singapore International Commercial Court	10 Feb 2022	Plaintiffs’ application to set aside the Award dismissed.
13	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.
14	Tan Woo Thian v PricewaterhouseCoopers: Negligence Claim for Report on SBI Offshore's NPT Transactions	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Aug 2020	Claim Dismissed
15	Singapore Recreation Club v Abdul Rashid: Unauthorised Bonuses & Wrongful Dismissal	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jul 2020	Club's claims dismissed; Rashid's counterclaim succeeds in part.
16	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL court of the republic of singapore	27 May 2020	Action struck out as an abuse of process under the Henderson v Henderson doctrine.
17	Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme: Issue Estoppel & Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Sep 2019	The court determined that Merck Sharp & Dohme is bound by the UKCA decision that the governing law of the 1970 Agreement and 1975 Letter is German law and that the use of the word Merck per se constitutes a breach of clause 7. The summary judgement application was dismissed.
18	Gan Chai Bee Anne v Public Prosecutor: Corruption, Sentencing Principles & Restitution	High Court	27 Feb 2019	Appeal Allowed in Part
19		-	28 Nov 2018	Unknown
20	Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd v Sze Siu Hung: Service Out of Jurisdiction and Setting Aside Default Judgment	High Court of Singapore	26 Apr 2018	Defendant's appeals and application to adduce further evidence dismissed.
21	Shepherdson v Singapore Recreation Club: Societies Act, Unincorporated Associations & Trade Unions	High Court of Singapore	19 Dec 2017	Application granted; suspension and fine declared null and void and set aside.
22	Devagi v Tommy Wong: Misuse of Funds in Neptune Court Owners’ Association Defamation Proceedings	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Jun 2017	Plaintiffs' claim allowed.
23	Tan Boon Hai v Tan Kia Kok: Dispute Over Clan Association Membership and Election Validity	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Oct 2016	Originating Summons No 156 of 2016 and High Court Summons No 740 of 2016 dismissed in toto, with costs to the defendants.
24		-	11 May 2016	Unknown
25		-	17 Apr 2016	Unknown
26	Wong Wai Yin v Victoria Publications: Recovery of Salary and Director's Fees Dispute	High Court	14 Jul 2015	Plaintiff's claim dismissed entirely.
27	Tempcool Engineering v Chong Vincent: Misuse of Confidential Information & Unlawful Conspiracy	High Court	08 Apr 2015	Judgment for Plaintiff
28	Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration	High Court	19 Jan 2015	Plaintiff's application allowed with costs.
29	Public Prosecutor v Leng Kah Poh: Interpretation of s 6(a) Prevention of Corruption Act	Court of Appeal	16 Oct 2014	Both questions answered in the negative.
30	Abdul Rashid v Hii Yii Ann: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Settlement Agreement	High Court	02 Oct 2014	Appeal dismissed with costs.
31	PP v Teo Chu Ha: Corruption, Prevention of Corruption Act, Gratification, Seagate, Biforst	Court of Appeal	26 Aug 2014	The court answered the question in the negative, holding that it is not necessary for the Prosecution to prove that the consideration was inadequate or that the transaction was a sham before an offence under s 6 of the Act is made out.
32	Lawrence Khong v Singapore Polo Club: Apparent Bias in Disciplinary Proceedings	High Court	20 Apr 2014	Application Allowed
33	Mona Computer Systems v Singaravelu Murugan: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Account of Profits	High Court	19 Mar 2014	Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
34	Teo Chu Ha v PP: Corruption Appeal - Gratification & Conflict of Interest in Seagate Trucking Contracts	High Court	17 Sep 2013	Appeal Allowed
35	Admin Construction v Vivaldi: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination Based on Settlement Agreement	High Court	02 May 2013	Application to set aside the adjudication determination allowed.
36	Pilkadaris v Asian Tour: Restraint of Trade in Professional Golf	High Court	26 Nov 2012	Judgment for the plaintiffs.
37	Foo Jong Peng v Phua Kiah Mai: Power to Remove Office Bearers in Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan Management Committee	Court of Appeal	07 Oct 2012	Appeal Dismissed
38	ATS Specialized Inc. v LAP Projects: Dispute over Tripartite Set-Off Agreement for Trucking Services	High Court	16 Aug 2012	Judgment for Plaintiff
39	SAAG Oilfield v Shaik Abu Bakar: Scheme of Arrangement & Extinguishment of Tort Claims	Court of Appeal	29 Jan 2012	Appeals allowed. The respondents were precluded from pursuing their common law claims for damages against the appellant.
40		-	21 Jul 2011	Unknown
41		-	18 May 2011	Unknown
42	Soon Kok Tiang v DBS: High Notes 5 Voidance Claim Over Lehman-Linked Notes	High Court	09 Dec 2010	Claim dismissed.
43	Clinique Laboratories v Clinique Suisse: Trademark Infringement & Passing Off	High Court	01 Jul 2010	Judgment for Plaintiff
44	Denmark Skibstekniske v Ultrapolis: Enforcement of Danish Arbitration Award in Singapore	High Court	08 Apr 2010	Leave granted to Denmark Skibstekniske Konsulenter A/S I Likvidation to enforce the Corrected Award.
45	D'Oz International v PSB Corp: Franchise Fee Refund Dispute Over Chinese Regulations	High Court	17 Mar 2010	Appeal in District Court Appeal No 11 allowed and appeal in District Court Appeal No 12 dismissed.
46	Ang Hong Hin v Ang Chye Hin: Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Partnership Dissolution, and Accounting Dispute	High Court	17 Feb 2010	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Judgment for Defendant on counterclaim to a limited extent.
47	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Lim Lian Choon: Misappropriation, Accounting, and Wrongful Termination Dispute	High Court	04 Feb 2010	Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs; Interlocutory judgment for Defendant on counterclaim with damages to be assessed.
48	ABB v Sher Hock Guan: Director's Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Terms in Competitor Assistance	High Court	05 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.
49	Ng Boon Ching v Claas Medical Centre: Restraint of Trade & Third Party Rights	High Court	01 Mar 2009	Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed with costs.
50	Orix Leasing v Koh Mui Hoe: Conversion Claim over Printing Machine	High Court	16 Nov 2008	Judgment for Plaintiff against the second defendant, Ink Trading Pte Ltd.