Choice of Law

Choice of Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 15 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law FirmCases
Drew & Napier LLC100.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
TSMP Law Corporation100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Shook Lin & Bok LLP100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Wong & Leow LLC100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Aldgate Chambers LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Davinder Singh Chambers LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Breakpoint LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area

Notable Lawyers

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

LawyerCases
Colin Liew100.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Woo Shu Yan100.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Davinder Singh66.67% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Damien Chng Cheng Yee0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Gregory Vijayendran0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Tan Ruo Yu0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Loh Jen Wei100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Daniel Soo0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Tan Jun Hong100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Han Guangyuan Keith0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 15 most recent judgments out of 15 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Sullivan v Hill Capital: Trust Administration, Proper Law, and Forum DisputesGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore19 Jun 2024
Respondents' appeals dismissed.
2Eng Teng Cheng v Government of the City of Buenos Aires: Corporate Veil Lifting and Choice of LawCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore14 May 2024
Appeal Allowed
3Horizon Capital Fund v Ollech David: Stay of Proceedings & Summary JudgmentGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore07 Jun 2023
Application and appeals dismissed.
4IM Skaugen v MAN Diesel: Misrepresentation, Assignment, and Forum in Marine Engine Fuel Consumption DisputeHigh Court24 May 2018
Appeal Allowed
5EFG Bank AG v Teng Wen-Chung: Illegality & Public Policy in Contract & Conflict of LawsHigh Court of Singapore14 Dec 2017
Appeal Dismissed
6Duncan v Diablo Fortune: Lien on Sub-Freights, Non-Registration of Charges, and Arbitrability in InsolvencyHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Jul 2017
Application in Originating Summons No 287 of 2017 allowed; applications in Originating Summons No 307 of 2017 and Summons No 1317 of 2017 dismissed.
7BCY v BCZ: Dispute over Arbitral Tribunal Jurisdiction & Arbitration Agreement Governing LawHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore08 Nov 2016
Declaration granted that the Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to hear any claim advanced by the defendant.
8Consorcio MGT v Owner of MIN RUI: Admiralty Claim for Damaged Steel StructuresHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore01 Sep 2016
Appeal Allowed
9Quarella SpA v Scelta Marble: Setting Aside Arbitration Awards for Wrong Choice of LawHigh Court13 Aug 2012
Application dismissed.
10Citibank NA v Robert: Forum Non Conveniens & Guaranty EnforcementHigh Court23 Jan 2011
Appeal Dismissed
11Siemens AG v Holdrich Investment Ltd: Forum Conveniens and Service Out of JurisdictionCourt of Appeal22 Jun 2010
Appeal Dismissed
12Good Earth v Novus: Forum Non Conveniens & Stay of Proceedings in Breach of Fiduciary Duty ClaimCourt of Appeal12 Mar 2008
Appeal Allowed
13State of Johor v Tunku Alam Shah: Validity of Will & Bequest of 'State Property'High Court30 Aug 2005
Judgment for the Plaintiffs.
14SMIT Land v Nacap: Dispute over Jurisdiction Clause in Rig Hire ContractHigh Court12 Sep 2001
Appeal dismissed.
15Hsiang Ding v Singasia: Forum Selection & Contract Law in Granite Supply DisputeHigh Court24 Oct 2000
Appeal Allowed