Commercial Leasing

Commercial Leasing is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 34 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Commercial Leasing, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Allen & Gledhill LLP28.57% success rate7 cases20.6% of area
Independent Practitioner66.67% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
WongPartnership LLP100.00% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
Hin Rai & Tan0.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
KhattarWong100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
RHTLaw Taylor Wessing LLP100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Wee Tay & Lim50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Drew & Napier LLC100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP100.00% success rate1 cases2.9% of area
Eldan Law LLP100.00% success rate1 cases2.9% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Commercial Leasing, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Ang Cheng Hock0.00% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
Rajan Menon100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Kenneth Lim Tao Chung50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Chua Xinying50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Hee Theng Fong100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Lee May Ling50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Tan Gim Hai Adrian50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Lim Wei Lee100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Tan Yen Jee25.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Andre Maniam100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 34 most recent judgments out of 34 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1FXA Investment Holdings v Tan Wei Cheong: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Lease TerminationGeneral Division of the High Court11 Feb 2025
Application allowed in part.
2Wingcrown Investment Pte Ltd v Mannepalli Gayatri Ram: Assessment of Damages for Breach of Property Sale AgreementGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore02 Jan 2023
Judgment for Plaintiff
3HSBC v DNKH Logistics: Indemnity Clause Interpretation in Lease AgreementGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore02 Oct 2022
Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
4Inngroup Pte Ltd v M Asset Pte Ltd: Breach of Settlement Agreement for Shophouse RenovationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore15 Sep 2020
Judgment for Plaintiff
5-10 Sep 2019
Unknown
6Strait Colonies v SMRT Alpha: Misrepresentation & Contract Rescission in Lease AgreementCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore03 Jul 2018
Appeal dismissed with costs on the indemnity basis.
7Ngee Ann Development v Takashimaya: Lease Interpretation & Prevailing Market Rental Value DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore05 Jul 2017
Appeal Dismissed
8Ngee Ann Development v Takashimaya: Lease Renewal, Prevailing Market Rental Value & Contractual InterpretationHigh Court12 Sep 2016
Judgment for Defendant
9JP Choon Pte Ltd v Lal Offshore Marine Pte Ltd: Summary Judgment for Tenancy Agreement DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore19 Jun 2016
Summary judgment granted in part; unconditional leave to defend granted for one prayer.
10Y.E.S. F&B v Soup Restaurant: Contract Interpretation & Sub-Lease Agreement DisputeCourt of Appeal01 Oct 2015
Appeal Allowed
11RBC Properties v Defu Furniture: Misrepresentation & Lease RescissionCourt of Appeal16 Dec 2014
Appeal Allowed in Part
12Soup Restaurant v Y.E.S. F&B: Sub-Lease Termination DisputeHigh Court23 Nov 2014
Judgment for Plaintiff
13Panpac Education v Applied Movers: Sub-Lease Extension, Rental Obligations & Reinstatement Costs DisputeHigh Court19 Mar 2014
Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
14UDL Marine v Jurong Town Corp: Lease Renewal Dispute over Waterfront RedevelopmentHigh Court06 Nov 2013
Judgment for Jurong Town Corporation and Economic Development Board; UDL Marine's claims dismissed; JTC's claim allowed.
15MK Distripark v Pedder Warehousing: Breach of Sub-Lease & Failure to Obtain JTC ApprovalHigh Court21 Apr 2013
Judgment for Defendant on Main Claim; Judgment for Plaintiff on Counterclaim
16Nim Minimaart v Management Corporation: Appeal on Taxation of Costs for Specific Performance ClaimHigh Court27 Feb 2013
Appeal dismissed with costs, subject to a minor adjustment to Section 3 disbursements.
17HSBC v Toshin: Rent Review Mechanism Dispute in Ngee Ann City LeaseHigh Court12 Jan 2012
Plaintiff's application dismissed
18Goldzone v Creative: Misrepresentation & Oral Contract Dispute in Tenancy AgreementsHigh Court26 Apr 2011
Goldzone's claim was dismissed and judgment given for Creative in the counterclaim.
19Foo Song Mee v Ho Kiau Seng: Dispute over Commission for En Bloc Apartment PurchaseHigh Court10 Jan 2011
Plaintiff's claim dismissed; judgment for defendant on counterclaim.
20HSBC v Valuezy: Lease Agreement Dispute over Unpaid Rent and DamagesHigh Court30 May 2010
Appeal Dismissed
21PC Connect v HSBC: Negligence & Nuisance Claims for Water Leakage in Commercial Lease DisputeHigh Court19 May 2010
Judgment against the second defendant for the second incident with nominal damages.
22HSBC v Picket & Rail: Lease Dispute over Water Facilities and Promotion Fund ObligationsHigh Court11 Jan 2010
Defendant's appeal dismissed.
23Abundance Development v Absolut Events: Interpretation of 'Punggol Plaza Main Atrium' in Licence AgreementHigh Court31 Aug 2009
Judgment for Plaintiff
24Singapore Investments v Golden Asia: Appeal Dismissed for Counsel's Lack of PreparednessHigh Court28 Jun 2009
Appeal dismissed with costs and disbursements fixed at $7,000 to be paid personally by Mr Thirumurthy.
25Amanresorts v Novelty: Passing Off & Trademark Infringement over 'Amanusa' BrandHigh Court26 Nov 2007
Judgment for Plaintiff
26MacarthurCook v Khai Wah: Put & Call Option Termination DisputeHigh Court14 Jun 2007
Application dismissed with costs; declarations granted in favor of the respondent.
27ABC Supermarket v Kosma Holdings: Claim for Operational Losses Due to Defective Air-ConditioningHigh Court27 Feb 2005
Appeal allowed in part.
28HDB v Microform: Frustration of Contract Due to Lack of Access to Leased LandHigh Court21 Sep 2003
Judgment for the plaintiffs, except prayers 4 and 5 of the statement of claim.
29Parkway Properties v United Artists: Restitution for Failure of Consideration in Cineplex DevelopmentCourt of Appeal26 Feb 2003
Appeal Dismissed
30Chye Lian Huat Sawmill Co v Hean Nerng Industrial: Licensing Agreement Dispute over Fees and TerminationHigh Court10 Dec 2002
Judgment for the plaintiffs
31Philip Motha Consultancy v Jones Lang Lasalle: Co-broking Agreement DisputeHigh Court26 Nov 2002
Claim Dismissed
32Great Eastern Hotel v Ng Yew Seng: Breach of Contract & Renovation DisputeHigh Court18 Nov 2001
Judgment for Plaintiff
33Batie v Tan: Breach of Contract and Trespass Dispute over Rental PropertyHigh Court30 Aug 2001
Judgment for Plaintiff
34Premier Properties v Tan Soo Tiong: En-Bloc Sale Dispute over Wrongful Demand and DelayHigh Court18 Jan 2000
The court declared the demands wrongful and invalid, found the Plaintiffs in breach of contract for failing to deliver vacant possession, and held that the Defendants were not entitled to terminate the agreement.