Companies Act

Companies Act is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 168 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Companies Act, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate	22 cases13.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Davinder Singh (4 cases) Wendell Wong (3 cases) Cavinder Bull (3 cases)	Victory International Holdings v Borrelli: Receiver's Duty to Account & Legal Fees(Mar 2024) Re Eye-Biz Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation): Liquidator's Application for Leave to Appoint Solicitor(Mar 2024) Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech Exchange: Minority Oppression Claim & Pleadings(Aug 2023)
Attorney-General’s Chambers57.14% success rate	22 cases13.1% of area	57.14% success rate	Peter Koy (4 cases) Tan Zhongshan (2 cases) Nicholas Tan (2 cases)	Lim Hua Tong Jason v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Conviction for Outrage of Modesty(Feb 2025) PP v Sim Chon Ang Jason: Illegal Financial Assistance & Cheating Offences under Companies Act & Penal Code(Feb 2025) Wong Poon Kay v Public Prosecutor: Complicity, Stolen Property & Companies Act(Mar 2024)
Allen & Gledhill LLP18.75% success rate	16 cases9.5% of area	18.75% success rate	Loong Tse Chuan (2 cases) Tay Yong Seng (2 cases) Ang Cheng Hock (2 cases)	Kiri Industries v Senda International Capital: Examination Order Dispute(Mar 2024) Suying Design Pte Ltd v Ng Kian Huan: Oppression of Minority Shareholders in Interior Design Business(May 2020) Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Sep 2018)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP42.86% success rate	15 cases8.9% of area	42.86% success rate	Cheng Wai Yuen Mark (2 cases) Sim Kwan Kiat (2 cases) Ang Leong Hao (2 cases)	Kiri Industries v Senda International Capital: Examination Order Dispute(Mar 2024) ILC Co v Saitama Hiroshi: Dismissal of Contempt Application for Breach of Mareva Injunction(Oct 2023) Yeo Su Lan v Thomas Hong: Consolidation of Suits & Joinder of Co-Plaintiffs in Counterclaim(Feb 2023)
WongPartnership LLP36.36% success rate	11 cases6.5% of area	36.36% success rate	Tan Chee Meng (4 cases) Tan Ee Hsien (2 cases) Chng Zi Zhao Joel (1 cases)	Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech Exchange: Minority Oppression Claim & Pleadings(Aug 2023) Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech: Striking Out in Minority Oppression Claim(Sep 2022) Tiong Sze Yin v HC Surgical Specialists: Statutory Derivative Action & Director's Duties(Sep 2020)
TSMP Law Corporation30.00% success rate	10 cases6.0% of area	30.00% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (5 cases) Ong Pei Ching (3 cases) Karen Teo (2 cases)	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims(Sep 2023) Goh Heng Tee v Tiong Hin Engineering: Statutory Derivative Action & Company's Best Interests(Feb 2022) Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Passing Off(Nov 2019)
Rajah & Tann LLP50.00% success rate	8 cases4.8% of area	50.00% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (2 cases) Adrian Wong (2 cases) Jonathan Lee (1 cases)	Lim Kok Leong v Seen Joo Company: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Nov 2014) Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement(May 2014) PP v Li Weiming: Criminal Case Disclosure, Intent to Defraud, Falsification of Accounts(Jan 2014)
Lee & Lee33.33% success rate	7 cases4.2% of area	33.33% success rate	Jiang Ke-Yue (2 cases) Tan Tee Jim (2 cases) Julian Tay (2 cases)	Golden Hill Capital v Yihua Lifestyle: Appeal on Judicial Management & Asset Sale(Aug 2021) PP v Li Weiming: Criminal Case Disclosure, Intent to Defraud, Falsification of Accounts(Jan 2014) Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association v Chen Eng Waye: Passing Off & Trademark Infringement(Feb 2013)
Deputy Public Prosecutor42.86% success rate	7 cases4.2% of area	42.86% success rate	Lim Yew Jin (1 cases) Lee Lit Cheng (1 cases) April Phang (1 cases)	Ng Geok Eng v PP: Market Rigging & Deceitful Practice under Securities and Futures Act(Dec 2006) PP v Lew Syn Pau: Financial Assistance for Share Acquisition & Corporate Veil(Aug 2006) Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing Appeal(Jul 2006)
Advocatus Law LLP20.00% success rate	6 cases3.6% of area	20.00% success rate	Christopher Anand Daniel (4 cases) Harjean Kaur (3 cases) Christopher Anand s/o Daniel (1 cases)	Yeo Su Lan v Thomas Hong: Consolidation of Suits & Joinder of Co-Plaintiffs in Counterclaim(Feb 2023) Devagi v Tommy Wong: Misuse of Funds in Neptune Court Owners’ Association Defamation Proceedings(Jun 2017) Actis Excalibur Ltd v KS Distribution Pte Ltd: Intervention in Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2016)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Companies Act, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Davinder Singh71.43% success rate	6 cases3.6% of area	71.43% success rate	General Practice43.57% relevance score	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties(May 2020) Madhavan Peter v PP: Directors' Duties, Disclosure, & Insider Trading(Jul 2012) Yeap Wai Kong v Singapore Exchange: Judicial Review of SGX Reprimand & Natural Justice(May 2012)
Thio Shen Yi20.00% success rate	5 cases3.0% of area	20.00% success rate	Experienced64% relevance score	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims(Sep 2023) Actis Excalibur Ltd v KS Distribution Pte Ltd: Intervention in Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2016) WBL Corp v Lew Chee Fai Kevin: Specific Performance & Insider Trading(Feb 2012)
Siraj Omar37.50% success rate	5 cases3.0% of area	37.50% success rate	Experienced71.25% relevance score	The Enterprise Fund III Ltd v CNPLaw LLP: Negligence Claim Against Lawyers for Flawed Loan Facility Agreement(Dec 2023) Parakou Investment v Parakou Shipping: Directors' Duties & Avoidance of Transactions(Jan 2018) Lian Hwee Choo Phebe v Maxz Universal: Share Issuance, Articles of Association & Statutory Interpretation(Jan 2009)
Foo Soon Yien25.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	25.00% success rate	Experienced60% relevance score	Shepherdson v Singapore Recreation Club: Societies Act, Unincorporated Associations & Trade Unions(Dec 2017) Low Hian Chor v Steel Forming & Rolling Specialists: Leave to Pursue Director's Breach of Duty(Jan 2012) Lew Kiat Beng v Hiap Seng: Derivative Action & Discovery Obligations(Nov 2011)
Lee Eng Beng100.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	100.00% success rate	Experienced70% relevance score	IHC v Enterprise Fund: Share Buybacks & Companies Act s76/76A(Nov 2018) Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement(May 2014) Chee Yoh Chuang v Progen Holdings: Unfair Preference, Directors' Duties & Insolvency(Aug 2010)
Nair Suresh Sukumaran25.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	25.00% success rate	Experienced66.25% relevance score	Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International: Director's Duties, Dividends, and Insolvency Law(Mar 2024) Kathryn Ma v Trillion Investment: Derivative Action, Directors' Duties & Companies Act(Apr 2020) Ozak Seiko Co Ltd v Ozak Seiko (S) Pte Ltd: Derivative Action & Director's Duties(Jan 2019)
Peter Koy50.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice48.75% relevance score	Lee Chen Seong Jeremy v Public Prosecutor: Revision of Seizure Order under Criminal Procedure Code(Feb 2019) Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor: Interpretation of Criminal Procedure Code on Referral of Questions of Law(Nov 2014) Madhavan Peter v PP: Directors' Duties, Disclosure, & Insider Trading(Jul 2012)
Tan Chee Meng25.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	25.00% success rate	Experienced61.25% relevance score	Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech: Striking Out in Minority Oppression Claim(Sep 2022) Tiong Sze Yin v HC Surgical Specialists: Statutory Derivative Action & Director's Duties(Sep 2020) Suying Design Pte Ltd v Ng Kian Huan: Oppression of Minority Shareholders in Interior Design Business(May 2020)
N Sreenivasan25.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	25.00% success rate	General Practice30% relevance score	Chee Hock Keng v Chu Sheng Temple: Standing of Unincorporated Association to Sue(May 2016) Ahunbay v PP: Interpreting Section 370 CPC on Seized Property & Right to Be Heard(Feb 2015) Nirmal Singh v Law Society: Reinstatement to Roll After Corruption Conviction(Nov 2010)
See Chern Yang80.00% success rate	4 cases2.4% of area	80.00% success rate	Highly Specialized76% relevance score	Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Sep 2018) Mukherjee v DyStar: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Section 199 of the Companies Act(Dec 2017) Lian Hwee Choo Phebe v Maxz Universal: Share Issuance, Articles of Association & Statutory Interpretation(Jan 2009)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 168 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Lim Hua Tong Jason v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Conviction for Outrage of Modesty	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Feb 2025	Appeal Dismissed
2	PP v Sim Chon Ang Jason: Illegal Financial Assistance & Cheating Offences under Companies Act & Penal Code	General Division of the High Court	18 Feb 2025	Sim Chon Ang Jason sentenced to 44 months' imprisonment; Tjioe Chi Minh sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment.
3	Wong Poon Kay v Public Prosecutor: Complicity, Stolen Property & Companies Act	General Division of the High Court	27 Mar 2024	Appeal Dismissed
4	Kiri Industries v Senda International Capital: Examination Order Dispute	Singapore International Commercial Court	26 Mar 2024	The service out order is set aside so far as it concerns Ms Fan. It is also set aside so far as it concerns Mr Ruan, but subject to any application made within 10 days by the parties or either of them to vary or discharge the order; any such application may be made by letter to the Registry. It is not set aside so far as it concerns Senda. The substituted service order is set aside.
5	Foo Kian Beng v OP3 International: Director's Duties, Dividends, and Insolvency Law	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Mar 2024	Appeal Dismissed
6	Victory International Holdings v Borrelli: Receiver's Duty to Account & Legal Fees	General Division of the High Court	18 Mar 2024	Originating Application allowed in part.
7	La Comida Buds Bar & Bistro Pte Ltd v Layan Management Pte Ltd: Security for Costs Application	General Division of the High Court	13 Mar 2024	Appeal dismissed with costs reserved to the trial judge.
8	Re Eye-Biz Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation): Liquidator's Application for Leave to Appoint Solicitor	General Division of the High Court	07 Mar 2024	Application granted.
9	Neo Chin Heng v Good Year Contractor: Contempt of Court for Failure to Produce Company Documents	General Division of the High Court	06 Mar 2024	Respondents found guilty of contempt of court and fined.
10	The Enterprise Fund III Ltd v CNPLaw LLP: Negligence Claim Against Lawyers for Flawed Loan Facility Agreement	General Division of the High Court	06 Dec 2023	The Lenders’ claim against CNP is dismissed.
11		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
12	ILC Co v Saitama Hiroshi: Dismissal of Contempt Application for Breach of Mareva Injunction	General Division of the High Court	03 Oct 2023	Committal application dismissed.
13	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Sep 2023	Appeal dismissed.
14	Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech Exchange: Minority Oppression Claim & Pleadings	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Aug 2023	Application for further and better particulars allowed in part.
15	H8 Holdings v RIC Dormitory: Discovery of Documents & Share Valuation Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jul 2023	Application allowed.
16	Yeo Su Lan v Thomas Hong: Consolidation of Suits & Joinder of Co-Plaintiffs in Counterclaim	General Division of the High Court	23 Feb 2023	Appeal Dismissed
17	Syed Ibrahim v Wavoo Abdusalam: Statutory Derivative Action for Breach of Directors' Duties	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Dec 2022	Application allowed in part.
18	Atlas Equifin v Electronic Cash: Winding Up Application Dispute	General Division of the High Court	12 Oct 2022	Claimant's application dismissed
19	Lim Jun Yao Clarence v Public Prosecutor: Fraudulent Trading under Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Oct 2022	Appeal dismissed.
20	Kroll v Cyberdyne Tech: Striking Out in Minority Oppression Claim	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	20 Sep 2022	Application for striking out declined.
21	Goh Heng Tee v Tiong Hin Engineering: Statutory Derivative Action & Company's Best Interests	General Division of the High Court	16 Feb 2022	Originating summons dismissed.
22	Golden Hill Capital v Yihua Lifestyle: Appeal on Judicial Management & Asset Sale	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	29 Aug 2021	Application allowed to the extent that the Phua Group was allowed to participate in Civil Appeal 1 of 2021 as respondents to the proceedings.
23	Reignwood v Opus Tiger: Joinder Application in Derivative Action	General Division of the High Court	22 Jun 2021	Shanghai Shipyard Co Ltd's joinder applications dismissed.
24	Lim Teng Siang v Hong Choon Hau: Oral Rescission & No Oral Modification Clause in Share Purchase Agreement	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	21 Apr 2021	Appeal dismissed with costs.
25	Sameer Rahman v Nomura Singapore Limited: Striking Out Pleadings in Wrongful Dismissal & Negligent Misinformation Claim	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	21 Feb 2021	Appeal allowed in part, appeal dismissed in part.
26	Wee Teng Yau v Comptroller of Income Tax: Income Tax Avoidance via Corporate Structure	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Nov 2020	Dr. Wee’s appeal is dismissed. The Comptroller’s submissions regarding the Income Tax Board of Review’s interpretation were noted.
27	Ng Tang Hock v Teelek Realty: Oppression, Director Duties & Loan Repayment	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	07 Oct 2020	Order for Teelek Realty to be wound up.
28	Tiong Sze Yin v HC Surgical Specialists: Statutory Derivative Action & Director's Duties	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Sep 2020	Application dismissed with costs.
29	Kardachi v Attorney-General: Director Disqualification under Section 155A Companies Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	21 Sep 2020	Appeal Dismissed
30	Hou Chao v Gu Xiaolan: Striking Out, Common Law Derivative Action	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Sep 2020	Appeals Dismissed
31	Chng Kheng Chye v Kaefer Prostar: Statutory Derivative Action & Leave to Commence Suit	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Sep 2020	Application dismissed.
32		-	02 Sep 2020	Unknown
33	Re PT MNC Investama TBK: Moratorium Extension & Standing under Section 211B Companies Act	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Jul 2020	Orders sought granted.
34	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.
35	Suying Design Pte Ltd v Ng Kian Huan: Oppression of Minority Shareholders in Interior Design Business	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	12 May 2020	Appeals Allowed in Part; Cross-Appeal Dismissed
36	Kathryn Ma v Trillion Investment: Derivative Action, Directors' Duties & Companies Act	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Apr 2020	Leave granted to the plaintiff to bring an action on behalf of Trillion against the directors for breach of duties.
37	Sun Electric v Sunseap: Security for Costs in Patent Infringement Suits	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Jan 2020	The Plaintiff was ordered to furnish security for costs. Proceedings stayed until security is provided.
38		-	26 Nov 2019	Unknown
39	Tuitiongenius Pte Ltd v Toh Yew Keat: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Passing Off	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Nov 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaims dismissed
40	Taylor v Sinfeng Marine: Leave to Appeal Disclosure Orders Under Companies Act	High Court	17 Oct 2019	The court declared that the respective defendants do not require leave to appeal against the Orders. In the alternative, if leave is required, the court granted such leave to appeal. The court declined to grant a stay of execution of the Orders pending the disposal of any renewed application to the Court of Appeal, subject to undertakings furnished by the plaintiffs.
41	APBA Pte Ltd v Seah Shiang Ping: Quorum Requirements & Director Removal in Shareholder Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 Sep 2019	Application dismissed
42	Cheng Tim Jin v Alvamar Capital: De Facto Director's Right to Inspect Company Accounts	High Court	18 Sep 2019	Application granted.
43	Bijynath v Innovationz: Director Disqualification Relief Under Companies Act	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Sep 2019	Application granted; plaintiff relieved from disqualification under section 155A(1) of the Companies Act.
44		-	21 Apr 2019	Unknown
45	Lee Chen Seong Jeremy v Public Prosecutor: Revision of Seizure Order under Criminal Procedure Code	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Feb 2019	Appeal Allowed
46	Jian Li Investments v Healthstats: Derivative Action for Trade Secret Mismanagement	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Feb 2019	Plaintiffs' application for leave to commence the derivative action is dismissed.
47	Ozak Seiko Co Ltd v Ozak Seiko (S) Pte Ltd: Derivative Action & Director's Duties	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Jan 2019	Applications dismissed.
48	Ho Soo Fong v Revitech Pte Ltd: Extension of Time to Appeal Costs Order in Construction Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	25 Nov 2018	Application dismissed with costs.
49	IHC v Enterprise Fund: Share Buybacks & Companies Act s76/76A	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Nov 2018	Judgment for Plaintiff
50	Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	05 Sep 2018	Appeal allowed against the company, but dismissed regarding the joinder of the Longsheng directors. The amended schedule was deemed too wide, and further directions were issued.