Construction
Construction is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 55 cases from 2000 to 2025.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Construction, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP16.67% success rate | 6 cases10.9% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases7.3% of area |
| Eldan Law LLP75.00% success rate | 4 cases7.3% of area |
| Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.5% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.5% of area |
| Tito Isaac & Co LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Aquinas Law Alliance LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| TSMP Law Corporation50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Providence Law Asia LLC100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Christopher Chuah Law Chambers LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Construction, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Gani Hui Ying Tracy0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Koh Kia Jeng50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Amanda Koh Jia Yi100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Chia Xin Ran Alina0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Ho Chien Mien0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| N Sreenivasan50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Zhuo Jiaxiang100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Lee Peng Khoon Edwin100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Smrithi Sadasivam100.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
| Chong Kuan Keong50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.6% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 55 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glassberg v UBS AG: Breach of Contract, Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Investment Advice | General Division of the High Court | 09 Jan 2025 | Claim Dismissed |
| 2 | Lew Huey Jiun v Lee Yu Ru: Appeal of STB Decision on Water Leakage & Rental Loss | General Division of the High Court | 07 Jan 2025 | Application for extension of time dismissed. |
| 3 | DKT v DKU: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice | General Division of the High Court | 25 Nov 2024 | Application dismissed. |
| 4 | - | 12 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 5 | - | 03 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 6 | AI MTBL SPV v MTBL Global Fund: Breach of Contract & Frustration in Investment Redemption | General Division of the High Court | 21 Oct 2024 | Judgment for Claimant |
| 7 | W. Power Group EOOD v Ming Yang Wind Power: Striking Out & Amendment in Joint Venture Dispute | Singapore International Commercial Court | 14 Oct 2024 | Claim Dismissed |
| 8 | Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA & Fraud in Construction Contract Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Sep 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 9 | Kingsmen Exhibits v RegalRare Gem Museum: Winding Up Application Under IRDA s 125(1)(e) | General Division of the High Court | 16 Sep 2024 | Winding-up applications allowed. |
| 10 | CZT v CZU: Appeal on Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Defence Equipment Defect | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Sep 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 11 | Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd: Court-Ordered Easements, Land Titles Act, Property Redevelopment | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 05 Sep 2024 | Application Allowed |
| 12 | CGS Construction v Quek & Quek: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under SOPA | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Jul 2024 | Application dismissed. |
| 13 | Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 14 | JE Synergy Engineering v Sinohydro: SOPA Adjudication Dispute Involving Alleged Fraud and Corruption | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Dec 2023 | Application dismissed. |
| 15 | Pure Group v Siong Ann Engineering: Dispute over Ramp Works Contract and Payment Milestones | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Oct 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 16 | Seatrium v HJ Shipbuilding: Breach of Shipbuilding Sub-Contract over Welding Defects | General Division of the High Court | 19 Sep 2023 | Claim Dismissed |
| 17 | Logistics Construction Pte Ltd Scheme of Arrangement: Moratorium Application | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Aug 2023 | Application allowed in part |
| 18 | Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Aug 2023 | Crescendas Bionics is the successful party and is entitled to costs for both the first tranche and the second tranche of the trial. |
| 19 | Diamond Glass v Zhong Kai: Liquidated Damages, Variations & Building Law | Appellate Division of the High Court | 30 May 2023 | Appeals allowed in part; supplementary orders made regarding costs and payments. |
| 20 | Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Stay of Adjudication Enforcement | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Feb 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 21 | Presscrete Engineering v SsangYong-Wai Fong: Stay of Proceedings for Arbitration | General Division of the High Court | 09 Jan 2023 | Appeal Allowed |
| 22 | ICOP Construction v. Tiong Seng: Microtunnelling Dispute over Contract Termination and Delay Claims | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Oct 2022 | Judgment partially for Plaintiff, ICOP Construction, and partially for Defendant, Tiong Seng Civil Engineering; Quantum Hearing ordered. |
| 23 | LJH Construction v. Chan Bee Cheng: Setting Aside Adjudication for Invalid Service, Fraud, and Natural Justice Breach | General Division of the High Court | 19 Sep 2022 | Adjudication Determination set aside in its entirety. |
| 24 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 25 | BZW v BZV: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice in Shipbuilding Dispute | Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore | 11 Jan 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 26 | 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. |
| 27 | BZV v BZW: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice | GENERAL DIVISION OF THE HIGH court of the republic of singapore | 04 Apr 2021 | Application allowed and the award set aside in so far as it dismisses the plaintiff's claim. |
| 28 | CJY v CJZ: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration Over Wrongful Performance Bond Calls and Construction Defects | General Division of the High Court | 22 Mar 2021 | Case management stay granted, suit stayed pending the determination of the arbitration. |
| 29 | - | 17 Jan 2021 | Unknown | |
| 30 | Ramo Industries v DLE Solutions: Structural Steel Contract Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Jan 2020 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaim allowed in part. |
| 31 | Kalzip Asia v BFG International: GRP Panel Defects & Breach of Contract | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jun 2018 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed |
| 32 | Fisher v. Sunho Construction: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Public Policy | High Court | 28 Mar 2018 | Application dismissed. |
| 33 | Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Jul 2016 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 34 | Pacific Marine v Xin Ming Hua: Defective Marine Propulsion Units & Breach of Contract | High Court | 25 May 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 35 | Ryobi-Kiso v Lum Chang: Injunction Against Performance Bond Call in Construction Contract Dispute | High Court | 23 Apr 2013 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 36 | World Sport Group v Dorsey James Michael: Pre-Action Interrogatories & Defamation | High Court | 09 Apr 2013 | Appeal allowed in part. The defendant had to answer interrogatories nos 1, 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 6 and 6.1. |
| 37 | Moh Seng Cranes v Hup Hin: Crane Damage Due to Worksite Negligence | High Court | 10 Dec 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff against the second defendant, Jurong Prime Wide Pte Ltd. |
| 38 | 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. |
| 39 | Management Corporation v Lee Mow Woo: Negligence in Structural Design of Northlink Development | High Court | 02 May 2011 | Judgment for the plaintiffs. |
| 40 | Fongsoon Engineering v Kensteel Engineering: Sub-Contract Works Dispute | High Court | 05 Apr 2011 | Judgment for Defendant in the sum of $8,645.55. |
| 41 | Kreuz Shipbuilding v The "Rainbow Star": Ship Repair, Negligence & Damages Assessment | High Court | 16 Feb 2011 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 42 | Biomedia Pharma v TAC Distribution: Breach of Contract for HVAC System Failure | High Court | 07 Nov 2010 | Judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed. Defendant's counterclaim is dismissed. Defendant's claim against the third party is also dismissed. |
| 43 | Ho Pak Kim Realty v Revitech: Construction Dispute over Kovan Road Flats | High Court | 07 Apr 2010 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Judgment for Defendant in part; Damages to be assessed. |
| 44 | Wishing Star Ltd v Jurong Town Corp: Assessment of Damages for Misrepresentation in Façade Work Contract | High Court | 13 Aug 2007 | Judgment for the defendant, with partial claims allowed. |
| 45 | Resource Piling v Geocon Piling: Breach of Subcontract & Damages for Piling Works | High Court | 25 Jul 2006 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 46 | Sim Cheng Soon v BT Engineering: Adducing Fresh Evidence on Appeal | Court of Appeal | 21 Jun 2006 | Application Allowed |
| 47 | Newtech Engineering v BKB Engineering: Sub-Contract Dispute Over Construction Works and Liquidated Damages | High Court | 26 Mar 2004 | Judgment for the plaintiff, Newtech Engineering Construction Pte Ltd, and the defendant's counterclaim is dismissed. |
| 48 | Chan Hong Seng Engineering v Vatten International: Subcontract Dispute Over Seletar Sewage Treatment Works | High Court | 23 Mar 2004 | Amount payable by Chan Hong Seng Engineering and Construction Pte Ltd to Vatten International Pte Ltd was assessed at $84,371.06. |
| 49 | Northern Elevator v United Engineers: Appeal Against Arbitration Award Leave | Court of Appeal | 09 Oct 2003 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 50 | Yuong Cheong Construction v Shimizu: Factories Act & Systematic Demolition | High Court | 04 Mar 2003 | Appeal dismissed. |