Construction of Contracts
Construction of Contracts is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 26 cases from 2002 to 2023.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Construction of Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate | 5 cases19.2% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases15.4% of area |
| MPillay100.00% success rate | 3 cases11.5% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases11.5% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.7% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP100.00% success rate | 2 cases7.7% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.7% of area |
| Ramdas & Wong0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.7% of area |
| Mallal & Namazie100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Lee & Lee100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Construction of Contracts, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Francis Xavier SC50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.7% of area |
| Kronenburg Edmund Jerome0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Vergis S Abraham100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Gan Guo Bin0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Quek Seng Soon Winston0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Ng Shu Wen100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Dhillon Dinesh Singh0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Darrell Low Kim Boon0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Jiang Ke-Yue100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
| Liew Boon Kwee James0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.8% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 26 most recent judgments out of 26 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSBC vs DNKH: Indemnity Clause Interpretation in Warehouse Fire Loss | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Apr 2023 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Nambu PVD v UBTS: Exclusion Clauses & Contractual Terms in Machine Transport | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 19 Oct 2021 | Both appeals dismissed. |
| 4 | Dathena Science v Justco: Frustration & Unfair Contract Terms in Workspace Lease Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Sep 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | PUBG Corp v Garena: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration on Settlement Agreement Validity | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 May 2020 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Nov 2019 | Both applications dismissed, thereby leaving the award intact. |
| 10 | NK Mulsan Co Ltd v INTL Asia Pte Ltd: Stay of Execution Application | High Court of Singapore | 07 Nov 2018 | Stay application dismissed |
| 11 | Didwania v Hauslab: Enforcing Adjudication & Standard of Proof for Novation in Construction | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 16 Mar 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 12 | Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking | High Court | 29 Dec 2015 | Singapore proceedings stayed in favour of India as the more appropriate forum. |
| 13 | AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope | High Court | 22 Nov 2015 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 14 | William Jacks v Nelson Honey: Long-Arm Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 15 Sep 2015 | Summons dismissed on the condition that William Jacks abandons proceedings in New Zealand if it fails to dismiss or stay proceedings there. |
| 15 | Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply | Court of Appeal | 29 May 2014 | Appeal allowed with costs. Contracts discharged by frustration. |
| 16 | Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful Termination | Court of Appeal | 19 Jan 2014 | Fairview's appeal dismissed; Ong & Ong's appeal allowed. |
| 17 | Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal Coils | High Court | 30 Dec 2013 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 18 | Mitora Pte Ltd v Agritrade International: Striking Out of Statement of Claim for Breach of Unless Orders | Court of Appeal | 02 Jul 2013 | Appeal allowed. |
| 19 | Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute | Court of Appeal | 27 Nov 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 20 | Doshion Ltd v Sembawang Engineers: Dispute Over Settlement Agreement and Arbitration Termination | High Court | 27 Feb 2011 | Plaintiff's application dismissed. |
| 21 | Holcim v Precise Development: Force Majeure & Indonesian Sand Ban Impact on Concrete Supply | Court of Appeal | 18 Jan 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 22 | Chye Heng Huat Engineering v Concept Builders: Construction Dispute over Defective Steel Fittings | High Court | 26 May 2010 | Appeal allowed in part; judgment granted to the plaintiff for $304,458.06 with leave to defend for the remaining $85,799.87 on condition that the defendant pay the sum into court or provide a bank guarantee. |
| 23 | Navigator Investment Services Ltd v Acclaim Insurance Brokers: Arbitration Stay & Pre-Action Discovery | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Sep 2009 | Appeal against the decision in Summons 5059 allowed, but appeal against the decision in Registrar’s Appeal 383 dismissed. |
| 24 | Ong Kai Hian v Tan Hong Suan Cecilia: Amendment of Pleadings & New Cause of Action | High Court | 08 Mar 2009 | Application for amendment of pleadings allowed in part and disallowed in part. |
| 25 | - | 03 Mar 2003 | Unknown | |
| 26 | Li Hwee v Advanced Construction: Wrongful Repudiation of Sub-Contract Dispute | High Court | 02 Dec 2002 | Judgment for Defendant |