Constructive Trust

Constructive Trust is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 79 cases from 2000 to 2023.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Constructive Trust, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC16.67% success rate	12 cases15.2% of area	16.67% success rate	Foo Yuet Min (2 cases) Tan Yi Fan (2 cases) Manoj Sandrasegara (2 cases)	Ma Binxiang v Hainan Hui Bang: Contract Formation & Standard of Proof(Oct 2022) British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Ameen Ali Salim Talib: Representation of Interested Persons in Trust Dispute(Sep 2022) Ong Chin Woon v Ong Bee Hah: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute Over Family Property(May 2022)
Straits Law Practice LLC40.00% success rate	5 cases6.3% of area	40.00% success rate	Lim Min (2 cases) Muralli Rajaram (2 cases) Celine Liow Wan-Ting (1 cases)	Lilyana Alwi v. John Arifin: Express Trusts, Resulting Trusts, Breach of Trust, and Fraud(May 2019) Lee Boon Teow v. Shi Guojun: Contractual Terms, Implied Terms, and Constructive Trusts Dispute(May 2018) Nithia v Buthmanaban: Proprietary Estoppel & Purchase Money Resulting Trust Dispute(Oct 2015)
Allen & Gledhill LLP40.00% success rate	5 cases6.3% of area	40.00% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (2 cases) Ramesh Kumar s/o Ramasamy (2 cases) Nicholas Kam (1 cases)	British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Ameen Ali Salim Talib: Representation of Interested Persons in Trust Dispute(Sep 2022) Acute Result Holdings v CGS-CIMB: Resulting Trusts, Negligence & Duty of Care(Feb 2022) Zheng Zhuan Yao v Mok Kah Hong: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Dispute(Apr 2014)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate	4 cases5.1% of area	25.00% success rate	Marissa Zhao Yunan (1 cases) Harish Kumar s/o Champaklal (1 cases) David Isidore Tan (1 cases)	Ng Lim Lee v Lee Gin Hong: Partnership Dispute over Overdraft Facility and Asset Withdrawals(Jun 2022) Rodeo Power v Tong Seak Kan: Interpleader Summonses, Beneficial Ownership of Shares & Bankruptcy(Apr 2022) Cheong Kok Leong v Cheong Woon Weng: Oral Agreement, Property Trust, and HDB Ownership Dispute(Aug 2017)
Jenny Lai & Co33.33% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	33.33% success rate	Lai Ying Ling Jenny (2 cases) Lai Ying Mei Jennifer (1 cases) Jenny Lai Ying Ling (1 cases)	Somwonkwan Sharinrat v Wong Hong Sang Maurice: Constructive & Resulting Trusts in HDB Flat Dispute(May 2021) Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: Beneficial Ownership of HDB Flat Dispute(Mar 2021) Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: HDB Flat Ownership Dispute Involving Resulting and Constructive Trusts(Aug 2020)
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP66.67% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	66.67% success rate	Lee Chia Ming (1 cases) Herman Jeremiah (1 cases) Paras Manohar Lalwani (1 cases)	Neo Aik Soo v. Neo Geek Kuan: Resulting Trusts & Beneficial Ownership Dispute(Nov 2019) Jeyaretnam v Malayaperumal: Constructive Trusts & Equitable Lien on HDB Flat(Aug 2019) Cheong Kok Leong v Cheong Woon Weng: Oral Agreement, Property Trust, and HDB Ownership Dispute(Aug 2017)
Lee & Lee100.00% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	100.00% success rate	Wong Wai Keong Anthony (1 cases) Ang Yu Wen Amelia (1 cases) Quek Mong Hua (1 cases)	Shen v Xia: Setting Aside Service & Jurisdiction in Misappropriation Claim(Aug 2022) Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: HDB Flat Ownership Dispute Involving Resulting and Constructive Trusts(Aug 2020) Life Bible-Presbyterian Church v Khoo Eng Teck: Dispute over Far Eastern Bible College Identity and Premises Usage(Jun 2010)
Tan Rajah & Cheah33.33% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	33.33% success rate	Han Kee Fong (1 cases) Muhammad Taufiq bin Suraidi (1 cases) Chelva Rajah (1 cases)	Ng Lim Lee v Lee Gin Hong: Partnership Dispute over Overdraft Facility and Asset Withdrawals(Jun 2022) Tang Wai Kum Beatrice v Tang Chun Choy: Resulting Trust & Property Ownership Dispute(May 2011) ABP v ABQ: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Child Custody Dispute(Aug 2009)
UniLegal LLC66.67% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	66.67% success rate	Lai Swee Fung (3 cases) Lim Seng Siew (2 cases) Susan Tay (2 cases)	Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun: Resulting Trust, Property Disputes(Jun 2014) Fong Mun v Chan Yuen Lan: Resulting Trust & Beneficial Ownership of Matrimonial Home(May 2013) Tan Chwee Chye v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar: Adverse Possession Claim Between Co-Owners(Oct 2005)
Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC66.67% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	66.67% success rate	Hari Veluri (2 cases) Adrian Tan (2 cases) Tan Poh Ling Wendy (1 cases)	Moh Tai Siang v Moh Tai Tong: Resulting Trust, Constructive Trust & Undue Influence Dispute(Dec 2018) CPIT Investments v Qilin World Capital: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal(Jul 2017) Liberty Sky Investments Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Disclosure of Banking Documents in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim(Feb 2017)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Constructive Trust, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Kevin Cheng0.00% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced68% relevance score	Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute(Jun 2023) Koh Lian Chye v Koh Ah Leng: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Partnership Property Dispute(Jun 2020) Chia Kok Weng v Chia Kwok Yeo: Resulting Trust, Property Dispute(Sep 2017)
Mohammad Shafiq bin Haja Maideen0.00% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	0.00% success rate	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Munshi v Saleh: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Joint Accounts & Property(Oct 2023) Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: Beneficial Ownership of HDB Flat Dispute(Mar 2021) Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: HDB Flat Ownership Dispute Involving Resulting and Constructive Trusts(Aug 2020)
Ang Cheng Hock0.00% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced52% relevance score	PP v Ng Teck Lee: CDSA Confiscation Order & Third-Party Interests in Misappropriated Funds(Sep 2011) Life Bible-Presbyterian Church v Khoo Eng Teck: Dispute over Far Eastern Bible College Identity and Premises Usage(Jun 2010) Comboni Vincenzo v Shankar's Emporium: Constructive Trust, Fraudulent Scheme & Recipient Liability(Apr 2007)
Lai Swee Fung66.67% success rate	3 cases3.8% of area	66.67% success rate	Experienced50% relevance score	Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun: Resulting Trust, Property Disputes(Jun 2014) Fong Mun v Chan Yuen Lan: Resulting Trust & Beneficial Ownership of Matrimonial Home(May 2013) Tan Chwee Chye v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar: Adverse Possession Claim Between Co-Owners(Oct 2005)
Oommen Mathew0.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced73.33% relevance score	Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute over BMW M6 Ownership(Mar 2023) Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Beneficial Ownership of Property Dispute(Feb 2023)
Han Guangyuan Keith100.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	100.00% success rate	Experienced63.33% relevance score	Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute(Jun 2023) Toyota Tsusho v UOB & Vintech: Pre-Action Discovery for Fraud Proceeds Tracing(Apr 2016)
Low Chai Chong0.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice30% relevance score	Strategic Worldwide Assets Ltd v Sandz Solutions: Dividend Claim & Conspiracy(Aug 2013) Tan Chan Tee v Chen Tsui Yu: Resulting Trusts & Property Ownership Dispute(Feb 2009)
Foo Yuet Min0.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice40% relevance score	Ma Binxiang v Hainan Hui Bang: Contract Formation & Standard of Proof(Oct 2022) Acute Result Holdings v CGS-CIMB: Resulting Trusts, Negligence & Duty of Care(Feb 2022)
Kelvin Lee Ming Hui100.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	100.00% success rate	Experienced65% relevance score	Lee Kim Song v Chan Chee Kien: Resulting & Constructive Trusts Dispute(Jan 2021) Chia Kok Weng v Chia Kwok Yeo: Resulting Trust, Property Dispute(Sep 2017)
Hari Veluri50.00% success rate	2 cases2.5% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced70% relevance score	Moh Tai Siang v Moh Tai Tong: Resulting Trust, Constructive Trust & Undue Influence Dispute(Dec 2018) Liberty Sky Investments Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Disclosure of Banking Documents in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim(Feb 2017)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 79 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Munshi v Saleh: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Joint Accounts & Property	General Division of the High Court	26 Oct 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
2		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
3	Chan Wei Meng v Chan Lai Wan Joyce: Dispute over Joint Account Asset Distribution	General Division of the High Court	10 Oct 2023	Claim dismissed with costs to the defendant.
4	Khoo Jee Chek v Lim Beng Tiong: Constructive & Resulting Trusts in Property Purchase	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Aug 2023	Judgment in favour of the defendant, Lim Beng Tiong, in part. The court determined the beneficial interest in the property based on the parties' respective financial contributions.
5	Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	26 Jun 2023	Appeals Dismissed
6	Tan Chwee Lian v Ng Peh Wah: Resulting Trust, Joint Accounts & Severance	General Division of the High Court	09 May 2023	Judgment for Claimant
7	Kua Swee Lin v Ho Kim Yan: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute Over HDB Flat & GMP Proceeds	General Division of the High Court	24 Apr 2023	All claims dismissed.
8	Appangam Govindhasamy v Salaya Kalairani: Resulting & Constructive Trusts Dispute Over Shophouse	General Division of the High Court	05 Apr 2023	Counterclaim dismissed; Property to be sold with net proceeds distributed equally between the estates.
9	Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute over BMW M6 Ownership	General Division of the High Court	09 Mar 2023	Claims and Counterclaim Dismissed
10	Ng Hong Khiang v Wu Cuiyun: Property Sale, Oral Agreement, and Division of Proceeds Dispute	General Division of the High Court	23 Feb 2023	The Court ordered that the Property be sold and 15.4% of the sale proceeds be paid to the Applicant.
11	Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Beneficial Ownership of Property Dispute	General Division of the High Court	16 Feb 2023	Claim Dismissed
12	Ma Binxiang v Hainan Hui Bang: Contract Formation & Standard of Proof	Appellate Division of the High Court	26 Oct 2022	Appeal Allowed in Part
13	British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Ameen Ali Salim Talib: Representation of Interested Persons in Trust Dispute	High Court	29 Sep 2022	Application allowed in part; the Group 1 Respondents can represent the 15 beneficiaries who provided written consent.
14	Shen v Xia: Setting Aside Service & Jurisdiction in Misappropriation Claim	General Division of the High Court	28 Aug 2022	Service Out Order set aside.
15	Ng Lim Lee v Lee Gin Hong: Partnership Dispute over Overdraft Facility and Asset Withdrawals	Court of Appeal	20 Jun 2022	Appeal Dismissed
16	Ong Chin Woon v Ong Bee Hah: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute Over Family Property	General Division of the High Court	23 May 2022	Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
17	Rodeo Power v Tong Seak Kan: Interpleader Summonses, Beneficial Ownership of Shares & Bankruptcy	Appellate Division of the High Court	18 Apr 2022	Leave to appeal granted.
18	Acute Result Holdings v CGS-CIMB: Resulting Trusts, Negligence & Duty of Care	General Division of the High Court	27 Feb 2022	Plaintiff's action dismissed in its entirety.
19	Soemarto Sulistio v Stukan Yetty Fang: Inter Vivos Gift of Gold Bars & Constructive Trusts Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Jul 2021	Appeal Dismissed
20	Kwek Pit Seng Jeffrey v Koek Ah Hong: Constructive Trust & Joint Tenancy Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Jun 2021	Claim dismissed; judgment for the Defendant on counterclaim.
21	Somwonkwan Sharinrat v Wong Hong Sang Maurice: Constructive & Resulting Trusts in HDB Flat Dispute	General Division of the High Court	23 May 2021	Application dismissed
22	Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: Beneficial Ownership of HDB Flat Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	28 Mar 2021	Appeals Dismissed
23	Lee Kim Song v Chan Chee Kien: Resulting & Constructive Trusts Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Jan 2021	Plaintiff's claim is dismissed in its entirety.
24	Soemarto Sulistio v Stukan Yetty Fang: Constructive & Resulting Trusts Dispute over Gold Bars Ownership	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Jan 2021	Mr Sulistio’s claims dismissed. The court found that the common intention of the parties in 2016 had been to transfer both beneficial and legal ownership of the gold bars to Mdm Soemiati.
25	Lim Kieuh Huat v Lim Teck Leng: HDB Flat Ownership Dispute Involving Resulting and Constructive Trusts	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	31 Aug 2020	Action dismissed
26	Godhwani v Godhwani: Breach of Trust & Misappropriation of Inheritance Funds	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Jul 2020	Claim partially allowed.
27	Koh Lian Chye v Koh Ah Leng: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Partnership Property Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Jun 2020	Property held on purchase price resulting trust for Plaintiff and Defendant in the ratio of 57.15:42.85. Property to be sold in open market.
28	Neo Aik Soo v. Neo Geek Kuan: Resulting Trusts & Beneficial Ownership Dispute	High Court	28 Nov 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff
29	Jeyaretnam v Malayaperumal: Constructive Trusts & Equitable Lien on HDB Flat	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Aug 2019	Equitable lien imposed on the Housing and Development Board flat for $329,812.55.
30	Ang Bee Yian v Ang Siew Fah: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty & Trust Dispute over Investments & Property	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jul 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff
31	Sun Hui Min v Yang Chia-Yin: Resulting Trusts, Constructive Trusts, Breach of Trust Dispute	High Court	19 Jun 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff
32	BWU v BWW: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Constructive Trust in HDB Flat Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 May 2019	Judgment for Wife in divorce ancillary matters; Mother not entitled to beneficial interest in AMK Flat.
33	BWU v BWW: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Constructive Trust in HDB Flat Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 May 2019	Judgment for Wife in divorce ancillary matters; Mother not entitled to beneficial interest in AMK Flat.
34	Lilyana Alwi v. John Arifin: Express Trusts, Resulting Trusts, Breach of Trust, and Fraud	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 May 2019	Judgment for the Plaintiff in part; claims regarding the Joint Accounts were successful, but the claim for the return of jewellery was dismissed.
35	Moh Tai Siang v Moh Tai Tong: Resulting Trust, Constructive Trust & Undue Influence Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Dec 2018	I refused the plaintiff the reliefs sought.
36	BTB v BTD: Express Trusts, CPF Act & Equitable Maxims in Estate Dispute	High Court	16 Sep 2018	Application dismissed.
37	Lee Boon Teow v. Shi Guojun: Contractual Terms, Implied Terms, and Constructive Trusts Dispute	High Court of Singapore	01 May 2018	Plaintiff's action dismissed
38	Ng Yok v Ng Geok Lan: Constructive Trust, Fraudulent Misappropriation of Funds	High Court	05 Mar 2018	Judgment for Plaintiff
39	Chia Kok Weng v Chia Kwok Yeo: Resulting Trust, Property Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	19 Sep 2017	Appeal Allowed
40	Cheong Kok Leong v Cheong Woon Weng: Oral Agreement, Property Trust, and HDB Ownership Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	14 Aug 2017	Appeal Dismissed
41	CPIT Investments v Qilin World Capital: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal	Singapore International Commercial Court	27 Jul 2017	Qilin World Capital's application for a stay of execution pending appeal dismissed.
42	BMM v BMN: Resulting Trusts, Gifts, and Proprietary Estoppel in Property Ownership Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 May 2017	Originating Summons No 240 of 2015 allowed; Originating Summons No 574 of 2015 dismissed.
43	Liberty Sky Investments Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd: Disclosure of Banking Documents in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim	High Court of Singapore	07 Feb 2017	Application allowed; discovery of relevant banking documents ordered.
44	Cheong Woon Weng v Cheong Kok Leong: Land Dispute over Beneficial Interest in Property	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Nov 2016	Claim Allowed; Counterclaim Dismissed
45	Simgood Pte Ltd v MLC Barging Pte Ltd: Conspiracy & Inducement of Breach of Contract	Court of Appeal	25 Jul 2016	Appeal Dismissed
46	Toyota Tsusho v UOB & Vintech: Pre-Action Discovery for Fraud Proceeds Tracing	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Apr 2016	Originating Summons granted with variations; Summons dismissed.
47	Nithia v Buthmanaban: Proprietary Estoppel & Purchase Money Resulting Trust Dispute	Court of Appeal	18 Oct 2015	Appeal Allowed
48	Ng Chee Weng v Lim Jit Ming Bryan: Recovery of Dividends & Share Ownership Dispute	Court of Appeal	11 Mar 2015	Appeal allowed in part.
49	Buthmanaban v Krishnavanny: Proprietary Estoppel & Beneficial Interest in Intestate Estate	High Court	03 Feb 2015	Plaintiff was awarded 21.43% of the net sale proceeds based on proprietary estoppel.
50	Chan Yuen Lan v See Fong Mun: Resulting Trust, Property Disputes	Court of Appeal	23 Jun 2014	Appeal allowed in part. Mdm Chan holds 15.83% of the beneficial interest in the Property on resulting trust for Mr See.