Conversion
Conversion is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 58 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Conversion, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Haridass Ho & Partners60.00% success rate | 5 cases8.6% of area |
| Gurbani & Co.75.00% success rate | 4 cases6.9% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases6.9% of area |
| Rodyk and Davidson33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Rajah and Tann50.00% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Chye Legal Practice66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Lee & Lee33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Shook Lin and Bok33.33% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Conversion, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Ajaib Haridass66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Prem Gurbani66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Tan Teng Muan66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Bernard Yee66.67% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| N Sreenivasan0.00% success rate | 3 cases5.2% of area |
| Qua Bi Qi25.00% success rate | 2 cases3.4% of area |
| Yeo Lai Hock Nichol25.00% success rate | 2 cases3.4% of area |
| Toh Kian Sing50.00% success rate | 2 cases3.4% of area |
| Lim Tean0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.4% of area |
| Loh Jen Wei0.00% success rate | 2 cases3.4% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 58 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tan Cheng Cheng v Shamlal: Conversion & Estate Admin of Richard Mille Watch | General Division of the High Court | 11 Jul 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 2 | Dways International v Lim Seow Hui: Damages for Conversion & Defamation | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 May 2024 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 3 | Martin v Singh: Conversion of Vehicle & Damages Assessment | General Division of the High Court | 26 Nov 2023 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 4 | Quek Peng Hock Henry v Chia Swee Hun: Resulting Trusts, Inter Vivos Gifts, Undue Influence | General Division of the High Court | 31 May 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 5 | Millsopp v Then Feng: Appeal Dismissed in FX Agreement Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Jul 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 6 | Hsu Hsueh Hui v Foong Yook Kooi: Tenancy Termination & Tort of Conversion | General Division of the High Court | 12 May 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed, except for the return of the security deposit. |
| 7 | Millsopp v Then: Breach of Contract & Misrepresentation in FX Agreement Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Oct 2021 | Claims dismissed. |
| 8 | Nambu PVD Pte Ltd v UBTS Pte Ltd: Negligence, Bailment, Contractual Exclusion Clauses & Fire Damage | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 01 Feb 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 9 | Ngee Ann Kongsi v Teochew Poit Ip Huay Kuan: Conversion of Originating Summons & Property Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Oct 2019 | Application allowed. |
| 10 | Aries Telecoms v ViewQwest: Conversion Claim & Damages Assessment | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 05 Sep 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 11 | Btech Engineering v Novellers: Breach of Contract, Conversion & Unlawful Detention Dispute | High Court of Singapore | 22 Jul 2019 | Btech's claim dismissed; judgment substantially in favor of Novellers on its counterclaims. |
| 12 | Sea-Shore Transportation v Technik-Soil: Conversion & Damages for Equipment Disposal | High Court of Singapore | 23 Oct 2018 | Judgment for Defendant on Counterclaim |
| 13 | Aries Telecoms v ViewQwest: Conversion Claim & Disgorgement of Profits | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 25 May 2017 | Aries was not entitled to claim an account of profits from ViewQwest nor an order for ViewQwest to disgorge its profits from the use of the equipment. Aries was also not entitled to punitive, exemplary or aggravated damages. Aries was entitled only to ordinary damages. |
| 14 | Ong Teck Soon v Ong Teck Seng: Conversion, Unjust Enrichment & Limitation | High Court of Singapore | 04 May 2017 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 15 | Aries Telecoms v ViewQwest: Leave to Appeal & Interlocutory Applications | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Apr 2017 | Declared that no leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal was required. |
| 16 | Automatic Controls v Tan Thiam Soon: Conspiracy and Conversion Claims | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Apr 2017 | Interlocutory judgment granted to the Plaintiff against the first defendant for conspiracy and conversion, with damages to be assessed. |
| 17 | Telemedia Pacific v Yuanta: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty & Conversion | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 06 Dec 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 18 | Phillips 66 v Star Quest: Bills of Lading & Title in Bunker Supply Contracts after OW Bunker Insolvency | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 19 May 2016 | Appeals dismissed with costs. The Assistant Registrar's decision to grant the respondents unconditional leave to defend was affirmed. |
| 19 | Marco Polo Shipping v Fairmacs Shipping: Conversion Claim for Undelivered River Sand | Court of Appeal | 20 Aug 2015 | Appeal Allowed |
| 20 | PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal | High Court | 18 Aug 2015 | Application dismissed. |
| 21 | PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Mareva Injunction & Cargo Mis-delivery Dispute | High Court | 26 Jul 2015 | Plaintiff's application for Mareva relief against all defendants is dismissed. |
| 22 | Fairmacs Shipping v Harikutai: Conversion of River Sand & Damages Assessment | High Court | 11 Dec 2014 | Appeal Allowed |
| 23 | - | 02 Nov 2014 | Unknown | |
| 24 | Total English Learning v Kids Counsel: Trademark & Copyright Infringement Dispute | High Court | 11 Sep 2013 | The court declined to strike out the entire Statement of Claim but ordered the Plaintiffs to amend specific portions to provide better particulars regarding copyright and trademark infringement claims. |
| 25 | Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers | High Court | 29 Jul 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 26 | Comfort Management v Afco East: Conversion & Wrongful Distress Claim Dismissed | High Court | 28 Jun 2012 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs. |
| 27 | Jinsung Construction v Roko Trading: Conversion of Construction Equipment and Director's Personal Liability | High Court | 08 Mar 2012 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 28 | - | 07 Apr 2010 | Unknown | |
| 29 | The Best Source Restaurant v Wan Chai Capital: Franchise Agreement Breach & Conversion | High Court | 24 Nov 2009 | Interlocutory judgment for the plaintiff for breach of contract and conversion; defendant's counterclaim partially allowed. |
| 30 | Tat Seng v Orix: Conversion, Bailment, and Rights of Bailors in Machine Transportation | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Sep 2009 | Appeal Allowed |
| 31 | Ang Sin Hock v Khoo Eng Lim: Conversion, Deceit & Limitation Act | High Court | 06 Aug 2009 | Claim dismissed with costs. |
| 32 | Orix Leasing v. Koh Mui Hoe: Conversion of Printing Machine | High Court | 16 Nov 2008 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 33 | Orix Leasing v Koh Mui Hoe: Conversion Claim over Printing Machine | High Court | 16 Nov 2008 | Judgment for Plaintiff against the second defendant, Ink Trading Pte Ltd. |
| 34 | Neo Kok Eng v Yeow Chern Lean: Conversion, Restitution, and Tracing of Funds | High Court | 14 Sep 2008 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 35 | Viking Airtech v Foo Teow Keng: Director's Fiduciary Duty & Business Diversion | High Court | 11 Oct 2007 | Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendants for damages to be assessed and costs. |
| 36 | Erect Scaffolding Pte Ltd v Hor Kew Pte Ltd: Damages for Conversion and Lost Scaffolding | High Court | 23 Sep 2007 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 37 | Veolia Water Systems v Engineered Products: Breach of Confidence, Conspiracy, Conversion, and Contract Dispute | High Court | 26 Nov 2006 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 38 | - | 02 Nov 2006 | Unknown | |
| 39 | Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing Appeal | High Court | 06 Jul 2006 | Appeal Allowed |
| 40 | Stahltec v Chuan Ann: Retention of Title Clause & Receiver's Duty in Steel Contract Dispute | High Court | 01 Mar 2005 | Plaintiff's claim for conversion dismissed; claim for return of disputed goods allowed; defendant's counterclaim dismissed. |
| 41 | Cycle and Carriage v Hong Leong: Conversion of PARF Certificate Dispute | High Court | 08 Dec 2004 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 42 | RBG Resources v Banque Cantonale: Costs & Interest on Conversion Claim | High Court | 05 Aug 2004 | Order for costs and interest made. |
| 43 | Diva XL Pte Ltd v Goenka Mahesh Kumar: Tort of Conversion and Inducement of Breach of Contract | High Court | 29 Jun 2004 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 44 | RBG Resources plc v Banque Cantonale Vaudoise: Sale of Goods, Metal Transactions & Liquidator's Rights | High Court | 10 Jun 2004 | Plaintiff's claims allowed, save for one drum of nickel. Second defendant's claim dismissed, save for one drum of nickel. |
| 45 | UCO Bank v Golden View Maritime: Mareva Injunction & Dissipation of Assets | High Court | 30 Oct 2003 | Defendants' application allowed with costs; injunction discharged. |
| 46 | Hillfield v Chew: Appeal on Matrimonial Asset Division & Tort of Conversion | Court of Appeal | 28 Aug 2003 | Appeal allowed in part and dismissed in part. |
| 47 | Bernard Desker Gary v Thwaites Racing: Negligence, Conversion, and Contractual Terms in Racehorse Training | High Court | 14 Aug 2003 | Judgment for the plaintiffs on the claim of conversion; the rest of the plaintiffs’ action is dismissed; the defendant’s counterclaim is dismissed. |
| 48 | Elan Impex v Daewoo: Wrongful Termination, Service Out of Jurisdiction, and Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 07 Feb 2003 | Action against the first defendant and fourth defendant struck out; orders giving leave to serve outside jurisdiction set aside; interim injunctions discharged; claim against the third defendant and the Mareva injunction against him stayed. |
| 49 | Glencore International AG v The Cherry: Delivery of Cargo Without Bill of Lading & Agency in Oil Trade Dispute | Court of Appeal | 11 Nov 2002 | Appeals dismissed with costs, except for the appeal of the owners of the Cherry in respect of the Hyperion cargo, which is allowed. |
| 50 | APL Co Pte Ltd v Voss Peer: Straight Bills of Lading & Delivery Obligations | Court of Appeal | 02 Oct 2002 | Appeal Dismissed |