Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 87 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Corporate Governance, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC65.00% success rate	20 cases23.0% of area	65.00% success rate	Cavinder Bull (5 cases) Davinder Singh (4 cases) Dawn Ho (3 cases)	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Wrongful Termination & Fraud in Singapore Arbitration Enforcement(Jan 2020) Jian Li Investments v Healthstats: Derivative Action for Trade Secret Mismanagement(Feb 2019) Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018)
Allen & Gledhill LLP41.67% success rate	12 cases13.8% of area	41.67% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (4 cases) Tan Xeauwei (3 cases) Suresh Nair (2 cases)	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Wrongful Termination & Fraud in Singapore Arbitration Enforcement(Jan 2020) Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management(May 2019) Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Sep 2018)
Rajah & Tann LLP37.50% success rate	8 cases9.2% of area	37.50% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (2 cases) Goh Seow Hui (2 cases) Jonathan Lee (2 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Garnishee Order, Beneficial Ownership & Debt Determination(May 2015) Madhavan Peter v PP: Directors' Duties, Disclosure, & Insider Trading(Jul 2012)
WongPartnership LLP42.86% success rate	7 cases8.0% of area	42.86% success rate	Koh Swee Yen (2 cases) Chong Wan Yee Monica (Zhang Wanyu) (1 cases) Aw Wen Ni (1 cases)	Taytonn Pte Ltd v Tay Joe Boy: Interpretation of Contractual Terms and Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2021) Hou Chao v Gu Xiaolan: Striking Out, Common Law Derivative Action(Sep 2020) Jian Li Investments v Healthstats: Derivative Action for Trade Secret Mismanagement(Feb 2019)
Harry Elias Partnership LLP16.67% success rate	6 cases6.9% of area	16.67% success rate	Hee Theng Fong (2 cases) Poon Pui Yee (1 cases) Toh Wei Yi (1 cases)	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022) Lim Kok Wah v Lim Boh Yong: Minority Oppression & Control of Siem Seng Hing & Kenson(Aug 2015) Chua Swee Kheng v E3 Holdings: Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Jan 2015)
Premier Law LLC50.00% success rate	6 cases6.9% of area	50.00% success rate	Siraj Omar (5 cases) See Chern Yang (4 cases) Premalatha Silwaraju (2 cases)	Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Sep 2018) Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018) The Wellness Group v TWG Tea Co & Ors: Director Appointment Dispute Under Shareholders' Agreement(Nov 2017)
TSMP Law Corporation33.33% success rate	6 cases6.9% of area	33.33% success rate	Ong Pei Ching (3 cases) Thio Shen Yi (2 cases) Wong Ling Yun (1 cases)	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022) Goh Heng Tee v Tiong Hin Engineering: Statutory Derivative Action & Company's Best Interests(Feb 2022) Jian Li Investments v Healthstats: Derivative Action for Trade Secret Mismanagement(Feb 2019)
Tan Rajah & Cheah20.00% success rate	5 cases5.7% of area	20.00% success rate	Chew Kei-Jin (1 cases) Chelva Retnam Rajah (1 cases) Tham Lijing (1 cases)	TYC Investment Pte Ltd v Chan Siew Lee: Effect of Bankruptcy on Directorship & Articles of Association(Aug 2017) Ezion Holdings v Teras Cargo: Shareholder Rights to Financial Info Under Companies Act(Aug 2016) Fong Wai Lyn Carolyn v Airtrust: Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Apr 2011)
Attorney-General’s Chambers60.00% success rate	5 cases5.7% of area	60.00% success rate	Peter Koy (2 cases) Elaine Liew (1 cases) Jeyendran Jeyapal (1 cases)	Re Harish Salve: Ad Hoc Admission for Indian Law Expertise in Arbitration Award Challenge(Feb 2017) Madhavan Peter v PP: Directors' Duties, Disclosure, & Insider Trading(Jul 2012) Ong Chow Hong v PP: Director Disqualification for Failure to Exercise Diligence(Apr 2011)
Harry Elias Partnership40.00% success rate	5 cases5.7% of area	40.00% success rate	Philip Fong (4 cases) Chang Man Phing (1 cases) Tan Chee Meng (1 cases)	Purcell v Singapore Flyer: Director's Removal and Inspection Rights under Companies Act(May 2010) PP v Wang Ziyi Able: Disseminating False Information & Securities Trading(Nov 2007) Gaelic Inns v Patrick Lee: Auditor Negligence in Failing to Detect Employee Fraud(Jan 2007)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Corporate Governance, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Davinder Singh50.00% success rate	7 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice45.5% relevance score	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties(May 2020) Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018) Madhavan Peter v PP: Directors' Duties, Disclosure, & Insider Trading(Jul 2012)
Cavinder Bull75.00% success rate	6 cases6.9% of area	75.00% success rate	General Practice43.75% relevance score	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Wrongful Termination & Fraud in Singapore Arbitration Enforcement(Jan 2020) Compania De Navegacion Palomar v Perez De La Sala: Breach of Trust & Fiduciary Duties(Jan 2017) Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration(Jan 2015)
Siraj Omar66.67% success rate	5 cases5.7% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice49.17% relevance score	Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018) The Wellness Group v TWG Tea Co & Ors: Director Appointment Dispute Under Shareholders' Agreement(Nov 2017) Lian Hwee Choo Phebe v Maxz Universal: Minority Oppression & Share Dilution(Sep 2010)
Philip Fong20.00% success rate	5 cases5.7% of area	20.00% success rate	General Practice42% relevance score	Chee Yoh Chuang v Progen Holdings: Unfair Preference, Directors' Duties & Insolvency(Aug 2010) Purcell v Singapore Flyer: Director's Removal and Inspection Rights under Companies Act(May 2010) PP v Wang Ziyi Able: Disseminating False Information & Securities Trading(Nov 2007)
Ang Cheng Hock66.67% success rate	4 cases4.6% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice41.67% relevance score	Hady Hartanto v Yee Kit Hong: Defamation Claim over SGXNET Announcement(Mar 2014) Eng Gee Seng v Quek Choon Teck: Minority Oppression in Quasi-Partnership Duck Abattoir(Sep 2009) Chow Kwok Chuen v Chow Kwok Chi: Winding Up of Family Companies on Just and Equitable Grounds(Aug 2008)
See Chern Yang60.00% success rate	4 cases4.6% of area	60.00% success rate	General Practice45% relevance score	Mukherjee Amitava v Dystar Global Holdings: Director's Right to Inspect Company Records under Companies Act(Sep 2018) Lian Hwee Choo Phebe v Maxz Universal: Minority Oppression & Share Dilution(Sep 2010) Lian Hwee Choo Phebe v Maxz Universal: Share Issuance, Articles of Association & Statutory Interpretation(Jan 2009)
Tan Xeauwei50.00% success rate	3 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice37.5% relevance score	Yeoh Wee Liat v Wong Lock Chee: Dispute over Share Ownership in Next Capital Pte Ltd(Aug 2013) Chow Kwok Chuen v Chow Kwok Chi: Winding Up of Family Companies on Just and Equitable Grounds(Aug 2008) Chow Kwok Ching v Chow Kwok Chi: Oppression, Family Business, and Companies Act(Jun 2008)
Adrian Tan75.00% success rate	3 cases3.4% of area	75.00% success rate	General Practice38.75% relevance score	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022) Ng Joo Soon v Dovechem Holdings: Director Removal & Breach of Contract(Aug 2010) Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation Claim over NatSteel Shareholder Dispute(Nov 2004)
Ong Pei Ching66.67% success rate	3 cases3.4% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice33.33% relevance score	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022) Goh Heng Tee v Tiong Hin Engineering: Statutory Derivative Action & Company's Best Interests(Feb 2022) Jian Li Investments v Healthstats: Derivative Action for Trade Secret Mismanagement(Feb 2019)
Foo Maw Shen25.00% success rate	3 cases3.4% of area	25.00% success rate	Experienced52.5% relevance score	Cheong Chee Hwa v. China Star Food Group: Breach of Contract & Best Endeavours in Reverse Takeover(Mar 2019) Eng Gee Seng v Quek Choon Teck: Minority Oppression in Quasi-Partnership Duck Abattoir(Sep 2009) Tong Tien See Construction Pte Ltd v Tong Tien See: Director's Breach of Duty and Conspiracy to Defraud Creditors(Dec 2001)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 87 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Jun 2024	Application allowed in the main
2	Affle Global Pte Ltd v OSLabs Pte Ltd: Validity of Resolutions for Share Purchase	General Division of the High Court	24 Mar 2022	Applications dismissed
3	Darco Water Technologies Ltd v Thye Kim Meng: Director's Duties & Project Management	General Division of the High Court	07 Mar 2022	Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
4	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Feb 2022	Winding-up order granted, stayed pending appeal.
5	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.
6	Taytonn Pte Ltd v Tay Joe Boy: Interpretation of Contractual Terms and Fiduciary Duties	Appellate Division of the High Court of the republic of singapore	24 Oct 2021	Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
7	Gokul Patnaik v Nine Rivers Capital Ltd: Setting Aside SIAC Award for Put Option Dispute	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	11 Nov 2020	Application dismissed.
8	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.
9	Hou Chao v Gu Xiaolan: Striking Out, Common Law Derivative Action	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Sep 2020	Appeals Dismissed
10	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.
11	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Wrongful Termination & Fraud in Singapore Arbitration Enforcement	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Jan 2020	Application to resist enforcement of the Partial Award is dismissed with costs.
12		-	19 Dec 2019	Unknown
13		-	26 Nov 2019	Unknown
14		-	28 May 2019	Unknown
15	Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management	High Court of Singapore	02 May 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
16	Cheong Chee Hwa v. China Star Food Group: Breach of Contract & Best Endeavours in Reverse Takeover	High Court	28 Mar 2019	Action dismissed.
17	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.
18	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.
19	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.
20	Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	28 Aug 2018	Appeal Allowed
21		-	02 Jul 2018	Unknown
22	Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Accounting of Estate Assets & Beneficiary Rights Under Discretionary Trusts	High Court	17 May 2018	Plaintiff's application dismissed.
23	Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares	High Court	07 Jan 2018	Judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed for the defendant’s breach of clauses 10(b) and 10(c) of the Settlement Agreement. Interlocutory judgment for breach of clause 13 of the Settlement Agreement.
24	The Wellness Group v TWG Tea Co & Ors: Director Appointment Dispute Under Shareholders' Agreement	High Court of Singapore	15 Nov 2017	Application dismissed
25	TYC Investment Pte Ltd v Chan Siew Lee: Effect of Bankruptcy on Directorship & Articles of Association	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Aug 2017	The court held that setting aside the bankruptcy order had the effect of automatically reinstating Jannie Chan as a permanent Governing Director of TYC Investment Pte Ltd.
26		-	16 Jul 2017	Unknown
27		-	01 May 2017	Unknown
28	Re Harish Salve: Ad Hoc Admission for Indian Law Expertise in Arbitration Award Challenge	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Feb 2017	Applications dismissed with costs.
29	Compania De Navegacion Palomar v Perez De La Sala: Breach of Trust & Fiduciary Duties	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Jan 2017	Judgment for Defendant
30	Ezion Holdings v Teras Cargo: Shareholder Rights to Financial Info Under Companies Act	High Court	29 Aug 2016	Application denied.
31	Tng Swee Seng v Lau Kim Swee: Dispute over Share Transfer Consideration and Alleged Forgery	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Jul 2016	Plaintiff’s claim and the Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed.
32	Lim Kok Wah v Lim Boh Yong: Minority Oppression & Control of Siem Seng Hing & Kenson	High Court	12 Aug 2015	Plaintiffs’ minority oppression claims are dismissed; relief sought by the first and second defendants in Originating Summons No 1042 of 2012 and Originating Summons No 1050 of 2012 granted.
33	Petroships v Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Directors' Duties	High Court	28 May 2015	Application dismissed with costs.
34	Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Garnishee Order, Beneficial Ownership & Debt Determination	High Court	26 May 2015	Provisional garnishee order against DnB Nor Bank ASA Singapore Branch made absolute.
35	Lin Choo Mee v Tat Leong: Winding Up Family Companies on Just & Equitable Grounds	High Court	12 Apr 2015	Applications granted; defendant companies ordered to be wound up, order deferred for 30 days to allow amicable settlement.
36	Sim Yong Teng v Singapore Swimming Club: Breach of Natural Justice & Club Membership Suspension	High Court	31 Mar 2015	Application dismissed.
37	Chua Swee Kheng v E3 Holdings: Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty	High Court	28 Jan 2015	Application dismissed.
38	Laos v Sanum: Applicability of PRC-Laos BIT to Macau & Investment Treaty Arbitration	High Court	19 Jan 2015	Plaintiff's application allowed with costs.
39	Lim Ah Sia v Tiong Tuang Yeong: Minority Shareholder Oppression & Director's Breach of Duty	High Court	30 Jul 2014	Judgment for Plaintiff
40	Wong Kai Wah v Wong Kai Yuan: Derivative Action for Failure to Approve Audited Accounts	High Court	21 Jul 2014	Leave granted to the Plaintiff to bring a derivative action.
41	Ho Kang Peng v Scintronix: Breach of Fiduciary Duty for Unauthorized Payments	Court of Appeal	29 Apr 2014	Appeal Dismissed
42	Hady Hartanto v Yee Kit Hong: Defamation Claim over SGXNET Announcement	High Court	03 Mar 2014	Plaintiff's claims dismissed on grounds of justification and qualified privilege.
43	MAS v Huang Zhong Xuan: Injunction for Securities Act Breach & Beneficial Ownership Dispute	High Court	11 Nov 2013	Order in terms of prayers 1(a) and 1(b) of OS 311/2012 is granted. The defendants are to bear the costs of OS 311/2012.
44	Strategic Worldwide Assets Ltd v Sandz Solutions: Dividend Claim & Conspiracy	High Court	25 Aug 2013	Judgment for Plaintiff
45	Yeoh Wee Liat v Wong Lock Chee: Dispute over Share Ownership in Next Capital Pte Ltd	High Court	19 Aug 2013	Judgment for Plaintiffs
46		-	30 Jul 2013	Unknown
47		-	24 Jul 2013	Unknown
48	Falmac Limited v Cheng Ji Lai Charlie: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and s160 Companies Act	High Court	22 May 2013	Falmac's action against D2 is dismissed. There is judgment in favour of D2 in the total sum of $1,339,033.25 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.33% per annum from the date of the Writ to payment.
49	Han Cheng Fong v Teo Chong Nghee Patrick: Wrongful Dismissal & Shareholders' Agreement Dispute	High Court	26 Feb 2013	Judgment for Plaintiff
50	Chenet Finance Ltd v Lim Poh Yen: Conspiracy, Share Transfer, and Pre-emption Rights	High Court	02 Aug 2012	Abu Bakar's claim for specific performance is dismissed; Chenet declared legal and beneficial owner of shares; Chenet's conspiracy claim and Allene's counterclaim are dismissed.