Corporate Litigation

Corporate Litigation is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 141 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC34.78% success rate	23 cases16.3% of area	34.78% success rate	Cavinder Bull (4 cases) Hing Shan Shan Blossom (2 cases) Davinder Singh SC (2 cases)	Lim Jinn Tonn Zanelle v Royal Amulet Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Solicitor Appointment Dispute(Aug 2024) Biswas v Mukherjee: Retrial Application Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction & Abuse of Process(Apr 2022) Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression & Share Valuation(Dec 2021)
Allen & Gledhill LLP40.00% success rate	15 cases10.6% of area	40.00% success rate	William Ong (3 cases) Edwin Tong (3 cases) Ang Cheng Hock (2 cases)	Hii Yii Ann v Tiong Thai King: Striking Out Counterclaim in Logging Agreement Dispute(Jul 2024) Parastate Labs Inc v Wang Li: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration(Feb 2023) Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression & Share Valuation(Dec 2021)
WongPartnership LLP60.00% success rate	10 cases7.1% of area	60.00% success rate	Koh Swee Yen (2 cases) Sim Mei Ling (2 cases) Sim Hui Shan (2 cases)	Cachet Multi Strategy Fund v Feng Shi: Discovery Dispute over Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy(Dec 2024) 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)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate	10 cases7.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (2 cases) Kelvin Poon (1 cases) Chew Xiang (1 cases)	Commodities Intelligence Centre Pte Ltd v Mako International Trd Pte Ltd: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Disputes(May 2022) Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression & Share Valuation(Dec 2021) Tan Woo Thian v PricewaterhouseCoopers: Negligence Claim over SBI Offshore Report(Mar 2021)
Rajah & Tann LLP55.56% success rate	9 cases6.4% of area	55.56% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (3 cases) Jonathan Lee (2 cases) Mark Cheng (1 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) TMT Asia v BHP Billiton: Market Manipulation, FFAs, and Securities & Futures Act(Jan 2015)
Rajah & Tann66.67% success rate	9 cases6.4% of area	66.67% success rate	Melvin Lum (3 cases) Francis Xavier (2 cases) Lee Eng Beng (2 cases)	United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Ting Boon Aun: Partnership Liability for Partner's Fraud(Jan 2008) Ting Sing Ning v Ting Chek Swee: Derivative Action, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Fraud on Minority Exception(Oct 2007) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007)
Lee & Lee42.86% success rate	7 cases5.0% of area	42.86% success rate	Michael Kuah (2 cases) Jiang Ke-Yue (2 cases) Saw Seang Kuan (1 cases)	Re Smith, Tom KC: Ad Hoc Admission of Foreign Counsel in UTSS Appeal(Jan 2025) Lim Beng Nga v Yat Guan Pte Ltd: Share Transfer Dispute over Pre-emption Clause(Mar 2020) Re Joseph David QC: Ad Hoc Admission of Queen's Counsel for Complex International Arbitration Dispute(Dec 2011)
Drew and Napier LLC66.67% success rate	6 cases4.3% of area	66.67% success rate	Cavinder Bull (2 cases) Kelvin Tan (2 cases) Davinder Singh (1 cases)	Actis Excalibur Ltd v KS Distribution Pte Ltd: Intervention in Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2016) Lim Kok Lian v Lee Patricia: Striking Out Counterclaims for Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, and Conspiracy(Dec 2014) Rabiah Bee v Salem Ibrahim: Amendment of Claim After Trial, Fiduciary Duty & Joint Venture Dispute(Jan 2006)
Shook Lin & Bok LLP50.00% success rate	6 cases4.3% of area	50.00% success rate	Poh Yee Shing (2 cases) David Chan (2 cases) Tan Aik Thong (2 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) Shinhan Investment Corp v Yap Shi Wen: Mareva Injunction for Fraudulent WeWork Shares(Mar 2022) Taytonn Pte Ltd v Tay Joe Boy: Interpretation of Contractual Terms and Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2021)
TSMP Law Corporation33.33% success rate	6 cases4.3% of area	33.33% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (3 cases) Ong Pei Ching (2 cases) Wong Ling Yun (1 cases)	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Striking Out Pleadings for Failure to Disclose Reasonable Cause of Action(Jul 2024) 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)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Lee Eng Beng36.36% success rate	6 cases4.3% of area	36.36% success rate	General Practice29.09% relevance score	Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Garnishee Order, Beneficial Ownership & Debt Determination(May 2015) Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement(May 2014) Chee Yoh Chuang v Progen Holdings: Unfair Preference, Directors' Duties & Insolvency(Aug 2010)
Cavinder Bull73.33% success rate	6 cases4.3% of area	73.33% success rate	General Practice30.67% relevance score	Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Amendment of Pleadings and Forum Non Conveniens in Trust Dispute(Jul 2020) Compania De Navegacion Palomar v Perez De La Sala: Breach of Trust & Fiduciary Duties(Jan 2017) MAS v Huang Zhong Xuan: Injunction for Securities Act Breach & Beneficial Ownership Dispute(Nov 2013)
Foo Soon Yien20.00% success rate	5 cases3.5% of area	20.00% success rate	Experienced52% relevance score	Shanghai Turbo v Liu Ming: Setting Aside Service Order & Interim Injunctions(Jul 2018) Ang Thiam Swee v Low Hian Chor: Statutory Derivative Action, Minority Shareholders' Rights, and Corporate Governance(Jan 2013) Low Hian Chor v Steel Forming & Rolling Specialists: Leave to Pursue Director's Breach of Duty(Jan 2012)
William Ong60.00% success rate	4 cases2.8% of area	60.00% success rate	General Practice32% relevance score	Guy Neale v Ku De Ta: Trade Mark Infringement, Exclusive Licence, and Beneficial Ownership Dispute(May 2015) Yeoh Wee Liat v Wong Lock Chee: Dispute over Share Ownership in Next Capital Pte Ltd(Aug 2013) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Anti-Suit Injunction & Election of Remedies in Cross-Border Share Dispute(Feb 2010)
Adrian Tan50.00% success rate	4 cases2.8% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice45% relevance score	Goh Seng Heng v Liberty Sky Investments: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Disclosure of Documents(Oct 2017) Peh Yeng Yok v Tembusu Systems: Setting Aside Anton Piller Order in Minority Oppression Suit(Mar 2016) Kim Eng Securities v Goh Teng Poh: Dealer's Indemnity for Client Losses(Sep 2011)
Melvin Lum60.00% success rate	4 cases2.8% of area	60.00% success rate	Experienced52% relevance score	Re Joseph David QC: Ad Hoc Admission of Queen's Counsel for Complex International Arbitration Dispute(Dec 2011) United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Ting Boon Aun: Partnership Liability for Partner's Fraud(Jan 2008) Ting Sing Ning v Ting Chek Swee: Derivative Action, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Fraud on Minority Exception(Oct 2007)
Davinder Singh80.00% success rate	4 cases2.8% of area	80.00% success rate	General Practice38% relevance score	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties(May 2020) Element Six Technologies Ltd v IIa Technologies Pte Ltd: CVD Diamond Patents, Validity, and Infringement(Feb 2020) Soon Kok Tiang v DBS: High Notes 5 Voidance Claim Over Lehman-Linked Notes(Dec 2010)
Edwin Tong16.67% success rate	4 cases2.8% of area	16.67% success rate	Experienced55% relevance score	Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement(May 2014) eSys Technologies v nTan: Contractual Interpretation, Value Added Fee, and Restructuring(Mar 2013) ITC Global Holdings v ITC Ltd: Forum Conveniens, Service Out of Jurisdiction & Companies Act(Jun 2011)
Chua Sui Tong25.00% success rate	3 cases2.1% of area	25.00% success rate	General Practice31.25% relevance score	Yihua Lifestyle Technology Co v Phua Yong Tat: Amendment of Pleadings & Fraudulent Misrepresentation(Jan 2022) The Wellness Group v TWG Tea Co & Ors: Director Appointment Dispute Under Shareholders' Agreement(Nov 2017) Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa: Inquiry into Estate Assets & Breach of Trust(Jan 2005)
Thio Shen Yi0.00% success rate	3 cases2.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice25.63% relevance score	Compania De Navegacion Palomar v Perez De La Sala: Breach of Trust & Fiduciary Duties(Jan 2017) Actis Excalibur Ltd v KS Distribution Pte Ltd: Intervention in Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duties(Oct 2016) MAS v Lew Chee Fai Kevin: Insider Trading, Securities and Futures Act, Material Non-Public Information(May 2010)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 141 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Re Smith, Tom KC: Ad Hoc Admission of Foreign Counsel in UTSS Appeal	General Division of the High Court	15 Jan 2025	Admission application dismissed.
2	Cachet Multi Strategy Fund v Feng Shi: Discovery Dispute over Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy	General Division of the High Court	25 Dec 2024	Appeal dismissed. Mr. Liu is ordered to provide an affidavit regarding possession of known adverse documents.
3	True Yoga v Wee Ewe Seng: Assessment of Damages for Breach of Fiduciary & Contractual Duties	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Sep 2024	Parties are to instruct their experts to reach an agreement on the value of the plaintiffs’ losses based on the parameters set out in the judgment.
4	Law Society of Singapore v Nedumaran Muthukrishnan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Dishonest Conduct and Breach of Professional Conduct Rules	Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges of the Republic of Singapore	28 Aug 2024	Respondent suspended from practice for four years.
5	Chia Kok Kee v Tan Wah: Dispute over Co-Investment and Statutory Demand in Bankruptcy Proceedings	General Division of the High Court	19 Aug 2024	Appeal Dismissed
6	Lim Jinn Tonn Zanelle v Royal Amulet Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Solicitor Appointment Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Aug 2024	The court found that the company failed to properly appoint Mahmood Gaznavi Chambers LLC as its solicitors. The Notice of Appointment, the summons in SUM 1351, and Ms. Chua's affidavit in SUM 1351 were struck out. The court also dismissed SUM 1351.
7	Hii Yii Ann v Tiong Thai King: Striking Out Counterclaim in Logging Agreement Dispute	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	09 Jul 2024	SIC/SUM 1/2024 is dismissed.
8	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Striking Out Pleadings for Failure to Disclose Reasonable Cause of Action	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Jul 2024	Defendant's application to strike out parts of the Statement of Claim dismissed.
9	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
10		-	14 May 2024	Unknown
11	Group Lease Holdings v JTrust Asia: Issue Estoppel & Damages in Deceit & Conspiracy	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Nov 2023	Appeal Dismissed
12	Parastate Labs Inc v Wang Li: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration	General Division of the High Court	27 Feb 2023	Case management stay granted pending resolution of arbitration between Parastate and Babel Asia.
13	Perry v Esculier: Ponzi Scheme, Tracing, and Choice of Law in Cross-Border Investments	Singapore International Commercial Court	14 Jul 2022	Judgment for Defendants
14	Commodities Intelligence Centre Pte Ltd v Mako International Trd Pte Ltd: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Contractual Disputes	General Division of the High Court	30 May 2022	All causes of action of Commodities Intelligence Centre Pte Ltd are dismissed, and Mako International Trd Pte Ltd's counterclaim for US$10,281.43 is allowed.
15	Biswas v Mukherjee: Retrial Application Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction & Abuse of Process	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	10 Apr 2022	Originating Summonses Nos 24 and 25 dismissed.
16	Mytsyk v Med Travel: Statutory Derivative Action & Director's Duties	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Mar 2022	Application dismissed.
17	Shinhan Investment Corp v Yap Shi Wen: Mareva Injunction for Fraudulent WeWork Shares	General Division of the High Court	22 Mar 2022	Plaintiff's application for a worldwide Mareva Injunction against the first to third defendants granted.
18	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.
19	Yihua Lifestyle Technology Co v Phua Yong Tat: Amendment of Pleadings & Fraudulent Misrepresentation	General Division of the High Court	30 Jan 2022	Appeal Allowed
20	Terigi v Hook: Entire Agreement Clauses & Share Transfer Dispute in Singapore	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 Jan 2022	Plaintiffs' claims dismissed; judgment for the defendant on his counterclaim for damages to be assessed.
21	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression & Share Valuation	Singapore International Commercial Court	07 Dec 2021	Costs awarded to Plaintiff, Kiri Industries Ltd.
22	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.
23	Mirae Asset Daewoo Co Ltd v Sng Zhiwei Joel: Summary Judgment & Breach of Contract	General Division of the High Court	30 Jun 2021	Judgment for Plaintiff
24	Tan Woo Thian v PricewaterhouseCoopers: Negligence Claim over SBI Offshore Report	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	03 Mar 2021	Appeal dismissed with costs.
25		-	17 Feb 2021	Unknown
26	D&R Asset Management v Taiyo Asset Management: Loan Repayment & Contractual Obligations	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Feb 2021	Judgment for Plaintiff
27	New Ping Ping Pauline v Eng’s Noodles House: Common Law Derivative Action, Conspiracy, Fiduciary Duty Breach	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Dec 2020	Claim and counterclaim dismissed.
28	Gokul Patnaik v Nine Rivers Capital Ltd: Setting Aside SIAC Award for Put Option Dispute	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	11 Nov 2020	Application dismissed.
29	Blasco Martinez Gemma v Ee Meng Yen Angela: Agency & Proof of Debt in Judicial Management of Epicentre Holdings	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Nov 2020	Applications Dismissed
30	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.
31		-	05 Oct 2020	Unknown
32	Hou Chao v Gu Xiaolan: Striking Out, Common Law Derivative Action	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Sep 2020	Appeals Dismissed
33	CIMB Bank Bhd v Italmatic Tyre: Assignment, Set-Off & Recovery of US$2.43M Debt	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Jul 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff
34	Goh Seng Heng v Wang Xiaopu: Appeal on Repayment of Sales Proceeds & Security for Costs	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	08 Jul 2020	Appeal papers deemed filed and served; appellant ordered to provide further security for costs and secure payment of outstanding costs.
35	Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Amendment of Pleadings and Forum Non Conveniens in Trust Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	02 Jul 2020	Appeal Allowed
36	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.
37	Borneo Ventures v Ong Han Nam: Breach of Contract & Warranties Dispute over Sutera Harbour Resort Land	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 May 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff
38	Lim Beng Nga v Yat Guan Pte Ltd: Share Transfer Dispute over Pre-emption Clause	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Mar 2020	Application dismissed in its entirety.
39	First Global Funds Ltd v PT Bank JTrust: Striking Out Pleadings & Amendment Application	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Feb 2020	Plaintiffs' appeals dismissed; costs reserved to the trial judge; application for leave to appeal dismissed.
40	Element Six Technologies Ltd v IIa Technologies Pte Ltd: CVD Diamond Patents, Validity, and Infringement	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Feb 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Judgment for Defendant in part
41		-	29 Dec 2019	Unknown
42		-	26 Nov 2019	Unknown
43	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.
44	Sun Electric v Sunseap: Pleadings, Particulars, & Patent Infringement	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Feb 2019	Application for further and better particulars granted in part and dismissed in part; alternative prayer for striking out dismissed.
45	Griffin Real Estate v ERC Unicampus: Res Judicata, Issue Estoppel, Account for Third Party Liability	High Court of Singapore	17 Dec 2018	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Defendant ordered to provide an account of profits.
46	Ho Soo Fong v Revitech Pte Ltd: Extension of Time to Appeal Costs Order in Construction Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	25 Nov 2018	Application dismissed with costs.
47	Shanghai Turbo v Liu Ming: Setting Aside Service Order & Interim Injunctions	High Court of Singapore	29 Jul 2018	Application to set aside service order and interim injunctions allowed.
48	Thio Syn Kym Wendy v Thio Syn Pyn: Minority Oppression & Share Valuation in Malaysia Dairy Industries	High Court of Singapore	12 Mar 2018	No minority discount should apply to the sale of the plaintiffs’ shares in Malaysia Dairy Industries Pte Ltd.
49	Khalid Ali v Alwee Alkaff: Striking Out Action, Breach of Trust, Accessory Liability	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Feb 2018	Appeal dismissed
50	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.