Disciplinary Proceedings
Disciplinary Proceedings is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 129 cases from 2000 to 2025.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Disciplinary Proceedings, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| WongPartnership LLP61.11% success rate | 18 cases14.0% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP66.67% success rate | 18 cases14.0% of area |
| Attorney-General’s Chambers64.29% success rate | 14 cases10.9% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP41.67% success rate | 12 cases9.3% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC33.33% success rate | 9 cases7.0% of area |
| Eugene Thuraisingam LLP12.50% success rate | 8 cases6.2% of area |
| Tan Rajah & Cheah42.86% success rate | 7 cases5.4% of area |
| Bajwa & Co33.33% success rate | 6 cases4.7% of area |
| Providence Law Asia LLC16.67% success rate | 6 cases4.7% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP16.67% success rate | 6 cases4.7% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Disciplinary Proceedings, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Chang Man Phing57.14% success rate | 7 cases5.4% of area |
| Melanie Ho50.00% success rate | 6 cases4.7% of area |
| Ho Pei Shien Melanie40.00% success rate | 5 cases3.9% of area |
| Paul Tan0.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| Chang Man Phing Jenny25.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| Eugene Thuraisingam25.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| Ragbir Singh s/o Ram Singh Bajwa25.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| Lim Toh Han75.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| Lee Eng Beng25.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
| P Padman50.00% success rate | 4 cases3.1% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 129 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attorney-General v Shanmugam Manohar: Disciplinary Tribunal's Duty to Investigate Touting Charges | Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore | 12 Jan 2025 | Appeal Allowed |
| 2 | Singapore Medical Council v Ling Chia Tien: Appeal Against Suspension for Medical Misconduct | Court of 3 Judges of the General Division of the High Court | 05 Nov 2024 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 3 | - | 03 Nov 2024 | Unknown | |
| 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 | Attorney-General v Jill Phua: Disciplinary Proceedings & Duty of Candour in Legal Profession Act | Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 19 Aug 2024 | Respondent be struck off the Roll and imposed a minimum reinstatement interval of two years and six months. |
| 6 | Amit Patel v Singapore Dental Council: Appeal on Professional Misconduct in Dentist Supervision | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 23 Jul 2024 | Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against orders allowed in part. |
| 7 | Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Jul 2024 | Appeal Allowed |
| 8 | Law Society v Ravi Madasamy: Professional Misconduct & Dishonesty in Legal Practice | Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges | 30 May 2024 | The respondent is ordered to be struck off the roll. |
| 9 | Attorney-General v. Shahira Banu: Legal Profession - Duty of Candour in Admission to the Bar | Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 01 May 2024 | The Respondent was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 10 | Re Ong Pei Qi Stasia: Admission to the Bar and Academic Misconduct | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 07 Mar 2024 | Application granted; applicant admitted as an advocate and solicitor. |
| 11 | Law Society of Singapore v Kasturibai: Disciplinary Proceedings for False Attestation in Property Sale | Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges | 27 Feb 2024 | Ms Kasturibai be suspended for a period of 12 months. |
| 12 | Attorney-General v Shanmugam Manohar: Review of Disciplinary Tribunal's Decision on Touting Allegations | General Division of the High Court | 30 Jan 2024 | Application dismissed. |
| 13 | Law Society v Seah Choon Huat Johnny: Professional Misconduct & Disciplinary Sanctions | Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges | 24 Jan 2024 | Disciplinary sanctions imposed; suspension of six months for OA 1 and four years for OA 6, to run consecutively. |
| 14 | Law Society v Cheng Kim Kuan: Breach of Undertaking in Solicitor Supervision | Court of Three Judges | 10 Dec 2023 | Six-month suspension imposed on Mr. Cheng. |
| 15 | Law Society of Singapore v de Souza Christopher James: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional Conduct | Court of Three Supreme Court Judges | 06 Nov 2023 | Originating Application dismissed |
| 16 | Re Lee Jun Ming Chester: Admission as Advocate and Solicitor Despite Past Offense | General Division of the High Court | 08 Oct 2023 | Applications Allowed |
| 17 | Ho Tze Woon v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Suspension for Failure to Provide Adequate CPR | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 10 Sep 2023 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 18 | Singapore Medical Council v Dr. N: Extension of Time for Complaints Committee Inquiry under Medical Registration Act | General Division of the High Court | 03 Aug 2023 | Application for extension of time allowed, but only up to 1 September 2023. |
| 19 | Singapore Medical Council v Wee Teong Boo: Disciplinary Tribunal Appeal for Inappropriate Prescription of Medication | Court of Three Judges | 02 Jul 2023 | Appeal Allowed |
| 20 | Law Society of Singapore v. Hanam: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 09 May 2023 | Due cause has been shown for Mr Hanam to be sanctioned under s 83(1) of the LPA and order that he be suspended for a period of 9 months. |
| 21 | Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy: Clarification on Suspension Period under Legal Profession Act | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Apr 2023 | Application dismissed. The court clarified that Mr. Ravi's voluntary undertaking not to apply for a practicing certificate does not constitute a suspension under the Legal Profession Act and does not affect the commencement of the five-year suspension imposed by the court. |
| 22 | - | 20 Mar 2023 | Unknown | |
| 23 | Tan Beng Hui Carolyn v Law Society of Singapore: Appeal on Professional Misconduct Penalty | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 21 Feb 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 24 | Law Society of Singapore v Syn Kok Kay: Disciplinary Proceedings for Overcharging and Non-Compliance with Court Order | Court of Three Judges | 09 Jan 2023 | Sanctioned; suspension of three years and nine months, commencing upon discharge from bankruptcy. |
| 25 | Law Society v. Lun Yaodong Clarence: Breach of Legal Profession Rules & Trainee Supervision | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Oct 2022 | Suspension of 18 months imposed |
| 26 | Re Wong Wai Loong Sean: Admission of Advocates and Solicitors - Cheating in Examinations | General Division of the High Court | 25 Sep 2022 | Applications to withdraw admission allowed subject to conditions. |
| 27 | Law Society v Naidu Priyalatha: Breach of Solicitor's Undertaking & Professional Misconduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Sep 2022 | Three-month suspension imposed on the Respondent. |
| 28 | Law Society of Singapore v Ooi Oon Tat: Disciplinary Proceedings for Negligence | Court of Three Judges | 02 Aug 2022 | The respondent was suspended for a term of five years with immediate effect. |
| 29 | Law Society v Mohammed Lutfi: False Attestation & Professional Misconduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2022 | Respondent suspended from practice for three years. |
| 30 | Attorney-General v Ravi s/o Madasamy: Review of Disciplinary Tribunal's Decision on Misconduct | General Division of the High Court | 27 Jul 2022 | Originating Summons dismissed. |
| 31 | Law Society v CNH: Disciplinary Proceedings for Sexual Misconduct | Court of Three Judges | 18 May 2022 | The respondent was ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 32 | Law Society v Seow Theng Beng: Disciplinary Proceedings for Misconduct Against Employees | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 17 May 2022 | Respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 33 | Re Monisha Devaraj and other matters: Rescission of Redaction and Sealing Orders for Advocate and Solicitor Admissions | General Division of the High Court | 26 Apr 2022 | Attorney-General’s application to rescind the redaction and sealing orders allowed. |
| 34 | Re CTA: Applicants' Admission to the Bar Adjourned Due to Cheating on Bar Exam | General Division of the High Court | 17 Apr 2022 | Applications for admission adjourned. |
| 35 | Loh Der Ming Andrew v Koh Tien Hua: Disciplinary Proceedings for Solicitor's Misconduct in Divorce Case | Court of Three Judges | 13 Apr 2022 | Solicitor suspended for three years. |
| 36 | Law Society of Singapore v Nalpon: Contempt of Court & Disciplinary Proceedings | Court of Three Judges | 11 Apr 2022 | Mr. Nalpon is suspended from practice for a period of 15 months in respect of the First and Second Charges. |
| 37 | Law Society of Singapore v Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan: Show Cause Action for Grossly Improper Conduct | Court of Three Judges | 06 Apr 2022 | Suspension for a period of nine months |
| 38 | Law Society v Lee Wei Ling: Power of Council in Disciplinary Procedures | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Mar 2022 | Appeal Allowed |
| 39 | Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security | General Division of the High Court | 16 Jan 2022 | Plaintiff's claims dismissed. |
| 40 | Iskandar v Law Society: Appeal on Disciplinary Proceedings for Defense Team in Double Murder Case | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Nov 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 41 | Seow Theng Beng Samuel v Law Society of Singapore: Disciplinary Proceedings & Abeyance of Hearing | Court of Three Judges | 15 Nov 2021 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 42 | Tan Ng Kuang v Jai Swarup Pathak: Disciplinary Proceedings for Regulated Foreign Lawyer | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 13 Oct 2021 | Application Dismissed |
| 43 | Law Society of Singapore v CNH: Disciplinary Proceedings & Substituted Service | Court of Three Judges | 14 Sep 2021 | Application allowed. |
| 44 | Law Society v Shanmugam Manohar: Admissibility of Police Statements in Disciplinary Proceedings | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 24 Aug 2021 | Determination of the disciplinary tribunal set aside; applicant directed to apply for the appointment of a new disciplinary tribunal to hear and investigate the complaint. |
| 45 | - | 10 Aug 2021 | Unknown | |
| 46 | Law Society of Singapore v Mahtani Bhagwandas: Conflict of Interest & Professional Misconduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Jul 2021 | Application allowed; Respondent suspended from practice for 24 months. |
| 47 | Chiong Chin May Selena v Attorney-General: Reinstatement to Roll of Advocates and Solicitors | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Jun 2021 | Application dismissed. |
| 48 | Law Society v Chia Chwee Imm Helen: Disciplinary Procedures for Non-Practicing Solicitors | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Jun 2021 | Application Allowed |
| 49 | Pang Ah San v Singapore Medical Council: Doctor's Disciplinary Appeal for Improper Conduct Dismissed | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 May 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 50 | Lee Wei Ling v Law Society: Disciplinary Procedures & Professional Conduct | General Division of the High Court | 20 Apr 2021 | Application granted in part. |