Estoppel by Convention

Estoppel by Convention is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 19 cases from 2005 to 2021.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Estoppel by Convention, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Drew & Napier LLC25.00% success rate4 cases21.1% of area
WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
MPillay100.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Premier Law LLC0.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Mallal & Namazie100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Eldan Law LLP0.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
WNLEX LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Lee & Lee100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Legal Clinic LLC100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Estoppel by Convention, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Jonathan Lim Shi Cao0.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Yee Mun Howe Gerald0.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Wendy Lin0.00% success rate2 cases10.5% of area
Dhillon Dinesh Singh0.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Gordon Oh0.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Jiang Ke-Yue100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Tham Feei Sy100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Quek Mong Hua100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Nakul Dewan0.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area
Colin Liew100.00% success rate1 cases5.3% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 19 most recent judgments out of 19 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Vasanthan v Ravishankar: Skantek Debt, Contract Formation & MoneylendingGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Oct 2021
Judgment for the first defendant, Loganathan Ravishankar, against the first plaintiff, Metupalle Vasanthan, in the amount of US$388,281.22. All other claims and counterclaims are dismissed.
2Nambu PVD v UBTS: Exclusion Clauses & Contractual Terms in Machine TransportCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore19 Oct 2021
Both appeals dismissed.
3VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore28 Jul 2021
Appeal Dismissed
4Tamar Perry v Bonnet Esculier: Interpleader, Striking Out, Pleadings Amendment in Offshore CaseSingapore International Commercial Court29 Oct 2020
Application to strike out the unjust enrichment claim succeeded. Leave to amend the Writ and Statement of Claim was not granted in certain respects. The case was designated as an Offshore case.
5BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA ChargesHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Nov 2019
Both applications dismissed, thereby leaving the award intact.
6BXH v BXI: Setting Aside Arbitral Award - Existence & Validity of Arbitration AgreementHigh Court02 Sep 2019
Application dismissed
7Ong Keh Choo v Paul Huntington Bernardo: Dispute over Option to Purchase AgreementHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore02 Sep 2019
Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
8-23 Apr 2017
Unknown
9Didwania v Hauslab: Enforcing Adjudication & Standard of Proof for Novation in ConstructionCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore16 Mar 2017
Appeal Dismissed
10G-Fuel Pte Ltd v. Gulf Petrochem Pte Ltd: Dispute over Marine Fuel Oil Contract FormationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore13 Apr 2016
Judgment for Plaintiff
11Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of UndertakingHigh Court29 Dec 2015
Singapore proceedings stayed in favour of India as the more appropriate forum.
12Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp: Fraud, Demand Guarantees & UnconscionabilityHigh Court10 Mar 2015
Judgment for Plaintiff; ABC is injuncted from receiving payment from Boustead under the facility agreement demand and is injuncted from making payment to BCD on BCD’s counter-guarantee demands. The event-of-default notice is invalid.
13Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful TerminationCourt of Appeal19 Jan 2014
Fairview's appeal dismissed; Ong & Ong's appeal allowed.
14Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal CoilsHigh Court30 Dec 2013
Judgment for Plaintiff
15Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement DisputeCourt of Appeal27 Nov 2011
Appeal Allowed
16Yong Ching See v Lee Kah Choo Karen: Resulting Trusts & Beneficial Ownership of SharesHigh Court07 May 2008
Judgment for Plaintiff
17Travista Development v Tan Kim Swee: Breach of Contract & Estoppel in Property RedevelopmentHigh Court17 Jun 2007
The plaintiff’s application was dismissed and the defendants’ counterclaim was allowed. The sale and purchase agreement was rescinded, the deposit was forfeited, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay damages.
18Chew Tong Seng v Chew Cheng Quee: Resulting Trust, Advancement, Estoppel & Minority Shareholder OppressionHigh Court22 Aug 2006
Judgment for Plaintiffs in Suit 333/2005; Originating Summons 1591/2004 dismissed.
19China Construction v Spandeck: Lump Sum Contract Dispute in Construction ProjectHigh Court28 Apr 2005
Judgment for Plaintiff