Express trusts

Express trusts is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 15 cases from 2005 to 2023.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Express trusts, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Allen & Gledhill LLP0.00% success rate5 cases33.3% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate3 cases20.0% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Mallal & Namazie0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Infinitus Law Corporation0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Rev Law LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Lee & Lee100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
M Shafiq Chambers LLC0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
A C Shone & Co100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Express trusts, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Ang Cheng Hock0.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Ramesh Kumar s/o Ramasamy0.00% success rate2 cases13.3% of area
Mohammad Shafiq bin Haja Maideen0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Koh Swee Yen0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Lin Chunlong100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Quek Mong Hua100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Foo Xian Fong100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Vikram Nair100.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Kee Lay Lian0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area
Chua Sui Tong0.00% success rate1 cases6.7% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 15 most recent judgments out of 15 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Munshi v Saleh: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Joint Accounts & PropertyGeneral Division of the High Court26 Oct 2023
Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
2-23 Oct 2023
Unknown
3Hoie Kok Hing v Hoie Tip Fong: Trust, Probate, and Administration Dispute over Property SharesGeneral Division of the High Court21 Jun 2023
Claim dismissed in totality, with costs to the defendant.
4Nagaraja v Salem: Dispute over Beneficial Ownership of Shares in SLI Developments Pte LtdGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore05 Jan 2023
Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
5British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Ameen Ali Salim Talib: Representation of Interested Persons in Trust DisputeHigh Court29 Sep 2022
Application allowed in part; the Group 1 Respondents can represent the 15 beneficiaries who provided written consent.
6Lim Young Ching v Lim Tai Ching: Inter Vivos Gifts and Express Trusts DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 May 2020
Plaintiff's claim dismissed; judgment for Defendant on counterclaim.
7Ho Yew Kong v ERC Holdings: Trust, Disclaimer, Quistclose Trust & Constructive TrustHigh Court of Singapore26 Nov 2018
Judgment for First Defendant
8BTB v BTD: Express Trusts, CPF Act & Equitable Maxims in Estate DisputeHigh Court16 Sep 2018
Application dismissed.
9Yugoimport SDPR v Westacre Investments: Garnishee Orders & Express Trusts DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore30 Aug 2016
Appeal allowed in part. Provisional garnishee order against Deuteron made absolute; order against the bank not made absolute.
10Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful TerminationCourt of Appeal19 Jan 2014
Fairview's appeal dismissed; Ong & Ong's appeal allowed.
11Life Bible-Presbyterian Church v Khoo Eng Teck: Dispute over Far Eastern Bible College Identity and Premises UsageHigh Court29 Jun 2010
Judgment for Plaintiff
12Thomson Development v Ng Kah Jin: Resulting & Express Trusts in Property Ownership DisputeHigh Court08 Jan 2009
Plaintiff's case dismissed with costs.
13British and Malayan Trustees v Chng Heng Tee: Interpretation of Will & Distribution of Trust IncomeHigh Court06 Jan 2008
The court determined that 25 shares of the trust income should fall into residue, while the remaining 15 shares would devolve to the Chngs.
14Comboni Vincenzo v Shankar's Emporium: Constructive Trust, Fraudulent Scheme & Recipient LiabilityHigh Court19 Apr 2007
Judgment for the plaintiffs in part; claims on express trust and constructive trust in knowing receipt at the time of receipt are dismissed.
15Tan Chwee Chye v P V RM Kulandayan Chettiar: Adverse Possession Claim Between Co-OwnersHigh Court25 Oct 2005
Order of Court dated 10 July 2002 is set aside with costs to the applicant.