Fiduciary Duty
Fiduciary Duty is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 45 cases from 2000 to 2023.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Fiduciary Duty, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Attorney-General’s Chambers75.00% success rate | 8 cases17.8% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP28.57% success rate | 7 cases15.6% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC57.14% success rate | 7 cases15.6% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP16.67% success rate | 6 cases13.3% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate | 6 cases13.3% of area |
| Advocatus Law LLP75.00% success rate | 4 cases8.9% of area |
| TSMP Law Corporation25.00% success rate | 4 cases8.9% of area |
| OTP Law Corporation33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Damodara Ong LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| LVM Law Chambers LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Fiduciary Duty, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Harjean Kaur83.33% success rate | 4 cases8.9% of area |
| Thio Shen Yi33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Christopher Anand Daniel66.67% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Lim Seng Siew33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Alvin Yeo33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Cavinder Bull100.00% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Kenneth Tan66.67% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Liew Wey-Ren Colin50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Ong Ziying Clement75.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Lee Eng Beng50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 45 most recent judgments out of 45 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Breach of Trust, Quantification of Losses & Costs | Singapore International Commercial Court | 18 Sep 2023 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 2 | CXG v CXI: Enforcing Interim Measures in Singapore-Seated Arbitration | General Division of the High Court | 11 Sep 2023 | Stay Applications dismissed with costs. |
| 3 | Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court | 26 Jun 2023 | Appeals Dismissed |
| 4 | Gulf International v Delta Offshore: Judicial Management, Arbitration Stay & Debt Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 23 May 2023 | Judicial management application allowed; appeal and summons dismissed. |
| 5 | Carlos Manuel De São Vicente v Public Prosecutor: Release of Funds for Legal Expenses | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 16 May 2023 | Application dismissed. |
| 6 | Terigi v Hook: Breach of Contract, Share Transfer, and Employment Agreement Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court | 25 Jan 2023 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 7 | Kong Swee Eng v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Reference, Material Witness, and Appellate Court's Power | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Oct 2022 | Criminal motion dismissed. |
| 8 | British and Malayan Trustees Ltd v Ameen Ali Salim Talib: Representation of Interested Persons in Trust Dispute | High Court | 29 Sep 2022 | Application allowed in part; the Group 1 Respondents can represent the 15 beneficiaries who provided written consent. |
| 9 | Perry v Esculier: Ponzi Scheme, Tracing, and Choice of Law in Cross-Border Investments | Singapore International Commercial Court | 14 Jul 2022 | Judgment for Defendants |
| 10 | Asia Petworld v Sivabalan: Breach of Confidence & Conspiracy in Pet Supply Industry | General Division of the High Court | 25 May 2022 | Claim Dismissed |
| 11 | Lim Oon Kuin v Rajah & Tann: Joinder, Breach of Confidence & Solicitor Conduct | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Apr 2022 | Appeals allowed. |
| 12 | Gunasegarn v Singapore Indhia Kalaingyar Sangam: Membership Expulsion Dispute | General Division of the High Court | 27 Feb 2022 | Expulsion orders declared invalid and set aside. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | Murugesan a/l Arumugam v Public Prosecutor: Review of Drug Trafficking Conviction | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Dec 2021 | Criminal motion dismissed summarily. |
| 15 | Urs Eller v Cheong Kiat Wah: Trust Breach, Share Dilution, Equitable Compensation | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Nov 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | CLB v. CLC: Division of Matrimonial Assets under Women's Charter | General Division of the High Court (Family Division) | 23 Jun 2021 | Matrimonial assets divided equally between the parties. |
| 20 | Syed Suhail v PP: Personal Costs Order Against Counsel for Abuse of Process in Criminal Review Application | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 May 2021 | Personal costs order against the applicant’s counsel. |
| 21 | Law Society v Lee Suet Fern: Legal Profession, Solicitor-Client Relationship, Professional Conduct, Breach | Court of Three Judges | 19 Nov 2020 | Respondent suspended from practising as a solicitor for a period of 15 months. |
| 22 | 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. |
| 23 | Lim Anthony v Gao Wenxi: Oppression, Contract, and Misrepresentation in Shareholder Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 05 Apr 2020 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part and Defendant in part. |
| 24 | - | 26 Nov 2019 | Unknown | |
| 25 | - | 28 May 2019 | Unknown | |
| 26 | Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management | High Court of Singapore | 02 May 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part. |
| 27 | Harish Salve v BPW: Ad Hoc Admission for Foreign Counsel in ICC Arbitration Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 24 Jan 2018 | Appeals allowed. |
| 28 | Re Landau: Ad Hoc Admission for CMNC's Arbitration Award Challenge | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Nov 2016 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 29 | Lim Seng Wah v Han Meng Siew: Oppression of Minority Shareholders & Breach of Contract | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 08 Sep 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 30 | Sim Yong Teng v Singapore Swimming Club: Disciplinary Tribunals & Natural Justice | Court of Appeal | 16 Feb 2016 | Appeal Allowed |
| 31 | Kuek Siang Wei v Kuek Siew Chew: Setting Aside Deed of Consent in Family Arrangement Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Aug 2015 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 32 | Koh Kim Teck v Credit Suisse: Breach of Duty in Investment Advice Claim | High Court | 25 Feb 2015 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 33 | Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement | Court of Appeal | 15 May 2014 | Appeals allowed and the Judge’s decision to admit Mr Beloff on an ad hoc basis to represent nTan in the Setting-Aside Summonses was set aside. |
| 34 | 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. |
| 35 | N K Rajarh v Tan Eng Chuan: Collective Sale, Incentive Payments & Good Faith | Court of Appeal | 07 Nov 2013 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 36 | Ng Bee Keong v Ng Choon Huay: Testamentary Capacity and Validity of Wills | High Court | 13 May 2013 | Plaintiff's claim allowed; Second Will upheld. |
| 37 | Yeap Wai Kong v Singapore Exchange: Judicial Review of SGX Reprimand & Natural Justice | High Court | 08 May 2012 | Application dismissed. |
| 38 | ITC Global Holdings v ITC Ltd: Forum Conveniens, Service Out of Jurisdiction & Companies Act | High Court | 08 Jun 2011 | Global's appeal in Registrar's Appeal No 466 of 2010 is allowed, and the three defendants' appeal in Registrar's Appeal No 465 of 2010 is dismissed. |
| 39 | - | 18 May 2011 | Unknown | |
| 40 | Good Earth v Novus: Forum Non Conveniens & Stay of Proceedings in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim | Court of Appeal | 12 Mar 2008 | Appeal Allowed |
| 41 | Teck Jin v Tan Kim Seng: Trust, Shares, and Company Disputes | High Court | 16 Sep 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 42 | Gaelic Inns v Patrick Lee: Auditor Negligence in Failing to Detect Employee Fraud | High Court | 28 Jan 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 43 | Zheng Song Bo v Tien Chee Tee: Breach of Trust over Desker Road Property Sale Proceeds | High Court | 27 Sep 2001 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 44 | AMS Securities v Thio Gwan Choon: Stockbroking Losses & CEO Liability | High Court | 22 Feb 2001 | Claim Dismissed |
| 45 | Subramaniam v Ng: Negligence Claim Against Solicitor in Property Sale | High Court | 30 Oct 2000 | Plaintiffs' claim dismissed. |