International Commercial Arbitration

International Commercial Arbitration is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 133 cases from 2002 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in International Commercial Arbitration, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP48.28% success rate	29 cases21.8% of area	48.28% success rate	Chan Hock Keng (6 cases) Lin Weiqi Wendy (5 cases) Koh Swee Yen (5 cases)	CZT v CZU: Appeal on Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Defence Equipment Defect(Sep 2024) Wang Bin v Zhong Sihui: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Notice of Arbitration(Jul 2024) Pertamina v. Phoenix: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope. Dispute over unpaid petroleum product shipments.(Jun 2024)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP22.73% success rate	22 cases16.5% of area	22.73% success rate	David Isidore Tan (3 cases) Chia Xin Ran Alina (3 cases) Gani Hui Ying Tracy (3 cases)	Frontier Holdings v Petroleum Exploration: Setting Aside Jurisdictional Ruling in ICC Arbitration(Dec 2024) Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement(Nov 2024) CZT v CZU: Appeal on Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Defence Equipment Defect(Sep 2024)
Drew & Napier LLC44.44% success rate	18 cases13.5% of area	44.44% success rate	Cavinder Bull (5 cases) Mahesh Rai s/o Vedprakash Rai (4 cases) Tan Yuan Kheng (4 cases)	Reliance Infrastructure v. Shanghai Electric: Arbitration Award Challenge Based on Alleged Forgery(Dec 2024) DFM v DFL: Jurisdictional Waiver in Interim Arbitration Relief Application(Oct 2024) CNA v CNB: Upholding ICC Arbitration Clause Despite SHIAC Agreement in Software Licensing Dispute(May 2024)
Allen & Gledhill LLP42.86% success rate	14 cases10.5% of area	42.86% success rate	Chong Xue Er Cheryl (2 cases) Toh Jia Yi (2 cases) Kenny Yap (2 cases)	Aastar Trading v Olam Global Agri: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Pending Setting Aside(Jan 2025) DKB v. DKC: Enforcement of Foreign Award and Stay Application under International Arbitration Act(Oct 2024) Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'(Dec 2023)
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP18.18% success rate	11 cases8.3% of area	18.18% success rate	Zhulkarnain bin Abdul Rahim (2 cases) Paul Aman Singh Sambhi (2 cases) Reuben Gavin Peter (2 cases)	Siddiqsons Tin Plate Ltd v New Metallurgy Hi-Tech Group Co Ltd: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice(Oct 2024) DBO v DBP: Appeal Dismissed in Loan Repayment Dispute Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic(Jun 2024) DFI v DFJ: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Alleged Breach of Natural Justice(Jan 2024)
Rajah & Tann LLP20.00% success rate	10 cases7.5% of area	20.00% success rate	Adrian Wong (3 cases) Andrea Baker (2 cases) Philip Tay Twan Lip (2 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) AKM v AKN: Setting Aside SIAC Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Excess(Jul 2014) Re Beloff Michael Jacob QC: Ad Hoc Admission, Legal Profession Act, Schemes of Arrangement(May 2014)
Oon & Bazul LLP50.00% success rate	8 cases6.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Han Guangyuan Keith (2 cases) Angela Phoon Yan Ling (2 cases) Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader (2 cases)	Re Sapura 1200 Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of Foreign Proceedings(Sep 2024) Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd v GAS: Cross-Border Insolvency, Arbitration, and Enforcement of Arbitral Agreements(Sep 2024) Singapore Asia Trust Company v. Avium Origins, Avant Talents: Interpleader Relief & Escrow Dispute(Nov 2023)
Providence Law Asia LLC28.57% success rate	7 cases5.3% of area	28.57% success rate	Zhuo Jiaxiang (5 cases) Vergis S Abraham (2 cases) Kyle Chong Kee Cheng (1 cases)	Reliance Infrastructure v. Shanghai Electric: Arbitration Award Challenge Based on Alleged Forgery(Dec 2024) DFM v DFL: Jurisdictional Waiver in Interim Arbitration Relief Application(Oct 2024) DBO v DBP: Appeal Dismissed in Loan Repayment Dispute Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic(Jun 2024)
Prolegis LLC83.33% success rate	6 cases4.5% of area	83.33% success rate	Ker Yanguang (6 cases) Daniel Chia Hsiung Wen (5 cases) Charlene Wee Swee Ting (4 cases)	FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice(Dec 2024) Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement(Nov 2024) STS Seatoshore Group v Wansa Commodities: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute(Oct 2024)
Davinder Singh Chambers LLC50.00% success rate	6 cases4.5% of area	50.00% success rate	Davinder Singh (4 cases) Jaikanth Shankar (3 cases) Fong Cheng Yee David (3 cases)	BCBC Singapore Pte Ltd v PT Bayan Resources TBK: Costs Allocation in Joint Venture Dispute(Dec 2022) CEF v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Misrepresentation and Breach of Natural Justice(Jul 2022) CIP v CIQ: Recourse Against Arbitral Award - Setting Aside - Mining Joint Venture Dispute(Nov 2021)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in International Commercial Arbitration, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Zhuo Jiaxiang30.00% success rate	7 cases5.3% of area	30.00% success rate	Highly Specialized76% relevance score	DFM v DFL: Jurisdictional Waiver in Interim Arbitration Relief Application(Oct 2024) DBO v DBP: Appeal Dismissed in Loan Repayment Dispute Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic(Jun 2024) DBO v DBP: Application to Set Aside Partial Arbitration Award - Frustration Doctrine & COVID-19 Impact(Nov 2023)
Ker Yanguang85.71% success rate	7 cases5.3% of area	85.71% success rate	Highly Specialized83.57% relevance score	FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice(Dec 2024) Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement(Nov 2024) STS Seatoshore Group v Wansa Commodities: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute(Oct 2024)
Chan Hock Keng77.78% success rate	6 cases4.5% of area	77.78% success rate	Experienced56.67% relevance score	CNA v CNB: Upholding ICC Arbitration Clause Despite SHIAC Agreement in Software Licensing Dispute(May 2024) CNA v CNB: Costs Award in SICC Arbitration - Allocation of Pre- and Post-Transfer Costs(Aug 2023) CFJ v CFL: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Oil & Gas Share Sale Dispute(Jan 2023)
Davinder Singh37.50% success rate	6 cases4.5% of area	37.50% success rate	Experienced57.5% relevance score	CEF v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Misrepresentation and Breach of Natural Justice(Jul 2022) CIP v CIQ: Recourse Against Arbitral Award - Setting Aside - Mining Joint Venture Dispute(Nov 2021) CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021)
Daniel Chia Hsiung Wen100.00% success rate	6 cases4.5% of area	100.00% success rate	Highly Specialized85.83% relevance score	FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice(Dec 2024) Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement(Nov 2024) Pertamina v Phoenix Petroleum: Costs Dispute in Anti-Suit Injunction & Enforcement of Arbitration Award(Sep 2024)
Alvin Yeo42.86% success rate	5 cases3.8% of area	42.86% success rate	Experienced64.29% relevance score	CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021) Sanum Investments v. Government of Lao: Treaty Interpretation & Arbitration Jurisdiction(Sep 2016) AKM v AKN: Setting Aside SIAC Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Excess(Jul 2014)
Cavinder Bull40.00% success rate	5 cases3.8% of area	40.00% success rate	General Practice38.5% relevance score	Reliance Infrastructure v. Shanghai Electric: Arbitration Award Challenge Based on Alleged Forgery(Dec 2024) Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal in Trust Dispute(Nov 2023) CSY v CSZ: Stay of Court Proceedings & Court's Discretion Under Arbitration Act(May 2022)
Koh Swee Yen40.00% success rate	5 cases3.8% of area	40.00% success rate	Experienced58% relevance score	Pertamina v. Phoenix: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope. Dispute over unpaid petroleum product shipments.(Jun 2024) CZT v CZU: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Contract(Nov 2023) Re BSL: Ad Hoc Admission for Queen's Counsel in Arbitration Award Setting Aside(Sep 2018)
Lin Weiqi Wendy16.67% success rate	5 cases3.8% of area	16.67% success rate	Experienced61.67% relevance score	Lao People's Democratic Republic v Lao Holdings NV: Setting Aside of ICSID Award Enforcement(Apr 2024) CSY v CSZ: Stay of Court Proceedings & Court's Discretion Under Arbitration Act(May 2022) ST Group Co Ltd v Sanum Investments Ltd: Setting Aside Judgment and Garnishee Orders After Appeal(Jan 2022)
Chan Kit Munn Claudia100.00% success rate	4 cases3.0% of area	100.00% success rate	Highly Specialized86.25% relevance score	Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement(Nov 2024) Pertamina v Phoenix Petroleum: Costs Dispute in Anti-Suit Injunction & Enforcement of Arbitration Award(Sep 2024) Pertamina v. Phoenix: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope. Dispute over unpaid petroleum product shipments.(Jun 2024)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 133 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	India Glycols v Texan Minerals: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice & Excess of Jurisdiction	General Division of the High Court	20 Feb 2025	Application allowed in part
2	Aastar Trading v Olam Global Agri: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Pending Setting Aside	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Jan 2025	Adjournment of Singapore enforcement proceedings granted.
3	Frontier Holdings v Petroleum Exploration: Setting Aside Jurisdictional Ruling in ICC Arbitration	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	29 Dec 2024	Application allowed.
4	Reliance Infrastructure v. Shanghai Electric: Arbitration Award Challenge Based on Alleged Forgery	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	16 Dec 2024	Appeal Dismissed
5	FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice	Singapore International Commercial Court	15 Dec 2024	Applications dismissed.
6	Udenna Corp v Pertamina: Setting Aside Service of Process in International Arbitration Enforcement	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Nov 2024	Application dismissed.
7		-	12 Nov 2024	Unknown
8		-	03 Nov 2024	Unknown
9	DKB v. DKC: Enforcement of Foreign Award and Stay Application under International Arbitration Act	Singapore International Commercial Court	24 Oct 2024	Application dismissed with costs.
10	Siddiqsons Tin Plate Ltd v New Metallurgy Hi-Tech Group Co Ltd: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 Oct 2024	Application dismissed
11	STS Seatoshore Group v Wansa Commodities: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Oct 2024	Originating Application dismissed; Interim Order discharged; Inquiry as to damages declined.
12	DFM v DFL: Jurisdictional Waiver in Interim Arbitration Relief Application	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	16 Oct 2024	Appeal Dismissed
13	Vietnam Oil and Gas Group v Joint Stock Company: Dispute over EPC Contract Termination and Payment Obligations	General Division of the High Court	23 Sep 2024	Setting aside proceedings suspended; matter remitted to the Tribunal for further consideration on the validity of the termination notices.
14	Re Sapura 1200 Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of Foreign Proceedings	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Sep 2024	Recognition Application granted; interim relief sought granted.
15	Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd v GAS: Cross-Border Insolvency, Arbitration, and Enforcement of Arbitral Agreements	General Division of the High Court	17 Sep 2024	Carve-out granted to GAS to proceed with arbitration against Sapura Entities, subject to condition of no enforcement without court permission.
16	DHZ v DHY: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Jurisdictional Issues	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Sep 2024	Originating Application and Summons dismissed.
17	CZT v CZU: Appeal on Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Defence Equipment Defect	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	12 Sep 2024	Appeal Dismissed
18	Pertamina v Phoenix Petroleum: Costs Dispute in Anti-Suit Injunction & Enforcement of Arbitration Award	Singapore International Commercial Court	05 Sep 2024	Costs awarded to Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd in the sum of $319,000.
19	DJA v DJB: Case Management Stay & Arbitration - Setting Aside Arbitral Award	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Sep 2024	Claimant's application for a case management stay of proceedings in HC/OA 1109/2023 pending the final determination of a domestic arbitration was allowed.
20	Haide Building Materials Co Ltd v Ship Recycling Investments Inc: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Aug 2024	Application dismissed
21	Swire Shipping v Ace Exim: Setting Aside Arbitral Award - Jurisdiction, Natural Justice, Customary Waiting Place	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Aug 2024	Application dismissed
22	DJO v DJP: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	Singapore International Commercial Court	14 Aug 2024	Application granted; the final award dated 24 November 2023 issued by the arbitral tribunal in ICC Arbitration Case No 26733/HTG is set aside in its entirety.
23	Wuhu Ruyi Xinbo v Shandong Ruyi: Production of Documents and Peremptory Orders	General Division of the High Court	24 Jul 2024	Unless Order take effect; ORC 1189 be set aside and OA 222 be dismissed.
24	Wang Bin v Zhong Sihui: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Notice of Arbitration	General Division of the High Court	22 Jul 2024	Defendant's application dismissed.
25	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
26	Pertamina v. Phoenix: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Scope. Dispute over unpaid petroleum product shipments.	Singapore International Commercial Court	27 Jun 2024	Relief sought by Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd in Originating Application No 1 of 2024 granted; Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc’s application under Summons No 21 of 2024 dismissed.
27	DBO v DBP: Appeal Dismissed in Loan Repayment Dispute Arising from COVID-19 Pandemic	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jun 2024	Appeal dismissed
28	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
29	CNA v CNB: Upholding ICC Arbitration Clause Despite SHIAC Agreement in Software Licensing Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	15 May 2024	Appeal Dismissed
30	Hilton v Sun Travels: Contempt of Court for Failure to Comply with Arbitration Award	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	08 May 2024	Sun Travels found in contempt of court and fined $100,000. Siyam, its director, initially sentenced to imprisonment, later substituted with a $100,000 fine upon full payment of the judgment debt.
31	Pertamina v P-H-O-E-N-I-X: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration Agreement Dispute	Singapore International Commercial Court	25 Apr 2024	Applications in Summons 8 dismissed; orders in ORC 5 to stand. No order made regarding valid service of OA 1. PIMD to pay Phoenix costs for SUM 10.
32	DGE v DGF: Setting Aside of Partial Arbitration Award on Jurisdiction and Liability for Defective Photovoltaic Modules	General Division of the High Court	24 Apr 2024	Originating Application dismissed.
33	Lao People's Democratic Republic v Lao Holdings NV: Setting Aside of ICSID Award Enforcement	Singapore International Commercial Court	17 Apr 2024	Application dismissed.
34	DBX v DBZ: Costs Determination in Arbitration Setting Aside Application	Singapore International Commercial Court	07 Feb 2024	The court determined the total costs payable by the Applicants to the Respondent to be $144,000, plus disbursements of $7,709.38 and HKD151,978.26.
35	Wan Sern Metal Industries v Hua Tian Engineering: Setting Aside Arbitration Award	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	31 Jan 2024	Application dismissed
36	DFI v DFJ: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Alleged Breach of Natural Justice	Singapore International Commercial Court	31 Jan 2024	Application dismissed.
37	Vallianz Shipbuilding v ECO SPARK: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Definition of 'Ship'	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Dec 2023	Defendant's application to strike out the claim and set aside the warrant of arrest is dismissed. Application for stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration is granted.
38	CVV v CWB: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	30 Nov 2023	Appeal Dismissed
39	Beltran v Terraform Labs: Stay of Proceedings, Arbitration Agreements & Online Contracts	General Division of the High Court	29 Nov 2023	Appeals dismissed with costs.
40	CZT v CZU: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Contract	Singapore International Commercial Court	26 Nov 2023	Plaintiff's application dismissed.
41	DBO v DBP: Application to Set Aside Partial Arbitration Award - Frustration Doctrine & COVID-19 Impact	Singapore International Commercial Court	19 Nov 2023	Application dismissed
42	DBX & DBY v DBZ: Setting Aside Arbitration Award - Margin Financing Facility Dispute	Singapore International Commercial Court	14 Nov 2023	Application dismissed.
43	Singapore Asia Trust Company v. Avium Origins, Avant Talents: Interpleader Relief & Escrow Dispute	General Division of the High Court	09 Nov 2023	Originating Application dismissed; Summons allowed.
44	Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal in Trust Dispute	Singapore International Commercial Court	01 Nov 2023	Stay of the judgments granted on the condition that the defendant pays into Court the full amount of the judgment sums plus post-judgment interest.
45	CYW v CYX: Setting Aside Arbitration Award - Costs Assessment in SICC	Singapore International Commercial Court	30 Oct 2023	CYW is ordered to pay CYX costs of S$174,734.41 inclusive of Goods and Services Tax and disbursements.
46	CZQ v CZS: Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement & Condition Precedent	Singapore International Commercial Court	26 Oct 2023	Respondents' application dismissed.
47		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
48	DBL v DBM: Application to Set Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice Dismissed	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Sep 2023	Application Dismissed
49	CZO v CZP: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Aug 2023	Application dismissed with costs.
50	CNA v CNB: Costs Award in SICC Arbitration - Allocation of Pre- and Post-Transfer Costs	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	01 Aug 2023	Costs awarded to the Defendants, with specific allocations for pre-transfer and post-transfer fees and disbursements.