International Commercial Law
International Commercial Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 80 cases from 2001 to 2025.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in International Commercial Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Drew & Napier LLC64.71% success rate | 17 cases21.3% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP42.86% success rate | 14 cases17.5% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP71.43% success rate | 14 cases17.5% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP45.45% success rate | 11 cases13.8% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP30.00% success rate | 10 cases12.5% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson LLP40.00% success rate | 5 cases6.3% of area |
| TSMP Law Corporation40.00% success rate | 5 cases6.3% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC50.00% success rate | 4 cases5.0% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill33.33% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP100.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in International Commercial Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Cavinder Bull81.82% success rate | 8 cases10.0% of area |
| Alvin Yeo53.85% success rate | 6 cases7.5% of area |
| Danny Ong66.67% success rate | 4 cases5.0% of area |
| William Ong40.00% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Colin Liew100.00% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Tan Xeauwei60.00% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Thio Shen Yi33.33% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Lok Vi Ming75.00% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| N Sreenivasan50.00% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Teh Shi Ying14.29% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 80 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 25 Feb 2025 | Unknown | |
| 2 | Terraform Labs: Recognition of US Chapter 11 Liquidation Plan under SG Model Law | Singapore International Commercial Court | 20 Feb 2025 | Reliefs granted under Article 21(1) of the SG Model Law. |
| 3 | Navayo International AG v Ministry of Defence: Enforcement of Arbitral Award & Costs | Singapore International Commercial Court | 03 Oct 2024 | Costs of the applications to be paid by the Ministry of Defence, Government of Indonesia to the Plaintiffs at $233,887.70. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Re PT Garuda Indonesia: Recognition of Foreign Proceeding & Enforcement of Restructuring Plan | Singapore International Commercial Court | 17 Jan 2024 | Application allowed; PKPU Proceeding recognized as a foreign main proceeding; reliefs sought by Garuda Indonesia granted, subject to terms. |
| 6 | Deutsche Telekom AG v. Republic of India: BIT, Arbitration, State Immunity, Enforcement of Award | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 29 Jan 2023 | SUM 155, SUM 24, SUM 45 and SUM 720 are dismissed. |
| 7 | - | 29 Aug 2022 | Unknown | |
| 8 | Perry v Esculier: Ponzi Scheme, Tracing, and Choice of Law in Cross-Border Investments | Singapore International Commercial Court | 14 Jul 2022 | Judgment for Defendants |
| 9 | Lao Holdings NV v Government of the Lao PDR: Setting Aside ICSID & PCA Awards for Bribery & Corruption Allegations | Singapore International Commercial Court | 12 Apr 2022 | Applications dismissed |
| 10 | CBX v CBZ: Appeal on Costs in SICC Arbitration Setting Aside Proceedings | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Jun 2021 | Appeal allowed and the costs order made below is set aside. |
| 11 | CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 14 Jun 2021 | Plaintiffs' Originating Summons to set aside two paragraphs in the Award is dismissed. The plaintiffs’ application to amend their Originating Summons to set aside two further paragraphs is likewise dismissed. |
| 12 | Singapore Airlines v CSDS Aircraft: Breach of Contract, Specific Performance & Termination | Singapore International Commercial Court | 13 Jun 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 13 | CJY v CJZ: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration Over Wrongful Performance Bond Calls and Construction Defects | General Division of the High Court | 22 Mar 2021 | Case management stay granted, suit stayed pending the determination of the arbitration. |
| 14 | CHH v CHI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Stone Supply Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Dec 2020 | Respondent’s application for sealing and redaction granted, but the Respondent’s setting-aside application dismissed. |
| 15 | Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 May 2020 | Applications dismissed. |
| 16 | CEB v CEC: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Contract and Public Policy | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 03 May 2020 | Originating Summonses dismissed. |
| 17 | Baker v BCS: Oral Trust, Fiduciary Duty & Loan Dispute over Ethocyn Rights | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 28 Apr 2020 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 18 | CES v IATA: Jurisdiction Challenge in International Arbitration | Singapore International Commercial Court | 23 Mar 2020 | Originating Summons dismissed |
| 19 | DyStar v Kiri: Damages Assessment for Breach of Non-Compete in Dye Industry | Singapore International Commercial Court | 08 Jan 2020 | Damages awarded to DyStar for breach of contract; quantum to be calculated based on the judgment. |
| 20 | BNA v BNB: Governing Law of Arbitration Agreement & Arbitral Seat | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Dec 2019 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 21 | B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract, Breach of Trust, and Interim Payments | Singapore International Commercial Court | 11 Sep 2019 | Order for interim payment and costs awarded to the Plaintiff, pending appeal outcome. |
| 22 | BXH v BXI: Setting Aside Arbitral Award - Existence & Validity of Arbitration Agreement | High Court | 02 Sep 2019 | Application dismissed |
| 23 | Scotch Whisky Association v Isetan Mitsukoshi Ltd: Trade Mark Deception & Geographical Origin | High Court | 27 Aug 2019 | Appeal allowed on the ground that it is contrary to s 7(4)(b) of the Trade Marks Act as the mark, when used for whisky that is not Scotch whisky, is of such a nature as to deceive the public as to its geographical origin. |
| 24 | BSM v BSN: Setting Aside Arbitral Awards for Breach of Natural Justice & Failure to Present Case | High Court of Singapore | 12 Aug 2019 | Originating Summons dismissed |
| 25 | BXY v BXX: Dispute Over Tribunal Jurisdiction in SIAC Arbitration | Singapore International Commercial Court | 18 Jul 2019 | Application dismissed. |
| 26 | BNA v BNB: Jurisdictional Challenge in SIAC Arbitration under International Arbitration Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 Jun 2019 | Plaintiff's application dismissed with costs; tribunal has jurisdiction to arbitrate the parties’ dispute. |
| 27 | Zetta Jet Pte Ltd & Anor v Asia Aviation Holdings: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 03 Mar 2019 | US bankruptcy proceedings in relation to Zetta Jet Singapore are to be recognised as a foreign main proceeding. |
| 28 | B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd: Security for Costs Application in Cryptocurrency Trading Dispute | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT of the republic of singapore | 17 Jul 2018 | Application dismissed |
| 29 | Ermgassen & Co Ltd v Sixcap Financials Pte Ltd: Enforcement of UK Judgment under Choice of Court Agreements Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jun 2018 | Enforcement Application granted. |
| 30 | BNP Paribas SA v Jacob Agam: Enforcement of Personal Guarantees under Singapore Law | Singapore International Commercial Court | 14 Mar 2018 | Application allowed. |
| 31 | B2C2 Ltd v Quoine Pte Ltd: Summary Judgment Refused in Breach of Contract & Trust Claim | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 26 Dec 2017 | Summary judgment was not granted. |
| 32 | BNP v BNR: Dispute over Tribunal Jurisdiction under International Arbitration Act and ICC Rules | High Court of Singapore | 30 Oct 2017 | Plaintiffs' application dismissed with costs. |
| 33 | Trisuryo Garuda Nusa v SKP Pradiksi: Choice of Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Aug 2017 | Appeal allowed in part; appeal dismissed in part. |
| 34 | - | 25 May 2017 | Unknown | |
| 35 | Agam v BNP Paribas: Interpretation of Banking Act Sections 14A-14C & 55B-55C, Overseas Banks, Statutory Regulations | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 17 May 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 36 | BLY v BLZ & Another: Stay of Arbitration Proceedings under International Arbitration Act | High Court of Singapore | 26 Mar 2017 | Application to stay the arbitration is dismissed. |
| 37 | BCY v BCZ: Dispute over Arbitral Tribunal Jurisdiction & Arbitration Agreement Governing Law | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 08 Nov 2016 | Declaration granted that the Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to hear any claim advanced by the defendant. |
| 38 | Sanum Investments v. Government of Lao: Treaty Interpretation & Arbitration Jurisdiction | Court of Appeal | 28 Sep 2016 | Appeal Allowed |
| 39 | Teras Offshore v Teras Cargo: Offshore Case & Summary Judgment in SICC for Contract Dispute | Singapore International Commercial Court | 21 Jun 2016 | The court determined that the action was an 'offshore case' and dismissed the Defendant's application for summary judgment, granting the Plaintiff unconditional leave to defend. |
| 40 | - | 11 May 2016 | Unknown | |
| 41 | Cassa di Risparmio v Rals: Stay of Action, Arbitration Agreement, Promissory Notes | High Court | 15 Oct 2015 | Appeal Allowed |
| 42 | Sandipala v STMicroelectronics: Anti-Suit Injunction & Forum Dispute in E-KTP Card Project Litigation | High Court | 22 Sep 2015 | Prayer 1 of SUM 3342 granted; prayers sought in SUM 4013 dismissed. |
| 43 | William Jacks v Nelson Honey: Long-Arm Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens | High Court | 15 Sep 2015 | Summons dismissed on the condition that William Jacks abandons proceedings in New Zealand if it fails to dismiss or stay proceedings there. |
| 44 | Dukkar S.A v Thailand Integrated Services: Mareva Injunction & Breach of Contract Dispute | High Court | 06 Sep 2015 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 45 | PT Perusahaan Gas Negara v CRW: Interim Award Enforcement & Arbitrability | Court of Appeal | 26 May 2015 | Appeals dismissed. |
| 46 | AQZ v ARA: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Lack of Jurisdiction & Expedited Procedure | High Court | 12 Feb 2015 | Application dismissed. |
| 47 | Abdul Rashid v Hii Yii Ann: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Settlement Agreement | High Court | 02 Oct 2014 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 48 | Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping Contract | High Court | 14 Aug 2014 | SUM 1620 was dismissed. SUM 2325 was allowed with amendments to stay the Singapore proceedings if the Plaintiff elects to pursue its claim in Belgium. |
| 49 | Oei Hong Leong v Goldman Sachs: Stay of Proceedings & Arbitration vs Jurisdiction Clause | High Court | 30 Jun 2014 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 50 | 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. |