Interpretation of contractual terms
Interpretation of contractual terms is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 80 cases from 2000 to 2025.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Interpretation of contractual terms, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Allen & Gledhill LLP66.67% success rate | 9 cases11.3% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP55.56% success rate | 9 cases11.3% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate | 8 cases10.0% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC28.57% success rate | 7 cases8.8% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP33.33% success rate | 6 cases7.5% of area |
| Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Essex LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
| TSMP Law Corporation100.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Interpretation of contractual terms, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Alvin Yeo77.78% success rate | 4 cases5.0% of area |
| Hee Theng Fong33.33% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Sim Kwan Kiat66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Edwin Tong66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Ajinderpal Singh66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Chew Kei-Jin66.67% success rate | 3 cases3.8% of area |
| Gregory Vijayendran100.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
| Liu Zhao Xiang0.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
| Chia Voon Jiet0.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
| Daniel Chia50.00% success rate | 2 cases2.5% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 80 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLV v DLX: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Feb 2025 | Originating Application dismissed. |
| 2 | Hoon Kee Meng v Dash Living: Interpretation of Tenancy Agreement & Renewal Option | General Division of the High Court | 29 Jan 2024 | Tenant's application granted; Landlord's application dismissed. |
| 3 | Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jan 2024 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed |
| 4 | Yap Kian Sing v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Drug Trafficking Sentence | General Division of the High Court | 10 Dec 2023 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 5 | Lim Siau Hing v Compass Consulting: Contractual Terms & Construction Rules in Reverse Takeover Dispute | Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore | 23 Nov 2023 | Appeal allowed in part, claim dismissed. |
| 6 | - | 23 Oct 2023 | Unknown | |
| 7 | Carlsberg South Asia Pte Ltd v Pawan Kumar Jagetia: Breach of Employment Contract & Implied Terms | Appellate Division of the High Court | 23 Aug 2023 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 8 | Renault SAS v Liberty Engineering: Guarantee Construction & Bankruptcy Event | Singapore International Commercial Court | 18 May 2023 | Claim dismissed |
| 9 | HSBC vs DNKH: Indemnity Clause Interpretation in Warehouse Fire Loss | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Apr 2023 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 10 | CWP v CWQ: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Dredging Work Stoppages | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Mar 2023 | Claimant's application dismissed. |
| 11 | CUW v CUZ: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice | Singapore International Commercial Court | 05 Feb 2023 | Application dismissed. |
| 12 | Wong Kee Wah v Sng Boon Chye: Commission Dispute over ATO Programmes | Appellate Division of the High Court | 24 Oct 2022 | Appeal Allowed |
| 13 | BTHMB Holdings Pte Ltd v Kim Byung Gun: Dispute over Cryptocurrency Sale Proceeds & Contractual Terms | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Aug 2022 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 14 | Dathena Science v Justco: Frustration & Unfair Contract Terms in Workspace Lease Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Sep 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 15 | Ishan Anoop Sakraney v Ameet Nalin Parikh: Contractual Interpretation and Fee Entitlement Dispute | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 20 Sep 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | Convexity Ltd v Phoenixfin Pte Ltd: Setting Aside Arbitration Award Based on Unpleaded Penalty Issue | General Division of the High Court | 18 Apr 2021 | Application to set aside the award granted in part. |
| 18 | Kazzaz v Standard Chartered Bank: Costs Allocation in Banking Services Dispute | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 30 Aug 2020 | Plaintiffs to bear the Defendants' legal fees and disbursements. |
| 19 | CBX v CBZ: Setting Aside Arbitration Awards for Exceeding Jurisdiction and Public Policy | Singapore International Commercial Court | 15 Jul 2020 | Plaintiffs' setting aside applications are dismissed. |
| 20 | PUBG Corp v Garena: Stay of Court Proceedings Pending Arbitration on Settlement Agreement Validity | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 May 2020 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 21 | BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Nov 2019 | Both applications dismissed, thereby leaving the award intact. |
| 22 | BXS v BXT: Setting Aside Arbitration Award - Time Limit Extension & Arbitrator Composition | Singapore International Commercial Court | 19 Jun 2019 | Plaintiff's application for an extension of time and for the Final Award to be set aside, is dismissed. The Defendant’s striking out application succeeds. |
| 23 | - | 11 Mar 2019 | Unknown | |
| 24 | Lim Sze Eng v Lin Choo Mee: Contractual Interpretation, Settlement Agreement, and Reasonable Endeavours | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Nov 2018 | Appeal dismissed in part. |
| 25 | Arovin Ltd v Hadiran Sridjaja: Dispute over Pleadings and Requests for Further and Better Particulars | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 11 Nov 2018 | Order for Defendant to provide further and better particulars of the Defence. |
| 26 | BTY v BUA: Stay of Litigation & Arbitration Agreement Scope | High Court of Singapore | 14 Oct 2018 | Appeal Allowed. The court permitted the shareholder’s litigation to continue, finding that the dispute arose out of the Articles of Association and not the Investment Agreement. |
| 27 | BNX v BOE: Admission of Further Evidence on Appeal and Implied Undertaking | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Jun 2018 | Applications to adduce further evidence on appeal dismissed. |
| 28 | Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd: Breach of Confidentiality Agreement & Obligations | High Court | 29 May 2018 | Plaintiff's action dismissed. |
| 29 | Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares | High Court | 07 Jan 2018 | Judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed for the defendant’s breach of clauses 10(b) and 10(c) of the Settlement Agreement. Interlocutory judgment for breach of clause 13 of the Settlement Agreement. |
| 30 | CIFG Special Assets Capital I Ltd v Ong Puay Koon: Contractual Term Interpretation & Indemnity | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Nov 2017 | Appeal dismissed; the court found that the indemnity clause did not make each party responsible for the breach of any term of the contract. |
| 31 | Yap Son On v Ding Pei Zhen: Contractual Interpretation and Share Allotment Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Dec 2016 | Appeal allowed in part regarding the main claim and the counterclaim. |
| 32 | Dyna-Jet v Wilson Taylor: Arbitration Agreement, Stay of Proceedings, International Arbitration Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 Oct 2016 | Defendant's application to stay the action was dismissed. |
| 33 | G-Fuel Pte Ltd v. Gulf Petrochem Pte Ltd: Dispute over Marine Fuel Oil Contract Formation | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Apr 2016 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 34 | Hewlett-Packard v Chin Shu Hwa: Contractual Ambiguity & Construction Rules | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Mar 2016 | Appeal Allowed |
| 35 | Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking | High Court | 29 Dec 2015 | Singapore proceedings stayed in favour of India as the more appropriate forum. |
| 36 | AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope | High Court | 22 Nov 2015 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 37 | Y.E.S. F&B v Soup Restaurant: Contract Interpretation & Sub-Lease Agreement Dispute | Court of Appeal | 01 Oct 2015 | Appeal Allowed |
| 38 | Koh Lin Yee v Terrestrial: Enforceability of No Set-Off Clause under UCTA | Court of Appeal | 22 Jan 2015 | Appeals dismissed |
| 39 | Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply | Court of Appeal | 29 May 2014 | Appeal allowed with costs. Contracts discharged by frustration. |
| 40 | Indian Overseas Bank v Svil Agro: Breach of Guarantee & Enforceability of Judgments | High Court | 29 May 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 41 | Rotol Projects v CCM Industrial: Sub-Contract Dispute over Variations & Payment for Aluminium and Glazing Works | High Court | 14 Apr 2014 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 42 | Bridgeman Pte Ltd v Dukim International Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract for Automotive Diesel Oil Supply | High Court | 23 Oct 2013 | Judgment for Plaintiff on claim and Interlocutory Judgment for Defendant on counterclaim. |
| 43 | Teo Bee Tiong v Ong Teck Ghee: Summary Judgment Appeal on Settlement Deed | High Court | 15 Oct 2013 | Appeal Allowed |
| 44 | Cheah Peng Hock v Luzhou Bio-Chem: Constructive Dismissal & Breach of Mutual Trust | High Court | 05 Feb 2013 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 45 | Holland Leedon v Metalform: Breach of Warranty & Damages Calculation | High Court | 29 Apr 2012 | Appeal dismissed with costs. |
| 46 | Ashlock William Grover v SetClear Pte Ltd: Anti-Suit Injunction & Contract Interpretation | Court of Appeal | 18 Mar 2012 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 47 | Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute | Court of Appeal | 27 Nov 2011 | Appeal Allowed |
| 48 | Kempinski Hotels SA v PT Prima: Setting Aside Arbitration Awards for Wrongful Termination | High Court | 18 Jul 2011 | Application allowed with costs. |
| 49 | Healthcare Supply Chain v Roche Diagnostics: Interpretation of Termination Clause in Distribution Agreement | High Court | 23 Mar 2011 | Application for leave to appeal dismissed. |
| 50 | Doshion Ltd v Sembawang Engineers: Dispute Over Settlement Agreement and Arbitration Termination | High Court | 27 Feb 2011 | Plaintiff's application dismissed. |