Legal Ethics

Legal Ethics is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 34 cases from 2002 to 2019.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Legal Ethics, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Rajah & Tann LLP66.67% success rate6 cases17.6% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP80.00% success rate5 cases14.7% of area
Drew & Napier LLC75.00% success rate4 cases11.8% of area
Harry Elias Partnership0.00% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP66.67% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
Rajah & Tann50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Harry Elias Partnership LLP100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Attorney-General’s Chambers50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Tan Rajah & Cheah50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Rodyk & Davidson LLP0.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Legal Ethics, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Chang Man Phing0.00% success rate3 cases8.8% of area
Philip Fong50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Lee Eng Beng50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Tan Xeauwei50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Philip Fong Yeng Fatt100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Melanie Ho0.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Ang Cheng Hock50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Abraham Vergis100.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Shashi Nathan0.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area
Myint Soe50.00% success rate2 cases5.9% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 34 most recent judgments out of 34 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Wan Hoe Keet v LVM Law Chambers LLC: Conflict of Interest and Injunction in Legal RepresentationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore22 Apr 2019
Application allowed and injunction granted.
2Wong Meng Hang v Singapore Medical Council: Medical Misconduct, Negligence, and Professional StandardsCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore22 Nov 2018
Appeal of Dr. Wong dismissed; Singapore Medical Council's appeals against Dr. Wong and Dr. Zhu allowed. Dr. Wong ordered to be struck off the register of approved medical practitioners; Dr. Zhu's suspension increased to 18 months.
3Law Society v Leong Pek Gan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Conflict of Interest and Unlicensed MoneylendingCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore06 Nov 2016
Respondent suspended from practice for two-and-a-half years.
4Koh Chee Tong v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against 12-Week Imprisonment for Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act OffencesHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore08 Sep 2016
Appeal dismissed.
5-25 May 2016
Unknown
6Lim Giok Boon v Lim Geok Cheng: Sisters' Dispute over Business Ownership, Joint Account, and LoansHigh Court05 Aug 2015
Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaim Dismissed
7Singapore Medical Council v Kwan Kah Yee: Appeal Against Sentence for Wrongful Death CertificationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Jul 2015
Appeal Allowed
8PP v Ng Sae Kiat: Securities Fraud & CFD Manipulation AppealHigh Court29 Jul 2015
The Prosecution’s appeals against the sentences imposed on the Respondents were dismissed.
9Equatorial Marine v. Bunga Melati 5: Agency, Bunker Supply, & Shipowner LiabilityHigh Court21 Jul 2015
Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
10-28 May 2015
Unknown
11Lee Kim Kwong v Singapore Medical Council: Professional Misconduct in Caesarean SectionHigh Court29 Jul 2014
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part; period of suspension reduced from nine to five months.
12Riaz LLC v Sharil bin Abbas: Mental Capacity Act & Solicitor's Costs DisputeHigh Court24 Jun 2013
Costs not allowed to the applicant.
13Law Society v Ang Chin Peng: Disciplinary Action for Gross Overcharging in Estate MattersCourt of Three Judges25 Nov 2012
Respondents suspended for three months.
14Law Society v K Jayakumar Naidu: Solicitor's Duty of Care & LoyaltyHigh Court02 Oct 2012
The respondent is suspended for a period of three months.
15Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping ContainersHigh Court29 Jul 2012
Judgment for Plaintiffs
16Yeap Wai Kong v Singapore Exchange: Judicial Review of SGX Reprimand & Natural JusticeHigh Court08 May 2012
Application dismissed.
17Law Society of Singapore v Tay Choon Leng: Solicitor's Accounts Rules & Professional ConductHigh Court19 Apr 2012
Respondent ordered to pay a penalty of $15,000 and bear the costs of the Law Society.
18Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Disciplinary Action for False Bill & Integrity BreachHigh Court08 Nov 2011
Respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
19Law Society of Singapore v Andre Arul: Disciplinary Action for Gross OverchargingHigh Court06 Oct 2011
The Respondent was fined $50,000 and censured for gross overcharging.
20Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Application for Quashing and Prohibiting OrdersHigh Court25 May 2011
Leave granted to the Applicant to apply for a Quashing Order and a Prohibiting Order.
21Wong Leong Wei Edward v Acclaim Insurance: Commission Dispute & Mass ResignationHigh Court02 Dec 2010
Judgment for Plaintiffs in part; Defendant's counterclaim partially succeeds; Plaintiff's claim in Suit 106 dismissed.
22Zhu Yong Zhen v American International Assurance: Breach of Contract & Collusion ClaimsHigh Court16 Aug 2010
Appeal dismissed.
23Huang Danmin v Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board: Professional Misconduct & TCM PracticeHigh Court17 May 2010
Appeal Dismissed
24Law Society v Nor'ain Abu Bakar: Lawyers' Misconduct in Deceiving Court over Release of FundsHigh Court07 Oct 2008
The Court ordered that Nor'ain Abu Bakar and Peter Chua Seng Hock be struck off the roll. Ruby Tan Kim Suan was suspended from practice for three years.
25Law Society v Tan Sok Ling: Lawyer Suspension for Breaching Solicitors' Accounts RulesHigh Court22 Mar 2007
Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for one year.
26Shankar Alan Kulkarni v Law Society: Disciplinary Proceedings & Apparent BiasHigh Court26 Oct 2006
Application for quashing order granted.
27Law Society v Chung Ting Fai: Advocate's Misconduct in Divorce CaseHigh Court26 Sep 2006
Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for one year and ordered to bear the costs of the proceedings.
28Law Society v Fun Huay Yew: Advocate Striking Off for Misappropriation of Client FundsHigh Court16 May 2005
The respondent was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
29Singapore Medical Council v Shorvon Simon: Taxation of Costs in Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court08 May 2005
Applications dismissed.
30-07 Jul 2004
Unknown
31Chia Yang Pong v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Disciplinary Committee's Decision on Professional MisconductHigh Court30 May 2004
Appeal Allowed in Part
32Lau Liat Meng & Co v Lum Kai Keng: Taxation of Paid Bill of Costs for Legal ServicesCourt of Appeal27 May 2003
Appeal Allowed
33Mathi Alegen v The Tamils Representative Council: Wrongful Expulsion & DefamationHigh Court29 Dec 2002
Plaintiff's actions dismissed.
34-17 Sep 2002
Unknown