Medical Law

Medical Law is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 26 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Medical Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
WongPartnership LLP42.86% success rate7 cases26.9% of area
Rajah & Tann LLP33.33% success rate6 cases23.1% of area
Harry Elias Partnership0.00% success rate6 cases23.1% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP60.00% success rate5 cases19.2% of area
Wong Partnership LLP66.67% success rate3 cases11.5% of area
Braddell Brothers LLP0.00% success rate2 cases7.7% of area
Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate2 cases7.7% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP100.00% success rate2 cases7.7% of area
TSMP Law Corporation100.00% success rate2 cases7.7% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate1 cases3.8% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Medical Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Melanie Ho57.14% success rate7 cases26.9% of area
Chang Man Phing16.67% success rate6 cases23.1% of area
Lim Wei Lee75.00% success rate4 cases15.4% of area
Christine Huang25.00% success rate4 cases15.4% of area
Lee Eng Beng25.00% success rate4 cases15.4% of area
Elizabeth Wu25.00% success rate4 cases15.4% of area
Alvin Yeo75.00% success rate4 cases15.4% of area
Bernice Loo33.33% success rate3 cases11.5% of area
Lek Siang Pheng75.00% success rate3 cases11.5% of area
Chang Man Phing Jenny33.33% success rate3 cases11.5% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 26 most recent judgments out of 26 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Singapore Medical Council v Ling Chia Tien: Appeal Against Suspension for Medical MisconductCourt of 3 Judges of the General Division of the High Court05 Nov 2024
Appeal Dismissed
2Amit Patel v Singapore Dental Council: Appeal on Professional Misconduct in Dentist SupervisionGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore23 Jul 2024
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against orders allowed in part.
3Singapore Medical Council v Dr. N: Extension of Time for Complaints Committee Inquiry under Medical Registration ActGeneral Division of the High Court03 Aug 2023
Application for extension of time allowed, but only up to 1 September 2023.
4Pang Ah San v Singapore Medical Council: Doctor's Disciplinary Appeal for Improper Conduct DismissedGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore11 May 2021
Appeal Dismissed
5Ong Kian Peng Julian v Tiong Sze Yin Serene: Defamation and Justification in Doctor's ConductHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore01 Oct 2020
Appeal Allowed
6Lee Pheng Lip Ian v Chen Fun Gee: Judicial Review of SMC Disciplinary ProceedingsCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore09 Feb 2020
Appeal dismissed
7Singapore Medical Council v Dr Soo Shuenn Chiang: Medical Professional Conduct & Patient ConfidentialityHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Oct 2019
Dr Soo’s conviction as well as all the orders made below are set aside.
8Lee Pheng Lip Ian v Chen Fun Gee: Judicial Review of SMC Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore03 Mar 2019
Originating Summons dismissed.
9Singapore Medical Council v. Ang Peng Tiam: Leave to File Affidavit in High Court AppealHigh Court06 Apr 2017
Application dismissed.
10AXF v Koh Cheng Huat: Negligence Claim for Death During Childbirth & Limitation DefenceCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore05 Apr 2016
Appeal Allowed with costs.
11Singapore Medical Council v Kwan Kah Yee: Appeal Against Sentence for Wrongful Death CertificationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Jul 2015
Appeal Allowed
12Singapore Medical Council v Lim Mey Lee Susan: Review of Party-and-Party Bills of Costs for Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court12 May 2015
The court reviewed the Assistant Registrar's taxation of costs, adjusting the amounts allowed for the inquiry before the disciplinary committees and the appeal to the Court of Three Judges.
13Ang Pek San Lawrence v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & CostsHigh Court04 Mar 2015
Appeal Allowed
14Pang Ah San v Singapore Medical Council: Professional Misconduct & Innovative Medical TreatmentHigh Court28 Nov 2013
Appeal Dismissed
15Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & BiasCourt of Appeal29 Nov 2011
Appeal dismissed with costs and the usual consequential orders.
16Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Judicial Review of Disciplinary Committee AppointmentHigh Court25 May 2011
Applications dismissed.
17Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Judicial Review of Disciplinary Committee RevocationHigh Court25 May 2011
Each of the applications for discovery is dismissed.
18Lim 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.
19Huang Danmin v Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board: Professional Misconduct & TCM PracticeHigh Court17 May 2010
Appeal Dismissed
20Wang Chin Sing v Public Prosecutor: Illegal Organ Supply & Abetment of False DeclarationsHigh Court18 Nov 2008
Appeal Dismissed
21Ho Paul v Singapore Medical Council: Doctor's Suspension Over Subutex Prescription ChallengedHigh Court15 Jan 2008
Appeal allowed in part.
22Parkway Hospitals v Sandar Aung: Contractual Liability for Hospital Expenses Exceeding Initial EstimateHigh Court06 Nov 2006
Judgment for the plaintiffs.
23Shorvon Simon v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & Scope of Costs Under Medical Registration ActCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore16 Oct 2005
Appeal Allowed in Part
24Lim Teng Ee Joyce v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Costs Order in Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court18 Jul 2005
Appeal allowed in part.
25Chia Yang Pong v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Disciplinary Committee's Decision on Professional MisconductHigh Court30 May 2004
Appeal Allowed in Part
26Tan Tiang Hin Jerry v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & Natural JusticeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore22 Mar 2000
Appeal allowed.