Money and moneylenders
Money and moneylenders is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 40 cases from 2001 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Money and moneylenders, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Drew & Napier LLC66.67% success rate | 3 cases7.5% of area |
| AsiaLegal LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Attorney-General’s Chambers100.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Lee & Lee0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Covenant Chambers LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Cairnhill Law LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Phoenix Law Corporation100.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Money and moneylenders, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Lim Shi Zheng Lucas0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| P Jeya Putra0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Foo Soon Yien66.67% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Michael Palmer33.33% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Gan Theng Chong0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Mahtani Bhagwandas100.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Derek Kang Yu Hsien0.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Letchamanan Devadason100.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Uthayasurian s/o Sidambaram100.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
| Andrew Ee50.00% success rate | 2 cases5.0% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 40 most recent judgments out of 40 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mak-Levrion v Shiamala: Loan Recovery Dispute over $466,700 | General Division of the High Court | 14 Aug 2024 | Judgment for Claimant |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Foo Yong Siang Victor v Tan Heng Khoon: Summary Judgment & Unlicensed Moneylending Dispute | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 Apr 2024 | Appeal dismissed; summary judgment affirmed in favor of the claimant. |
| 4 | SCP Holdings v I Concept Global Growth Fund: Winding-Up and Bankruptcy Proceedings, Moneylenders Act | General Division of the High Court | 25 Sep 2023 | Applications dismissed. |
| 5 | Amberwork Source v QA Systems: Breach of Contract & Illegality in Telecom Cable Sale | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Apr 2023 | Claim dismissed |
| 6 | Kwan Yuen Heng v. Teo Yong Soon: Appeal on Loan Recovery & Unlicensed Moneylending | Appellate Division of the High Court | 24 Feb 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 7 | North Star (S) Capital Pte Ltd v Yip Fook Meng: Illegality of Loan Guarantee under Moneylenders Act | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Nov 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 8 | Vasanthan v Ravishankar: Skantek Debt, Contract Formation & Moneylending | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 21 Oct 2021 | Judgment for the first defendant, Loganathan Ravishankar, against the first plaintiff, Metupalle Vasanthan, in the amount of US$388,281.22. All other claims and counterclaims are dismissed. |
| 9 | Teo Yong Soon v Kwan Yuen Heng: Unlicensed Moneylending & Loan Recovery | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 May 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 10 | GA Machinery v Yue Xiang: Illegal Moneylending & Enforceability of Loan Agreements | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Dec 2020 | Plaintiffs' claim is dismissed in its entirety. |
| 11 | Tong Seak Kan v Jaya Sudhir: Contract Dispute over Liquefied Natural Gas Project | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Aug 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiffs |
| 12 | Liew Kum Chong v SVM International Trading: Sham Transaction, Mistake, Non Est Factum, Unconscionability, Illegal Moneylending | High Court | 10 Jul 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 13 | Evan Lim v MWA Capital: Reopening Loan Transactions under Moneylenders Act | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Nov 2018 | Appeal dismissed |
| 14 | Power Solar System Co Ltd v Suntech Power Investment Pte Ltd: Loan Recovery & Share Consideration Dispute | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 24 Oct 2018 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 15 | G1 Construction v Astoria Development: Summary Judgment & Illegal Moneylending | High Court | 09 Oct 2018 | Appeal in Registrar's Appeal No 79 of 2018 allowed in part; appeals in Registrar's Appeal Nos 80 and 122 of 2018 dismissed. |
| 16 | - | 21 Jan 2018 | Unknown | |
| 17 | Neville v Andrla: Summary Judgment & Moneylender Act Dispute | High Court of Singapore | 13 Nov 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 18 | MWA Capital Pte Ltd v Ivy Lee Realty Pte Ltd: Winding Up, Interest Rates & Moneylenders Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Aug 2017 | Challenge to MWA's interest rates dismissed. |
| 19 | Ang Ai Tee v Resource Credit: Setting Aside Statutory Demand for Bankruptcy Based on Excessive Interest and Unconscionable Loan Refinancing | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Jul 2017 | Appeal Allowed |
| 20 | Ochroid Trading v Chua Siok Lui: Unenforceability of Loan Agreements due to Illegal Moneylending | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 21 Mar 2017 | Plaintiffs' claim dismissed |
| 21 | Lam Kwok Leong v Yap Koe Siong: Loan Dispute over Gombak United & Debao Property Investment | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Sep 2016 | Judgment for the plaintiffs on their claim in respect of the Club loans and dismissed their claims in respect of the Debao loan and the alleged breach of fiduciary duties. |
| 22 | Law Society v Leong Pek Gan: Solicitor Disciplinary Proceedings for Aiding Unlicensed Moneylending | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 18 Aug 2016 | Due cause for disciplinary action against the Respondent has been shown inasmuch as all the charges preferred against her have been proved beyond reasonable doubt. |
| 23 | Lena Leowardi v Yeap Cheen Soo: Moneylending Act & Guarantee Enforcement | Court of Appeal | 25 Nov 2014 | Appeal Allowed |
| 24 | Sheagar v Belfield: Guarantee, Moneylending Act, Business Registration Act, International Comity | Court of Appeal | 18 May 2014 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 25 | PP v Quek Li Hao: Loan Shark Harassment & Moneylenders Act Penalties | High Court | 12 Aug 2013 | Appeal Allowed |
| 26 | Marina Bay Sands v Ong Boon Lin: Enforceability of Casino Debt & Premium Player Status | High Court | 29 Mar 2011 | Leave to defend granted upon the condition that the defendant pay into court, or provide security by way of a banker’s guarantee, the full amount of the claim, failing which the plaintiff would be at liberty to enter final judgment against the defendant. |
| 27 | Public Prosecutor v Heng Swee Weng: Outrage of Modesty & Sentencing Principles for Public Transport Users | High Court | 02 Dec 2009 | Appeal Allowed |
| 28 | Orix Capital Ltd v Lim Chor Pee Estate: Lease Agreement, Repudiation & Moneylenders Act | High Court | 06 Sep 2009 | Judgment for Plaintiff against the second defendant; claim against the third defendant dismissed. |
| 29 | Letts Charles v Soh Kim Wat: Illegal Moneylending & Loan to Company Dispute | High Court | 27 Nov 2007 | Plaintiff's action dismissed with costs to the defendant. |
| 30 | Donald McArthy Trading v Pankaj: Legality of L/C Facility Agreement under Moneylenders Act | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Feb 2007 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 31 | Pankaj v Donald McArthy: Illegal Moneylending & Letters of Credit Dispute | High Court | 25 Jul 2006 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 32 | Cheah Geok Tuan v Lie Khin Sin: Disguised Loan Agreement & Share Buyback Option Dispute | High Court | 10 Nov 2005 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 33 | Henny Sutanto v Suriani Tani: Unlicensed Moneylending & Cheque Liability Dispute | High Court | 25 Apr 2005 | Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs and the default judgment she had obtained against the first defendant was set aside as irregular. |
| 34 | - | 30 Jan 2005 | Unknown | |
| 35 | Empire International v Mok Kwong Yue: Guarantee Enforceability & Moneylending Act | High Court | 27 Sep 2004 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 36 | Lee Theng Wee v Tay Chor Teng: Appeal to Set Aside Default Judgment | High Court | 29 Jul 2003 | Defendant’s appeal dismissed. |
| 37 | Law Society v Quan Chee Seng: Disciplinary Action for Grossly Improper Conduct | High Court | 29 Jun 2003 | Order to show cause made absolute; Quan ordered to be struck off the rolls. |
| 38 | Ding Leng Kong v Mok Kwong Yue: Moneylender Act & Enforceability of Loans | High Court | 18 May 2003 | Plaintiff's claims allowed to the extent stated. First defendant’s counterclaim allowed. |
| 39 | Tay Chin Wah v Public Prosecutor: Arms Offences Act & Presumption of Intent to Cause Physical Injury | Court of Appeal | 01 May 2001 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 40 | Lim Poh Tee v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Corruption by Police Officer | High Court | 06 Feb 2001 | Appeal dismissed. |