Professional Conduct Rules
Professional Conduct Rules is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 27 cases from 2006 to 2022.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Professional Conduct Rules, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate | 4 cases14.8% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP75.00% success rate | 4 cases14.8% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP100.00% success rate | 3 cases11.1% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases11.1% of area |
| Providence Law Asia LLC0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| TSMP Law Corporation0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
| Advocatus Law LLP100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Professional Conduct Rules, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Abraham Vergis66.67% success rate | 3 cases11.1% of area |
| Chang Man Phing Jenny50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Siraj Omar50.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Chandra Mohan Rethnam100.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Asiyah binte Ahmad Arif0.00% success rate | 2 cases7.4% of area |
| Chan Qi Ming Eugene0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
| Suang Wijaya0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
| Chandra Mohan K Nair0.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
| Chew Xiang100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
| Chua Boon Beng100.00% success rate | 1 cases3.7% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 27 most recent judgments out of 27 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syed Suhail v Attorney-General: Costs for Unreasonable Applications | General Division of the High Court | 22 Jun 2022 | Costs of the three applications, fixed at $20,000, are to be borne personally by Mr Cheng and Mr Ravi jointly and severally. |
| 2 | Loh Der Ming Andrew v Koh Tien Hua: Disciplinary Proceedings for Solicitor's Misconduct in Divorce Case | Court of Three Judges | 13 Apr 2022 | Solicitor suspended for three years. |
| 3 | Foley v Harry Elias Partnership LLP: Taxation of Paid Legal Bills & Professional Conduct | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Aug 2021 | Order for taxation under Legal Profession Act section 120 granted. |
| 4 | VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate Dispute | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Jul 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 5 | Pang Ah San v Singapore Medical Council: Doctor's Disciplinary Appeal for Improper Conduct Dismissed | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 11 May 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 6 | Lee Wei Ling v Law Society: Disciplinary Procedures & Professional Conduct | General Division of the High Court | 20 Apr 2021 | Application granted in part. |
| 7 | Law Society v Lee Suet Fern: Legal Profession, Solicitor-Client Relationship, Professional Conduct, Breach | Court of Three Judges | 19 Nov 2020 | Respondent suspended from practising as a solicitor for a period of 15 months. |
| 8 | Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm: Conflict of Interest & Professional Misconduct | Court of Three Judges | 06 Aug 2020 | Mr. Tan was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors under s 83(1)(a) of the LPA. |
| 9 | Anil Singh Gurm v J.S. Yeh & Co: Negligence Claim in Property Purchase | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 21 Jul 2020 | Claim Dismissed |
| 10 | Tan Ng Kuang v Law Society: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional Conduct | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jun 2020 | Application granted; Law Society directed to apply for appointment of Disciplinary Tribunals. |
| 11 | Thio Keng Thay v Sandy Island Pte Ltd: Construction Defects, Breach of Contract, Defamation | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Jul 2019 | Judgment for Plaintiff on breach of contract; Nominal damages awarded to Defendant on defamation counterclaim. |
| 12 | Law Society v Wong Sin Yee: Disciplinary Proceedings for Improper Cross-Examination | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Sep 2018 | Respondent suspended for five years. |
| 13 | Law Society of Singapore v Ismail bin Atan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Solicitor's Misconduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 25 Jul 2017 | The respondent was struck off the roll of solicitors. |
| 14 | Law Society v. Udeh Kumar: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Jun 2017 | Respondent ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 15 | Foo v Tuang: Family Probate Dispute Over Estate Administration | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 27 Nov 2016 | Judgment for First Defendant in part; Plaintiffs to pay Second Defendant's costs on an indemnity basis. |
| 16 | Law Society v Leong Pek Gan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Conflict of Interest and Unlicensed Moneylending | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Nov 2016 | Respondent suspended from practice for two-and-a-half years. |
| 17 | Boey v Law Society: Conflict of Interest & Professional Conduct Rules | High Court | 25 Nov 2015 | Application dismissed. |
| 18 | Lim Giok Boon v Lim Geok Cheng: Sisters' Dispute over Business Ownership, Joint Account, and Loans | High Court | 05 Aug 2015 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Counterclaim Dismissed |
| 19 | Ang Pek San Lawrence v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & Costs | High Court | 04 Mar 2015 | Appeal Allowed |
| 20 | Law Society v K Jayakumar Naidu: Solicitor's Duty of Care & Loyalty | High Court | 02 Oct 2012 | The respondent is suspended for a period of three months. |
| 21 | Law Society of Singapore v Tay Choon Leng: Solicitor's Accounts Rules & Professional Conduct | High Court | 19 Apr 2012 | Respondent ordered to pay a penalty of $15,000 and bear the costs of the Law Society. |
| 22 | Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Disciplinary Action for False Bill & Integrity Breach | High Court | 08 Nov 2011 | Respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 23 | Law Society of Singapore v Andre Arul: Disciplinary Action for Gross Overcharging | High Court | 06 Oct 2011 | The Respondent was fined $50,000 and censured for gross overcharging. |
| 24 | Law Society v Low Yong Sen: Show Cause Action for Gross Overcharging and Failure to Disclose Interest | High Court | 07 Oct 2008 | Respondent found guilty of gross overcharging and suspended from practice for six months. |
| 25 | Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chwee Wan Allan: Breach of Legal Profession Rules and Supervision of Staff | High Court | 19 Sep 2007 | The Law Society’s application was granted, and the respondent was censured for breaches of the Legal Profession (Solicitors’ Accounts) Rules. |
| 26 | Law Society of Singapore v Ravi Madasamy: Disciplinary Action for Rude Behavior to Judge | High Court | 12 Feb 2007 | Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for one year and ordered to bear the costs of the application. |
| 27 | Wee Soon Kim Anthony v Law Society: Professional Conduct, Overcharging & Legal Profession Act | High Court | 26 Nov 2006 | The court affirmed the Law Society's determination on some complaints but ordered a disciplinary committee for the overcharging complaint. |