Professional Ethics

Judgments

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No.TitleCourtDecision Date
1Re Lee Jun Ming Chester: Admission as Advocate and Solicitor Despite Past OffenseGeneral Division of the High Court8 Oct 2023
2-20 Mar 2023
3Public Prosecutor v Haridass: Conspiracy to Traffic Diamorphine & Inadequate Legal AssistanceGENERAL DIVISION OF THE high court of the republic of singapore15 Nov 2022
4Law Society v. Lun Yaodong Clarence: Breach of Legal Profession Rules & Trainee SupervisionCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore27 Oct 2022
5Syed Suhail v Attorney-General: Striking Out Contempt Application for Lack of ConsentGeneral Division of the High Court11 May 2022
6Re CTA: Applicants' Admission to the Bar Adjourned Due to Cheating on Bar ExamGeneral Division of the High Court17 Apr 2022
7Loh Der Ming Andrew v Koh Tien Hua: Disciplinary Proceedings for Solicitor's Misconduct in Divorce CaseCourt of Three Judges13 Apr 2022
8Murugesan a/l Arumugam v Public Prosecutor: Review of Drug Trafficking ConvictionCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore27 Dec 2021
9Syed Suhail v Attorney-General: Personal Liability of Solicitor for Costs in Judicial ReviewGeneral Division of the High Court29 Nov 2021
10Tan Ng Kuang v Jai Swarup Pathak: Disciplinary Proceedings for Regulated Foreign LawyerCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore13 Oct 2021
11Gomez v Bird & Bird: Professional Negligence Claim for Failure to Recover DebtGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore11 Oct 2021
12Imran v PP; Tamilselvam v PP: Retrial Ordered for MDA Offences After Co-Accused AcquittalCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore22 Sept 2021
13Law Society of Singapore v Mahtani Bhagwandas: Conflict of Interest & Professional MisconductCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore4 Jul 2021
14Syed Suhail v PP: Personal Costs Order Against Counsel for Abuse of Process in Criminal Review ApplicationCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore13 May 2021
15Lee Wei Ling v Law Society: Disciplinary Procedures & Professional ConductGeneral Division of the High Court20 Apr 2021
16Law Society of Singapore v Constance Margreat Paglar: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional ConductCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore4 Feb 2021
17Law Society v Lee Suet Fern: Legal Profession, Solicitor-Client Relationship, Professional Conduct, BreachCourt of Three Judges19 Nov 2020
18Ong Kian Peng Julian v Tiong Sze Yin Serene: Defamation and Justification in Doctor's ConductHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore1 Oct 2020
19Law Society of Singapore v Govindan Balan Nair: Conflict of Interest in Disciplinary ProceedingsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 Aug 2020
20Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm: Conflict of Interest & Professional MisconductCourt of Three Judges6 Aug 2020
21Singapore Recreation Club v Abdul Rashid: Unauthorised Bonuses & Wrongful DismissalHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore27 Jul 2020
22Anil Singh Gurm v J.S. Yeh & Co: Negligence Claim in Property PurchaseHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore21 Jul 2020
23Tan Ng Kuang v Law Society: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional ConductHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 Jun 2020
24Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's DutiesSINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL court of the republic of singapore27 May 2020
25Law Society of Singapore v. Tan See Leh Jonathan: Legal Profession - Failure to Supervise Paralegal & Fee-SharingCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore17 May 2020
26Law Society of Singapore v Yong Wei Kuen Paul: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional ConductCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore31 Mar 2020
27Lee Pheng Lip Ian v Chen Fun Gee: Judicial Review of SMC Disciplinary ProceedingsCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore9 Feb 2020
28Foo Chee Boon Edward v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Suspension for Inadequate Medical RecordsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore30 Jan 2020
29Ho Mei Xia Hannah v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Offences Against Public ServantsHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore9 Sept 2019
30Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer: Disciplinary Proceedings for Conflict of Interest and Grossly Improper ConductCourt of Three Judges8 Apr 2019
31Tan & Au LLP v Seo Puay Guan: Contract Duress & Stakeholding Fees DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore6 Mar 2019
32OCBC v. Yeo Hui Keng: Non Est Factum & All-Moneys Mortgage DisputeHigh Court of Singapore27 Feb 2019
33Law Society v Wong Sin Yee: Disciplinary Proceedings for Improper Cross-ExaminationCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore6 Sept 2018
34Mirpuri v Samtani: Injunction Against Law Firm for Conflict of InterestHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore4 Jul 2018
35Law Society v Chan Chun Hwee Allan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct RulesCourt of Three Judges29 Jan 2018
36Law Society v Ong Cheong Wei: Solicitor Struck Off for Income Tax EvasionCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore8 Nov 2017
37Prometheus Marine v. King: Challenge to Arbitrator & Setting Aside Award for Yacht DefectsCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore23 Oct 2017
38Loh Der Ming Andrew v Law Society of Singapore: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional ConductHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore16 Oct 2017
39Law Society of Singapore v Ismail bin Atan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Solicitor's MisconductCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore25 Jul 2017
40Law Society v. Udeh Kumar: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional ConductCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore26 Jun 2017
41Law Society v Sum Chong Mun: Professional Misconduct in Lasting Power of Attorney CertificationCourt of Three Judges of the republic of singapore10 Apr 2017
42Singapore Medical Council v. Ang Peng Tiam: Leave to File Affidavit in High Court AppealHigh Court6 Apr 2017
43Re Harish Salve: Ad Hoc Admission for Indian Law Expertise in Arbitration Award ChallengeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore16 Feb 2017
44Foo v Tuang: Family Probate Dispute Over Estate AdministrationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore27 Nov 2016
45Law Society v Leong Pek Gan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Conflict of Interest and Unlicensed MoneylendingCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore6 Nov 2016
46Law Society v Ravi Madasamy: Disciplinary Proceedings for Non-Practicing Solicitor's MisconductCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore26 Oct 2016
47Leow Kwee Huay v Public Accountants Oversight Committee: Appeal Against Cancellation of Accountant RegistrationHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore12 Sept 2016
48-29 Jun 2016
49-25 May 2016
50Ang Jian Xiang & Ors: Part-Call Application Dismissed for Counsel's LatenessHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore9 May 2016
51Law Society of Singapore v Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan: Professional Misconduct & Breach of Legal Profession RulesCourt of Three Judges5 May 2016
52Lim Giok Boon v Lim Geok Cheng: Sisters' Dispute over Business Ownership, Joint Account, and LoansHigh Court5 Aug 2015
53PP v Ng Sae Kiat: Securities Fraud & CFD Manipulation AppealHigh Court29 Jul 2015
54Law Society v Ravi Madasamy: Misconduct Investigation of Non-Practicing SolicitorHigh Court28 Apr 2015
55Law Society of Singapore v Manjit Singh: Professional Misconduct and SanctionsCourt of Three Judges12 Apr 2015
56Ang Pek San Lawrence v Singapore Medical Council: Disciplinary Proceedings & CostsHigh Court4 Mar 2015
57Re Michael Fordham QC: Ad Hoc Admission & Judicial Review of Law Society DecisionHigh Court4 Nov 2014
58Law Society v Yap Bock Heng: Disciplinary Proceedings for Improper Loan & Accounting ViolationsCourt of Three Judges24 Sept 2014
59ANB v ANC: Illegally Obtained Evidence & Exclusionary Discretion in Civil ProceedingsHigh Court9 Sept 2014
60Ghazali bin Mohamed Rasul v PP: Estate Agent Offences under EAR 2010High Court24 Jul 2014
61Tey Tsun Hang v Public Prosecutor: Corruption, Gifts, and Academic Favoritism at National University of SingaporeHigh Court27 Feb 2014
62Tan Kim Hock Anthony v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Breach of Trust AppealHigh Court20 Feb 2014
63Narindar Singh Kang v Law Society: Reinstatement to Roll After Corruption ConvictionCourt of Three Judges29 Sept 2013
64Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Professional Misconduct and Ethical Obligations of Medical PractitionersHigh Court27 Jun 2013
65Law Society v Ang Chin Peng: Disciplinary Action for Gross Overcharging in Estate MattersCourt of Three Judges25 Nov 2012
66Nathan Edmund v Law Society: Application for Reinstatement to the Roll of Advocates and SolicitorsHigh Court20 Nov 2012
67Law Society v K Jayakumar Naidu: Solicitor's Duty of Care & LoyaltyHigh Court2 Oct 2012
68Yeap Wai Kong v Singapore Exchange: Judicial Review of SGX Reprimand & Natural JusticeHigh Court8 May 2012
69Law Society of Singapore v Tay Choon Leng: Solicitor's Accounts Rules & Professional ConductHigh Court19 Apr 2012
70Then Khek Khoon v Arjun Samtani: Injunction & Solicitors' Conflict of InterestHigh Court13 Feb 2012
71Law Society v Chong Wai Yen: Sanctions for Lawyers Accepting Referral FeesHigh Court15 Jan 2012
72Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Disciplinary Action for False Bill & Integrity BreachHigh Court8 Nov 2011
73Law Society of Singapore v Andre Arul: Disciplinary Action for Gross OverchargingHigh Court6 Oct 2011
74Ong Jane Rebecca v PricewaterhouseCoopers: Professional Negligence ClaimHigh Court13 Sept 2011
75Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Judicial Review of Disciplinary Committee RevocationHigh Court25 May 2011
76Lim Mey Lee Susan v Singapore Medical Council: Application for Quashing and Prohibiting OrdersHigh Court25 May 2011
77Wong Leong Wei Edward v Acclaim Insurance: Commission Dispute & Mass ResignationHigh Court2 Dec 2010
78Vorobiev Nikolay v Lush John Frederick Peters: Conflict of Interest & Legal RepresentationHigh Court29 Sept 2010
79Zhu Yong Zhen v American International Assurance: Breach of Contract & Collusion ClaimsHigh Court16 Aug 2010
80Yip Kok Seng v Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board: Ultra Vires & Jurisdiction in TCM Complaint InvestigationHigh Court5 Aug 2010
81Goh Kah Heng v Public Prosecutor: Falsification, Misappropriation & False Information to Charities CommissionerHigh Court26 May 2010
82Law Society of Singapore v Jasmine Gowrimani: Disciplinary Tribunal Discretion & Legal Profession Act InterpretationHigh Court6 May 2010
83Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Misconduct Unbefitting Advocate & Solicitor for False Court DocumentsHigh Court3 Mar 2010
84Law Society v Nor'ain Abu Bakar: Lawyers' Misconduct in Deceiving Court over Release of FundsHigh Court7 Oct 2008
85Law Society of Singapore v Mahadevan Lukshumayeh: Practicing as Advocate and Solicitor Without Valid Practicing CertificateHigh Court7 Jul 2008
86Grays LLC v Law Society of Singapore: Professional Conduct ComplaintHigh Court11 May 2008
87Law Society of Singapore v Tan Chwee Wan Allan: Breach of Legal Profession Rules and Supervision of StaffHigh Court19 Sept 2007
88PlanAssure PAC v Gaelic Inns: Auditor Negligence & Duty to Detect FraudCourt of Appeal29 Aug 2007
89Wee Soon Kim Anthony v Law Society: Professional Conduct, Overcharging & Legal Profession ActHigh Court26 Nov 2006
90Anthony Wee v Law Society: Application of Legal Profession Act on Solicitor Misconduct AllegationsHigh Court26 Nov 2006
91Shankar Alan Kulkarni v Law Society: Disciplinary Proceedings & Apparent BiasHigh Court26 Oct 2006
92Wong Keng Leong Rayney v Law Society: Judicial Review, Disciplinary Proceedings & Private EntrapmentHigh Court4 Oct 2006
93Law Society v Ahmad Khalis: Show Cause Action, Legal Professional Conduct, and Fiduciary DutyHigh Court20 Aug 2006
94Wee Soon Kim Anthony v Lim Chor Pee: Appeal on Setting Aside Statutory Demands Under Bankruptcy ActHigh Court29 Aug 2005
95Law Society of Singapore v Chiong Chin May Selena: Show Cause Action for Solicitor's MisconductHigh Court17 Aug 2005
96Law Society v Fun Huay Yew: Advocate Striking Off for Misappropriation of Client FundsHigh Court16 May 2005
97Lau Liat Meng & Co v Lum Kai Keng: Taxation of Paid Bill of Costs for Legal ServicesCourt of Appeal27 May 2003
98-17 Sept 2002
99Tay Kim Chuan Patrick v Public Accountants Board: Auditor's Duty, Professional Misconduct & Standard of CareHigh Court16 Jan 2002
100Re Lim Kiap Khee: Breach of Undertaking and Misconduct by Advocate and SolicitorHigh Court29 Jun 2001
101Lim Meng Chai v Heng Chok Keng: Contempt of Court & Stakeholder ObligationsHigh Court19 Feb 2001
102Law Society of Singapore v Lee Cheong Hoh: Disciplinary Action for Fee Sharing with Unqualified PersonHigh Court2 Feb 2001
103Law Society of Singapore v Lim Yee Kai: Solicitor Struck Off for Misappropriation of Client FundsHigh Court3 Jan 2001