Professional Misconduct
Professional Misconduct is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 45 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Professional Misconduct, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Allen & Gledhill LLP83.33% success rate | 6 cases13.3% of area |
| Eugene Thuraisingam LLP0.00% success rate | 4 cases8.9% of area |
| WongPartnership LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Rajah & Tann33.33% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership0.00% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Kenneth Tan Partnership0.00% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC0.00% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Tan Rajah & Cheah50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Independent Practitioner50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Professional Misconduct, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Eugene Thuraisingam0.00% success rate | 3 cases6.7% of area |
| Tan Wei Ser Venetia100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Alisa Toh Qian Wen100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Suang Wijaya0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Loong Tse Chuan100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Peh Aik Hin100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Ramesh Tiwary100.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Kenneth Tan50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| N Sreenivasan0.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
| Peter Cuthbert Low50.00% success rate | 2 cases4.4% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 45 most recent judgments out of 45 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attorney-General v Shanmugam Manohar: Review of Disciplinary Tribunal's Decision on Touting Allegations | General Division of the High Court | 30 Jan 2024 | Application dismissed. |
| 2 | Law Society v Cheng Kim Kuan: Breach of Undertaking in Solicitor Supervision | Court of Three Judges | 10 Dec 2023 | Six-month suspension imposed on Mr. Cheng. |
| 3 | - | 23 Oct 2023 | Unknown | |
| 4 | Law Society of Singapore v. Hanam: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 09 May 2023 | Due cause has been shown for Mr Hanam to be sanctioned under s 83(1) of the LPA and order that he be suspended for a period of 9 months. |
| 5 | Law Society v Chia Chwee Imm Helen: Professional Misconduct & Solicitor-Client Transactions | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Sep 2022 | The Respondent was struck off the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors. |
| 6 | Law Society v CNH: Disciplinary Proceedings for Sexual Misconduct | Court of Three Judges | 18 May 2022 | The respondent was ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 7 | Law Society v Seow Theng Beng: Disciplinary Proceedings for Misconduct Against Employees | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 17 May 2022 | Respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 8 | Iskandar v Law Society: Appeal on Disciplinary Proceedings for Defense Team in Double Murder Case | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Nov 2021 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 9 | Seow Theng Beng Samuel v Law Society of Singapore: Disciplinary Proceedings & Abeyance of Hearing | Court of Three Judges | 15 Nov 2021 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 10 | Law Society v Chia Chwee Imm Helen: Disciplinary Procedures for Non-Practicing Solicitors | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 13 Jun 2021 | Application Allowed |
| 11 | Foo Chee Boon Edward v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Suspension for Inadequate Medical Records | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 30 Jan 2020 | Conviction and sentence set aside. |
| 12 | Law Society of Singapore v Yeo Siew Chye Troy: Disciplinary Proceedings for Failure to Supervise Employee Leading to Misappropriation | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 28 Apr 2019 | Suspension of four years imposed on the respondent. |
| 13 | Law Society of Singapore v Jaya Anil Kumar: Forgery of Academic Documents & Disciplinary Proceedings | Court of Three Judges | 21 Jan 2019 | Order for striking off granted. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | 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. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | Law Society v Sum Chong Mun: Professional Misconduct in Lasting Power of Attorney Certification | Court of Three Judges of the republic of singapore | 10 Apr 2017 | Due cause for disciplinary action was shown against both Sum and Kay. Sum was suspended for one year, and Kay was suspended for 30 months. |
| 18 | Law Society v Ravi Madasamy: Disciplinary Proceedings for Non-Practicing Solicitor's Misconduct | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Oct 2016 | Respondent is prohibited from applying for a practicing certificate for a period of two years. |
| 19 | Singapore Medical Council v Lim Mey Lee Susan: Review of Party-and-Party Bills of Costs for Disciplinary Proceedings | High Court | 12 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. |
| 20 | Law Society v Ravi Madasamy: Misconduct Investigation of Non-Practicing Solicitor | High Court | 28 Apr 2015 | Law Society's application for leave to appoint a Disciplinary Tribunal was granted. |
| 21 | Re Nalpon Zero Geraldo Mario: Application for Investigation of Deputy Public Prosecutor Misconduct | High Court | 06 May 2012 | Application dismissed. |
| 22 | 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. |
| 23 | Law Society v. Nair: Striking Off for Misconduct Unbefitting an Advocate and Solicitor | High Court | 21 Aug 2011 | Ordered that GN be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore and awarded costs to the Law Society. |
| 24 | Law Society of Singapore v Zulkifli: Disciplinary Action for Misappropriation of Client Monies | High Court | 19 Jan 2011 | Zulkifli bin Mohd Amin and Mohd Sadique bin Ibrahim Marican were struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. Anand Kumar s/o Toofani Beldar was acquitted of all charges. |
| 25 | Law Society v Ng Bock Hoh Dixon: Misconduct Unbefitting Advocate & Solicitor for False Court Documents | High Court | 03 Mar 2010 | Respondent suspended from practice for two years; no order as to costs. |
| 26 | Public Prosecutor v Leong Wai Nam: Criminal Breach of Trust and Cheating by Advocate and Solicitor | High Court | 17 Dec 2009 | Appeal Allowed |
| 27 | Law Society v Uthayasurian: Conflict of Interest, Lawyer's Duty, and Professional Misconduct | High Court | 12 Aug 2009 | Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for a period of one year. |
| 28 | Law Society v Nor'ain Abu Bakar: Lawyers' Misconduct in Deceiving Court over Release of Funds | High Court | 07 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. |
| 29 | Law Society v Rasif David: Lawyer Misappropriation & Professional Misconduct | High Court | 29 Jan 2008 | The Law Society’s application was granted and the respondent was ordered to be struck off the roll of the advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore. |
| 30 | Ho Paul v Singapore Medical Council: Doctor's Suspension Over Subutex Prescription Challenged | High Court | 15 Jan 2008 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 31 | - | 03 Dec 2007 | Unknown | |
| 32 | Law Society v Tan Sok Ling: Lawyer Suspension for Breaching Solicitors' Accounts Rules | High Court | 22 Mar 2007 | Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for one year. |
| 33 | Hennedige Oliver v Singapore Dental Council: Professional Misconduct & Informed Consent | High Court | 28 Nov 2006 | Appeal Allowed |
| 34 | Shankar Alan Kulkarni v Law Society: Disciplinary Proceedings & Apparent Bias | High Court | 26 Oct 2006 | Application for quashing order granted. |
| 35 | Law Society v Chung Ting Fai: Advocate's Misconduct in Divorce Case | High Court | 26 Sep 2006 | Application granted; respondent suspended from practice for one year and ordered to bear the costs of the proceedings. |
| 36 | Law Society of Singapore v Chen Kok Siang Joseph: Misconduct by Advocate & Solicitor | High Court | 25 Sep 2005 | Defendant suspended from practice for four years and to pay costs to the Law Society. |
| 37 | Law Society v Ong Ying Ping: Misconduct of Advocate and Solicitor in Prison Visit | High Court | 14 Jul 2005 | Respondent suspended from practice for two years. |
| 38 | Law Society of Singapore v Tay Soo Wan: Criminal Breach of Trust & Striking Off Advocate and Solicitor | High Court | 06 Jan 2005 | Application granted; respondent ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 39 | Law Society of Singapore v Junaini bin Manin: Criminal Breach of Trust and Striking Off Advocate and Solicitor | High Court | 06 Sep 2004 | Respondent struck off the roll and ordered to pay costs to the applicant. |
| 40 | Law Society of Singapore v Sarjit Singh: Show Cause Action for Criminal Breach of Trust | High Court | 04 Mar 2004 | Application granted; respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors. |
| 41 | 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. |
| 42 | Wee Soon Kim Anthony v The Law Society of Singapore: Disciplinary Procedures & Professional Misconduct | Court of Appeal | 12 Feb 2001 | Appeal Allowed |
| 43 | Law Society of Singapore v Singham: Solicitor's Sexual Relationship with Client & Professional Misconduct | High Court | 01 Jan 2001 | The respondent was suspended from practice as an advocate and solicitor for a period of three years. |
| 44 | Wee Soon Kim Anthony v The Law Society of Singapore: Complaint Against Advocates and Solicitors | High Court | 03 Aug 2000 | Declaration granted in part; plaintiff to pay costs. |
| 45 | Law Society of Singapore v Ng Chee Sing: Disciplinary Proceedings for Grossly Improper Conduct | High Court | 12 Mar 2000 | Order accordingly. |