Property Law

Property Law is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 1098 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC40.79% success rate	76 cases6.9% of area	40.79% success rate	Davinder Singh (5 cases) Hri Kumar (5 cases) Cavinder Bull (4 cases)	Hin Leong Trading v Lim Oon Kuin: Disposition of Property under Insolvency Act(Oct 2024) Victory International Holdings v Borrelli: Receiver's Duty to Account & Legal Fees(Mar 2024) Lakshmi Anil Salgaocar v Purnima Anil Salgaocar: Breach of Settlement Agreement Dispute(Oct 2023)
Allen & Gledhill LLP43.66% success rate	71 cases6.5% of area	43.66% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (16 cases) Edwin Tong (10 cases) Lee May Ling (6 cases)	FXA Investment Holdings v Tan Wei Cheong: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Lease Termination(Feb 2025) Li Jialin v Wingcrown Investment: Deposits, Liquidated Damages & Penalties(Nov 2024) Hin Leong Trading v Lim Oon Kuin: Disposition of Property under Insolvency Act(Oct 2024)
WongPartnership LLP45.28% success rate	53 cases4.8% of area	45.28% success rate	Tan Kay Kheng (8 cases) Alvin Yeo (7 cases) Novella Chan (5 cases)	ESR Group v HSBC: Interpretation of Trust Deed & Voting Rights in REIT Internalization(Sep 2024) Tan Hui Min Sabrina Alberta v Chiang Hai Ding: Resulting & Constructive Trusts in Shophouse Ownership Dispute(Sep 2023) Lau Sheng Jan v Lau Cheok Joo: Trust Termination & ABSD Avoidance(Jul 2023)
Attorney-General’s Chambers61.70% success rate	47 cases4.3% of area	61.70% success rate	Khoo Boo Jin (7 cases) Eric Chin (4 cases) Tang Shangjun (3 cases)	PP v Marlene Wise: Revision of Property Disposal Order under Criminal Procedure Code(Dec 2024) Ng Kok Wai v Public Prosecutor: Extraterritorial Application of Penal Code on High Seas(Oct 2023) Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment & Statutory Interpretation of Mental Health Act(Jan 2023)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP45.24% success rate	42 cases3.8% of area	45.24% success rate	Ang Leong Hao (5 cases) Chew Xiang (3 cases) Chew Ming Hsien Rebecca (3 cases)	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control(Feb 2025) ESR Group v HSBC: Interpretation of Trust Deed & Voting Rights in REIT Internalization(Sep 2024) Pandey v Bothra: Amendment of Defence and Counterclaim Post-Summary Judgment(Nov 2023)
Rajah & Tann LLP31.58% success rate	38 cases3.5% of area	31.58% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (8 cases) Adrian Wong (4 cases) Gan Hiang Chye (4 cases)	Hai Jiang v. Singapore Technologies Marine: Anti-Suit Injunction & Arbitration of Crane Upgrade Dispute(Jan 2020) Management Corporation v Lian Tat Huat: Strata Title Dispute over By-law Breach and Common Property Encroachment(Dec 2018) SH Cogent Logistics v Singapore Agro: Conspiracy to Injure & Reinstatement Dispute(Oct 2014)
Tan Kok Quan Partnership29.03% success rate	31 cases2.8% of area	29.03% success rate	Kannan Ramesh (4 cases) Marina Chin (4 cases) Darren Ng Zhen Qiang (3 cases)	Marchmont Pte Ltd v Campbell Hospitality Pte Ltd: Striking Out Notice of Appeal(Sep 2024) Marchmont Pte Ltd v Campbell Hospitality Pte Ltd: Forfeiture, Lease Termination & Holding Over Dispute(May 2024) Thian Leng Chong Toh Tong v Thian Leng Old Folks Home: Recovery of Possession & Unpaid Rent(Jul 2022)
Lee & Lee58.62% success rate	29 cases2.6% of area	58.62% success rate	Quek Mong Hua (8 cases) Jiang Ke-Yue (4 cases) Toh Kok Seng (4 cases)	Soo Hoo Khoon Peng v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2906: Strata Titles, Common Property, and Balcony Screen Installation Dispute(Dec 2023) MCST Plan No 1788 v Lau Hui Lay William: Strata Title Dispute over Unauthorized Mezzanine Attics(Oct 2023) Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple v Ong Ai Moi: Charity Proceedings, Legal Capacity, and Striking Out(Jun 2023)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore78.57% success rate	28 cases2.6% of area	78.57% success rate	Foo Hui Min (7 cases) Julia Mohamed (7 cases) Liu Hern Kuan (5 cases)	Bollywood Veggies Pte Ltd v Chief Assessor: Property Tax Assessment & Annual Value Dispute(Oct 2021) HSBC vs Chief Assessor: Property Tax Assessment of Plaza Singapura's Annual Value(Feb 2020) Chief Assessor v Skyventure: Property Tax Assessment of iFly Singapore's Wind Tunnel(Jan 2020)
Rajah & Tann32.14% success rate	28 cases2.6% of area	32.14% success rate	Dominic Chan (3 cases) Andre Yeap (3 cases) Dawn Tan (3 cases)	Anil Singh Gurm v J S Yeh & Co: Video Link Evidence & Witness's Fear of Prosecution(Oct 2018) United States Trading Co Pte Ltd v Ting Boon Aun: Partnership Liability for Partner's Fraud(Jan 2008) Ong Chay Tong & Sons v Ong Hoo Eng: Caveat Dispute over Right of First Refusal(Oct 2007)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Ang Cheng Hock34.29% success rate	21 cases1.9% of area	34.29% success rate	General Practice48.43% relevance score	Jhaveri v Salgaocar: Caveat Removal, Reverse Piercing & Corporate Veil(Jan 2018) Ngee Ann Development v Takashimaya: Lease Interpretation & Prevailing Market Rental Value Dispute(Jul 2017) Ngee Ann Development v Takashimaya: Lease Renewal, Prevailing Market Rental Value & Contractual Interpretation(Sep 2016)
N Sreenivasan36.11% success rate	17 cases1.5% of area	36.11% success rate	General Practice49.86% relevance score	Silvester Selvan v Hilda Loe: En Bloc Sale Dispute over GSM Building(Apr 2024) Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Forum Non Conveniens & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Trust Dispute(Jan 2019) Anthony Ma v Yap Sing Lee: Defamation Claim Among Condo Residents(Feb 2018)
Tan Kay Kheng16.67% success rate	15 cases1.4% of area	16.67% success rate	Experienced59.17% relevance score	HSBC vs. Chief Assessor: Property Tax, Annual Value, and Valuation of Plaza Singapura Cinema Complex(Apr 2019) BLP v Comptroller of Income Tax: Special Levy for Retrofitting as Revenue or Capital?(Jun 2014) BFC Development LLP v Comptroller of Property Tax: Property Tax Refund & Vacancy(Jan 2014)
Khoo Boo Jin61.90% success rate	14 cases1.3% of area	61.90% success rate	Experienced62.95% relevance score	Fauziyah v Singapore Land Authority: Striking Out, Appeal, Adducing Fresh Evidence, Compulsory Acquisition, Interest in Land, State Land, Muslim Law, Charitable Trusts(Jun 2020) Ahmad Kasim v Singapore Land Authority: Judicial Review of Land Acquisition Compensation(May 2020) Fauziyah bte Mohd Ahbidin v Singapore Land Authority: Striking Out Action Regarding Land Acquisition and Title Claim(Dec 2019)
Leo Cheng Suan30.77% success rate	13 cases1.2% of area	30.77% success rate	Experienced66.15% relevance score	MCST Plan No 1788 v Lau Hui Lay William: Strata Title Dispute over Unauthorized Mezzanine Attics(Oct 2023) Prem N Shamdasani v Management Corporation: Strata Title Dispute over Balcony Renovations(Nov 2022) MCST Plan No 4123 v Pa Guo An: Strata Title Dispute Over Glass Door Installation(Oct 2020)
Ling Tien Wah78.57% success rate	12 cases1.1% of area	78.57% success rate	Experienced62.86% relevance score	Lau Soon v UOL Development: Stakeholding Sum Dispute & Limitation Act(Aug 2021) Chan Sze Ying v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2948: Adjournment of AGM & Election of Management Council(Apr 2020) Cupid Jewels v Orchard Central: Distress Act & Promissory Estoppel in Rental Arrears Dispute(Jan 2014)
Lee Eng Beng20.00% success rate	12 cases1.1% of area	20.00% success rate	Experienced53.33% relevance score	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control(Feb 2025) Geok Hong Co Pte Ltd v Koh Ai Gek: Constructive Trusts & Proprietary Estoppel Dispute(Feb 2019) EC Investment v Ridout Residence: Priority of Unsecured Trust Creditors and Trust Beneficiary Claims(Jul 2013)
Edwin Tong52.94% success rate	12 cases1.1% of area	52.94% success rate	General Practice43.82% relevance score	Jurong Aromatics v BP Singapore: Insolvency Set-Off & Assignment Dispute(Oct 2018) Lucky Realty v HSBC Trustee: Contractual Interpretation & Rent Review Clause(Dec 2015) Y.E.S. F&B v Soup Restaurant: Contract Interpretation & Sub-Lease Agreement Dispute(Oct 2015)
Michael Hwang19.05% success rate	12 cases1.1% of area	19.05% success rate	Experienced65.71% relevance score	Borissik Svetlana v Urban Redevelopment Authority: Judicial Review of Land Planning Decision(Jul 2009) Tsu Soo Sin v Oei Tjiong Bin: Equitable Assignment & Joint Tenancy Dispute(Nov 2008) Ong Chay Tong & Sons v Ong Hoo Eng: Variation of Contract & Caveatable Interest for Right of Pre-emption(Oct 2008)
Tan Bar Tien75.00% success rate	11 cases1.0% of area	75.00% success rate	General Practice41.88% relevance score	Tan Yew Huat v Sin Joo Huat Hardware: Winding Up & Contractual Mistake(Aug 2024) Tan Yew Huat v Sin Joo Huat Hardware: Winding Up on Just & Equitable Grounds & Mistake of Fact(Oct 2023) Ong Beng Chong v Commissioner of Stamp Duties: Stamp Duty Assessment on Instruments for Vacant Possession(Apr 2019)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 1,098 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1		-	27 Feb 2025	Unknown
2	FXA Investment Holdings v Tan Wei Cheong: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Lease Termination	General Division of the High Court	11 Feb 2025	Application allowed in part.
3	WVZ v WVY: Cross Appeals on Custody, Care and Control of Children and Division of Matrimonial Assets	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	09 Feb 2025	Husband's appeal dismissed; Wife's appeal granted.
4	Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control	General Division of the High Court	04 Feb 2025	Claim dismissed, counterclaim allowed in part.
5	Che’som Binti Abdullah v Qurratu Ain Binti Mohamed Yusope: Undue Influence in Property Transfer Dispute	General Division of the High Court	16 Jan 2025	Claim Dismissed
6	Lew Huey Jiun v Lee Yu Ru: Appeal of STB Decision on Water Leakage & Rental Loss	General Division of the High Court	07 Jan 2025	Application for extension of time dismissed.
7	Management Corporation v Tan Eng Siang: Leave to Proceed Against Bankrupt for Non-Pecuniary Matter	General Division of the High Court	23 Dec 2024	Order that no leave is required in the present case.
8	PP v Marlene Wise: Revision of Property Disposal Order under Criminal Procedure Code	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Dec 2024	Revisionary jurisdiction exercised; USD41,900 to be returned to the respondent and USD611.55 forfeited to the State.
9	Maag v Modi: Defamation & Malicious Falsehood Claims, Service Out of Jurisdiction, Amendment of Pleadings	General Division of the High Court	04 Dec 2024	Appeal allowed in part.
10	Re Cai Jinhong: Court Sanctions Sale of Trust Properties for Minors' Benefit	General Division of the High Court	21 Nov 2024	Applications allowed.
11	Li Jialin v Wingcrown Investment: Deposits, Liquidated Damages & Penalties	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	05 Nov 2024	Appeal Allowed
12	Jhaveri v Salgaocar: Application to Dismiss Suit Based on Prior Judgment	General Division of the High Court	27 Oct 2024	Applications dismissed.
13	Hin Leong Trading v Lim Oon Kuin: Disposition of Property under Insolvency Act	General Division of the High Court	24 Oct 2024	Applications dismissed.
14	XEB v XEC: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife Maintenance in Divorce	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	16 Oct 2024	Judgment for Defendant
15		-	10 Oct 2024	Unknown
16	Lee Cheng Ling v Argyle Fund Investments: Resulting & Constructive Trusts Dispute	General Division of the High Court	09 Oct 2024	Originating Application dismissed.
17	Xia Zheng v Lee King Anne: Sham Loan, Nominee Shareholding & Resulting Trust	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Oct 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; declaration granted that Defendant holds shares on resulting trust for Plaintiff; Counterclaim dismissed.
18	Marchmont Pte Ltd v Campbell Hospitality Pte Ltd: Striking Out Notice of Appeal	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Sep 2024	Application to strike out the Notice of Appeal dismissed with costs.
19		-	15 Sep 2024	Unknown
20	Kow Kim Song v Kow Kim Siang: Application for Sale of Property Under Supreme Court of Judicature Act	General Division of the High Court	08 Sep 2024	Application dismissed with costs to the respondent.
21	Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd: Court-Ordered Easements, Land Titles Act, Property Redevelopment	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Sep 2024	Application Allowed
22	Ng Chee Tian v Ng Chee Pong: Unjust Enrichment, Limitation Act & Proprietary Remedies Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Sep 2024	Appeal dismissed.
23	ESR Group v HSBC: Interpretation of Trust Deed & Voting Rights in REIT Internalization	Appellate Division of the High Court	03 Sep 2024	Appeal Dismissed
24	Chan Wai Leen v Ho Dat Khoon: Appeal on Property Transfer & Gift Validity	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Aug 2024	Appeal Dismissed
25	VRJ v VRK: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Maintenance, and Custody Dispute	Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore	12 Aug 2024	Orders made for division of matrimonial assets, joint custody with sole care and control to the Wife, and maintenance for the Wife and Children.
26	Re CK Tan Law Corp: Extension of Time for Mortgage Registration under Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Aug 2024	Application dismissed with liberty to reapply.
27	Tan Yew Huat v Sin Joo Huat Hardware: Winding Up & Contractual Mistake	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Aug 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
28	Khoo Jee Chek v Lim Beng Tiong: Equitable Accounting, Co-owned Property, Mortgage Loan Repayments	Appellate Division of the High Court	16 Jul 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
29	Da Hui Shipping v An Rong Shipping: Contribution, Subrogation & Ship Mortgages	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jun 2024	Application allowed in part and dismissed in part.
30	Re Picotin Pte Ltd: Moratoria for Related Companies under Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Jun 2024	Moratoria in respect of the companies extended for three months, subject to conditions allowing landlords to exercise re-entry if rent is unpaid for more than one month.
31	Este Villa MCST v TPS Construction: Limitation Act & Striking Out in Construction Defect Case	General Division of the High Court	09 Jun 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
32	Eng Teng Cheng v Government of the City of Buenos Aires: Corporate Veil Lifting and Choice of Law	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	14 May 2024	Appeal Allowed
33	Gunawan v Lesmana: Division of Property, Presumption of Advancement, and Resulting Trusts	Appellate Division of the High Court	09 May 2024	Appeals dismissed.
34	Marchmont Pte Ltd v Campbell Hospitality Pte Ltd: Forfeiture, Lease Termination & Holding Over Dispute	General Division of the High Court	01 May 2024	Judgment for the claimant.
35	TG Master v Tung Kee: Option to Purchase, Deposits, and Extension Fees Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	01 May 2024	Appeal Allowed
36	WOS v WOT: Division of Matrimonial Assets After Separation in Divorce	Appellate Division of the High Court	18 Apr 2024	Appeal allowed in part.
37	Silvester Selvan v Hilda Loe: En Bloc Sale Dispute over GSM Building	General Division of the High Court	18 Apr 2024	Application Granted
38	Victory International Holdings v Borrelli: Receiver's Duty to Account & Legal Fees	General Division of the High Court	18 Mar 2024	Originating Application allowed in part.
39	La Comida Buds Bar & Bistro Pte Ltd v Layan Management Pte Ltd: Security for Costs Application	General Division of the High Court	13 Mar 2024	Appeal dismissed with costs reserved to the trial judge.
40	KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH v Owner of WORLD DREAM: Ship Mortgage & Gaming Equipment Dispute	General Division of the High Court	27 Feb 2024	Application dismissed.
41	Lim Julian Frederick Yu v Lim Peng On: Will Interpretation & Beneficiary Qualification	General Division of the High Court	26 Feb 2024	Claim Dismissed
42	Loke Wei Sue v Paul Jeyasingham Edwards: Extended Civil Restraint Order for Vexatious Litigation	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	19 Feb 2024	Extended civil restraint order granted against the respondent.
43	WUA v WUB: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Children's Maintenance	Family Justice Courts of the republic of singapore	05 Feb 2024	Division of matrimonial assets ordered; Husband to pay 30% of children's maintenance and Wife to pay 70%.
44	Hoon Kee Meng v Dash Living: Interpretation of Tenancy Agreement & Renewal Option	General Division of the High Court	29 Jan 2024	Tenant's application granted; Landlord's application dismissed.
45	Saha Ram Krishna v Tan Tai Joum: Breach of Contract, Implied Terms, and Mitigation of Damages in Tenancy Agreements	General Division of the High Court	22 Jan 2024	Judgment for Defendant on Counterclaim
46	WJZ v WJY: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Maintenance, and Property Dispute	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	16 Jan 2024	Appeal allowed in part
47	Soo Hoo Khoon Peng v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2906: Strata Titles, Common Property, and Balcony Screen Installation Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Dec 2023	Application dismissed.
48	Salaya Kalairani v Appangam Govindhasamy: Resulting Trusts, Constructive Trusts, Acquiescence, Laches, and Limitation Act	Appellate Division of the High Court	06 Dec 2023	Appeal dismissed in part.
49	Ng Lai Kuen v Ng Choong Keong: Resulting & Constructive Trusts Dispute	General Division of the High Court	04 Dec 2023	Judgment for Plaintiffs
50	Pandey v Bothra: Amendment of Defence and Counterclaim Post-Summary Judgment	General Division of the High Court	26 Nov 2023	SUM 3265 allowed in part and SUM 3266 dismissed in its entirety.