Recognition of Foreign Judgments

Recognition of Foreign Judgments is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 17 cases from 2007 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Recognition of Foreign Judgments, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
WongPartnership LLP33.33% success rate6 cases35.3% of area
Drew & Napier LLC33.33% success rate3 cases17.6% of area
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Rajah & Tann LLP50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Haridass Ho & Partners100.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Damodara Hazra LLP0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Shook Lin & Bok LLP0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
PDLegal LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area
Providence Law Asia LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Recognition of Foreign Judgments, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Adrian Tan66.67% success rate3 cases17.6% of area
Benjamin Fong50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Emmanuel Chua50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Ho Pei Shien Melanie37.50% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Suresh Damodara0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Chang Man Phing Jenny37.50% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Mohan Gopalan50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Lau Wen Jin80.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Wendy Lin50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Raymond Lam50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 17 most recent judgments out of 17 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure OrdersGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Jun 2024
Application allowed in the main
2The Star Pty Ltd v Guoxing Cui: Recognition of Foreign Judgment on Gambling DebtGeneral Division of the High Court19 Jan 2023
Appeal dismissed; registration of the judgment under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act declined to be set aside.
3Ha Chi Kut v Chen Aun-Li Andrew: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment under REFJAGeneral Division of the High Court26 Jun 2022
Appeal Dismissed
4Paulus Tannos v Heince Tombak Simanjuntak: Recognition of Foreign Bankruptcy Orders & Natural JusticeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore26 Aug 2020
Appeals allowed.
5Heince Tombak Simanjuntak v Paulus Tannos: Recognition of Indonesian Bankruptcy Orders in SingaporeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore17 Sep 2019
Recognition granted to the Indonesian Bankruptcy Orders. The respondents' application for setting aside the recognition order was dismissed.
6Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (Malaysia) v Ling Lee Soon: Bankruptcy & Jurisdiction DisputeHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore15 Nov 2016
Appeal Allowed
7Licea v Curacao: Enforcing US Judgment for Forced Labor Scheme in SingaporeHigh Court20 May 2015
Appeal Dismissed
8Tan Poh Beng v Choo Lee Mei: Enforceability of Foreign Ancillary Orders for Property Division in SingaporeHigh Court17 Aug 2014
Plaintiff's application dismissed.
9Malaysia Marine v VLK Traders: Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments ActHigh Court21 Nov 2013
Appeal dismissed.
10Sarawak Timber v Asia Pulp: Enforcement of Malaysian Judgment on Unpaid Share CapitalHigh Court12 Nov 2013
Appeal Allowed
11Sarawak Timber v Asia Pulp: Setting Aside Registration Order Under RECJAHigh Court26 Mar 2013
Application allowed; Registration Order and costs order set aside.
12Global Distressed Alpha Fund I Ltd Partnership v PT Bakrie Investindo: Interpretation of Order 67 Rule 10(2) of the Rules of CourtHigh Court29 Jan 2013
Appeal dismissed with costs.
13Global Distressed Alpha Fund v PT Bakrie: Enforcement of UK Judgment in SingaporeHigh Court15 Jan 2013
Appeals dismissed.
14Madihill Development v Sinesinga: Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act & Pending AppealsHigh Court20 Oct 2011
Appeal dismissed with costs.
15Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Enforcement of Commonwealth JudgmentCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore29 Dec 2008
Appeal Allowed
16Desert Palace Inc v Poh Soon Kiat: Enforcing Foreign Judgments on Wagering ContractsHigh Court01 Sep 2008
Appeal Allowed
17Perwira Affin Bank v Lee Hai Pey: Enforcement of Malaysian Judgment in SingaporeHigh Court20 May 2007
Appeal dismissed.