Restraint of Trade
Restraint of Trade is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 29 cases from 2000 to 2024.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Restraint of Trade, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Allen & Gledhill LLP60.00% success rate | 5 cases17.2% of area |
| Shook Lin & Bok LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases13.8% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate | 4 cases13.8% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP66.67% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| KhattarWong33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Advocatus Law LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson LLP33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Infinitus Law Corporation100.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Eldan Law LLP0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Legal Clinic LLC50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Restraint of Trade, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Lee Ping33.33% success rate | 3 cases10.3% of area |
| Mark Seah50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Wong Siew Hong100.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Debby Lim0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Vincent Leow50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Clarence Ding Si-Liang0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Daniel Koh0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Ang Cheng Hock0.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Swah Yeqin Shirin50.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
| Christopher Anand Daniel80.00% success rate | 2 cases6.9% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 29 most recent judgments out of 29 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoneySmart Singapore v Artem Musienko: Enforceability of Restraint of Trade Clauses & Interlocutory Injunctions | General Division of the High Court | 01 Apr 2024 | Both interim injunctions that were granted on an ex parte basis are discharged. |
| 2 | Shopee Singapore v. Lim Teck Yong: Enforceability of Restraint of Trade Clauses in Employment Contract | General Division of the High Court | 30 Jan 2024 | Application dismissed |
| 3 | Rohrlach v Qantas: Contempt of Court for Breach of Restraint of Trade Injunction | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Dec 2021 | Order of committal granted; Plaintiff to pay a fine of S$25,000 within two weeks, with a term of one week’s imprisonment in default of payment. |
| 4 | Prudential Assurance v Peter Tan: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty & Restraint of Trade in Mass Agent Departure | General Division of the High Court | 04 May 2021 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Defendant's counterclaims dismissed. |
| 5 | Hi-P International Ltd v Tan Chai Hau: Interim Injunction for Breach of Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation Clauses | High Court | 23 Jun 2020 | Interim Injunction Granted in Part |
| 6 | World Fuel Services v Xie Sheng Guo: Restraint of Trade and Confidentiality in Aviation Oil Supply | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Mar 2019 | Plaintiff's application allowed. |
| 7 | Powerdrive Pte Ltd v Loh Kin Yong Philip: Restraint of Trade & Striking Out Claim | High Court of Singapore | 09 Oct 2018 | Application to strike out Powerdrive’s claim granted. |
| 8 | Solomon Alliance Management v Pang Chee Kuan: Breach of Contract & Defamation | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 17 Jun 2018 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 9 | Tan Kok Yong Steve v Itochu Singapore: Breach of Contract & Restraint of Trade | High Court | 09 Apr 2018 | Plaintiff's claim allowed in part; Defendant's counterclaim allowed. |
| 10 | Jardine Lloyd Thompson v Howden: Conspiracy, Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty in Employee Defection | High Court | 02 Aug 2015 | Plaintiff's application succeeds in part; interim injunction granted to prevent disclosure of confidential information and solicitation of employees, but application for 'springboard' injunctions dismissed. |
| 11 | Lek Gwee Noi v Humming Flowers: Restrictive Covenant, Non-Competition, and Non-Solicitation | High Court | 07 Apr 2014 | Appeal Allowed |
| 12 | Pilkadaris v Asian Tour: Restraint of Trade in Professional Golf | High Court | 26 Nov 2012 | Judgment for the plaintiffs. |
| 13 | Mano Vikrant Singh v Cargill: Restraint of Trade & Forfeiture of Employee Benefits | Court of Appeal | 06 Aug 2012 | Appeal Allowed |
| 14 | Smile Inc v Lui: Restraint of Trade, Employee Duty of Fidelity, Preparatory Competition | Court of Appeal | 30 Jul 2012 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 15 | OMG Holdings v Pos Ad: Royalty Payments & Restraint of Trade in Sub-Licensing Agreement | Court of Appeal | 19 Jul 2012 | Appeal Allowed in Part |
| 16 | Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd v Lui Andrew Stewart: Breach of Contract & Restraint of Trade | High Court | 15 Dec 2011 | Action Dismissed |
| 17 | OMG Holdings v Pos Ad: Royalty Payments, Misrepresentation & Restraint of Trade | High Court | 16 Nov 2011 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed in part. |
| 18 | Mano Vikrant Singh v Cargill: Enforceability of Forfeiture Provision in Incentive Plan | High Court | 07 Nov 2011 | Originating Summons dismissed with costs. |
| 19 | Pilkadaris Terry v Asian Tour: Interim Injunction for Restraint of Trade | High Court | 05 Oct 2010 | Applications dismissed, with costs in the cause. |
| 20 | Drydocks World LLC v Tan Boy Tee: Breach of Undertaking & Shareholding Dispute | High Court | 24 Aug 2010 | Originating Summons dismissed without prejudice to the plaintiff’s right to commence a writ action against the defendant based on cl 2.2.1(i) of the Deed and without prejudice to the defendant’s right to raise objections to the new cause of action. |
| 21 | Hengxin Technology v Jiang Wei: Breach of Contract & Non-Compete Dispute | High Court | 18 Nov 2009 | Suits dismissed; judgment for defendants on counterclaims. |
| 22 | Chua Chian Ya v Music & Movements: Breach of Contract & Restraint of Trade in Music Publishing Agreement | Court of Appeal | 05 Nov 2009 | Appeal allowed with costs and the usual consequential orders. |
| 23 | Ng Boon Ching v Claas Medical Centre: Restraint of Trade & Third Party Rights | High Court | 01 Mar 2009 | Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant's counterclaim dismissed with costs. |
| 24 | Man Financial v Wong: Breach of Non-Solicitation Clause & Restraint of Trade | Court of Appeal | 28 Nov 2007 | Appeal Allowed |
| 25 | SeaCAD Technologies v Tan Siew Meng Aaron: Misappropriation of Confidential Info & Breach of Non-Competition Clause | High Court | 08 Nov 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiff in part; claim for breach of non-competition clause allowed; claim for misappropriation of confidential information dismissed. |
| 26 | Wong Bark Chuan David v Man Financial: Restraint of Trade & Termination Agreement Dispute | High Court | 17 Jan 2007 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 27 | Vandashima v Tiong Sing Lean: Breach of Employment Contract & Fiduciary Duty | High Court | 27 Jul 2006 | Interlocutory judgment in favor of the first plaintiff against the first defendant with costs. The first defendant's counterclaim against the first plaintiff was dismissed with costs. |
| 28 | Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing Appeal | High Court | 06 Jul 2006 | Appeal Allowed |
| 29 | National Aerated Water v Monarch: Trademark License, Restraint of Trade & Beverage Distribution | Court of Appeal | 11 Jan 2000 | Appeal dismissed with costs, but the injunction was amended to be less broad. |