Undue Influence

Undue Influence is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 98 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Undue Influence, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC66.67% success rate	6 cases6.1% of area	66.67% success rate	Meryl Koh Junning (2 cases) Justin Lai Wen-Jin (2 cases) Shahera Safrin (2 cases)	Glassberg v UBS AG: Breach of Contract, Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Investment Advice(Jan 2025) Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Share Valuation & Costs in Oppression Claim(Jul 2024) Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Oppression, Economic Duress & Undue Influence in Shareholders' Agreement Dispute(Jan 2024)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate	6 cases6.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Zhu Ming-Ren Wilson (1 cases) Tan Chuan Thye (1 cases) David Isidore Tan (1 cases)	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Margin Trading, Broker-Dealer Agreements & Investor Claims(Sep 2024) Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Margin Calls in Silver Futures Trading(Jan 2024) Wei Fengpin v Low Tuck Loong Raymond: Oppression of Minority Shareholder Claim(Apr 2021)
Straits Law Practice LLC0.00% success rate	5 cases5.1% of area	0.00% success rate	N Sreenivasan (2 cases) Liow Wang Wu, Joseph (1 cases) Sujatha Selvakumar (1 cases)	L Manimuthu v L Shanmuganathan: Dispute over Family Assets, Compromise Agreement, and Illegality Defense(Sep 2016) TDA v TCZ: Appeal Against Statutory Will Order Under Mental Capacity Act Based on Undue Influence Allegations(Apr 2016) Chung Khin Chun K v Yang Yin: Undue Influence & Misappropriation Claim(Aug 2015)
Selvam LLC20.00% success rate	5 cases5.1% of area	20.00% success rate	Sarbjit Singh Chopra (3 cases) Ho May Kim (2 cases) Thomas Ang Ze Xi (1 cases)	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Rodyk & Davidson LLP25.00% success rate	4 cases4.1% of area	25.00% success rate	Ong Kai Min Kelvin (1 cases) Ling Tien Wah (1 cases) Suchitra Ragupathy (1 cases)	Goh Eileen v Goh Mei Ling: Undue Influence & Transfer of HDB Flat Title Dispute(Jan 2014) Wong Kien Keong v Khoo Hoon Eng: Setting Aside Deed of Separation in Division of Matrimonial Assets(Jun 2012) Low Ah Cheow v Ng Hock Guan: Will Construction, Testamentary Trust, Testator's Intention(Jun 2009)
Gabriel Law Corporation0.00% success rate	4 cases4.1% of area	0.00% success rate	Nandwani Manoj Prakash (2 cases) Gabriel Peter (2 cases) Sameer bin Amir Melber (1 cases)	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Margin Trading, Broker-Dealer Agreements & Investor Claims(Sep 2024) Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Margin Calls in Silver Futures Trading(Jan 2024) First Asia Capital Investments Ltd v Société Générale: Collateral Contracts & Misrepresentation(Apr 2017)
Rajah & Tann LLP25.00% success rate	4 cases4.1% of area	25.00% success rate	Kelvin Poon (1 cases) Harish Kumar (1 cases) Lee Eng Beng (1 cases)	Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Undue Influence, and Appointment of Deputies(May 2015) Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute over Madam Goh's Estate(Aug 2010) Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp: Bank's Duty of Care & Customer's Mental Capacity(May 2010)
Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate	4 cases4.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (2 cases) Tham Wei Chern (1 cases) Lim Lei Theng (1 cases)	WLR v WLT: Costs Allocation in Mental Capacity Act Proceedings for P's Deputyship and LPA Revocation(May 2024) Zheng Zhuan Yao v Mok Kah Hong: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Dispute(Apr 2014) Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute over Madam Goh's Estate(Aug 2010)
Mallal & Namazie0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	Tan Teng Muan (3 cases) Loh Li Qin (3 cases)	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Tan Rajah & Cheah0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	Chew Kei-Jin (2 cases) Guy Ghazali (1 cases) Imran Khwaja (1 cases)	Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute over Madam Goh's Estate(Aug 2010) Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute(Oct 2009) C v D: Forum Non Conveniens in Divorce Petition Based on Adultery and Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage(May 2002)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Undue Influence, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Tan Teng Muan0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice28.33% relevance score	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Josephine Low50.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced53.75% relevance score	Anwar v Ng Chong & Hue: Negligence Claim over Mortgage & Personal Guarantees(Oct 2013) Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp: Bank's Duty of Care & Customer's Mental Capacity(May 2010) OCBC v Tan Teck Khong: Mortgage Enforceability & Undue Influence in Property Transaction(Mar 2005)
Kenneth Tan0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced58.33% relevance score	BOK v BOL: Setting Aside Declaration of Trust Due to Misrepresentation and Undue Influence(Dec 2017) Lal Hiranand v Kamla Lal Hiranand: Duress, Undue Influence & Deed of Settlement Dispute(Jun 2006) Kamla Lal Hiranand v Lal Hiranand: Summons in Chambers, Consent Order & Originating Summons Dispute(Aug 2003)
Letchamanan Devadason0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice28.33% relevance score	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Loh Li Qin0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice28.33% relevance score	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Sarbjit Singh Chopra0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice28.33% relevance score	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements(Apr 2020) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit(Jun 2019) Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights(May 2019)
Lee Eng Beng50.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced60% relevance score	Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Undue Influence, and Appointment of Deputies(May 2015) Standard Chartered Bank v Elang Mas: Mortgage, Banking Facilities & Default(Aug 2003) OCBC v Chng Sock Lee: Guarantee, Undue Influence & Banking Facilities Dispute(Oct 2001)
Lim Joo Toon12.50% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	12.50% success rate	General Practice28.75% relevance score	Ng Chee Tian v Ng Chee Pong: Unjust Enrichment, Limitation Act & Proprietary Remedies Dispute(Sep 2024) Low Ah Cheow v Ng Hock Guan: Will Construction, Testamentary Trust, Testator's Intention(Jun 2009) Ong Wui Jin v Ong Wui Teck: Extension of Time to Appeal Will Validity Decision(May 2008)
Hu Huimin0.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice35% relevance score	WWI v WWJ: Testamentary Capacity, Mental Disability & Will Revocation Dispute(Aug 2024) Tsang v Personal Representatives of Eng: Inter Vivos Gift & Intention to Benefit Recipient(Jun 2024) WLR v WLT: Costs Allocation in Mental Capacity Act Proceedings for P's Deputyship and LPA Revocation(May 2024)
Andy Chiok75.00% success rate	3 cases3.1% of area	75.00% success rate	General Practice46.25% relevance score	Anwar v Ng Chong & Hue: Negligence Claim over Mortgage & Personal Guarantees(Oct 2013) AAL v AAK: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Lump Sum Maintenance in Divorce(Jul 2012) OCBC v Tan Teck Khong: Mortgage Enforceability & Undue Influence in Property Transaction(Mar 2005)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 98 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	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
2	Glassberg v UBS AG: Breach of Contract, Negligence & Vicarious Liability in Investment Advice	General Division of the High Court	09 Jan 2025	Claim Dismissed
3		-	03 Nov 2024	Unknown
4		-	27 Oct 2024	Unknown
5	Suresh s/o Purushothaman v Kusula Kumari d/o A Kesavan: HDB Flat Ownership Dispute	General Division of the High Court	23 Oct 2024	Originating application converted into an originating claim.
6	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Margin Trading, Broker-Dealer Agreements & Investor Claims	Appellate Division of the High Court	23 Sep 2024	Appeal Dismissed
7	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.
8	WWI v WWJ: Testamentary Capacity, Mental Disability & Will Revocation Dispute	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	05 Aug 2024	Appeal dismissed.
9	Zhang Jinhua v Yip Zhao Lin: Setting Aside Default Judgment Based on Prima Facie Defence	General Division of the High Court	11 Jul 2024	Appeal Dismissed
10	Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Jul 2024	Appeal Allowed
11	Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Share Valuation & Costs in Oppression Claim	General Division of the High Court	02 Jul 2024	Claimants awarded costs; valuer to consider marketability discount and control premium.
12	Tsang v Personal Representatives of Eng: Inter Vivos Gift & Intention to Benefit Recipient	General Division of the High Court	11 Jun 2024	Claim dismissed; Counterclaim dismissed
13	WLR v WLT: Costs Allocation in Mental Capacity Act Proceedings for P's Deputyship and LPA Revocation	Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore	02 May 2024	Costs orders made regarding applications for deputyship and revocation of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
14	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Margin Calls in Silver Futures Trading	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jan 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed; Judgment for the First Defendant on its counterclaim.
15	Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Oppression, Economic Duress & Undue Influence in Shareholders' Agreement Dispute	General Division of the High Court	18 Jan 2024	Judgment for Claimants
16	Quek Peng Hock Henry v Chia Swee Hun: Resulting Trusts, Inter Vivos Gifts, Undue Influence	General Division of the High Court	31 May 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
17	Thamby Kannu Parvathi v S Geetha: Estate Distribution Dispute over Dunlop Street Property Sale Proceeds	GENERAL DIVISION OF THE high court of the republic of singapore	30 Oct 2022	Judgment for Plaintiff
18	Ye Huishi Rachel v Ng Ke Ming Jerry: Agarwood Investment Dispute over Settlement Agreement	General Division of the High Court	01 Nov 2021	Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
19	VTL v VTM: Mutual Wills Dispute Over Mother's Estate	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	19 Aug 2021	Judgment for Plaintiff
20	ULP v ULS: LPA Revocation Based on Undue Pressure; Mental Capacity Act	General Division of the High Court (Family Division)	05 Jul 2021	Appeal Allowed
21	Wei Fengpin v Low Tuck Loong Raymond: Oppression of Minority Shareholder Claim	General Division of the High Court	14 Apr 2021	Judgment for Plaintiff
22	UWF v UWH: Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence in Will Dispute	High Court (Family Division)	21 Dec 2020	Judgment for Defendants
23	Goh Yng Yng Karen v Goh Yong Chiang Kelvin: Mental Capacity & Undue Influence in Power of Attorney	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Sep 2020	Declaration that the Powers of Attorney are void.
24	SVM International Trading v Liew Kum Chong: Sham Transaction & Illegal Moneylending Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jun 2020	Appeals dismissed.
25	Tan Wei Leong v Tan Lee Chin: Setting Aside Deed of Family Arrangement	High Court of Singapore	16 Jun 2020	Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
26	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL court of the republic of singapore	27 May 2020	Action struck out as an abuse of process under the Henderson v Henderson doctrine.
27	Yip Fook Chong v Loy Wei Ezekiel: Fiduciary Duty, Unjust Enrichment & Oral Agreement Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Apr 2020	Plaintiffs' claims dismissed.
28	Navin Jatia v Ram Niranjan: Validity of August 2015 Deed & Family Arrangements	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	05 Apr 2020	CA 202/2018 is allowed in part, CA 203/2018 is dismissed, and CA 205/2018 is dismissed.
29	Toh Eng Tiah v Angelina Jiang: Gift vs Loan Dispute in Romantic Relationship	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	31 Mar 2020	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Judgment for Defendant on counterclaim.
30	CBB v Law Society of Singapore: Judicial Review of Law Society's Decision on Lawyer Misconduct Complaint	High Court	02 Jan 2020	Judicial review allowed; the decision of the Council not to apply for leave to refer the pre 17 April 2012 events to the Chairman is quashed, and a mandatory order is granted directing the Council to reconsider its decision.
31	BLL v BLM: Issue Estoppel & Res Judicata in Mental Capacity Case	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Sep 2019	The court held that issue estoppel and the extended doctrine of res judicata do not apply, allowing the defendants to relitigate the issue of undue influence.
32	Ahmad Ebrahim v Ilangchizian Manogaran: Breach of Oral Agreement & Undue Influence	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Jul 2019	The Plaintiff’s claims were dismissed.
33	BUV v BUU: Mental Capacity Act Declaration & Deputy Appointment	High Court (Family Division)	18 Jun 2019	Declaration that the second defendant lacked capacity to make decisions as to her personal welfare and her property and affairs.
34	Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Costs Allocation in Breach of Contract & Minority Oppression Suit	High Court of Singapore	06 Jun 2019	Costs orders made, with reductions due to failure to prove substantial claims and allegations.
35	Ram Niranjan v Navin Jatia: Minority Oppression, Contractual Disputes, and Property Rights	High Court	28 May 2019	Ram and Mrs Ram succeeded in some but not all of their claims in Suit 911. Navin’s counterclaim was dismissed, as was his claim in Suit 139.
36	Jocelyn Rita v Tan Gark Chong: Breach of Trust, Rental Income, Property Value Diminution	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 May 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; claim for loss of rental for the Wajek Property allowed, claim for loss of rental and diminution in value of the Ampang Property dismissed.
37	Tan & Au LLP v Seo Puay Guan: Contract Duress & Stakeholding Fees Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Mar 2019	Originating Summons partially allowed. The court determined the validity of a settlement agreement and the quantum of stakeholding fees.
38	URF & URG v URH: Estate Dispute over Validity of 2008 Will, Undue Influence, and Testamentary Capacity	High Court	07 Jan 2019	Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
39	Moh Tai Siang v Moh Tai Tong: Resulting Trust, Constructive Trust & Undue Influence Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Dec 2018	I refused the plaintiff the reliefs sought.
40		-	28 Nov 2018	Unknown
41	Sia Chin Sun v Yong Wai Poh: Undue Influence, Estate Assets, and Interim Injunction	High Court of Singapore	17 Jun 2018	Applications granted, stay order lifted for limited purposes, and interim injunction granted.
42	Lim Lee Lee v United Overseas Bank Ltd: Bankruptcy Proceedings and Undue Influence in Mortgage Agreements	High Court	02 Apr 2018	Defendant's appeal allowed; the order setting aside the statutory demand was reversed.
43		-	27 Dec 2017	Unknown
44	BOK v BOL: Setting Aside Declaration of Trust Due to Misrepresentation and Undue Influence	High Court	10 Dec 2017	Declaration of Trust set aside.
45	Tan Kim Heng v Tan Kim Li: Dispute over Validity of Wills and Property Disposition	High Court of Singapore	23 Jul 2017	Claim dismissed; counterclaim allowed.
46	First Asia Capital Investments Ltd v Société Générale: Collateral Contracts & Misrepresentation	High Court	11 Apr 2017	Claim dismissed with costs.
47	L Manimuthu v L Shanmuganathan: Dispute over Family Assets, Compromise Agreement, and Illegality Defense	High Court	05 Sep 2016	Plaintiffs’ claim and the Defendant’s counterclaim allowed in part.
48	Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Jul 2016	Appeal Allowed in Part
49	TDA v TCZ: Appeal Against Statutory Will Order Under Mental Capacity Act Based on Undue Influence Allegations	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Apr 2016	Appeal Dismissed with Costs
50	Chung Khin Chun K v Yang Yin: Undue Influence & Misappropriation Claim	High Court	13 Aug 2015	Orders made allowing Yang Yin to surrender insurance policies to pay for legal fees.