Wrongful arrest

Wrongful arrest is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 25 cases from 2002 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Wrongful arrest, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP33.33% success rate	6 cases24.0% of area	33.33% success rate	Koh See Bin (3 cases) Toh Kian Sing (3 cases) Leong Kah Wah (2 cases)	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest(Aug 2021) CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim(Jun 2021) DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2017)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny0.00% success rate	4 cases16.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Gerald Yee (3 cases) Jude P. Benny (1 cases) Magdalene Chew (1 cases)	Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty Dispute(Jul 2005) Hailisen Shipping v Pan-United Shipyard: Interpretation of Supreme Court of Judicature Act s 34(2)(a)(Nov 2003) Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd v The “Dilmun Fulmar”: Arrest of Vessel After Settlement Agreement Dispute(Oct 2003)
Attorney-General’s Chambers66.67% success rate	3 cases12.0% of area	66.67% success rate	Khoo Boo Jin (2 cases) Low Tzeh Shyian Russell (2 cases) Tin Shu Min (1 cases)	Yap Kian Sing v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Drug Trafficking Sentence(Dec 2023) Yan Jun v Attorney-General: Appeal Dismissed on False Imprisonment Claim(Nov 2014) Yan Jun v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment, Defamation, and Limitation Act(Nov 2013)
Gurbani & Co.100.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	100.00% success rate	Prem Gurbani (2 cases) Tan Hui Tsing (1 cases)	The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant(Jan 2014) The "Genius Star II": Setting Aside Warrant of Arrest for Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Claim(Oct 2013)
Independent Practitioner0.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Yan Jun (2 cases)	Yan Jun v Attorney-General: Appeal Dismissed on False Imprisonment Claim(Nov 2014) Yan Jun v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment, Defamation, and Limitation Act(Nov 2013)
Rajah & Tann LLP0.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Toh Kian Sing (1 cases) Yip Li Ming (1 cases) Nathanael Lin (1 cases)	Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss(Dec 2014) The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant(Jan 2014)
Oon & Bazul LLP50.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Yap Ming Kwang Kelly (2 cases) Shawn Lim Zi Xuan (1 cases) Prakaash s/o Paniar Silvam (1 cases)	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest(Aug 2021) Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim(Jul 2019)
Allen & Gledhill LLP100.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	100.00% success rate	Yap Yin Soon (2 cases) Vivian Ang (1 cases) Dorcas Seah (1 cases)	Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim(Jul 2019) Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss(Dec 2014)
CLASIS LLC50.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Moses Lin (2 cases) Prakash Nair (1 cases) Gerald Yee (1 cases)	The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute(Jul 2015) The "STX Mumbai": Anticipatory Breach & Wrongful Arrest in Admiralty Claim(Jun 2014)
Niru & Co LLC0.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Liew Teck Huat (2 cases) Phang Cunkuang (1 cases) Christopher Yee (1 cases)	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest(Mar 2024) DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2017)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Wrongful arrest, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Toh Kian Sing40.00% success rate	5 cases20.0% of area	40.00% success rate	Experienced62% relevance score	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest(Aug 2021) Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply(Dec 2015) Big Port Service DMCC v China Shipping: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply Dispute(Aug 2015)
Gerald Yee0.00% success rate	4 cases16.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced63.75% relevance score	The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute(Jul 2015) Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty Dispute(Jul 2005) Hailisen Shipping v Pan-United Shipyard: Interpretation of Supreme Court of Judicature Act s 34(2)(a)(Nov 2003)
Liew Teck Huat33.33% success rate	3 cases12.0% of area	33.33% success rate	Experienced60% relevance score	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest(Mar 2024) DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2017) Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty Dispute(Jul 2005)
Koh See Bin33.33% success rate	3 cases12.0% of area	33.33% success rate	Experienced66.67% relevance score	Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply(Dec 2015) Big Port Service DMCC v China Shipping: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply Dispute(Aug 2015) The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute(Jul 2015)
Lawrence Teh60.00% success rate	3 cases12.0% of area	60.00% success rate	Experienced74% relevance score	Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply(Dec 2015) Big Port Service DMCC v China Shipping: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply Dispute(Aug 2015) Treasure Valley Group Ltd v Saputra Teddy: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest & Approbation/Reprobation(Nov 2005)
Yap Ming Kwang Kelly50.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced55% relevance score	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest(Aug 2021) Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim(Jul 2019)
Prem Gurbani100.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	100.00% success rate	Experienced53.33% relevance score	The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant(Jan 2014) The "Genius Star II": Setting Aside Warrant of Arrest for Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Claim(Oct 2013)
Khoo Boo Jin100.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	100.00% success rate	General Practice45% relevance score	Yan Jun v Attorney-General: Appeal Dismissed on False Imprisonment Claim(Nov 2014) Yan Jun v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment, Defamation, and Limitation Act(Nov 2013)
Leong Kah Wah50.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice35% relevance score	DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2017) The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute(Jul 2015)
Yap Yin Soon100.00% success rate	2 cases8.0% of area	100.00% success rate	Experienced66.67% relevance score	Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim(Jul 2019) Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss(Dec 2014)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 25 most recent judgments out of 25 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest	General Division of the High Court	14 Mar 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed and defendant's counterclaim partially allowed.
2	Yap Kian Sing v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Drug Trafficking Sentence	General Division of the High Court	10 Dec 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
3	Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan Security	General Division of the High Court	16 Jan 2022	Plaintiff's claims dismissed.
4	Phillips 66 v Owner of Vessel “LUNA”: Bills of Lading, Contract of Carriage, Wrongful Arrest	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	19 Aug 2021	Appeals allowed, except for the appeal against the dismissal of the counterclaim for wrongful arrest.
5	CJM v CJT: Recourse Against Arbitration Award for Dismissal of Earn-Out Payment Claim	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	14 Jun 2021	Plaintiffs' Originating Summons to set aside two paragraphs in the Award is dismissed. The plaintiffs’ application to amend their Originating Summons to set aside two further paragraphs is likewise dismissed.
6	Hansa Safety Services GmbH v The Owner of the Vessel, the “King Darwin”: Striking Out Notice of Discontinuance for Wrongful Arrest Claim	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Jul 2019	Appeal dismissed; Senior Assistant Registrar’s order to strike out the Notice of Discontinuance upheld with terms.
7	DSA Consultancy v The Eurohope: Action in Rem for Security in Foreign Proceedings	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Aug 2017	Writ of summons struck out and warrant of arrest set aside.
8	Big Port Service DMCC v Xin Chang Shu: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply	High Court	03 Dec 2015	Defendant's appeal allowed. The warrant of arrest is set aside and the plaintiff is ordered to pay the defendant damages to be assessed for the wrongful arrest of the Vessel from 2014-12-10 to 2014-12-12.
9	Big Port Service DMCC v China Shipping: Wrongful Arrest & Agency in Bunker Supply Dispute	High Court	10 Aug 2015	Striking-Out Application allowed; Stay Application dismissed.
10	The “STX Mumbai”: Anticipatory Breach & Insolvency in Bunkering Contract Dispute	Court of Appeal	23 Jul 2015	Appeal Allowed
11	Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss	High Court	11 Dec 2014	Defendant's application dismissed.
12	Yan Jun v Attorney-General: Appeal Dismissed on False Imprisonment Claim	Court of Appeal	26 Nov 2014	Appeal dismissed.
13	The "STX Mumbai": Anticipatory Breach & Wrongful Arrest in Admiralty Claim	High Court	26 Jun 2014	Plaintiff's appeal dismissed; defendant's cross-appeal allowed; inquiry as to damages for wrongful arrest ordered.
14	The Nasco Gem: Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Arrest Warrant	Court of Appeal	06 Jan 2014	Application dismissed with costs.
15	Yan Jun v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment, Defamation, and Limitation Act	High Court	13 Nov 2013	Appeal Dismissed
16	The "Genius Star II": Setting Aside Warrant of Arrest for Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Claim	High Court	16 Oct 2013	Warrant of Arrest set aside on the ground of material non-disclosure.
17	Simon Suppiah Sunmugam v Chua Geok Teck: Claim for Assault and Wrongful Arrest	High Court	04 Apr 2012	Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs to be agreed or taxed.
18		-	18 Sep 2008	Unknown
19	Mezen: Claim for Wrongful Detention of Equipment and Admiralty Jurisdiction	High Court	22 Feb 2006	Application to set aside the writ of summons and the warrant of arrest allowed; application to award damages for wrongful arrest declined.
20	Treasure Valley Group Ltd v Saputra Teddy: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest & Approbation/Reprobation	High Court	20 Nov 2005	Appeal dismissed. The court ruled that the defendants had adopted inconsistent attitudes, thus barring them from challenging the arrest.
21	Inai Selasih (ex Geopotes X): Admiralty Jurisdiction, Wrongful Arrest & Sham Charterparty Dispute	High Court	24 Jul 2005	Appeal allowed; Writ of Summons and Warrant of Arrest set aside.
22	Hailisen Shipping v Pan-United Shipyard: Interpretation of Supreme Court of Judicature Act s 34(2)(a)	Court of Appeal of Singapore	05 Nov 2003	Motion to strike out appeal dismissed; appeal allowed to proceed.
23	Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd v The “Dilmun Fulmar”: Arrest of Vessel After Settlement Agreement Dispute	High Court	30 Oct 2003	Plaintiffs’ appeal dismissed and Defendants’ appeal allowed.
24	The Rainbow Spring: Admiralty Action, Wrongful Arrest, and Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Charterparty Dispute	High Court	28 Oct 2002	Writ of summons and warrant of arrest set aside.
25	Sumitomo Corporation v Alexandrea: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Action in Rem, and Arrest of Vessel	High Court	22 Apr 2002	Appeal allowed; Writ of Summons and warrant of arrest set aside.