Corporate Law

Corporate Law is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 639 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC51.00% success rate	100 cases15.6% of area	51.00% success rate	Cavinder Bull (15 cases) Davinder Singh (10 cases) Chloe Shobhana Ajit (5 cases)	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression, En Bloc Sale, and Share Valuation(Jan 2025) Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment(Jan 2025) Asiana Airlines v Gate Gourmet: Anti-Suit Injunctions & Arbitration Agreements(Oct 2024)
WongPartnership LLP35.48% success rate	62 cases9.7% of area	35.48% success rate	Koh Swee Yen (12 cases) Alvin Yeo (11 cases) Tan Chee Meng (5 cases)	Terraform Labs: Recognition of US Chapter 11 Liquidation Plan under SG Model Law(Feb 2025) Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Loh Cheng Lee Aaron v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd: Liquidator's Authority & Digital Asset Ownership in Cryptocurrency Winding Up(Oct 2024)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP38.60% success rate	57 cases8.9% of area	38.60% success rate	Sim Kwan Kiat (5 cases) Lee Eng Beng (4 cases) Toh Kian Sing (4 cases)	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression, En Bloc Sale, and Share Valuation(Jan 2025) SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties(Dec 2024) Asiana Airlines v Gate Gourmet: Anti-Suit Injunctions & Arbitration Agreements(Oct 2024)
Allen & Gledhill LLP39.62% success rate	53 cases8.3% of area	39.62% success rate	Ang Cheng Hock (15 cases) Lim Dao Kai (5 cases) William Ong (5 cases)	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression, En Bloc Sale, and Share Valuation(Jan 2025) Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Attorney-General v Jill Phua: Disciplinary Proceedings & Duty of Candour in Legal Profession Act(Aug 2024)
Attorney-General’s Chambers50.00% success rate	34 cases5.3% of area	50.00% success rate	Elaine Liew (3 cases) Khoo Boo Jin (3 cases) Tan Zhongshan (2 cases)	Public Prosecutor v Xu Yuanchen: Default Imprisonment Term and Appeal(Oct 2024) Attorney-General v Jill Phua: Disciplinary Proceedings & Duty of Candour in Legal Profession Act(Aug 2024) PP v Sim Chon Ang Jason: Appeal on Cheating & Companies Act Offences(Jul 2024)
Rajah & Tann LLP44.83% success rate	29 cases4.5% of area	44.83% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (9 cases) Harish Kumar (5 cases) Low Poh Ling (4 cases)	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024) Westacre Investments Inc v Yugoimport SDPR: Garnishee Order, Beneficial Ownership & Debt Determination(May 2015) Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Undue Influence, and Appointment of Deputies(May 2015)
TSMP Law Corporation30.77% success rate	26 cases4.1% of area	30.77% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (11 cases) Ong Pei Ching (5 cases) Thio Shen Yi SC (3 cases)	Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Share Valuation & Costs in Oppression Claim(Jul 2024) Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute(Jun 2023)
Shook Lin & Bok LLP26.09% success rate	23 cases3.6% of area	26.09% success rate	Chan Ming Onn David (4 cases) Sarjit Singh Gill (3 cases) David Chan (3 cases)	RHB Bank Bhd v Bob TX Food Empire: Winding Up Order Based on Insolvency(Dec 2024) Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders(Jun 2024)
Lee & Lee50.00% success rate	22 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	Tan Tee Jim (7 cases) Jiang Ke-Yue (5 cases) Quek Mong Hua (4 cases)	Baizanis v Snap Innovations: Agency, Implied Authority, Tortious Liability, Breach of Contract, Evidence Admissibility(Aug 2024) Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple v Ong Ai Moi: Charity Proceedings, Legal Capacity, and Striking Out(Jun 2023) Lim Beng Nga v Yat Guan Pte Ltd: Share Transfer Dispute over Pre-emption Clause(Mar 2020)
Tan Rajah & Cheah36.36% success rate	22 cases3.4% of area	36.36% success rate	Chew Kei-Jin (6 cases) Chelva Retnam Rajah (4 cases) Chelva Rajah (2 cases)	Zhejiang Crystal-Optech v Crystal-Moveon: Winding Up for Loss of Substratum & Failure to Commence Business(Mar 2024) How Weng Fan v Sengkang Town Council: Negligence, Control Failures, and Town Council Liability(Jul 2023) How Weng Fan v Sengkang Town Council: Town Councils Act, Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, Public Officers(Nov 2022)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Ang Cheng Hock58.62% success rate	20 cases3.1% of area	58.62% success rate	General Practice29.66% relevance score	Public Prosecutor v Xu Yuanchen: Default Imprisonment Term and Appeal(Oct 2024) Guy Neale v Ku De Ta: Trade Mark Infringement, Exclusive Licence, and Beneficial Ownership Dispute(May 2015) Guy Neale v Nine Squares: Trust, Trade Marks & Ku De Ta Brand Dispute(Dec 2014)
Davinder Singh50.00% success rate	18 cases2.8% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice39.38% relevance score	Beyonics Asia Pacific v Goh Chan Peng: Abuse of Process & Director's Duties(May 2020) BYL v BYN: Setting Aside of ICC Partial Award Due to Put Option Reliefs and Arbitrator Bias(Mar 2020) Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018)
Cavinder Bull65.22% success rate	17 cases2.7% of area	65.22% success rate	General Practice38.04% relevance score	Tan Ng Kuang v Jai Swarup Pathak: Disciplinary Proceedings for Regulated Foreign Lawyer(Oct 2021) Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination(May 2020) Baker v BCS: Oral Trust, Fiduciary Duty & Loan Dispute over Ethocyn Rights(Apr 2020)
Lee Eng Beng33.33% success rate	17 cases2.7% of area	33.33% success rate	General Practice35.93% relevance score	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression, En Bloc Sale, and Share Valuation(Jan 2025) Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency(Jan 2024) Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Mar 2021)
N Sreenivasan33.33% success rate	15 cases2.3% of area	33.33% success rate	General Practice38.61% relevance score	Sim Tee Meng v Haw Wan Sin David: Negligent Misrepresentation by Company Director(Nov 2019) PP v. Rajendar Prasad Rai: CDSA Application for Restraint & Charging Orders over Suspected Criminal Proceeds(May 2017) National University Hospital v Cicada Cube: Patent Ownership Dispute over Laboratory Specimen Collection System(Mar 2017)
Koh Swee Yen26.92% success rate	14 cases2.2% of area	26.92% success rate	General Practice40.38% relevance score	Kho Choon Keng v Lian Keng Enterprises: Winding Up, Quasi-Partnership, Legitimate Expectations, Mutual Trust(Jul 2024) Mehta v Mehta: Director Resignation & Validity of Board Resolutions(May 2023) Sun Electric v Menrva Solutions: Breach of Contract, Negligence, and Privity of Contract(Sep 2019)
Alvin Yeo8.33% success rate	14 cases2.2% of area	8.33% success rate	General Practice37.29% relevance score	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination(May 2020) Baker v BCS: Oral Trust, Fiduciary Duty & Loan Dispute over Ethocyn Rights(Apr 2020) Thio Syn Kym Wendy v Thio Syn Pyn: Minority Oppression in Family-Owned Companies(Aug 2018)
Siraj Omar46.67% success rate	11 cases1.7% of area	46.67% success rate	Experienced52.33% relevance score	The Enterprise Fund III Ltd v CNPLaw LLP: Negligence Claim Against Lawyers for Flawed Loan Facility Agreement(Dec 2023) Tonny Permana v One Tree Capital: Agent's Duties & Investment Advice(Feb 2021) Wellness Group v. Paris Investment: Director Appointment Rights & Shareholders' Agreements(Aug 2018)
Hee Theng Fong29.63% success rate	11 cases1.7% of area	29.63% success rate	General Practice47.78% relevance score	Tan Boon Hai v Tan Kia Kok: Dispute Over Clan Association Membership and Election Validity(Oct 2016) Ding Pei Zhen v Yap Son On: Dispute over Goldrooster AG Share Distribution(Sep 2015) Lim Kok Wah v Lim Boh Yong: Minority Oppression & Control of Siem Seng Hing & Kenson(Aug 2015)
Thio Shen Yi10.34% success rate	11 cases1.7% of area	10.34% success rate	General Practice49.48% relevance score	Zhang Lan v La Dolce Vita: Equitable Execution & Trust Dispute(Jun 2023) Tan Ng Kuang v Jai Swarup Pathak: Disciplinary Proceedings for Regulated Foreign Lawyer(Oct 2021) BYL v BYN: Setting Aside of ICC Partial Award Due to Put Option Reliefs and Arbitrator Bias(Mar 2020)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 639 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Terraform Labs: Recognition of US Chapter 11 Liquidation Plan under SG Model Law	Singapore International Commercial Court	20 Feb 2025	Reliefs granted under Article 21(1) of the SG Model Law.
2	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Minority Oppression, En Bloc Sale, and Share Valuation	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jan 2025	Appeal allowed in part.
3	Sw Chan Kit v Ntegrator Holdings Ltd: Winding Up Application Dispute	General Division of the High Court	27 Jan 2025	Order for Ntegrator Holdings Ltd to be wound up.
4	ATT Systems v Centricore: Breach of Confidence, Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Conspiracy	General Division of the High Court	22 Jan 2025	Judgment for Plaintiffs on claims of breach of confidence, breach of contract, inducement of breach of contract, and conspiracy by unlawful means.
5	Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Jan 2025	Appeal Allowed in Part
6	Chiang Ai Ling v Tan Kian Chye: Sham Agreements & Conspiracy in Matrimonial Asset Division	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Dec 2024	Claim dismissed; counterclaims dismissed; declaration granted.
7	RHB Bank Bhd v Bob TX Food Empire: Winding Up Order Based on Insolvency	General Division of the High Court	17 Dec 2024	Winding-up order made against each defendant
8	Concorde Services v Ong Kim Hock: Director's Duties, Conspiracy, and Knowing Receipt in Hairstyling Business Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Dec 2024	Judgment for Claimant
9	SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties	General Division of the High Court	15 Dec 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff against Sino Africa and Teodros Ashenafi; Action against Coca-Cola Sabco (East Africa) Ltd Dismissed.
10	Duke Bakery v Lin Liming: Breach of Director's Duties, Contract, Unjust Enrichment	General Division of the High Court	12 Dec 2024	Claims against Mr. Lin and Mr. Zhang dismissed; claim against Mdm Chng partially dismissed; Mdm Chng's counterclaim dismissed.
11		-	04 Dec 2024	Unknown
12	Arbiters Inc Law Corp v Arokiasamy Steven Joseph: Legal Costs, Contentious Business Agreements, and Overcharging	Appellate Division of the High Court	04 Dec 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
13	Khan Aisanullah v Rajib Kumar Dhali: Breach of Contract & Fiduciary Duty Claims by Shareholder	General Division of the High Court	03 Dec 2024	Plaintiff's claim and Defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
14	Prometheus Marine v Pickering: Directors' Duties, Conspiracy & Limitation Act	General Division of the High Court	18 Nov 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
15	Lai Chung Wing v Nusantara Energy: Winding Up Order for Suspended Business	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Nov 2024	Winding-up order granted against the Company.
16	Asiana Airlines v Gate Gourmet: Anti-Suit Injunctions & Arbitration Agreements	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	28 Oct 2024	Appeal allowed in part. The anti-suit injunction granted in respect of the claims against the directors in the Korean Compensation Proceedings was set aside. The Judge’s decision regarding the anti-suit injunctions granted for the Korean CA Proceedings and for the claims against Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH in the Korean Compensation Proceedings was upheld.
17	Public Prosecutor v Xu Yuanchen: Default Imprisonment Term and Appeal	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	28 Oct 2024	Appeal allowed; fine imposed by the High Court set aside, and the respondent's appeal against sentence in the General Division of the High Court dismissed.
18	Lye Yew Cheong v Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority: Restoration of Struck-Off Company Name	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Oct 2024	Application allowed
19	Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Oct 2024	Scheme Sanctioned; Setting-Aside Application Dismissed
20	Loh Cheng Lee Aaron v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd: Liquidator's Authority & Digital Asset Ownership in Cryptocurrency Winding Up	General Division of the High Court	10 Oct 2024	Authorisation granted as prayed for.
21	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.
22	Bu Shen Xi (S) Pte. Ltd. Winding Up: Special Resolution Validity & Insolvency Under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	26 Sep 2024	Winding-up order granted pursuant to s 125(1)(a) of the IRDA and, alternatively, s 125(1)(e) of the same.
23	AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd v Liew Nyok Wah: Breach of Director's Duties & Funding Agreement Dispute	General Division of the High Court	24 Sep 2024	Claim dismissed; Judgment for the Defendant on Counterclaim.
24	ESR Group v HSBC: Interpretation of Trust Deed & Voting Rights in REIT Internalization	Appellate Division of the High Court	03 Sep 2024	Appeal Dismissed
25	Law Society of Singapore v Nedumaran Muthukrishnan: Disciplinary Proceedings for Dishonest Conduct and Breach of Professional Conduct Rules	Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges of the Republic of Singapore	28 Aug 2024	Respondent suspended from practice for four years.
26	Attorney-General v Jill Phua: Disciplinary Proceedings & Duty of Candour in Legal Profession Act	Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges of the Republic of Singapore	19 Aug 2024	Respondent be struck off the Roll and imposed a minimum reinstatement interval of two years and six months.
27	Lim Jinn Tonn Zanelle v Royal Amulet Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Solicitor Appointment Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Aug 2024	The court found that the company failed to properly appoint Mahmood Gaznavi Chambers LLC as its solicitors. The Notice of Appointment, the summons in SUM 1351, and Ms. Chua's affidavit in SUM 1351 were struck out. The court also dismissed SUM 1351.
28	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.
29	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
30	Baizanis v Snap Innovations: Agency, Implied Authority, Tortious Liability, Breach of Contract, Evidence Admissibility	General Division of the High Court	01 Aug 2024	Claims dismissed
31	Sullivan v Hill Capital: Striking Out Action Against Director for Breach of Fiduciary Duty	General Division of the High Court	31 Jul 2024	Prayers for relief sought against the second respondent, Ms Ban Su Mei, are struck out and the action against her is dismissed.
32	Kho Choon Keng v Lian Keng Enterprises: Winding Up, Quasi-Partnership, Legitimate Expectations, Mutual Trust	General Division of the High Court	25 Jul 2024	Winding up order granted, stayed for 30 days.
33		-	10 Jul 2024	Unknown
34		-	09 Jul 2024	Unknown
35	PP v Sim Chon Ang Jason: Appeal on Cheating & Companies Act Offences	General Division of the High Court	02 Jul 2024	Appeal dismissed in part, allowed in part. Sim's appeal against conviction and sentence for cheating charges is dismissed. Prosecution's cross-appeal against Sim's sentence is allowed. Prosecution's appeal against Sim's acquittal on the Companies Act Charge and Tjioe's acquittal on the Abetment of Cheating Charges are allowed.
36	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.
37	Three Arrows Capital Ltd v Davies: Freezing Order Dispute Over Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Assets	General Division of the High Court	27 Jun 2024	Ms. Chen's applications to discharge the Singapore Freezing Order and stay her ancillary disclosure obligations were dismissed.
38	Re Fullerton Capital Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Disclosure Orders	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Jun 2024	Application allowed in the main
39	HSBC vs Quarz: Internalisation of Sabana REIT Management & Unitholders' Voting Rights	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Jun 2024	Declaration that the ESR Entities are prohibited from voting on the Proposed Amendments, insofar as these are required to implement Internalisation.
40	Re No Va Land: SICC Sanctions Cross-Border Pre-Pack Scheme under IRDA s 71	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	06 Jun 2024	Sanction order entered granting all relief requested by the Applicant.
41	Pioneer Energy Holdings v Zhu Yimin: Nominee Director's Duties & Liabilities	General Division of the High Court	26 May 2024	Claim and Counterclaim dismissed in their entirety.
42	Kiri Industries v Senda International: Oppression Remedy, En Bloc Share Sale	Singapore International Commercial Court	19 May 2024	En bloc sale of shares ordered; Kiri Industries to receive US$603.8m in priority.
43	CNA v CNB: Upholding ICC Arbitration Clause Despite SHIAC Agreement in Software Licensing Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	15 May 2024	Appeal Dismissed
44	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
45		-	14 May 2024	Unknown
46	Wong Joo Wan v Bravo Building Construction: Extension of Judicial Management Order and Statement of Proposals	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 May 2024	The applicant is allowed 60 days from 7 May 2024 to put forward a Statement of Proposals. The other orders sought by the applicant are not allowed.
47	Chainani v Singh: Shareholder Oppression & Director's Duties in Dormant Companies	General Division of the High Court	05 May 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
48	Wong Ben v The WatchFund Ltd: Misrepresentation & Breach of Contract in Luxury Watch Investment Scheme	General Division of the High Court	29 Apr 2024	Judgment for Plaintiffs in part; claims for misrepresentation dismissed; specific performance ordered for breach of contract.
49	Re Boldtek Holdings Ltd: Judicial Management Order Application Under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	07 Apr 2024	Judicial management order granted.
50	Wong Poon Kay v Public Prosecutor: Complicity, Stolen Property & Companies Act	General Division of the High Court	27 Mar 2024	Appeal Dismissed