Damages

Damages is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 595 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC46.97% success rate	66 cases11.1% of area	46.97% success rate	Davinder Singh (5 cases) Cavinder Bull SC (5 cases) Davinder Singh SC (5 cases)	Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute(Nov 2023) PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mills v Sunrise Industries: Breach of Contract & Bank Guarantee Dispute(Nov 2023) Kuvera Resources v JPMorgan Chase: Sanctions Clause & Letters of Credit Dispute(Sep 2023)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP34.04% success rate	48 cases8.1% of area	34.04% success rate	Devathas Satianathan (6 cases) Yip Li Ming (5 cases) Chia Xin Ran Alina (4 cases)	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024) COD v COE: Appeal to Adduce Fresh Evidence in Arbitration Setting Aside - Natural Justice(Sep 2023) Seatrium v HJ Shipbuilding: Breach of Shipbuilding Sub-Contract over Welding Defects(Sep 2023)
Allen & Gledhill LLP28.21% success rate	39 cases6.6% of area	28.21% success rate	Tay Yong Seng (5 cases) Loong Tse Chuan (4 cases) Lim Dao Kai (4 cases)	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair(Jan 2024) ICOP Construction v Tiong Seng: Construction Dispute over Microtunneling Works(Jan 2024) Li Jialin v Wingcrown Investment: Forfeiture of Deposit, Remedies, and Pre-Judgment Interest(Sep 2023)
WongPartnership LLP38.24% success rate	34 cases5.7% of area	38.24% success rate	Alvin Yeo (10 cases) Chou Sean Yu (5 cases) Tan Chee Meng (4 cases)	ONGC Petro additions Ltd v DL E&C Co: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Exceeding Jurisdiction and Breach of Natural Justice(Jul 2023) Aquarius Corporation v Haribo Asia Pacific: Breach of Distributorship Agreement & Lost Profits(Nov 2022) Baker v BCS Business Consulting: Account of Trust Assets & Ethocyn Rights(Dec 2021)
Rajah & Tann LLP56.00% success rate	25 cases4.2% of area	56.00% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (3 cases) Toh Kian Sing (3 cases) Francis Xavier (3 cases)	BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan Resources: Breach of Contract & Damages(Jan 2019) Kalzip Asia v BFG International: GRP Panel Defects & Breach of Contract(Jun 2018) BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan: Breach of Contract & Remedies in Joint Venture Coal Briquetting Project(Jul 2017)
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP27.27% success rate	22 cases3.7% of area	27.27% success rate	Zhulkarnain bin Abdul Rahim (4 cases) Koh Kia Jeng (4 cases) Lau Wen Jin (4 cases)	Wong Ben v The WatchFund Ltd: Misrepresentation & Breach of Contract in Luxury Watch Investment Scheme(Apr 2024) Group Lease Holdings v JTrust Asia: Issue Estoppel & Damages in Deceit & Conspiracy(Nov 2023) Asian Eco Technology v Deng Yiming: Summary Judgment for Diamond Seed and Loose Diamond Recovery(Aug 2023)
Tan Kok Quan Partnership23.81% success rate	21 cases3.5% of area	23.81% success rate	Leong Lijie (4 cases) Teo Weng Kie (4 cases) Kannan Ramesh (4 cases)	Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case(Aug 2023) Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Building & Construction Delay, Loss of Chance, Damages(Feb 2023) Ng Li Ning v Ting Jun Heng: Apportionment of Liability in Traffic Accident(Sep 2021)
Straits Law Practice LLC26.32% success rate	19 cases3.2% of area	26.32% success rate	N Sreenivasan (8 cases) Collin Choo (4 cases) Valerie Ang (3 cases)	Lim Sze Eng v Lin Choo Mee: Contractual Interpretation, Settlement Agreement, and Reasonable Endeavours(Nov 2018) Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares(Jan 2018) Rathanamalah v Chia Kok Hoong: Negligence Claim for Nerve Injuries Post Varicose Vein Surgery(Jul 2017)
Harry Elias Partnership27.78% success rate	18 cases3.0% of area	27.78% success rate	Philip Fong (4 cases) Tan Chee Meng (3 cases) Adeline Chong (3 cases)	Rockline Ltd v Silverlink Holdings: Remedies for Failure to Issue SAP Notes(Aug 2010) Max Media v Nimbus Media: Breach of Contract & Bank Guarantee Dispute(Jan 2010) Agrosin Pte Ltd v Martynov Igor: Breach of Director's Duties, Understated Costs, and Unpaid Salary Dispute(Jun 2009)
Rajah & Tann41.18% success rate	17 cases2.9% of area	41.18% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (2 cases) K. Muralidharan Pillai (2 cases) Kelly Yap (2 cases)	Metalform Asia v Ser Kim Koi: Striking Out Claim for Breach of Warranties(Aug 2008) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Duty of Pledgee, Undervalue Sale of Shares, and Conspiracy Claim(Sep 2007) Sunny Metal v Ng Khim Ming: Architect's Liability, Contract & Tort Claims(Jul 2007)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Alvin Yeo42.11% success rate	14 cases2.4% of area	42.11% success rate	General Practice46.84% relevance score	CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021) Oei Hong Leong v Chew Hua Seng: Contract Formation, Intention, Breach & Damages(Feb 2020) Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation(Sep 2016)
Davinder Singh43.75% success rate	12 cases2.0% of area	43.75% success rate	Experienced56.88% relevance score	BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan: Contract Dispute over Coal Briquetting Joint Venture - Damages Assessment(Feb 2022) Lee Hsien Loong v Xu Yuan Chen: Defamation, Damages, and Justification in Online Publication(Aug 2021) CEF & CEG v CEH: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Scope of Arbitration(May 2021)
Anthony Wee36.36% success rate	11 cases1.8% of area	36.36% success rate	Experienced63.64% relevance score	Ng Li Ning v Ting Jun Heng: Apportionment of Liability in Traffic Accident(Sep 2021) Hew Chee Chin v Tan Kia Tock: Assessment of Damages for Personal Injury(Dec 2020) Ng Hua Bak v. Eu Kok Thai: Assessment of Damages for Taxi Driver's Accident Injuries(Nov 2016)
Philip Jeyaretnam53.85% success rate	10 cases1.7% of area	53.85% success rate	Experienced62.31% relevance score	Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation(Sep 2016) Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Director Liability(Nov 2015) Cheong Soh Chin v Eng Chiet Shoong: Fiduciary Duties, Private Equity Investments & Accounting(Jul 2015)
Lee Eng Beng33.33% success rate	9 cases1.5% of area	33.33% success rate	Experienced65.83% relevance score	Pacific Ocean Engineering v Tractors Singapore: Breach of Contract & Implied Terms(Apr 2021) Crest Capital Asia v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Conspiracy & Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Mar 2021) Neptune Capital v Sunmax: Damages for Injunction & Undertaking Breach(Jul 2016)
N Sreenivasan5.88% success rate	9 cases1.5% of area	5.88% success rate	Experienced63.82% relevance score	Ng Huat Seng v Munib Mohammad Madni: Vicarious Liability & Non-Delegable Duty for Demolition Damage(Jun 2016) ACES System Development v Yenty Lily: Wrongful Termination & Platform Detention(Oct 2013) Yenty Lily v ACES System: Breach of Contract, Wrongful Detention & Damages Assessment(Oct 2012)
Liew Teck Huat9.09% success rate	9 cases1.5% of area	9.09% success rate	Experienced55% relevance score	Jeil Crystal: BCGE v Jeil Intl - Switch Bills of Lading, Wrongful Arrest(Mar 2024) Smart Property Management v Management Corp: Breach of Contract & Managing Agent Duties(Sep 2022) Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Breach of Confidence & Surreptitious Email Extraction(Nov 2021)
Tan Liam Beng22.22% success rate	9 cases1.5% of area	22.22% success rate	Experienced63.89% relevance score	SKK (S) Pte Ltd v Management Corporation: Assessment of Prolongation Costs(Apr 2013) SKK (S) Pte Ltd v Management Corporation: Repainting Contract Dispute over Paint Specifications and Payment(Sep 2011) LW Infrastructure v Lim Chin San: Liquidated Damages & Sub-Contract Termination(Jul 2011)
Thio Shen Yi6.25% success rate	8 cases1.3% of area	6.25% success rate	General Practice43.13% relevance score	Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction: Construction Dispute - EOT, CC, Defect Rectification(Oct 2022) Prudential Assurance v Peter Tan: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty & Restraint of Trade in Mass Agent Departure(May 2021) CAI v CAJ: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Excess of Jurisdiction in Construction Dispute(Jan 2021)
Jaikanth Shankar35.71% success rate	8 cases1.3% of area	35.71% success rate	Experienced61.79% relevance score	Hector Finance Group Ltd v Chan Chew Keak: Director's Duties & Conspiracy(May 2023) BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan Resources: Damages for Breach of Contract in Joint Venture(Feb 2023) BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan: Contract Dispute over Coal Briquetting Joint Venture - Damages Assessment(Feb 2022)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 595 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1		-	25 Feb 2025	Unknown
2	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.
3	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.
4	Riady Tjandra v Cheng Yi Han: Breach of Contract, Unjust Enrichment, and Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Cryptocurrency Bank Investment	General Division of the High Court	04 Mar 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
5		-	28 Jan 2024	Unknown
6	Saha Ram Krishna v Tan Tai Joum: Breach of Contract, Implied Terms, and Mitigation of Damages in Tenancy Agreements	General Division of the High Court	22 Jan 2024	Judgment for Defendant on Counterclaim
7	Golden Pacific Shipping v Arc Marine Engineering: Negligence & Bailment in Ship Repair	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 Jan 2024	Plaintiff's claim dismissed
8	ICOP Construction v Tiong Seng: Construction Dispute over Microtunneling Works	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Jan 2024	Appeal allowed in part.
9	Martin v Singh: Conversion of Vehicle & Damages Assessment	General Division of the High Court	26 Nov 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
10	Terrenus Energy v Attika Interior: Construction Delay & Defect Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Nov 2023	Judgment partially for Plaintiff; Counterclaim partially allowed.
11	Group Lease Holdings v JTrust Asia: Issue Estoppel & Damages in Deceit & Conspiracy	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	21 Nov 2023	Appeal Dismissed
12	PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mills v Sunrise Industries: Breach of Contract & Bank Guarantee Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	21 Nov 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
13	Intertek Testing Services v Haidir bin Mohamad Khir: Discovery Dispute in Employment Contract Breach	General Division of the High Court	07 Nov 2023	RA 182 allowed in part and RA 183 allowed in full.
14		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
15	Spamhaus Technology Ltd v Reputation Administration Service: Setting Aside Default Judgment & Contract Formation	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Oct 2023	Appeal Allowed
16	Kuvera Resources v JPMorgan Chase: Sanctions Clause & Letters of Credit Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	27 Sep 2023	Appeal Allowed
17	COD v COE: Appeal to Adduce Fresh Evidence in Arbitration Setting Aside - Natural Justice	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Sep 2023	SUM 22 and CA 32 were dismissed.
18	Seatrium v HJ Shipbuilding: Breach of Shipbuilding Sub-Contract over Welding Defects	General Division of the High Court	19 Sep 2023	Claim Dismissed
19	Li Jialin v Wingcrown Investment: Forfeiture of Deposit, Remedies, and Pre-Judgment Interest	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Sep 2023	The Respondent was entitled to forfeit $380,000 as a true deposit. The Respondent was to retain the remaining $326,243.07 pending the determination of its claim of equitable set-off in an assessment of damages hearing.
20	CZO v CZP: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Aug 2023	Application dismissed with costs.
21	Carlsberg South Asia Pte Ltd v Pawan Kumar Jagetia: Breach of Employment Contract & Implied Terms	Appellate Division of the High Court	23 Aug 2023	Appeal allowed in part.
22	Asian Eco Technology v Deng Yiming: Summary Judgment for Diamond Seed and Loose Diamond Recovery	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Aug 2023	Summary judgment granted for the plaintiff.
23	Elcarim Science v Zhang Yongtai: Director's Duties, Share Transfer & Breach of Contract	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Aug 2023	Partial Judgment for Defendant, Partial Judgment for Plaintiff
24	Poongothai Kuppusamy v Huationg Contractor: Damages for Personal Injuries from Road Traffic Accident	General Division of the High Court	03 Aug 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
25	Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Costs Dispute in Construction Delay Case	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 Aug 2023	Crescendas Bionics is the successful party and is entitled to costs for both the first tranche and the second tranche of the trial.
26	Pro-Active Engineering v Prime Structures: Building Contract Dispute over Delay & Back Charges	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jul 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
27	ONGC Petro additions Ltd v DL E&C Co: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Exceeding Jurisdiction and Breach of Natural Justice	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jul 2023	Claimant's application dismissed.
28	Ho Chee Kian v Ho Kwek Sin: Summary Judgment for Breach of Settlement Agreement	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Jul 2023	Summary judgment in favour of the claimant, with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
29	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
30	Diamond Glass v Zhong Kai: Liquidated Damages, Variations & Building Law	Appellate Division of the High Court	30 May 2023	Appeals allowed in part; supplementary orders made regarding costs and payments.
31	Hector Finance Group Ltd v Chan Chew Keak: Director's Duties & Conspiracy	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 May 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
32	BIT Baltic v Wee See Boon: Director's Duties & Unfair Preference Payments	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	25 May 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
33	Konica Minolta v NPE Print: Breach of Contract & Defective Printing Machine	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 May 2023	Judgment for Defendant in Counterclaim; Partial Judgment for Plaintiff on Click Charges
34	Auto Lease v San Hup Bee: Third Party's Locus Standi & Breach of Contract	General Division of the High Court	15 May 2023	Appeal Dismissed in Entirety
35	Chia June Theo v Selvakumar Ranjan: Negligence & Contributory Negligence in Road Accident	General Division of the High Court	02 May 2023	Judgment for Plaintiffs
36	Liu Shu Ming v Koh Chew Chee: Breach of Contract & Damages for Failure to Transfer Condominium Titles	Appellate Division of the High Court	27 Apr 2023	Appeal Allowed
37	Roll SG Pte Ltd v Cong Ty Co Phan Van Tai Lien Hiep Huy Hoang: Breach of Crane Rental Agreement & Damages	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	24 Apr 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
38	Calpeda Asia Pacific v Chew Construction: Subcontract Claims, Defect Damages, Delay, and Contractor Duties	General Division of the High Court	17 Apr 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
39	Towa Corp v ASM Technology: Patent Infringement & Damages Assessment	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Apr 2023	Damages awarded to Plaintiff, Towa Corporation, for patent infringement, subject to re-computation based on court's findings.
40	3N Investments v Lim Boon Chye: Breach of Contract & Damages for Delayed Share Transfer	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Mar 2023	Judgment for Plaintiffs
41	Salmizan Bin Abdullah v Crapper Ian Anthony: Negligence, Causation & Damages in Motor Vehicle Accidents	General Division of the High Court	29 Mar 2023	Question 1 answered in the negative; causation cannot be reserved in toto to the assessment of damages stage. Questions 2 and 3 reframed and answered; causation cannot be challenged to any extent at the assessment of damages stage.
42	Cheng Hoe Soon v Ezekiel Peter Latimer: Negligence Claim Struck Out Due to Solicitor's Conduct	General Division of the High Court	02 Mar 2023	Appeal Allowed
43	Perry v Esculier: Choice of Law in Ponzi Scheme, Trust & Recipient Liability	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	01 Mar 2023	Appeal Dismissed
44	Siemens v Inzign: Copyright Infringement, Vicarious Liability, and Damages for Unauthorized Software Use	General Division of the High Court	28 Feb 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff; Defendant found vicariously liable for copyright infringement.
45	BCBC Singapore v PT Bayan Resources: Damages for Breach of Contract in Joint Venture	Court of Appeal	09 Feb 2023	Appeal Dismissed
46	Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide: Building & Construction Delay, Loss of Chance, Damages	Appellate Division of the High Court	08 Feb 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
47	Asidokona Mining Resources v Alternative Advisors: Ratification & Loan Agreement Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court	02 Feb 2023	Appeal Allowed
48	Bay Lim Piang v Lye Cher Kang: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Loan Recission	General Division of the High Court	18 Jan 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
49	Kelly v Clicks2customers: Breach of Contract and Damages Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Jan 2023	Plaintiff's claim allowed in part; Defendant's counterclaim rejected.
50	Sunrise Industries v PT OKI: Breach of Contract & Bank Guarantee Dispute	General Division of the High Court	05 Jan 2023	Judgment partially in favor of the Plaintiff.