Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments is a primary practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 94 cases from 2001 to 2025.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| WongPartnership LLP16.67% success rate | 18 cases19.1% of area |
| Drew & Napier LLC66.67% success rate | 12 cases12.8% of area |
| Rajah & Tann LLP42.86% success rate | 7 cases7.4% of area |
| Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP83.33% success rate | 6 cases6.4% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP83.33% success rate | 6 cases6.4% of area |
| Shook Lin & Bok LLP66.67% success rate | 6 cases6.4% of area |
| Breakpoint LLC0.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Oon & Bazul LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Straits Law Practice LLC25.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Rodyk & Davidson LLP25.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Cavinder Bull75.00% success rate | 6 cases6.4% of area |
| Lin Weiqi Wendy0.00% success rate | 5 cases5.3% of area |
| Daniel Chia Hsiung Wen75.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Parveen Kaur Nagpal50.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Alvin Yeo16.67% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Axl Rizqy50.00% success rate | 4 cases4.3% of area |
| Khoo Boo Jin33.33% success rate | 3 cases3.2% of area |
| Ng Yeow Khoon100.00% success rate | 3 cases3.2% of area |
| Ker Yanguang100.00% success rate | 3 cases3.2% of area |
| Sim Chong52.38% success rate | 3 cases3.2% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 94 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aastar Trading v Olam Global Agri: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Pending Setting Aside | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 12 Jan 2025 | Adjournment of Singapore enforcement proceedings granted. |
| 2 | FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice | Singapore International Commercial Court | 15 Dec 2024 | Applications dismissed. |
| 3 | - | 02 Dec 2024 | Unknown | |
| 4 | Sang Cheol Woo v Charles Choi Spackman: Amendment of Defence, Abuse of Process & Riddick Principle | General Division of the High Court | 25 Nov 2024 | Plaintiff's appeal dismissed. |
| 5 | DKB v. DKC: Enforcement of Foreign Award and Stay Application under International Arbitration Act | Singapore International Commercial Court | 24 Oct 2024 | Application dismissed with costs. |
| 6 | Navayo International AG v Ministry of Defence: Enforcement of Arbitral Award & Costs | Singapore International Commercial Court | 03 Oct 2024 | Costs of the applications to be paid by the Ministry of Defence, Government of Indonesia to the Plaintiffs at $233,887.70. |
| 7 | Pertamina v Phoenix Petroleum: Setting Aside Service of Process in SICC Arbitration Enforcement | Singapore International Commercial Court | 26 Sep 2024 | Application dismissed; service of originating application valid. |
| 8 | Pertamina v Phoenix Petroleum: Costs Dispute in Anti-Suit Injunction & Enforcement of Arbitration Award | Singapore International Commercial Court | 05 Sep 2024 | Costs awarded to Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte Ltd in the sum of $319,000. |
| 9 | Wang Bin v Zhong Sihui: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Notice of Arbitration | General Division of the High Court | 22 Jul 2024 | Defendant's application dismissed. |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Lao People's Democratic Republic v Lao Holdings NV: Setting Aside of ICSID Award Enforcement | Singapore International Commercial Court | 17 Apr 2024 | Application dismissed. |
| 12 | Powercom Co v Sunpower Semiconductor: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment & Limitation Act | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 26 Mar 2024 | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| 13 | The Resolution and Collection Corp v Tsuneji Kawabe: Discovery of Documents in Estate Asset Dispute | General Division of the High Court | 07 Mar 2024 | Appeal allowed in part. |
| 14 | DGX v DGY: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment under Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act | General Division of the High Court | 23 Jan 2024 | Application dismissed |
| 15 | - | 14 Dec 2023 | Unknown | |
| 16 | Riviera Co., Ltd v. Toshio Masui: Amendment Application, Enforcement of Foreign Judgment, Deception of MAS | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Aug 2023 | Application to amend defence dismissed. |
| 17 | DFD v DFE: Joinder of Parties & Setting Aside Arbitral Award | General Division of the High Court | 19 Jul 2023 | Intervention Application dismissed; permission to the Trustee to participate in the present proceedings in any capacity refused. |
| 18 | Vangal v Indian Overseas Bank: Setting Aside Registration of Foreign Judgment | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 09 Jul 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 19 | Guanghua SS Holdings Ltd v Lim Yew Cheng: Setting Aside Registration of Foreign Judgment & Substituted Service | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 14 Jun 2023 | Application dismissed |
| 20 | Republic of India v. Deutsche Telekom AG: Arbitration Confidentiality & Privacy | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 08 Jun 2023 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 21 | Resolution & Collection Corp v Kawabe: Bifurcation of Trial Application | General Division of the High Court | 16 Apr 2023 | Application of the Specific Defendants dismissed. |
| 22 | CZD v CZE: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Award in Singapore | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 04 Apr 2023 | Application and appeal dismissed. |
| 23 | Indian Overseas Bank v Seabulk Inc: Registration of Foreign Judgment & Adjournment Application | General Division of the High Court | 22 Feb 2023 | SUM 4456 and SUM 2662 dismissed. |
| 24 | Deutsche Telekom AG v. Republic of India: BIT, Arbitration, State Immunity, Enforcement of Award | SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT | 29 Jan 2023 | SUM 155, SUM 24, SUM 45 and SUM 720 are dismissed. |
| 25 | Chen Aun-Li Andrew v Ha Chi Kut: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment under REFJA | Appellate Division of the High Court | 30 Nov 2022 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 26 | Sang Cheol Woo v Charles Choi Spackman: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Conspiracy Claims | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Nov 2022 | Judgment for Plaintiff; Seoul High Court Judgment enforceable against the first defendant, Charles Choi Spackman. Korean Supreme Court Judgment and New York Judgment not enforceable. |
| 27 | Ee Hoong Liang v Panircelvan: Enforcement of US Judgment & Allegations of Fraud and Breach of Natural Justice | Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Nov 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 28 | CVG v CVH: Enforcement of Emergency Interim Award and Interpretation of International Arbitration Act | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 06 Oct 2022 | Defendant's application granted; Enforcement Order set aside; claimant’s application for permission to enforce the Award dismissed. |
| 29 | Panircelvan v Ee Hoong Liang: Enforcement of US Judgment, Fraud, and Breach of Natural Justice | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 10 Aug 2022 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 30 | Lao Holdings NV v Government of the Lao PDR: Setting Aside ICSID & PCA Awards for Bribery & Corruption Allegations | Singapore International Commercial Court | 12 Apr 2022 | Applications dismissed |
| 31 | Shanghai Xinan v Great Wall: Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Award & Arbitration Agreement Validity | General Division of the High Court | 17 Mar 2022 | Great Wall’s application to set aside the Order is dismissed. |
| 32 | National Oilwell Varco Norway AS v Keppel FELS: Enforcing Arbitration Awards Despite Misnomer | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 15 Mar 2022 | Appeal Allowed |
| 33 | CNX v CNY: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award Against Foreign State under International Arbitration Act | General Division of the High Court | 13 Mar 2022 | The defendant's application for an extension of time to set aside the Leave Order was allowed in part, and the plaintiff’s application for security to be furnished by the defendant was dismissed. |
| 34 | Tan Hock Keng v Malaysian Trustees Bhd: Interpretation of 'Appeal' under RECJA | Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore | 22 Feb 2022 | Application dismissed |
| 35 | Star Entertainment QLD Ltd v Yong Khong Yoong Mark: Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Gambling Judgments | General Division of the High Court | 02 Dec 2021 | Appeal dismissed; registration of the Australian judgment under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act declined to be set aside. |
| 36 | Tan Hock Keng v Malaysian Trustees Berhad: Setting Aside Registration of Foreign Judgment Under RECJA | Appellate Division of the High Court | 23 Nov 2021 | Appeal dismissed. |
| 37 | Malaysian Trustees Bhd v Tan Hock Keng: Registration of Foreign Judgment & Appeal Under Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act | General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Jun 2021 | Appeal Allowed |
| 38 | CKR v CKT: Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Despite Pending Set Aside Applications | General Division of the High Court | 25 Apr 2021 | Leave granted to enforce the Second Partial Award, the Final Award, and the Additional Final Award. |
| 39 | Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 May 2020 | Applications dismissed. |
| 40 | Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Wrongful Termination & Fraud in Singapore Arbitration Enforcement | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 02 Jan 2020 | Application to resist enforcement of the Partial Award is dismissed with costs. |
| 41 | Ermgassen & Co Ltd v Sixcap Financials Pte Ltd: Enforcement of UK Judgment under Choice of Court Agreements Act | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jun 2018 | Enforcement Application granted. |
| 42 | Sanum Investments v ST Group: Enforcement of Arbitral Award & Tribunal Jurisdiction | High Court of Singapore | 17 Jun 2018 | Summons dismissed against ST Group Co., Ltd., Sithat Xaysoulivong, and ST Vegas Co.; summons allowed for S.T. Vegas Enterprise Ltd. |
| 43 | Man Diesel & Turbo SE v I.M. Skaugen: Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award & Adjournment Proceedings | High Court of Singapore | 27 May 2018 | Defendant's application dismissed; ex parte leave order affirmed. |
| 44 | Van Zyl v Kingdom of Lesotho: Enforcement of Arbitral Award Against a State | High Court of Singapore | 07 May 2017 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 45 | Josias Van Zyl v Kingdom of Lesotho: Substituted Service on Foreign State under State Immunity Act | High Court | 13 Mar 2017 | Application for substituted service dismissed. |
| 46 | Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu: Dispute over Enforceability of Zhou Shan City Mediation Paper | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 18 Jul 2016 | Appeal Allowed |
| 47 | Shi Wen Yue v Shi Minjiu: Enforcement of Foreign Mediation Agreement in Singapore | High Court | 20 Jun 2016 | Summary judgment granted in favour of the plaintiff, less sums already received from enforcement proceedings in China. |
| 48 | Yap Chai Ling v Hou Wa Yi: Setting Aside Decree Nisi Based on Prior Foreign Divorce Judgment | High Court | 11 Nov 2015 | Appeal Dismissed |
| 49 | PT Perusahaan Gas Negara v CRW: Interim Award Enforcement & Arbitrability | Court of Appeal | 26 May 2015 | Appeals dismissed. |
| 50 | Eleven Gesellschaft v Boxsentry: Enforcement of Berlin Default Judgment for Breach of Contract | High Court | 19 Oct 2014 | Appeals dismissed; summary judgment granted to Eleven Gesellschaft. |