Liquidation

Liquidation is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 72 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

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

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Allen & Gledhill LLP33.33% success rate	12 cases16.7% of area	33.33% success rate	Tay Yong Seng (2 cases) Aaron Lee Teck Chye (2 cases) Chua Xinying (2 cases)	Kyen Resources v Feima International: Liquidators' Crossclaims & Proof of Debt(Mar 2024) Re Logistics Construction: Judicial Management, Competing Nominations for Interim Judicial Manager(Mar 2024) Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management(May 2019)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP25.00% success rate	8 cases11.1% of area	25.00% success rate	Ng Hui Ping Sheila (2 cases) Sim Kwan Kiat (1 cases) Tan Chuan Thye (1 cases)	Re Logistics Construction: Judicial Management, Competing Nominations for Interim Judicial Manager(Mar 2024) Re Tantleff, Alan: Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings for Eagle Hospitality Trust Entities(Jun 2022) PetroChina v Ocean Winner: Admiralty in Rem, Moratoriums & Companies Act(Jan 2021)
Drew & Napier LLC62.50% success rate	8 cases11.1% of area	62.50% success rate	Cavinder Bull (1 cases) Chia Voon Jiet (1 cases) Teo Chun-Wei Benedict (1 cases)	CSY v CSZ: Stay of Court Proceedings & Court's Discretion Under Arbitration Act(May 2022) Aavanti Offshore v Bab Al Khail: Validity of Security Interests and Debit Notes Dispute(Mar 2020) Ng Kian Huan v Suying: Minority Oppression & Director Duties(Mar 2019)
WongPartnership LLP42.86% success rate	8 cases11.1% of area	42.86% success rate	Joy Tan (2 cases) Tan Chee Meng (2 cases) Lin Weiqi Wendy (1 cases)	CSY v CSZ: Stay of Court Proceedings & Court's Discretion Under Arbitration Act(May 2022) Rajagopalan v The Wellness Group: Liquidator's Power to Compromise Debts(Nov 2020) Ascend Field Pte Ltd v Tee Wee Sien: Oppression Remedy in Shareholder Dispute(Mar 2020)
Infinitus Law Corporation40.00% success rate	5 cases6.9% of area	40.00% success rate	Leo Cheng Suan (5 cases) Teh Ee-Von (3 cases) Tay Hui Yuan Denise (1 cases)	Aavanti Offshore v Bab Al Khail: Validity of Security Interests and Debit Notes Dispute(Mar 2020) Geocon Piling v Multistar: Construction Subcontract Dispute over KPE Bored Piling Works(Oct 2016) Multistar Holdings Ltd v Geocon Piling: Amendment of Pleadings & Limitation Periods(Jan 2016)
Straits Law Practice LLC60.00% success rate	5 cases6.9% of area	60.00% success rate	Rajaram Muralli Raja (2 cases) Narayanan Sreenivasan (1 cases) Suresh Nair (1 cases)	Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares(Jan 2018) Lim Ah Sia v Tiong Tuang Yeong: Minority Shareholder Oppression & Director's Breach of Duty(Jul 2014) Ministry of Rural Development v Chan Leng Leng: Enforcing Foreign Judgments and Penal Laws(Feb 2014)
Rajah & Tann LLP75.00% success rate	4 cases5.6% of area	75.00% success rate	Danny Ong (1 cases) Poon Kin Mun Kelvin (1 cases) Lee Eng Beng (1 cases)	Seow Hock Hin v MF Global Singapore: Discretionary Bonuses & Employment Contract Dispute(Mar 2014) Yeo Boong Hua v Turf Club Auto Emporium: Setting Aside Consent Order for Mistake, Breach, Frustration(Nov 2012) Poh Lian Development v Hok Mee Property: Partnership Dispute, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Corporate Veil Piercing(Aug 2010)
Shook Lin & Bok LLP25.00% success rate	4 cases5.6% of area	25.00% success rate	Chan Ming Onn David (2 cases) Fong Zhiwei Daryl (2 cases) Koh Junxiang (1 cases)	Kyen Resources v Feima International: Liquidators' Crossclaims & Proof of Debt(Mar 2024) Yap Cheng Ghee Bob v Envy Asset Management: Liquidators' Directions Under IRDA s 145(3)(Nov 2023) Pars Ram Brothers v ANZ Bank: Commingled Goods, Security Interests & Trust Receipts(Mar 2017)
TSMP Law Corporation50.00% success rate	4 cases5.6% of area	50.00% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (3 cases) Juliana Lake (1 cases) Hari Veluri (1 cases)	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims(Sep 2023) Ong Heng Chuan v Ong Teck Chuan: Minority Oppression, De Facto & Shadow Directors, Company Accounts(Jul 2020) MF Global Singapore v Vintage Bullion: Proprietary Claims in Liquidation(Jun 2015)
Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC50.00% success rate	4 cases5.6% of area	50.00% success rate	Tan Poh Ling Wendy (3 cases) Tang Yuan Jonathan (1 cases) Justin Yip Yung Keong (1 cases)	PetroChina v Ocean Winner: Admiralty in Rem, Moratoriums & Companies Act(Jan 2021) Taylor v Sinfeng Marine: Leave to Appeal Disclosure Orders Under Companies Act(Oct 2019) Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management(May 2019)

Notable Lawyers

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

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Leo Cheng Suan40.00% success rate	5 cases6.9% of area	40.00% success rate	General Practice47% relevance score	Aavanti Offshore v Bab Al Khail: Validity of Security Interests and Debit Notes Dispute(Mar 2020) Geocon Piling v Multistar: Construction Subcontract Dispute over KPE Bored Piling Works(Oct 2016) Multistar Holdings Ltd v Geocon Piling: Amendment of Pleadings & Limitation Periods(Jan 2016)
Siraj Omar25.00% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	25.00% success rate	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Parakou Investment v Parakou Shipping: Directors' Duties & Avoidance of Transactions(Jan 2018) Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation(Sep 2016) Parakou Shipping v Liu Cheng Chan: Mareva Injunction & Fiduciary Duty(Apr 2015)
Thio Shen Yi33.33% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	33.33% success rate	General Practice30% relevance score	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims(Sep 2023) MF Global Singapore v Vintage Bullion: Proprietary Claims in Liquidation(Jun 2015) WBL Corp v Lew Chee Fai Kevin: Specific Performance & Insider Trading(Feb 2012)
Tan Poh Ling Wendy16.67% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	16.67% success rate	Experienced55% relevance score	PetroChina v Ocean Winner: Admiralty in Rem, Moratoriums & Companies Act(Jan 2021) Taylor v Sinfeng Marine: Leave to Appeal Disclosure Orders Under Companies Act(Oct 2019) Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management(May 2019)
Teh Ee-Von66.67% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice28.33% relevance score	Geocon Piling v Multistar: Construction Subcontract Dispute over KPE Bored Piling Works(Oct 2016) Multistar Holdings Ltd v Geocon Piling: Amendment of Pleadings & Limitation Periods(Jan 2016) Geocon v Multistar: Amendment of Claim Post-Trial on Construction Subcontract Dispute(May 2015)
David Chan0.00% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced56.67% relevance score	Norwest Holdings v Newport Mining: Contract Law, Earthquake Impact & 'As Is, Where Is' Sale(May 2010) RBG Resources plc v Banque Cantonale Vaudoise: Sale of Goods, Metal Transactions & Liquidator's Rights(Jun 2004) Velstra Pte Ltd v Dexia Bank: Avoidance of Transactions at Undervalue under Bankruptcy Act(Feb 2004)
Lee Eng Beng10.00% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	10.00% success rate	Experienced61% relevance score	Liquidators of Progen Engineering v Progen Holdings: Unfair Preference Claim(Dec 2009) L & M Geotechnic v CEP Instruments: Setting Aside Default Judgment & Proof of Debt in Winding Up(Sep 2004) Hinckley v Sogo: Agency, Trust, and Leave to Commence Proceedings Under Judicial Management(Sep 2001)
Sim Chong50.00% success rate	3 cases4.2% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced65% relevance score	Parakou Investment v Parakou Shipping: Directors' Duties & Avoidance of Transactions(Jan 2018) Parakou Shipping v Liu Cheng Chan: Mareva Injunction & Fiduciary Duty(Apr 2015) Yeo Boong Hua v Turf Club Auto Emporium: Setting Aside Consent Order for Mistake, Breach, Frustration(Nov 2012)
Rajaram Muralli Raja0.00% success rate	2 cases2.8% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice45% relevance score	Ministry of Rural Development v Chan Leng Leng: Enforcing Foreign Judgments and Penal Laws(Feb 2014) Ministry of Rural Development v Chan Leng Leng: Security for Costs Application(Sep 2012)
Pradeep Pillai0.00% success rate	2 cases2.8% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced67.5% relevance score	Ong Heng Chuan v Ong Teck Chuan: Minority Oppression, De Facto & Shadow Directors, Company Accounts(Jul 2020) Pars Ram Brothers v ANZ Bank: Commingled Goods, Security Interests & Trust Receipts(Mar 2017)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 72 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Hyflux Ltd v Lum Ooi Lin & KPMG: Application for Joint Trial of Suits Regarding Misstated Financial Statements	General Division of the High Court	24 Mar 2024	Application allowed, ordering a joint trial of the suits.
2	Kyen Resources v Feima International: Liquidators' Crossclaims & Proof of Debt	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	04 Mar 2024	Appeal dismissed; application to stay the appeal dismissed.
3	Re Logistics Construction: Judicial Management, Competing Nominations for Interim Judicial Manager	General Division of the High Court	03 Mar 2024	The applicant's application to be placed under judicial management is allowed, and Ms. Ellyn Tan Huixian is appointed as the judicial manager.
4	Yap Cheng Ghee Bob v Envy Asset Management: Liquidators' Directions Under IRDA s 145(3)	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Nov 2023	Directions sought by the liquidators were granted.
5	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Sep 2023	Appeal dismissed.
6	Gillingham James Ian v Fearless Legends Pte Ltd: Pre-Action Disclosure for Minority Oppression & Conspiracy Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	24 Aug 2023	Application allowed in part.
7	Lin Yueh Hung v Andreas Vogel: Self-Representation & Void Dissolution	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Aug 2023	Applications to allow self-representation granted.
8	Gulf International v Delta Offshore: Judicial Management, Arbitration Stay & Debt Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 May 2023	Judicial management application allowed; appeal and summons dismissed.
9	Xu Wei Dong v Midas Holdings Ltd: Disclosure Order for Audit Documents under Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Oct 2022	Order granted for the disclosure of documents relating to audits carried out by Mazars LLP and Mazars CPA Limited on Midas Holdings Limited for the financial years ended 2012 to 2017.
10	Re Tantleff, Alan: Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings for Eagle Hospitality Trust Entities	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	23 Jun 2022	Recognition granted for Singapore Entities’ Chapter 11 Proceedings, the Chapter 11 Plan and the Confirmation Order under the Model Law as enacted in Singapore, but only in respect of S1 and S2.
11	CSY v CSZ: Stay of Court Proceedings & Court's Discretion Under Arbitration Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	18 May 2022	Appeal Allowed
12	Ho Soo Fong v Ho Pak Kim Realty: Application for Leave to Appeal Stay of Execution	Appellate Division of the High Court	06 Sep 2021	Application for leave to appeal dismissed.
13		-	06 Apr 2021	Unknown
14	PetroChina v Ocean Winner: Admiralty in Rem, Moratoriums & Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Jan 2021	Summonses dismissed.
15	Rajagopalan v The Wellness Group: Liquidator's Power to Compromise Debts	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Nov 2020	Applications granted.
16	Ong Heng Chuan v Ong Teck Chuan: Minority Oppression, De Facto & Shadow Directors, Company Accounts	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	29 Jul 2020	Claims dismissed
17	Aavanti Offshore v Bab Al Khail: Validity of Security Interests and Debit Notes Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Mar 2020	Originating Summons dismissed in part and granted in part.
18	Ascend Field Pte Ltd v Tee Wee Sien: Oppression Remedy in Shareholder Dispute	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	08 Mar 2020	Appeal Allowed in Part
19	Ewe Pang Kooi v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Breach of Trust Appeal	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	02 Mar 2020	Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.
20	PEX International v Lim Seng Chye: Nuisance, Rylands v Fletcher & Foreseeability	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	18 Dec 2019	Both appeals dismissed. The court upheld the High Court's decision that PEX was liable in nuisance and under the rule in Rylands v Fletcher, but clarified the role of foreseeability in these torts.
21	Taylor v Sinfeng Marine: Leave to Appeal Disclosure Orders Under Companies Act	High Court	17 Oct 2019	The court declared that the respective defendants do not require leave to appeal against the Orders. In the alternative, if leave is required, the court granted such leave to appeal. The court declined to grant a stay of execution of the Orders pending the disposal of any renewed application to the Court of Appeal, subject to undertakings furnished by the plaintiffs.
22	Poh Lian Construction v Lauw Wisanggeni: Directors' Duties & Construction Project Management	High Court of Singapore	02 May 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
23	Brightex Paints v. Tan Ongg Seng: Contempt of Court for Failure to Comply with Delivery Up and Disclosure Orders	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	02 May 2019	Guilty of contempt of court; sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment.
24	Ng Kian Huan v Suying: Minority Oppression & Director Duties	High Court of Singapore	04 Mar 2019	Judgment for Plaintiff
25		-	24 Jan 2019	Unknown
26	Evan Lim v MWA Capital: Reopening Loan Transactions under Moneylenders Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	12 Nov 2018	Appeal dismissed
27	Parakou Investment v Parakou Shipping: Directors' Duties & Avoidance of Transactions	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	16 Jan 2018	Appeal dismissed in part and allowed in part.
28	Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares	High Court	07 Jan 2018	Judgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed for the defendant’s breach of clauses 10(b) and 10(c) of the Settlement Agreement. Interlocutory judgment for breach of clause 13 of the Settlement Agreement.
29	Almega Investments v Chiang Sing Jeong: Breach of Contract & Implied Terms Dispute	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Aug 2017	Plaintiffs’ claim and Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed.
30	Sakae Holdings v Gryphon: Oppression, Fiduciary Duty, Bugis Cube Investment	-	06 Apr 2017	Judgment for Plaintiff
31	Pars Ram Brothers v ANZ Bank: Commingled Goods, Security Interests & Trust Receipts	High Court	01 Mar 2017	Declaration granted that the gross sale proceeds of the 12 Disputed Categories of pepper stock should be paid to those defendants who can assert a security interest in the underlying stock which they financed, save for specific quantities.
32	Geocon Piling v Multistar: Construction Subcontract Dispute over KPE Bored Piling Works	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Oct 2016	Judgment for Plaintiff in part.
33	CCM Industrial Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Chan Pui Yee: Unfair Preference Claim in Insolvency	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Oct 2016	Judgment for Plaintiff
34	Dynasty Line Ltd v Sukamto Sia: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Compensation	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	08 Sep 2016	Appeal allowed in part, appeal dismissed.
35	Living the Link v Tan Lay Tin: Unfair Preferences & Director's Duties in Insolvency	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	20 Apr 2016	Judgment for Plaintiffs
36	Multistar Holdings Ltd v Geocon Piling: Amendment of Pleadings & Limitation Periods	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	10 Jan 2016	Appeal Dismissed
37	PT Sariwiguna Binasentosa v Sindo Damai Shipping: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal	High Court	18 Aug 2015	Application dismissed.
38	Dovechem Holdings Pte Ltd v Dovechem Holdings: Liquidators' Remuneration & Taxation of Costs	High Court	29 Jun 2015	Liquidators' application for review allowed in part; Majority Shareholders' application dismissed. The amount awarded to the liquidators was increased to $750,000.
39	MF Global Singapore v Vintage Bullion: Proprietary Claims in Liquidation	High Court	24 Jun 2015	Judgment in favor of the Liquidators on the substantive issues.
40	Petroships v Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Directors' Duties	High Court	28 May 2015	Application dismissed with costs.
41	Geocon v Multistar: Amendment of Claim Post-Trial on Construction Subcontract Dispute	High Court	03 May 2015	Plaintiff's application for leave to amend its statement of claim granted.
42	Parakou Shipping v Liu Cheng Chan: Mareva Injunction & Fiduciary Duty	High Court	12 Apr 2015	Plaintiff's application to increase the Mareva injunction is dismissed, and the defendants' applications to vary the Mareva injunction are allowed.
43	Lim Ah Sia v Tiong Tuang Yeong: Minority Shareholder Oppression & Director's Breach of Duty	High Court	30 Jul 2014	Judgment for Plaintiff
44	Seow Hock Hin v MF Global Singapore: Discretionary Bonuses & Employment Contract Dispute	High Court	02 Mar 2014	Claim Dismissed
45	Ministry of Rural Development v Chan Leng Leng: Enforcing Foreign Judgments and Penal Laws	High Court	24 Feb 2014	All three appeals dismissed. The defendants' appeal against the refusal to strike out the plaintiff's claim was dismissed. The plaintiff's appeals against the order increasing the amount of security for costs and against the refusal to strike out parts of the Defence were also dismissed.
46	Lee Seng Eder v Wee Kim Chwee: Derivative Action & Directors' Duties	High Court	30 Dec 2013	Application dismissed with costs.
47	Sarawak Timber v Asia Pulp: Enforcement of Malaysian Judgment on Unpaid Share Capital	High Court	12 Nov 2013	Appeal Allowed
48	Teo Chu Ha v PP: Corruption Appeal - Gratification & Conflict of Interest in Seagate Trucking Contracts	High Court	17 Sep 2013	Appeal Allowed
49	The “Turtle Bay”: Court Refuses to Sanction Private Sale of Arrested Vessels	High Court	29 Aug 2013	Sanction Applications dismissed; alternative prayer for Vessels to be appraised and sold by the Sheriff granted.
50	Aliev v Kon: Liquidators' Rejection of Proof of Debt Dispute over Unpaid Salary and Benefits	High Court	08 Jul 2013	The court allowed the plaintiff's claim to the extent indicated and set aside the Notice of Rejection, directing the defendants to issue a varied Notice of Rejection reflecting the court's findings. The plaintiff was awarded costs.