Pre-action discovery

Pre-action discovery is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 18 cases from 2002 to 2022.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Pre-action discovery, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Rajah & Tann LLP66.67% success rate3 cases16.7% of area
Allen & Gledhill LLP33.33% success rate3 cases16.7% of area
Tan Kok Quan Partnership0.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Drew & Napier LLC50.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Cavenagh Law LLP100.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Damodara Hazra LLP0.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Harry Elias Partnership LLP0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Wong & Leow LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
I.R.B Law LLP0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Ang & Partners0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Pre-action discovery, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Edmund Kronenburg0.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Patrick Ang100.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Alina Chia100.00% success rate2 cases11.1% of area
Suresh s/o Damodara0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Han Guangyuan Keith100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Toh Wei Yi0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Leong Lu Yuan0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Leong Wen Jia Nicholas0.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Afzal Ali100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area
Oommen Mathew100.00% success rate1 cases5.6% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 18 most recent judgments out of 18 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1CSR v CSS: Pre-Action Discovery for Fraudulent Misrepresentation and ConspiracyGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore08 May 2022
Application allowed.
2VKC v VJZ: Anti-Suit Injunction & Exclusive Jurisdiction in Estate DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore28 Jul 2021
Appeal Dismissed
3Aquariva Pte Ltd v Gezel Group Pte Ltd: Pre-Action Discovery for Fraudulent Trading ClaimHigh Court30 Aug 2017
Application dismissed.
4Toyota Tsusho v UOB & Vintech: Pre-Action Discovery for Fraud Proceeds TracingHigh Court of the Republic of Singapore18 Apr 2016
Originating Summons granted with variations; Summons dismissed.
5La Dolce Vita v Deutsche Bank: Pre-Action Discovery & Tracing Fraudulent TransfersHigh Court25 Feb 2016
Applications granted; discovery orders made against the defendant banks.
6Manuchar Steel v Star Pacific: Pre-Action Discovery & Single Economic EntityHigh Court22 Sep 2014
Application dismissed.
7Haywood Management Ltd v Eagle Aero Technology Pte Ltd: Pre-Action Discovery & Conspiracy/Fraud ClaimHigh Court18 Aug 2014
Appeal dismissed with respect to pre-action discovery; no order made for pre-action interrogatories.
8Ching Mun Fong v Standard Chartered Bank: Pre-Action Discovery in Contract/Tort DisputeCourt of Appeal25 Jul 2012
Appeal dismissed with costs.
9Ching Mun Fong v Standard Chartered Bank: Pre-Action Discovery in Contract and Tort ClaimsHigh Court08 Jan 2012
Appeal Dismissed
10Whang Tar Liang v Standard Chartered Bank: Pre-Action Discovery & Equity-Linked NotesHigh Court16 Jun 2011
Plaintiff's application dismissed.
11EC-Asia International Ltd v PricewaterhouseCoopers: Pre-Action Discovery & Auditor NegligenceHigh Court28 Dec 2010
Appeal Allowed
12Singapore Piling v Kim Teck: Pre-Action Discovery Appeal on Misrepresentation & Corporate Veil PiercingHigh Court16 Mar 2010
Defendants' appeal allowed. The Assistant Registrar's orders for discovery and costs against the appellants are set aside.
13Acclaim Insurance Brokers v Navigator Investment Services: Stay of Proceedings & ArbitrationHigh Court11 Jan 2009
Appeal dismissed.
14Asta Rickmers v Hub Marine: Pre-Action Discovery for Arbitral Award EnforcementHigh Court27 Sep 2005
Appeal Dismissed
15Lian Teck Construction v Woh Hup: Pre-Action Discovery & Arbitration Clause ScopeHigh Court16 Nov 2004
Appeal Dismissed
16Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG v Asia Pacific Breweries: Pre-Action Discovery & FraudHigh Court27 Jul 2004
Appeals allowed with costs to be taxed if not agreed, save for the assistant registrar’s decision on costs.
17Beckkett Pte Ltd v Deutsche Bank AG: Pre-Action Discovery & Banking SecrecyHigh Court14 Nov 2002
Appeal dismissed with costs.
18Fila Sport v Wadhwani: Pre-Action Discovery & Trademark InfringementHigh Court24 Feb 2002
Appeal Allowed in Part