DRIVETRAIN, LLC

[2025] SGHC 228 High Court (General Division) 19 November 2025 • HC/OA 797/2025 • 35 min read

9 cases cited (8 SG, 1 foreign)

Catchwords

Insolvency Law — Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings — Foreign representative seeking recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings — Whether foreign insolvency proceedings should be recognised — Third Schedule of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018

Practice Areas

Insolvency Law

Judges (1)

Mohamed Faizal Delivered

Counsel (3)

Withers KhattarWong LLP Firm Cheang Hui Xuan Counsel Applicant Justin Yip Yung Keong Counsel Applicant

Parties (5)

Drivetrain LLC Applicant Near Intelligence Inc Third Party Near Intelligence LLC Third Party Near Intelligence Pte Ltd Third Party Near North America Inc Third Party

Case Significance

[2025] SGHC 228 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 19 November 2025 concerning Insolvency Law, specifically addressing cross-border insolvency. The judgment was delivered by Mohamed Faizal. Legal representation was provided by Withers KhattarWong LLP. The judgment cites 9 cases (8 Singapore, 1 foreign) and references 4 statutory provisions, including the Companies Act, the Insolvency, and the Restructuring and Dissolution Act.

Summary

Drivetrain LLC, as litigation trustee for the Near Intelligence group, sought recognition of US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Model Law. The court granted the application in part, recognising the US proceedings as foreign main proceedings and the US Bankruptcy Court's confirmation order, but noted the withdrawal of Drivetrain's prayer for power to distribute the company's Singapore-based property.

What was decided in [2025] SGHC 228?

[2025] SGHC 228 (DRIVETRAIN, LLC) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 19 November 2025 addressing Insolvency Law, specifically cross-border insolvency. The judgment was delivered by Mohamed Faizal.

Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 228?

[2025] SGHC 228 was delivered by Mohamed Faizal in the High Court (General Division) on 19 November 2025. The case concerned Insolvency Law.

What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHC 228 cite?

[2025] SGHC 228 cites 9 prior decisions, including 1 from foreign jurisdictions. It references Companies Act, Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act.