Leading Abuse of Process Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

23 reported cases · August 2023 to May 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Abuse of Process?

Singapore courts issued 23 reported Abuse of Process judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (9), of the 7 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (3). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 23 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (6) · 2025 (9) · 2024 (5) · 2023 (3)
By court SGHC (9) · SGCA (7) · SGHCR (5) · SGHC(A) (1) · SGHC(I) (1)
Outcomes (7 parseable) Appeal dismissed (3) · Application granted (2) · Appeal allowed (1) · Application dismissed (1)

Compiled from 23 reported Abuse of Process judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 23 reported Abuse of Process judgments in Singapore courts (August 2023 to May 2026), Attorney-General's Chambers is the most active firm by reported case count (4 cases), Suresh s/o Damodara is the most active lawyer (3 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Abuse of Process appears in 23 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Henderson v Henderson doctrine (9), Collateral purpose (5) and Riddick principle (3). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (4 cases) and the most active firm is Attorney-General's Chambers (4 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Abuse of Process cases in Singapore?

Attorney-General's Chambers leads in Abuse of Process with 4 cases between August 2023 and May 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (4 cases) and UniLegal LLC (3 cases). 34 firms appeared in Abuse of Process cases during this period.

Who are the leading Abuse of Process lawyers in Singapore?

Suresh s/o Damodara is the most active Abuse of Process lawyer in Singapore with 3 case appearances between August 2023 and May 2026, followed by Sruthi Boppana (2) and Leow Jiamin (2).

Which judges handle the most Abuse of Process cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 4 Abuse of Process cases between August 2023 and May 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Judith Prakash (3 cases) and Belinda Ang Saw Ean (3 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Abuse of Process cases are reported in Singapore courts?

23 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Abuse of Process, most often decided by Steven Chong.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Abuse of Process cases?

The main sub-topics are Henderson v Henderson doctrine (9), Collateral purpose (5) and Riddick principle (3).

Case Volume by Year

3
23
5
24
9
25
6
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Collateral purpose — Appellant seeking retrial under guise of application to adduce fresh evidence 1 case

Inconsistent positions — Appellant seeking to adduce fresh evidence that he elected not to adduce at trial 1 case

Riddick principle — Whether leave should be granted to lift the Riddick undertaking 1 case

Riddick principle — Whether proceedings for the enforcement of judgment debt were brought for a collateral purpose 1 case

Inconsistent positions — Non approbation and reprobation 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 6 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 3 cases
cited in 3 cases
cited in 3 cases
cited in 2 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
Business Names Registration Act
cited in 1 case
Partnership Act
cited in 1 case
Malaysian Courts of Judicature Act
cited in 1 case
UK Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

[2026] SGCA 25
Lian Hoe Heng v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
12 May 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGHC(A) 10
Chan Swee Lean & Anor v LLS CAPITAL PTE LTD
16 April 2026
SGHC(A)
[2026] SGCA 17
AFFANDI BIN MOHAMED HASSAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
14 April 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGCA 15
Mustaqim Bin Abdul Kadir v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
24 March 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGHCR 4
Djony Gunawan v Christina Lesmana
23 February 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGHC 16
FORBES MONACO APAC v KAWAJIRI SEIJI
21 January 2026
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 194
LLS CAPITAL PTE LTD v Chan Swee Lean & Anor
30 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 153
COMPANIA DE NAVEGACION PALOMAR, S.A. & 5 Ors v ERNEST FERDINAND PEREZ DE LA SALA
7 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 20
GOH HUI EN REBECCA v IG ASIA PTE. LTD.
1 July 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHCR 14
SPACKMAN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED v WOO SANG CHEOL
23 May 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGCA 18
CEO v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
25 April 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC(I) 12
DMF v DMG
17 April 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHCR 2
L’OREAL & Anor v SHOPEE SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
2 April 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGCA 10
CIX v DGN
13 March 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGCA 9
Masri Bin Hussain v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
7 March 2025
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 299
SANG CHEOL WOO v CHARLES CHOI SPACKMAN & 8 Ors
26 November 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 54
LIM OON KUIN & 2 Ors v Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
25 November 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 106
TRUE YOGA PTE LTD & 2 Ors v PATRICK JOHN WEE EWE SENG
25 April 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 96
THIRD EYE CAPITAL CORPORATION v PRETTY VIEW SHIPPING S.A. & 2 Ors
3 April 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 13
OON SWEE GEK & 2 Ors v VIOLET OON INC. PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
19 January 2024
SGHC
[2023] SGHCR 16
Cachet Multi Strategy Fund SPC on behalf of Cachet Special Opportunities SP v FENG SHI & 2 Ors
13 October 2023
SGHCR
[2023] SGHC 234
LEONG QUEE CHING KAREN v LIM SOON HUAT & 5 Ors
23 August 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 222
LIM OON KUIN & 2 Ors v Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
15 August 2023
SGHC

Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.