Arbitration

45 cases · January 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Arbitration is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 45 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (28), the Singapore International Commercial Court (26), the Court of Appeal (19). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (13), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (4), Enforcement — Foreign award (3), Arbitrability and public policy (2).

The most active judges in arbitration cases were Steven Chong (11), Sundaresh Menon (10), Andre Maniam (7). Leading firms by case volume included WongPartnership LLP (11), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11), Providence Law Asia LLC (6). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Koh Swee Yen (5), Thio Shen Yi (4), Ashish Chugh (3). Other sub-topics included Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice, Stay of court proceedings — Whether grounds of disputed debt within scope of arbitration agreement, Sections 4 and 5 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1968, Recognition and enforcement — Award under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

WongPartnership LLP leads in arbitration with 11 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11 cases) and Providence Law Asia LLC (6 cases). 47 firms appeared in arbitration cases during this period.

1. WongPartnership LLP 11 cases 2. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 11 cases 3. Providence Law Asia LLC 6 cases 4. Drew & Napier LLC 5 cases 5. TSMP Law Corporation 4 cases 6. Allen & Gledhill LLP 4 cases 7. Wong & Leow LLC 3 cases 8. Eldan Law LLP 3 cases 9. Braddell Brothers LLP 3 cases 10. Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP 2 cases 11. Siraj Omar LLC 2 cases 12. Breakpoint LLC 2 cases 13. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 2 cases 14. Audent Chambers LLC 2 cases 15. LVM Law Chambers LLC 2 cases

Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?

Koh Swee Yen is the most active arbitration lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Thio Shen Yi (4) and Ashish Chugh (3). 231 lawyers appeared in arbitration cases during this period.

1. Koh Swee Yen 5 cases 2. Thio Shen Yi 4 cases 3. Ngo Wei Shing 3 cases 4. Soh Kheng Yau Andre 3 cases 5. Ting Yong Hong 3 cases 6. Cavinder Bull 3 cases 7. Ashish Chugh 3 cases 8. Chan Yu Jie 3 cases 9. KarLuis Quek 3 cases 10. Lin Weiqi Wendy 3 cases 11. Chou Sean Yu 3 cases 12. Oh Sheng Loong (Hu ShengLong) 3 cases 13. Wong Zheng Hui Daryl 3 cases 14. Neela Alagusundaram 3 cases 15. Teo Wei Kiat Samuel 2 cases

Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 11 cases in arbitration between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (10 cases) and Andre Maniam (7 cases) are also among the most active. 31 judges heard arbitration cases.

1. Steven Chong 11 cases 2. Sundaresh Menon 10 cases 3. Andre Maniam 7 cases 4. Simon Thorley 4 cases 5. Chua Lee Ming 4 cases 6. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 3 cases 7. Thomas Bathurst 3 cases 8. James Allsop 3 cases 9. Kristy Tan 3 cases 10. Dominique Hascher 2 cases 11. Vinodh Coomaraswamy 2 cases 12. Sushil Nair 2 cases 13. Judith Prakash 2 cases 14. Anthony James Besanko 2 cases 15. Roger Giles 2 cases

How many arbitration cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to February 2026, 45 reported judgments involved arbitration in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (28 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore arbitration cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore arbitration litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (13 cases), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (4 cases), Enforcement — Foreign award (3 cases), Arbitrability and public policy (2 cases).

Is arbitration a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Yes. Arbitration is the 8th most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 7.0% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside, Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice, Enforcement — Foreign award.

Arbitration

Overview

Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?

Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

How many arbitration cases are heard in Singapore courts?

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore arbitration cases?

Is arbitration a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Case Volume by Year

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside 13 cases

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice 4 cases

Enforcement — Foreign award 3 cases

Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice 2 cases

Arbitrability and public policy 2 cases

Sections 4 and 5 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1968 1 case

Recognition and enforcement — Award under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States 1 case

Stay of court proceedings — Whether grounds of disputed debt within scope of arbitration agreement 1 case

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether the doctrine of laches is applicable 1 case

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether the claims in the arbitration were time barred 1 case

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether the defendant had proper notice of the arbitration and was able to present its case 1 case

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether enforcement was time barred under s 6(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Arbitral tribunal — Jurisdiction — Whether pre-arbitration procedures were conditions precedent 1 case

Arbitral tribunal — Jurisdiction — Whether failure to comply with pre-arbitration procedures went to admissibility or jurisdiction 1 case

Arbitral tribunal — Jurisdiction — Whether member of a consortium had locus standi to commence arbitration on its own, or only jointly with other consortium member 1 case

Award — Setting aside — Orders 21 rules 3, 20 and 21 of the SICC Rules — Whether decision was one made on the trial or the hearing on the merits of the proceedings or one made in an application in proceedings 1 case

Conduct of arbitration — UNCITRAL Model Law — Article 5 — Whether party permitted to apply to court while the arbitration is ongoing to challenge a decision of the arbitral institution 1 case

Conduct of arbitration — Rules — Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th Ed, 1 August 2016) — Rules 40.1 and 40.2 — Whether tribunal or court permitted to review a decision of the arbitral institution 1 case

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Jurisdiction 1 case

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Public policy 1 case

Award — Remission 1 case

Arbitration agreement — Effect of jurisdiction agreement 1 case

Enforcement — Singapore award — Whether injunction should be granted restraining enforcement of award worldwide pending Singapore proceedings 1 case

Injunction — Court’s powers under section 12A of the International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Conduct of arbitration — Estoppel 1 case

Challenge against arbitrator — Apparent bias 1 case

Enforcement — Foreign award — Breach of “unless order” made by the applicant in proceedings to enforce foreign award 1 case

Conflict of laws — Seat of the arbitration 1 case

Restraint of proceedings — Foreign judicial 1 case

Agreement — Scope 1 case

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