Leading Arbitration Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

158 reported cases · January 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Arbitration?

Singapore courts issued 158 reported Arbitration judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (74), of the 44 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Application dismissed (20), the median monetary award recorded was $40,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 158 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (34) · 2025 (39) · 2024 (47) · 2023 (38)
By court SGHC (74) · SGHC(I) (45) · SGCA (22) · SGCA(I) (13) · SGHCR (4)
Outcomes (44 parseable) Application dismissed (20) · Appeal dismissed (14) · Appeal allowed (7) · Application allowed (1) · Application granted (1) · Claim dismissed (1)
Median monetary award $40,000 (across 7 awards)
Most active counsel Koh Swee Yen (17) · Cavinder Bull (14) · Zhuo Jiaxiang (12) · Thio Shen Yi (10) · Mahesh Rai s/o Vedprakash Rai (9)

Compiled from 158 reported Arbitration 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 158 reported Arbitration judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to October 2026), WongPartnership LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (40 cases), Koh Swee Yen is the most active lawyer (17 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

Arbitration appears in 158 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (46), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (12) and Enforcement — Foreign award (9). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (31 cases) and the most active firm is WongPartnership LLP (40 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

WongPartnership LLP leads in Arbitration with 40 cases between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (34 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (30 cases). 128 firms appeared in Arbitration cases during this period.

Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?

Koh Swee Yen is the most active Arbitration lawyer in Singapore with 17 case appearances between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Cavinder Bull (14) and Zhuo Jiaxiang (12).

Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 31 Arbitration cases between January 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (27 cases) and Chua Lee Ming (15 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Arbitration cases are reported in Singapore courts?

158 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Arbitration, most often decided by Steven Chong.

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

The main sub-topics are Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (46), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (12) and Enforcement — Foreign award (9).

Case Volume by Year

38
23
47
24
39
25
34
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal breached natural justice by depriving party of reasonable opportunity to respond to case against it 3 cases

Key Statutes

cited in 145 cases
cited in 129 cases
cited in 17 cases
cited in 16 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 11 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 11 cases
State Immunity Act
cited in 8 cases
cited in 8 cases
cited in 7 cases
cited in 7 cases
cited in 6 cases
cited in 4 cases
Sale of Goods Act
cited in 4 cases
Indian Contract Act
cited in 3 cases

Court Distribution

Cases

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[2026] SGHC 210
DXX v DXY
9 October 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 199
DZD v DZE
6 October 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGCA(I) 5
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION v VETERAN PETROLEUM LIMITED & 2 Ors
22 September 2026
SGCA(I)
[2026] SGHC(I) 19
DYX v DYY
17 September 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC(I) 18
DWJ v DWK
15 September 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGCA(I) 4
DPT v DPV
15 September 2026
SGCA(I)
[2026] SGHC 186
Zhejiang Crystal-Optech Co., Ltd. v Moveon Technologies Pte. Ltd.
11 September 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 15
The Tata Power Company Limited v Kleros Capital Partners Limited
26 August 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC 164
DVV v DVW
6 August 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 163
BANGLADESH RURAL ELECTRIFICATION BOARD v KSE ELECTRICALS PTE. LTD. (INDIA)
5 August 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 12
DWJ v DWK
30 July 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC 145
DSS v DST
15 July 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 10
DWJ v DWK
15 July 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC 141
Lee Boon Khim & 2 Ors v Entech Global Solutions Pte. Ltd.
8 July 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 7
South Pacific Oil Limited v Pacific Islands Energy Pte Ltd
25 June 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC 128
DSV & Anor v DSU
15 June 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 5
DTH & Anor v DTF & Ors
2 June 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGCA(I) 3
ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026
SGCA(I)
[2026] SGHC 100
JXC Pte. Ltd. v Thye Chuan Engineering Construction Co. Pte Ltd.
21 May 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 106
DWE v DWF
18 May 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGCA(I) 2
KBP BIOSCIENCES PTE. LTD. & Anor v NOVO NORDISK A/S
14 May 2026
SGCA(I)
[2026] SGCA 24
SINGAPORE COMMODITIES GROUP CO., PTE. LTD. v FOUNDER GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
8 May 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGHC 97
Medipas LLC & Anor v Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE
7 May 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGCA 20
PACMAR SHIPPING PTE LTD v SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
22 April 2026
SGCA
[2026] SGHC 79
AQUILO SHIPPING INC v SRTT MARINE TRADING & SERVICES PTE LTD
10 April 2026
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.