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.
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
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside 46 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice 12 cases
Enforcement — Foreign award 9 cases
Restraint of proceedings — Foreign judicial 7 cases
Arbitrability and public policy 6 cases
Arbitral tribunal — Jurisdiction 6 cases
Agreement — Scope 5 cases
Conduct of arbitration — Estoppel 4 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Grounds 4 cases
Award — Recourse against award 4 cases
Agreement — Separability 4 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice 3 cases
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
Agreement 3 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Remission 3 cases
Stay of court proceedings 3 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Case management stay 3 cases
Conduct of arbitration — Waiver of objections 3 cases
Award — Setting aside 3 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Court’s discretion under Arbitration Act 3 cases
Award — Interim award 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Infra petita challenge 2 cases
Interlocutory order or direction — Injunction 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Jurisdiction 2 cases
Stay of court proceedings — Mandatory stay under International Arbitration Act 2 cases
Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Natural justice 2 cases
Confidentiality — Privacy 2 cases
Agreement — Breach 2 cases
Interlocutory order or direction 1 case
Conduct of arbitration — Foreign law 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
Page 1 of 7Methodology & 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.