Leading Building and Construction Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
37 reported cases · January 2023 to July 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Building and Construction Law?
Singapore courts issued 37 reported Building and Construction Law judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (22), the median monetary award recorded was $72,430. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 37 reported Building and Construction Law 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 37 reported Building and Construction Law judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to July 2026), Eldan Law LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (6 cases). The lists below count how often named firms and lawyers appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Building and Construction Law appears in 37 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most active judge by reported case count is Woo Bih Li (7 cases) and the most active firm is Eldan Law LLP (6 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Building and Construction Law cases in Singapore?
Eldan Law LLP leads in Building and Construction Law with 6 cases between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Christopher Chuah Law Chambers LLC (4 cases). 57 firms appeared in Building and Construction Law cases during this period.
Who are the leading Building and Construction Law lawyers in Singapore?
Lee Peng Khoon Edwin (6 cases), Amanda Koh Jia Yi (6 cases) and Smrithi Sadasivam (5 cases) appear as counsel in reported Building and Construction Law cases between January 2023 and July 2026.
Which judges handle the most Building and Construction Law cases in Singapore?
Woo Bih Li has handled 7 Building and Construction Law cases between January 2023 and July 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. See Kee Oon (6 cases) and Kwek Mean Luck (5 cases) follow.
How many Building and Construction Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?
37 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Building and Construction Law, most often decided by Woo Bih Li.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Building and construction contracts 4 cases
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The Appellate Division, in an ex tempore judgment delivered by Woo Bih Li JAD, allowed BH's appeal and set aside the reduction of $155,160.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 18 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 28 -
The court allowed Pro-Active's claim in part, giving judgment for $179,151.04 with interest at 5.33% per annum from 6 November 2021 until payment, instead of the $558,559.97 claimed.
High Court · 31 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 205 -
Lee Seiu Kin J allowed the application in part on the ground of fraud.
High Court · 5 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 186 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 12 January 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 2
Statutes and regulations 3 cases
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Wong Li Kok, Alex J allowed the appeal and overturned the order restraining the management corporation from accepting LOAs in breach of the 2% Proxy Rule, holding that the rule applies only to…
High Court · 22 June 2026 · [2026] SGHC 135 -
The Appellate Division, in an ex tempore judgment delivered by Woo Bih Li JAD, allowed BH's appeal and set aside the reduction of $155,160.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 18 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 28 -
Lee Seiu Kin J allowed the application in part on the ground of fraud.
High Court · 5 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 186
Damages — Damages for defects 3 cases
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39 -
Kwek Mean Luck J allowed Terrenus's claims in part, awarding nominal damages of $1,500 for each of the embedment and clearance breaches, $912 for six insufficiently ground roots and $30,600 in…
High Court · 27 November 2023 · [2023] SGHC 333 -
The court allowed Calpeda's claim for $683,147.92 with interest at 5.33% per annum from service of the writ to judgment, and dismissed Chew Construction's counterclaim in full.
High Court · 18 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 102
Dispute resolution — Alternative dispute resolution procedures 3 cases
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39 -
The Appellate Division, in an ex tempore judgment delivered by Woo Bih Li JAD, allowed BH's appeal and set aside the reduction of $155,160.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 18 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 28 -
Lee Seiu Kin J allowed the application in part on the ground of fraud.
High Court · 5 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 186
Jurisdictional objection 3 cases
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The Appellate Division, in an ex tempore judgment delivered by Woo Bih Li JAD, allowed BH's appeal and set aside the reduction of $155,160.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 18 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 28 -
Lee Seiu Kin J allowed the application in part on the ground of fraud.
High Court · 5 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 186 -
The High Court allowed BH's application.
High Court · 3 May 2023 · [2023] SGHC 120
Damages — Delay in completion 3 cases
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The court allowed Pro-Active's claim in part, giving judgment for $179,151.04 with interest at 5.33% per annum from 6 November 2021 until payment, instead of the $558,559.97 claimed.
High Court · 31 July 2023 · [2023] SGHC 205 -
The court allowed Calpeda's claim for $683,147.92 with interest at 5.33% per annum from service of the writ to judgment, and dismissed Chew Construction's counterclaim in full.
High Court · 18 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 102 -
The Appellate Division allowed CA 87 in part and allowed CA 88 in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 9 February 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 9
Building and construction contracts — Renovation contracts and contracts for minor works 2 cases
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District Judge Tay Jingxi allowed the claim in part, awarding $13,664.13, made up of $4,314.13 under Invoice 22003 and $9,350 under Invoice 23004.
Magistrate Court · 12 June 2026 · [2026] SGMC 71 -
The High Court dismissed the application for leave to appeal, finding no error in fact or law and no question of principle or importance.
High Court · 23 July 2024 · [2024] SGHC 187
Contractors’ duties — Extension of time and liquidated damages 2 cases
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The Appellate Division (Woo Bih Li, Kannan Ramesh and See Kee Oon JJAD) dismissed Terrenus's appeal and allowed Attika's cross-appeal.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 26 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 4 -
Kwek Mean Luck J allowed Terrenus's claims in part, awarding nominal damages of $1,500 for each of the embedment and clearance breaches, $912 for six insufficiently ground roots and $30,600 in…
High Court · 27 November 2023 · [2023] SGHC 333
Dispute resolution — Adjudication — Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 — Setting aside — Interpretation of s 13(3)(a) 2 cases
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The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal with costs fixed at $30,400 inclusive of disbursements.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 15 February 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 5 -
The High Court dismissed the application to set aside the adjudication determination and ordered costs of $13,000 all-in to Mega Team.
High Court · 23 October 2023 · [2023] SGHC 298
Scope of works — Variations 2 cases
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The court rejected DG's request to deduct the remaining sums, holding that the point had not been pleaded or run at trial.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 31 May 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 20 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 12 January 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 2
Dispute resolution — Adjudication 1 case
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The High Court held that the review panel was entitled, and bound, to review the entire adjudication determination, so it had misdirected itself.
High Court · 13 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC 82
Quantum meruit 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Scope of works 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Terms — Implied terms 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Formation and interpretation 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Construction torts — Negligence 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Contractors’ duties — Duty as to materials and workmanship 1 case
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The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 1 case
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The High Court dismissed all three of LBD's applications, SUM 3720, SUM 3715 and SUM 3719.
High Court · 9 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 28
Standard form contracts — Public sector 1 case
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The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 16 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 12
Quantum Meruit — Profit and attendance fees 1 case
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The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 16 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 12
Quantum Meruit — Assessment of reasonable sum of remuneration 1 case
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The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 16 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 12
Damages — Incomplete work 1 case
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The District Court allowed the claim in part.
District Court · 13 January 2026 · [2026] SGDC 23
Damages — Defects and delay in completion 1 case
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The District Court allowed the claim in part.
District Court · 13 January 2026 · [2026] SGDC 23
Building and construction contracts — Management contracts 1 case
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The High Court allowed Arki-Tech's claim in part.
High Court · 26 November 2025 · [2025] SGHC 233
Building and construction contracts Building And Construction Law — Construction torts — Negligence 1 case
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The court dismissed both the claimant's claim and the defendant's counterclaim.
Magistrate Court · 23 October 2025 · [2025] SGMC 58
Construction torts — Negligence Building And Construction Law — Construction torts — Torts affecting adjoining land 1 case
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The District Court dismissed the claim, finding that the owners had not proven that the contractor performed either the vibration-causing works or the initial repair works negligently.
District Court · 1 October 2025 · [2025] SGDC 253
Statutes and regulations — Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 — Waiver by election for inconsistent rights 1 case
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The court allowed DMC's claims for all six backcharges and for liquidated damages of $888,300 (excluding GST), and dismissed DMD's counterclaim.
High Court · 6 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 151
Performance Bond 1 case
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The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal in its entirety and ordered EH to pay CJY costs of $35,000 all-in, including disbursements, with the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 11 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 3
Key Statutes
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The High Court allowed the application, holding that the demand on the performance bond was not valid and that HSBC Life was not obliged to pay on it on the basis of the SO's decision or…
High Court · 30 July 2026 · [2026] SGHC 159 -
Wong Li Kok, Alex J allowed the appeal and overturned the order restraining the management corporation from accepting LOAs in breach of the 2% Proxy Rule, holding that the rule applies only to…
High Court · 22 June 2026 · [2026] SGHC 135 -
District Judge Tay Jingxi allowed the claim in part, awarding $13,664.13, made up of $4,314.13 under Invoice 22003 and $9,350 under Invoice 23004.
Magistrate Court · 12 June 2026 · [2026] SGMC 71 -
The High Court held that the review panel was entitled, and bound, to review the entire adjudication determination, so it had misdirected itself.
High Court · 13 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC 82 -
The court allowed the club's claim and the contractor's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 20 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 39 -
The High Court dismissed all three of LBD's applications, SUM 3720, SUM 3715 and SUM 3719.
High Court · 9 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC 28 -
The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 16 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 12 -
The District Court allowed the claim in part.
District Court · 13 January 2026 · [2026] SGDC 23 -
The High Court allowed Arki-Tech's claim in part.
High Court · 26 November 2025 · [2025] SGHC 233 -
The court dismissed both the claimant's claim and the defendant's counterclaim.
Magistrate Court · 23 October 2025 · [2025] SGMC 58 -
The Magistrate's Court allowed the application and ordered SAL to release the stakeholding sum of $46,537.50 to the developer.
Magistrate Court · 7 October 2025 · [2025] SGMC 59 -
The District Court dismissed the claim, finding that the owners had not proven that the contractor performed either the vibration-causing works or the initial repair works negligently.
District Court · 1 October 2025 · [2025] SGDC 253 -
The court allowed DMC's claims for all six backcharges and for liquidated damages of $888,300 (excluding GST), and dismissed DMD's counterclaim.
High Court · 6 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 151 -
The High Court allowed the application.
High Court · 24 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 114 -
The Appellate Division (Woo Bih Li, Kannan Ramesh and See Kee Oon JJAD) dismissed Terrenus's appeal and allowed Attika's cross-appeal.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 26 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 4 -
The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal in its entirety and ordered EH to pay CJY costs of $35,000 all-in, including disbursements, with the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 11 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 3 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeal and set aside the striking out of KTP as a party, together with the judge's costs orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 9 October 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 32 -
The Appellate Division, in an ex tempore judgment delivered by Woo Bih Li JAD, allowed BH's appeal and set aside the reduction of $155,160.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 18 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 28 -
The High Court dismissed the application for leave to appeal, finding no error in fact or law and no question of principle or importance.
High Court · 23 July 2024 · [2024] SGHC 187 -
The High Court dismissed Q&Q's application to set aside the adjudication determination, leaving the adjudicated amount payable.
High Court · 16 July 2024 · [2024] SGHC 183 -
Wong Li Kok, Alex JC allowed the setting aside application in part, reducing the adjudicated amount from S$17,019.19 to S$16,861.60 and ordering the excess of S$157.59 to be released from the payment…
High Court · 27 February 2024 · [2024] SGHC 50 -
The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal with costs fixed at $30,400 inclusive of disbursements.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 15 February 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 5 -
Wong Li Kok, Alex JC dismissed the application, finding no unconscionability and no basis to reduce the call, and ordered costs of $22,000 (excluding disbursements) to the church.
High Court · 11 January 2024 · [2024] SGHC 5 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 2 January 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 1 -
S Mohan J dismissed the application in its entirety, refusing both the setting aside and any full or partial stay.
High Court · 29 December 2023 · [2023] SGHC 362
Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Singapore 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.