Leading Choses in Action Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
5 reported cases · February 2023 to December 2024
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Choses in Action?
Singapore courts issued 5 reported Choses in Action judgments between 2023–2024, most in SGHC (3), of the 2 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (2). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 5 reported Choses in Action 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 5 reported Choses in Action judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to December 2024), K&L Gates Straits Law LLC is the most active firm by reported case count (3 cases), Narayanan Sreenivasan 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
Choses in Action appears in 5 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2024). The most common sub-topics are Assignment (3), Assignment — Assignment of a bare right to litigate — Whether assignment valid and enforceable (1) and Assignment — Whether assignment barred by non-assignment clause — Effect of non-assignment clause on validity of assignment (1). The most active judge by reported case count is Kannan Ramesh (2 cases) and the most active firm is K&L Gates Straits Law LLC (3 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Choses in Action cases in Singapore?
K&L Gates Straits Law LLC leads in Choses in Action with 3 cases between February 2023 and December 2024, followed by LVM Law Chambers LLC (2 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (2 cases). 7 firms appeared in Choses in Action cases during this period.
Who are the leading Choses in Action lawyers in Singapore?
Narayanan Sreenivasan is the most active Choses in Action lawyer in Singapore with 3 case appearances between February 2023 and December 2024, followed by Lok Vi Ming (2) and Lee Sien Liang Joseph (2).
Which judges handle the most Choses in Action cases in Singapore?
Kannan Ramesh has handled 2 Choses in Action cases between February 2023 and December 2024, the most of any Singapore judge. Judith Prakash (1 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (1 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Choses in Action cases are reported in Singapore courts?
5 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2024) involve Choses in Action, most often decided by Kannan Ramesh.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Choses in Action cases?
The main sub-topics are Assignment (3), Assignment — Assignment of a bare right to litigate — Whether assignment valid and enforceable (1) and Assignment — Whether assignment barred by non-assignment clause — Effect of non-assignment clause on validity of assignment (1).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Assignment 3 cases
Assignment — Assignment of a bare right to litigate — Whether assignment valid and enforceable 1 case
Assignment — Whether assignment barred by non-assignment clause — Effect of non-assignment clause on validity of assignment 1 case
Legal requirements — Whether cryptocurrency is a chose in action 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
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.