Leading Civil Procedure Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
321 reported cases · January 2024 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Civil Procedure?
Singapore courts issued 321 reported Civil Procedure judgments between 2024–2026, most in SGHC (157), of the 94 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (29), the median monetary award recorded was $20,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 321 reported Civil Procedure 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 321 reported Civil Procedure judgments in Singapore courts (January 2024 to June 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (43 cases), Thio Shen Yi is the most active lawyer (9 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
Civil Procedure is the most litigated practice area in this dataset, with 307 judgments recorded between January 2024 and May 2026, ranking 1st among 49 practice areas. The cases are concentrated in the General Division of the High Court (SGHC, 219 judgments), followed by the High Court Registry (SGHCR, 76), the Appellate Division (SGHC(A), 40) and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I), 39), with the Court of Appeal (SGCA) recording 28. Across these matters, 89 judges, 231 law firms and 1,139 individual lawyers appeared.
The most frequent sub-topics reflect interlocutory and procedural disputes: Striking out (19 judgments), Costs (18), Pleadings — Amendment (10) and Pleadings — Striking out (10). Other recurring issues include Extension of time, Service, Appeals — Leave, Stay of proceedings and Judgments and orders (each 7), alongside Costs — Security and Summary judgment (each 6) and Mareva injunctions (5). The breadth of catchwords spans the full lifecycle of civil litigation, from service and pleadings through to costs and enforcement.
Data coverage: between January 2024 and May 2026
Which law firms handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP and WongPartnership LLP each lead in Civil Procedure with 41 cases between January 2024 and May 2026, followed by Allen & Gledhill LLP (31 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (28 cases). In total, 231 firms appeared in these cases.
Who are the leading Civil Procedure lawyers in Singapore?
Thio Shen Yi and Charlene Wee Swee Ting are the most active Civil Procedure lawyers in this dataset, each with 9 case appearances between January 2024 and May 2026, followed by T Abirami and Daniel Chia Hsiung Wen (8 each). In total, 1,139 lawyers appeared.
Which judges handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?
Choo Han Teck has handled 27 Civil Procedure cases between January 2024 and May 2026, the most of any judge in this dataset. Steven Chong (18 cases) and See Kee Oon (16 cases) are also among the most active, drawn from 89 judges who heard these matters.
How many Civil Procedure cases are heard in Singapore courts?
This dataset records 307 Civil Procedure judgments between January 2024 and May 2026. Most were decided in the General Division of the High Court (SGHC, 219 judgments), followed by the High Court Registry (SGHCR, 76) and the Appellate Division (SGHC(A), 40).
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Civil Procedure cases?
The leading Civil Procedure sub-topics in this dataset are Striking out (19 judgments) and Costs (18), followed by Pleadings — Amendment (10) and Pleadings — Striking out (10). Extension of time, Service, Appeals — Leave and Stay of proceedings each appear in 7 judgments.
Is Civil Procedure a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Yes. With 307 judgments, Civil Procedure ranks 1st among 49 practice areas in this dataset and accounts for roughly 22% of all 1,374 cases. The most frequent sub-topics are Striking out (19), Costs (18) and Pleadings — Amendment (10).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Striking out 20 cases
Costs 19 cases
Pleadings — Amendment 10 cases
Pleadings — Striking out 10 cases
Extension of time 8 cases
Stay of proceedings 8 cases
Appeals — Leave 7 cases
Service 7 cases
Judgments and orders 7 cases
Summary judgment 6 cases
Costs — Security 6 cases
Mareva injunctions 5 cases
Costs — Principles 5 cases
Inherent powers 5 cases
Pleadings 5 cases
Appeals 4 cases
Production of documents 4 cases
No case to answer 4 cases
Discovery of documents — Specific discovery 4 cases
Discontinuance — With leave 3 cases
Appeals — Permission 3 cases
Striking Out 3 cases
Appeals — Adducing fresh evidence on appeal 3 cases
Damages — Interest 3 cases
Costs — Taxation 3 cases
Service — Setting aside 3 cases
Amendments 3 cases
Parties — Self-representation of company 2 cases
Amendments — Orders — Election of remedies 2 cases
Costs — Personal liability of solicitor for costs 2 cases
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
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Page 1 of 13Methodology & 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.