Civil Procedure

182 cases · January 2025 to May 2026

Overview

Civil Procedure is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 141 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (96), the High Court Registrar (43), the Court of Appeal (14). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Costs (7), Striking out (5), Stay of proceedings (5), Mareva injunctions (4).

The most active judges in civil procedure cases were Choo Han Teck (13), Steven Chong (8), Kwek Mean Luck (7). Leading firms by case volume included Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (21), WongPartnership LLP (15), Allen & Gledhill LLP (13). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Yam Wern Jhien (5), Ong Boon Hwee William (4), Chua Ze Xuan (4). Other sub-topics included Extension of time, Pleadings — Amendment, No case to answer, Costs — Principles.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in civil procedure with 21 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (15 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (13 cases). 153 firms appeared in civil procedure cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 23 cases 2. WongPartnership LLP 18 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 17 cases 4. Drew & Napier LLC 10 cases 5. LVM Law Chambers LLC 7 cases 6. Setia Law LLC 7 cases 7. TSMP Law Corporation 6 cases 8. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 6 cases 9. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 6 cases 10. Providence Law Asia LLC 6 cases 11. Clasis LLC 5 cases 12. Eldan Law LLP 5 cases 13. Breakpoint LLC 5 cases 14. Sreenivasan Chambers LLC 4 cases 15. PDLegal LLC 4 cases

Who are the leading Civil Procedure lawyers in Singapore?

Yam Wern Jhien is the most active civil procedure lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Ong Boon Hwee William (4) and Chua Ze Xuan (4). 626 lawyers appeared in civil procedure cases during this period.

1. Yam Wern Jhien 5 cases 2. Suang Wijaya 4 cases 3. Koh Junxiang 4 cases 4. Chua Ze Xuan 4 cases 5. Ong Boon Hwee William 4 cases 6. Lin Weiqi Wendy 4 cases 7. Thio Shen Yi 3 cases 8. Hamza Zafar Malik 3 cases 9. Gerard Quek Wen Jiang 3 cases 10. Glenn Chua Ze Xuan 3 cases 11. Ng Pi Wei 3 cases 12. Jaikanth Shankar 3 cases 13. Quek Wen Jiang, Gerard 3 cases 14. Ng Shu Wen 3 cases 15. Lin Chunlong 3 cases

Which judges handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Choo Han Teck has handled 13 cases in civil procedure between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Steven Chong (8 cases) and Kwek Mean Luck (7 cases) are also among the most active. 64 judges heard civil procedure cases.

1. Choo Han Teck 13 cases 2. Steven Chong 11 cases 3. Tan Siong Thye 10 cases 4. See Kee Oon 8 cases 5. Kwek Mean Luck 8 cases 6. Andre Maniam 8 cases 7. Chiah Kok Khun 7 cases 8. Perry Peh 7 cases 9. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 6 cases 10. Hri Kumar Nair 6 cases 11. Kannan Ramesh 6 cases 12. S Mohan 6 cases 13. Chua Lee Ming 6 cases 14. Sundaresh Menon 6 cases 15. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 5 cases

How many civil procedure cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to February 2026, 141 reported judgments involved civil procedure in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (96 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Costs (7 cases), Striking out (5 cases), Stay of proceedings (5 cases), Mareva injunctions (4 cases).

Is civil procedure a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Yes. Civil Procedure is the most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 22.0% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Costs, Striking out, Stay of proceedings.

Civil Procedure

Overview

Which law firms handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Who are the leading Civil Procedure lawyers in Singapore?

Which judges handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

How many civil procedure cases are heard in Singapore courts?

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure cases?

Is civil procedure a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Case Volume by Year

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Striking out 11 cases

Costs 9 cases

Stay of proceedings 6 cases

Mareva injunctions 5 cases

Extension of time 5 cases

Costs — Principles 4 cases

No case to answer 4 cases

Pleadings — Amendment 4 cases

Summary judgment 3 cases

Appeals 3 cases

Appeals — Adducing fresh evidence on appeal 3 cases

Pleadings — Striking out 3 cases

Appeals — Permission 2 cases

Discontinuance — With leave 2 cases

Parties — Self-representation of company 2 cases

Amendments — Orders — Election of remedies 2 cases

Costs — Personal liability of solicitor for costs 2 cases

Mareva injunctions — Real risk of dissipation 2 cases

Appeals — Leave 2 cases

Striking Out 2 cases

Material non-disclosure — Setting aside 2 cases

Pleadings — Adequacy of pleadings 2 cases

Costs — Security 2 cases

Service 2 cases

Damages — Interest 2 cases

Judgments and orders 2 cases

Costs — Taxation 2 cases

Appeals — Leave — Permission to appeal 2 cases

Inherent powers 2 cases

Production of documents 2 cases

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