Contempt of Court

8 cases · April 2025 to March 2026

Overview

Contempt of Court appeared in 7 reported judgments in Singapore between April 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics included Civil contempt (2) and Civil contempt

] (1). The most active judge was Belinda Ang Saw Ean (3 cases), and the leading firm was Bird & Bird ATMD LLP (3 cases).

Data coverage: between April 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?

Bird & Bird ATMD LLP leads in contempt of court with 3 cases between April 2025 to February 2026, followed by Nakoorsha Law Corporation (2 cases) and Sreenivasan Chambers LLC (1 case). 16 firms appeared in contempt of court cases during this period.

Who are the leading Contempt of Court lawyers in Singapore?

Nicholas Say Gui Xi is the most active contempt of court lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between April 2025 to February 2026, followed by Loy Ming Chuen Brendan (2) and Lee Wei Han Shaun (2). 44 lawyers appeared in contempt of court cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?

Belinda Ang Saw Ean has handled 3 cases in contempt of court between April 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Judith Prakash (2 cases) and Steven Chong (2 cases) are also among the most active. 9 judges heard contempt of court cases.

How many contempt of court cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between April 2025 to February 2026, 7 reported judgments involved contempt of court in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the Court of Appeal (5 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore contempt of court cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore contempt of court litigation between April 2025 to February 2026 were Civil contempt (2 cases), Civil contempt ] (1 case), Sentencing (1 case), Sentencing — Whether custodial sentence warranted (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

5
25
3
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Civil contempt — Company failing to comply with monetary judgment — Company director failing to attend examination of enforcement respondent hearing — Whether failure to attend intentional — Whether company director’s conduct contumelious — Whether contempt purged — Whether committal proceedings should be remedy of last resort — Section 4(1) Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 1 case

Civil contempt — Whether production of documents may be sought in committal proceedings 1 case

Court’s powers — Whether court has power to allow a further affidavit — Applicable test for allowing a further affidavit 1 case

Civil contempt — Full and frank disclosure — Intention to commence proceedings against examinee — Concurrent proceedings against examinee 1 case

Sentencing — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1 case

Civil contempt — Rules of Court 2021 1 case

Key Statutes

Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 2 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 2 cases
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Court Distribution

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