Leading Equity Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

51 reported cases · April 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Equity?

Singapore courts issued 51 reported Equity judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (33), two monetary awards were recorded, of $40,000 and $60,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 51 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (10) · 2025 (18) · 2024 (14) · 2023 (9)
By court High Court (33) · High Court (Appellate Division) (11) · Singapore International Commercial Court (2) · Court of Appeal (1) · Court of Appeal (International) (1) · District Court (1) · High Court (Family Division) (1) · High Court Registrar (1)
Outcomes (16 judgments) Appeal allowed in part (5) · Appeal dismissed (5) · Claim dismissed (4) · Application allowed (1) · Claim allowed (1)
Monetary awards $40,000 and $60,000
Most active counsel Chu Hua Yi (4) · Chua Boon Beng (3) · Foo Maw Shen (3) · Goh Jia Jie (3) · Mohamed Baiross (3)

Compiled from 51 reported Equity 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 51 reported Equity judgments in Singapore courts (April 2023 to October 2026), Chu Hua Yi is the most active lawyer (4 case appearances). 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

Equity appears in 51 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most active judge by reported case count is Kannan Ramesh (8 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

Drew & Napier LLC (6 cases), Allen & Gledhill LLP (6 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (5 cases) appear as a firm on record in reported Equity cases between April 2023 and October 2026. 80 firms appeared in Equity cases during this period.

Who are the leading Equity lawyers in Singapore?

Chu Hua Yi is the most active Equity lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between April 2023 and October 2026.

Which judges handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

Kannan Ramesh has handled 8 Equity cases between April 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Woo Bih Li (7 cases) and Hri Kumar Nair (5 cases) follow.

How many Equity cases are reported in Singapore courts?

51 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Equity, most often decided by Kannan Ramesh.

Case Volume by Year

9
23
14
24
18
25
10
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Fiduciary relationships — When arising 8 cases

  • The High Court dismissed Parastate's claim in its entirety, rejecting the claims in dishonest assistance, fraudulent misrepresentation and unlawful means conspiracy against Wang Li.

    High Court · 1 September 2026 · [2026] SGHC 178
  • The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the striking out of the claims against Mr Ong and the refusal of the amendment and of the joinder of Java Asset, since the revised statement of claim…

    High Court · 21 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 166
  • The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal in its entirety and ordered Mr Tantular to pay costs of S$45,000 (all-in), the sum reflecting that the respondent had lost on several issues.

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 1 July 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 8
  • Kristy Tan JC allowed TOL's claim in part and dismissed the estate's counterclaim save for one declaration.

    High Court · 9 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 108
  • The High Court allowed the plaintiffs' claims in part, finding they had made out most but not all of their claims.

    High Court · 23 January 2025 · [2025] SGHC 13
  • + 3 more cases

Fiduciary relationships — Duties 4 cases

Defences — Laches 4 cases

Remedies — Account 4 cases

  • The High Court allowed the claim in part.

    High Court · 5 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 246
  • The High Court allowed the summons in part: it ordered the account surcharged by $198,332.91, which the first defendant must make good to the estate (by deduction from his share or otherwise), with…

    High Court (Family Division) · 27 November 2025 · [2025] SGHCF 65
  • Wong Li Kok, Alex JC dismissed the claimant's claims, holding the summary dismissal valid.

    High Court · 14 October 2024 · [2024] SGHC 260
  • Andre Maniam J granted the declaration sought, declaring that Dr Kim had not provided a proper, complete and accurate account of what became of the Sale Proceeds.

    High Court · 2 August 2024 · [2024] SGHC 197

Estoppel — Proprietary estoppel 3 cases

  • Pang Khang Chau J rejected the mother's claim to a beneficial interest and made a declaration that the daughter was personally liable, upon sale of the property, to repay the loan and pay a share of…

    High Court · 15 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC 83
  • Christopher Tan JC accepted the defendants' submission of no case to answer and dismissed all of the plaintiff's claims, finding that they were not established even to a prima facie standard.

    High Court · 28 April 2025 · [2025] SGHC 80
  • The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal, upholding the decision that the RPA did not permit a foreign person to acquire an interest in residential property by a common intention constructive…

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 27 October 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 34

Defences — Acquiescence 3 cases

Dishonest assistance 2 cases

Fiduciary relationships 2 cases

Remedies — Equitable accounting 2 cases

  • The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal in an ex tempore judgment, upholding the finding of equal beneficial ownership and the refusal of equitable accounting for the upfront fees and pre-January…

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 30 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 21
  • The High Court allowed the claimant's application in part.

    High Court · 7 May 2025 · [2025] SGHC 85

Estoppel — Promissory estoppel 2 cases

Remedies — Rectification 1 case

  • The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part: it allowed Tuffi's claim against Techkon, rectifying the 2019 agreement so that the adjusted final sum was $1,452,962.89 and ordering Techkon to pay…

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 8 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 25

Defences — Laches — Whether defence of laches applies to plaintiff’s claim for trust property or proceeds 1 case

  • The Deputy Registrar allowed the application and set aside the amended default judgment in its entirety, so the claim will proceed to a defence and trial.

    District Court · 5 October 2026 · [2026] SGDC 326

Dishonest assistance — Knowledge of irregular shortcomings 1 case

Fiduciary relationships — When arising — Ad hoc fiduciary duties 1 case

Knowing receipt — Knowledge subsequent to transaction in question 1 case

Remedies — Equitable accounting — Whether co-owner who improved property entitled to remedy of equitable accounting 1 case

Estoppel 1 case

Dishonest assistance — Breach — Remedies 1 case

Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis 1 case

Remedies — Account — Liability of trustee to account —Appropriate date at which profits of errant fiduciary should be assessed 1 case

  • The High Court allowed the appeal in part, only on the seventh ground, ordering that the agent fee for the HSG tenancy be shown in the account as a liability for the beneficiaries to share.

    High Court · 3 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC 196

Defences — Equitable set-off 1 case

  • The Assistant Registrar allowed JPL's application, entering judgment on admission of facts against Lanka and ordering it to pay $521,260.95, interest at 5.33% per year from 1 July 2023 to judgment,…

    High Court Registrar · 12 September 2025 · [2025] SGHCR 30

Defences — Delay 1 case

Fiduciary relationships — Accessory liability — Dishonest assistance — Requisite mental state 1 case

  • The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the striking out of the claims against Mr Ong and the refusal of the amendment and of the joinder of Java Asset, since the revised statement of claim…

    High Court · 21 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 166

Remedies — Appointment of receiver — Section 4(10) of the Civil Law Act 1909 (2020 Rev Ed) — Section 18(2) and paragraphs 5(a) and 5(c) of the First Schedule to the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Defences— Laches 1 case

Defences— Acquiescence 1 case

Defences— Estoppel 1 case

Fiduciary relationships— Duties 1 case

Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duties 1 case

Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis — Applicable test for showing wilful default of trustee — Whether trustee displayed want of ordinary prudence in conduct and administration of trust 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 13 cases
cited in 11 cases
cited in 11 cases
cited in 5 cases
Trustees Act (Cap 337)
cited in 4 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 4 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 3 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 3 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
Senior Courts Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

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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.