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 between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (33), of the 16 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (6), the median monetary award recorded was $40,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
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), Drew & Napier LLC is the most active firm by reported case count (6 cases), Chu Hua Yi is the most active lawyer (4 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
Equity appears in 51 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Fiduciary relationships — When arising (8), Fiduciary relationships — Duties (4) and Defences — Laches (4). The most active judge by reported case count is Kannan Ramesh (8 cases) and the most active firm is Drew & Napier LLC (6 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?
Drew & Napier LLC leads in Equity with 6 cases between April 2023 and October 2026, followed by Allen & Gledhill LLP (6 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (5 cases). 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, followed by Thio Shen Yi (3) and Namazie Mirza Mohamed (3).
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) are also among the most active.
How many Equity cases are reported in Singapore courts?
51 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Equity, most often decided by Kannan Ramesh.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Equity cases?
The main sub-topics are Fiduciary relationships — When arising (8), Fiduciary relationships — Duties (4) and Defences — Laches (4).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Fiduciary relationships — When arising 8 cases
Fiduciary relationships — Duties 4 cases
Defences — Laches 4 cases
Remedies — Account 4 cases
Estoppel — Proprietary estoppel 3 cases
Defences — Acquiescence 3 cases
Dishonest assistance 2 cases
Fiduciary relationships 2 cases
Remedies — Equitable accounting 2 cases
Estoppel — Promissory estoppel 2 cases
Remedies — Rectification 1 case
Defences — Laches — Whether defence of laches applies to plaintiff’s claim for trust property or proceeds 1 case
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
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
Defences — Equitable set-off 1 case
Defences — Delay 1 case
Fiduciary relationships — Accessory liability — Dishonest assistance — Requisite mental state 1 case
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
Court Distribution
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Page 1 of 3Methodology & 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.