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.
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
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Fiduciary relationships — When arising 8 cases
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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
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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 Appellate Division dismissed the appeal ex tempore, with costs fixed at $50,000 (all in) to be paid by GTLA to the respondents and the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 2 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 6 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeals in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 30 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 5 -
Simon Thorley IJ allowed the claims in part.
Singapore International Commercial Court · 6 September 2023 · [2023] SGHC(I) 13
Defences — Laches 4 cases
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Mohamed Faizal J dismissed the claim in its entirety.
High Court · 14 May 2026 · [2026] SGHC 104 -
The Court of Appeal, in grounds delivered by Steven Chong JCA, dismissed the appeal on 14 April 2026, with costs to the respondent club fixed at $40,000 (all-in) and the usual consequential orders.
Court of Appeal · 22 April 2026 · [2026] SGCA 20 -
The Appellate Division dismissed Kalairani's appeal and allowed the estate's appeal in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 7 December 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 40 -
The court dismissed the counterclaim, so TG's half-share stays in his estate, and allowed the plaintiffs' claim in part.
High Court · 6 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 91
Remedies — Account 4 cases
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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
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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
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The court allowed UOB's claim against Maersk for breach of the contracts of carriage evidenced by the bills of lading and granted judgment for US$39,372,300.00 with interest at 5.33% per annum from…
High Court · 4 November 2024 · [2024] SGHC 282 -
The Appellate Division dismissed Kalairani's appeal and allowed the estate's appeal in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 7 December 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 40 -
The court dismissed the counterclaim, so TG's half-share stays in his estate, and allowed the plaintiffs' claim in part.
High Court · 6 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 91
Dishonest assistance 2 cases
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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 all the plaintiffs' claims against LPQ and HXD, ordering costs to be agreed or taxed.
High Court · 15 February 2024 · [2024] SGHC 44
Fiduciary relationships 2 cases
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The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 5 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 246 -
The court allowed the claims.
High Court · 1 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 236
Remedies — Equitable accounting 2 cases
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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
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The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal and ordered Seatrium to pay Hanjin costs of S$60,000 including disbursements, with the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 16 September 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 26 -
The High Court allowed CBLD's claim in part and allowed SSG's counterclaim.
High Court · 8 May 2024 · [2024] SGHC 121
Remedies — Rectification 1 case
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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
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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
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The High Court dismissed all the claims against Mr Hiah and Ms Li, and directed the parties to file submissions on costs.
High Court · 1 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 205
Fiduciary relationships — When arising — Ad hoc fiduciary duties 1 case
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The High Court dismissed all the claims against Mr Hiah and Ms Li, and directed the parties to file submissions on costs.
High Court · 1 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 205
Knowing receipt — Knowledge subsequent to transaction in question 1 case
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The High Court dismissed all the claims against Mr Hiah and Ms Li, and directed the parties to file submissions on costs.
High Court · 1 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 205
Remedies — Equitable accounting — Whether co-owner who improved property entitled to remedy of equitable accounting 1 case
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The High Court allowed the claim in part and dismissed D1's counterclaim.
High Court · 16 June 2026 · [2026] SGHC 129
Estoppel 1 case
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The court allowed the claims.
High Court · 1 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 236
Dishonest assistance — Breach — Remedies 1 case
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The court allowed Kelvin's claim and held Wilson and Crowdex jointly and severally liable to pay him $97,310.
High Court · 27 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC 210
Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis 1 case
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Andre Maniam J dismissed Mr Lai's claim against Maybank Securities and allowed its counterclaim for the contra losses, S$52,972.13 in interest to 31 January 2024 and continuing contractual interest.
High Court · 24 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC 206
Remedies — Account — Liability of trustee to account —Appropriate date at which profits of errant fiduciary should be assessed 1 case
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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
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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
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The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part, only in respect of the judge's finding that the three heads of loss were caused by the breaches of contract Mr Faruk induced, and otherwise…
High Court (Appellate Division) · 9 September 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 17
Fiduciary relationships — Accessory liability — Dishonest assistance — Requisite mental state 1 case
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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
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The court allowed the application in part.
High Court · 7 July 2025 · [2025] SGHC 128
Defences— Laches 1 case
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The High Court found for Petrotech and allowed its claims.
High Court · 6 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 105
Defences— Acquiescence 1 case
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The High Court found for Petrotech and allowed its claims.
High Court · 6 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 105
Defences— Estoppel 1 case
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The High Court found for Petrotech and allowed its claims.
High Court · 6 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 105
Fiduciary relationships— Duties 1 case
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The High Court found for Petrotech and allowed its claims.
High Court · 6 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 105
Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duties 1 case
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The court dismissed SME's claim in OC 276 and also dismissed Koh's third party claim against Goh.
High Court · 24 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC 30
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
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The High Court allowed the plaintiffs' claim in part, to the extent set out in its orders.
High Court · 5 December 2024 · [2024] SGHC 310
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
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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 -
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 -
The High Court dismissed all the claims against Mr Hiah and Ms Li, and directed the parties to file submissions on costs.
High Court · 1 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 205 -
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 High Court allowed the claim in part and dismissed D1's counterclaim.
High Court · 16 June 2026 · [2026] SGHC 129 -
Mohamed Faizal J dismissed the claim in its entirety.
High Court · 14 May 2026 · [2026] SGHC 104 -
The Court of Appeal, in grounds delivered by Steven Chong JCA, dismissed the appeal on 14 April 2026, with costs to the respondent club fixed at $40,000 (all-in) and the usual consequential orders.
Court of Appeal · 22 April 2026 · [2026] SGCA 20 -
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 -
The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal ex tempore, with costs fixed at $50,000 (all in) to be paid by GTLA to the respondents and the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 2 February 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 6 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeals in part.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 30 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 5 -
The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 5 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 246 -
The court allowed the claims.
High Court · 1 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 236 -
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 -
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 court allowed Kelvin's claim and held Wilson and Crowdex jointly and severally liable to pay him $97,310.
High Court · 27 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC 210 -
Andre Maniam J dismissed Mr Lai's claim against Maybank Securities and allowed its counterclaim for the contra losses, S$52,972.13 in interest to 31 January 2024 and continuing contractual interest.
High Court · 24 October 2025 · [2025] SGHC 206 -
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 -
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 -
The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part, only in respect of the judge's finding that the three heads of loss were caused by the breaches of contract Mr Faruk induced, and otherwise…
High Court (Appellate Division) · 9 September 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 17 -
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 court allowed the application in part.
High Court · 7 July 2025 · [2025] SGHC 128 -
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 found for Petrotech and allowed its claims.
High Court · 6 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 105 -
The High Court allowed the claimant's application in part.
High Court · 7 May 2025 · [2025] SGHC 85
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.