Equity

20 cases · January 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Equity featured in 20 reported judgments in Singapore between January 2025 to February 2026, heard primarily in the High Court (General Division) (19) and the High Court (Appellate Division) (5). Key sub-topics included Fiduciary relationships — When arising (4), Fiduciary relationships — Duties (2), Remedies — Equitable accounting (2). The most active judges were Kannan Ramesh (4), Woo Bih Li (4), Hri Kumar Nair (3), while leading firms included Wong & Leow LLC (2), Mallal & Namazie (2), Drew & Napier LLC (2). 108 lawyers appeared in equity cases during this period.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

Wong & Leow LLC leads in equity with 2 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Mallal & Namazie (2 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (2 cases). 40 firms appeared in equity cases during this period.

1. Wong & Leow LLC 2 cases 2. Mallal & Namazie 2 cases 3. Drew & Napier LLC 2 cases 4. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 2 cases 5. Covenant Chambers LLC 2 cases 6. Joo Toon LLC 2 cases 7. Sreenivasan Chambers LLC 1 case 8. TSMP Law Corporation 1 case 9. Templars Law LLC 1 case 10. AGP Law LLC 1 case 11. IRB Law LLP 1 case 12. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 1 case 13. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 1 case 14. Haridass Ho & Partners 1 case 15. Silvester Legal LLC 1 case

Who are the leading Equity lawyers in Singapore?

Namazie Mirza Mohamed is the most active equity lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Chua Boon Beng (2) and Ang Hsueh Ling Celeste (2). 108 lawyers appeared in equity cases during this period.

1. Namazie Mirza Mohamed 2 cases 2. Chua Boon Beng 2 cases 3. Ang Hsueh Ling Celeste 2 cases 4. Pradeep Nair 2 cases 5. Lee Jia Wei Spencer 2 cases 6. Yiu Kai Tai 2 cases 7. See Chern Yang 2 cases 8. Wong Ying Joleen 2 cases 9. Lim Joo Toon 2 cases 10. Michael Lukamto 2 cases 11. Narayanan Sreenivasan 1 case 12. Muralli Rajaram 1 case 13. Thio Shen Yi 1 case 14. Tan Kai Ning Claire 1 case 15. Ang Kai Le 1 case

Which judges handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

Kannan Ramesh has handled 4 cases in equity between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Woo Bih Li (4 cases) and Hri Kumar Nair (3 cases) are also among the most active. 18 judges heard equity cases.

1. Kannan Ramesh 4 cases 2. Woo Bih Li 4 cases 3. Hri Kumar Nair 3 cases 4. See Kee Oon 2 cases 5. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 2 cases 6. Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi 2 cases 7. Audrey Lim 2 cases 8. Kenneth Choo 1 case 9. Kristy Tan 1 case 10. Philip Jeyaretnam 1 case 11. Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah 1 case 12. Mohamed Faizal 1 case 13. Andre Maniam 1 case 14. Kwek Mean Luck 1 case 15. Sushil Nair 1 case

How many equity cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to February 2026, 20 reported judgments involved equity in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (19 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore equity cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore equity litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Fiduciary relationships — When arising (4 cases), Fiduciary relationships — Duties (2 cases), Remedies — Equitable accounting (2 cases), Remedies — Account (2 cases).

Equity

Overview

Which law firms handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

Who are the leading Equity lawyers in Singapore?

Which judges handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?

How many equity cases are heard in Singapore courts?

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore equity cases?

Case Volume by Year

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Fiduciary relationships — When arising 4 cases

Fiduciary relationships — Duties 2 cases

Remedies — Account 2 cases

Fiduciary relationships 2 cases

Remedies — Equitable accounting 2 cases

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

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

Estoppel — Proprietary estoppel 1 case

Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duties 1 case

Key Statutes

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