Leading Gifts Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
9 reported cases · February 2023 to March 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Gifts?
Singapore courts issued 9 reported Gifts judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (6), of the 4 whose outcome could be read from the judgment, the most common was Appeal dismissed (2). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 9 reported Gifts 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 9 reported Gifts judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to March 2026), Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (4 cases), Mok Zi Cong is the most active lawyer (3 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
Gifts appears in 9 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Inter vivos (2), Incomplete (2) and Presumptions against — Resulting trusts (2). The most active firm is Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (4 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Gifts cases in Singapore?
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP leads in Gifts with 4 cases between February 2023 and March 2026, followed by UniLegal LLC (2 cases) and Loh Eben Ong LLP (2 cases). 15 firms appeared in Gifts cases during this period.
Who are the leading Gifts lawyers in Singapore?
Mok Zi Cong is the most active Gifts lawyer in Singapore with 3 case appearances between February 2023 and March 2026, followed by Ranvir Kumar Singh (2) and Ng Hui Min (2).
Which judges handle the most Gifts cases in Singapore?
Kannan Ramesh (2 cases), Woo Bih Li (2 cases) and Choo Han Teck (2 cases) appear on the bench in reported Gifts cases between February 2023 and March 2026.
How many Gifts cases are reported in Singapore courts?
9 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Gifts.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Gifts cases?
The main sub-topics are Inter vivos (2), Incomplete (2) and Presumptions against — Resulting trusts (2).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Inter vivos 2 cases
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The District Court dismissed the claim.
District Court · 30 March 2026 · [2026] SGDC 105 -
Audrey Lim J allowed the claim in part, rejecting only the claim to $800,000 in cash said to have been taken in October 2020, which was not proved.
High Court · 1 June 2023 · [2023] SGHC 162
Incomplete 2 cases
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The High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and allowed the defendant's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 5 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC 19 -
The Appellate Division dismissed both applications to adduce further evidence and dismissed the appeal.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 6 February 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 7
Presumptions against — Resulting trusts 2 cases
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The High Court allowed the claim, finding that the father intended to buy the four properties for himself.
High Court · 5 May 2024 · [2024] SGHC 115 -
The High Court dismissed Lin's claims over both the flat and the Golden Mile proceeds and dismissed Ho's counterclaim, finding instead that Hor and Ho hold the flat on resulting trust for Mr Kua's…
High Court · 25 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 108
Avoidance 1 case
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The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal and ordered the defendants to pay costs of the appeal fixed at $52,000 including disbursements.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 28 August 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 24
Inter vivos — Whether there was intention to benefit recipient 1 case
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The High Court dismissed Tsang's claim against the estate for S$8,500,000 and also dismissed the estate's counterclaim for the account monies.
High Court · 12 June 2024 · [2024] SGHC 151
Formalities in making — Whether the gift was sealed or delivered 1 case
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The High Court dismissed Tsang's claim against the estate for S$8,500,000 and also dismissed the estate's counterclaim for the account monies.
High Court · 12 June 2024 · [2024] SGHC 151
Avoidance — Whether inter vivos gift could be set aside for mistake 1 case
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Aedit Abdullah J allowed the plaintiff's claim in part.
High Court · 17 November 2023 · [2023] SGHC 326
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
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The District Court dismissed the claim.
District Court · 30 March 2026 · [2026] SGDC 105 -
The High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and allowed the defendant's counterclaim in part.
High Court · 5 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC 19 -
The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal and ordered the defendants to pay costs of the appeal fixed at $52,000 including disbursements.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 28 August 2024 · [2024] SGHC(A) 24 -
The High Court dismissed Tsang's claim against the estate for S$8,500,000 and also dismissed the estate's counterclaim for the account monies.
High Court · 12 June 2024 · [2024] SGHC 151 -
The High Court allowed the claim, finding that the father intended to buy the four properties for himself.
High Court · 5 May 2024 · [2024] SGHC 115 -
Aedit Abdullah J allowed the plaintiff's claim in part.
High Court · 17 November 2023 · [2023] SGHC 326 -
Audrey Lim J allowed the claim in part, rejecting only the claim to $800,000 in cash said to have been taken in October 2020, which was not proved.
High Court · 1 June 2023 · [2023] SGHC 162 -
The High Court dismissed Lin's claims over both the flat and the Golden Mile proceeds and dismissed Ho's counterclaim, finding instead that Hor and Ho hold the flat on resulting trust for Mr Kua's…
High Court · 25 April 2023 · [2023] SGHC 108 -
The Appellate Division dismissed both applications to adduce further evidence and dismissed the appeal.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 6 February 2023 · [2023] SGHC(A) 7
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.