Insolvency Law
62 cases · February 2025 to May 2026
Overview
Insolvency Law is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 49 reported judgments between February 2025 to March 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (49), the Court of Appeal (12), the High Court Registrar (7). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (3), Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (3), Cross-border insolvency (2), Bankruptcy (2).
The most active judges in insolvency law cases were Kannan Ramesh (8), Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah (8), Sundaresh Menon (6). Leading firms by case volume included Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (8), WongPartnership LLP (7), Drew & Napier LLC (6). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Han Guangyuan Keith (4), Lye Yu Min (4), Ng Huan Yong (4). Other sub-topics included Avoidance of transactions — Unfair preferences, Winding up — Grounds for petition — Just and equitable jurisdiction, Winding up — Winding-up order, Bankruptcy — Proof of Debt Companies — Directors — Duties.
Data coverage: between February 2025 to March 2026
Which law firms handle the most Insolvency Law cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in insolvency law with 8 cases between February 2025 to March 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (7 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (6 cases). 69 firms appeared in insolvency law cases during this period.
Who are the leading Insolvency Law lawyers in Singapore?
Han Guangyuan Keith is the most active insolvency law lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between February 2025 to March 2026, followed by Lye Yu Min (4) and Ng Huan Yong (4). 239 lawyers appeared in insolvency law cases during this period.
Which judges handle the most Insolvency Law cases in Singapore?
Kannan Ramesh has handled 8 cases in insolvency law between February 2025 to March 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah (8 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (6 cases) are also among the most active. 26 judges heard insolvency law cases.
How many insolvency law cases are heard in Singapore courts?
Between February 2025 to March 2026, 49 reported judgments involved insolvency law in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (49 cases).
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore insolvency law cases?
The main sub-topics in Singapore insolvency law litigation between February 2025 to March 2026 were Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (3 cases), Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (3 cases), Cross-border insolvency (2 cases), Bankruptcy (2 cases).
Is insolvency law a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Yes. Insolvency Law is the 7th most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 7.6% of the 642 reported judgments between February 2025 to March 2026. Key sub-topics include Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings, Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue, Cross-border insolvency.