Leading Limitation Of Actions Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
23 reported cases · July 2023 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Limitation Of Actions?
Singapore courts issued 23 reported Limitation Of Actions judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (15), of the 3 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (1), the median monetary award recorded was $35,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 23 reported Limitation Of Actions 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 23 reported Limitation Of Actions judgments in Singapore courts (July 2023 to June 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (3 cases), Lim Fang-Xin Olive is the most active lawyer (2 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
Limitation Of Actions appears in 23 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Particular causes of action — Contract (4), Particular causes of action — Tort (2) and Particular causes of action — Trust property (2). The most active judge by reported case count is Mohamed Faizal (3 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (3 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Limitation Of Actions with 3 cases between July 2023 and June 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (3 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (3 cases). 37 firms appeared in Limitation Of Actions cases during this period.
Who are the leading Limitation Of Actions lawyers in Singapore?
Lim Fang-Xin Olive is the most active Limitation Of Actions lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between July 2023 and June 2026, followed by Tan Jun Hao (2) and Chan Michael Karfai (2).
Which judges handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?
Mohamed Faizal has handled 3 Limitation Of Actions cases between July 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Goh Yihan (3 cases) and Lee Seiu Kin (2 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Limitation Of Actions cases are reported in Singapore courts?
23 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Limitation Of Actions, most often decided by Mohamed Faizal.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Limitation Of Actions cases?
The main sub-topics are Particular causes of action — Contract (4), Particular causes of action — Tort (2) and Particular causes of action — Trust property (2).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Particular causes of action — Contract 4 cases
Particular causes of action — Tort 2 cases
Particular causes of action — Trust property 2 cases
Sections 6 and 22 of the Limitation Act — Whether laches applied 1 case
Particular causes of action — Trust property — Section 22(1) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
When time begins to run — Action to enforce an award 1 case
When Time Begins To Run 1 case
Declarations — Whether claim involves a cause of action 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — When cause of action accrued 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether claim is founded on a contract 1 case
Breach of fiduciary duty 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether vendor’s cause of action founded on a contract — Whether application of Limitation Act 1959 excluded by Singapore Academy of Law (Stakeholding) Rules (1998 Ed) 1 case
Particular causes of action 1 case
When time begins to run — Section 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 founded on contract — Section 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for relief from the consequences of a mistake — Section 29(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for breach of duty where the duty exists by virtue of a provision made by or under any written law — Section 24A(1) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Account 1 case
Limitation direction — Section 344G(3) Companies Act 1967 1 case
Effect of time having run 1 case
Equity and limitation of actions — Directors breaching fiduciary duties — Whether limitation defence applies — Section 22 Limitation Act 1959 1 case
When time begins to run 1 case
Extension of limitation period — Acknowledgment 1 case
Particular causes of action — Tort — Whether the claimant’s claim in medical negligence for personal injuries is time-barred 1 case
Postponement of limitation period 1 case
Particular causes of action — Section 216 of the Companies Act 1967 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
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Methodology & 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.