Leading Restitution Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

40 reported cases · February 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Restitution?

Singapore courts issued 40 reported Restitution judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (28), of the 9 whose outcome could be read from the judgment, the most common was Appeal dismissed (3), one monetary award was recorded, of $2,319,484. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 40 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (9) · 2025 (11) · 2024 (16) · 2023 (4)
By court High Court (28) · District Court (4) · High Court (Appellate Division) (3) · High Court Registrar (2) · Court of Appeal (1) · Singapore International Commercial Court (1) · Magistrate Court (1)
Outcomes (9 judgments) Appeal dismissed (3) · Appeal allowed in part (1) · Application allowed (1) · Application dismissed (1) · Claim allowed (1) · Claim allowed in part (1) · Claim dismissed (1)
Monetary award $2,319,484
Firms on record Covenant Chambers LLC (5) · Shook Lin & Bok LLP (5) · Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (4) · LVM Law Chambers LLC (3) · Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC (3)
Most active counsel Lee Sien Liang Joseph (4) · Lin Ruizi (3) · Stuart Andrew Peter (3) · Chan Junhao Justin (2) · Chan Ming Onn David (2)

Compiled from 40 reported Restitution 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 40 reported Restitution judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to October 2026), Lee Sien Liang Joseph 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

Restitution appears in 40 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Unjust enrichment (18), Failure of consideration — Total failure of consideration (4) and Unjust enrichment — Total failure of consideration (4).

Which law firms handle the most Restitution cases in Singapore?

Shook Lin & Bok LLP (5 cases), Covenant Chambers LLC (5 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (4 cases) appear as a firm on record in reported Restitution cases between February 2023 and October 2026. 79 firms appeared in Restitution cases during this period.

1. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 5 cases 2. Covenant Chambers LLC 5 cases 3. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 4 cases 4. Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC 3 cases 5. LVM Law Chambers LLC 3 cases 6. Sterling Law Corporation 3 cases 7. Withers KhattarWong LLP 3 cases 8. Audent Chambers LLC 2 cases 9. Oon & Bazul LLP 2 cases 10. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 2 cases 11. WongPartnership LLP 2 cases 12. Tan, Oei & Oei LLC 2 cases 13. JWS Asia Law Corporation 2 cases 14. Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP 2 cases 15. Clasis LLC 2 cases

Who are the leading Restitution lawyers in Singapore?

Lee Sien Liang Joseph is the most active Restitution lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between February 2023 and October 2026, followed by Lin Ruizi (3) and Stuart Andrew Peter (3).

1. Lee Sien Liang Joseph 4 cases 2. Lin Ruizi 3 cases 3. Stuart Andrew Peter 3 cases 4. Tan Zhengxian Jordan 2 cases 5. Leong Hoi Seng Victor 2 cases 6. Lim Jun Heng 2 cases 7. Tan Poh Ling Wendy 2 cases 8. Kelley Wong Kar Ee 2 cases 9. Xu Hongli Terry 2 cases 10. Lok Vi Ming 2 cases 11. Chan Junhao Justin 2 cases 12. Toh Yong Xiang 2 cases 13. Chan Ming Onn David 2 cases 14. Fong Zhiwei Daryl 2 cases 15. Lai Wei Kang Louis 2 cases

Which judges handle the most Restitution cases in Singapore?

Mohamed Faizal (4 cases), Goh Yihan (4 cases) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (3 cases) appear on the bench in reported Restitution cases between February 2023 and October 2026.

1. Mohamed Faizal 4 cases 2. Goh Yihan 4 cases 3. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 3 cases 4. Hri Kumar Nair 3 cases 5. See Kee Oon 2 cases 6. Woo Bih Li 2 cases 7. Chan Seng Onn 2 cases 8. Wong Li Kok, Alex 2 cases 9. S Mohan 2 cases 10. Lee Seiu Kin 2 cases 11. Aedit Abdullah 2 cases 12. Sundaresh Menon 1 case 13. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 1 case 14. Kannan Ramesh 1 case 15. Georgina Lum 1 case

How many Restitution cases are reported in Singapore courts?

40 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Restitution.

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

The main sub-topics are Unjust enrichment (18), Failure of consideration — Total failure of consideration (4) and Unjust enrichment — Total failure of consideration (4).

Case Volume by Year

4
23
16
24
11
25
9
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Unjust enrichment 18 Failure of consideration — Total failure of consideration 4 Unjust enrichment — Total failure of consideration 4 Change of position 3 Subrogation 2 Unjust enrichment — Contribution from co-debtor 2 Failure of consideration 2 Unjust enrichment — Failure of consideration — Counter-restitution 2 Mistake — Mistake of fact 2 Unjust enrichment — Whether limitation period or laches applicable 1 Unjust enrichment — Whether claim in unjust enrichment available where there are other possible causes of action 1 Unjust enrichment — Unjust factors 1 Unjust enrichment — Failure of basis — Recovery of deposits 1 Subrogation — Section 2 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1856 1 Unjust enrichment — Whether claim disclosed reasonable cause of action — Whether claim factually unsustainable — Whether payment made pursuant to valid contract — Whether claimant taking inconsistent positions 1 Mistake — Mistake of fact — Whether mistaken payment or mistake in formation of contract 1 Ministerial receipt 1 Subrogation — Securities in the form of ship mortgages granted to lender — Subrogation to extinguished securities in equity — Subrogation to extinguished securities under s 2 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1856 1 Enrichment — At the expense of — Requirement of direct enrichment — Exception for coordinated transactions — Whether it would be unrealistic to consider the transactions separately 1 Unjust enrichment — At the expense of 1 + 10 more

Unjust enrichment 18 cases

Failure of consideration — Total failure of consideration 4 cases

Unjust enrichment — Total failure of consideration 4 cases

Change of position 3 cases

Subrogation 2 cases

Unjust enrichment — Contribution from co-debtor 2 cases

Failure of consideration 2 cases

Unjust enrichment — Failure of consideration — Counter-restitution 2 cases

Mistake — Mistake of fact 2 cases

Unjust enrichment — Whether limitation period or laches applicable 1 case

  • Low Siong Ngo v Goh Mei Loon

    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

Unjust enrichment — Whether claim in unjust enrichment available where there are other possible causes of action 1 case

  • Low Siong Ngo v Goh Mei Loon

    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

Unjust enrichment — Unjust factors 1 case

Unjust enrichment — Failure of basis — Recovery of deposits 1 case

Subrogation — Section 2 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1856 1 case

  • Re Da Shun Shipping (Pte.) Ltd.

    The court granted the necessary leave to both liquidators, dismissed An Wei's prayers for subrogation, and allowed its contribution claim of US$6,083,702.55 to rank as an unsecured claim in Da Shun's…

    High Court · 8 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC 75

Unjust enrichment — Whether claim disclosed reasonable cause of action — Whether claim factually unsustainable — Whether payment made pursuant to valid contract — Whether claimant taking inconsistent positions 1 case

Mistake — Mistake of fact — Whether mistaken payment or mistake in formation of contract 1 case

Ministerial receipt 1 case

Subrogation — Securities in the form of ship mortgages granted to lender — Subrogation to extinguished securities in equity — Subrogation to extinguished securities under s 2 of the Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1856 1 case

Enrichment — At the expense of — Requirement of direct enrichment — Exception for coordinated transactions — Whether it would be unrealistic to consider the transactions separately 1 case

Unjust enrichment — At the expense of 1 case

Failure of consideration — Whether failure of consideration total or partial — Whether incidental or collateral benefits can be disregarded 1 case

  • Lim Chee Seng v Phang Yew Kiat

    The High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the District Judge's order that Mr Lim return $200,000 to Mr Phang with interest.

    High Court · 12 April 2024 · [2024] SGHC 100

Failure of consideration — Total failure of consideration — Essential bargain between contracting parties — Whether benefits conferred were essential or incidental 1 case

  • Lim Chee Seng v Phang Yew Kiat

    The High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the District Judge's order that Mr Lim return $200,000 to Mr Phang with interest.

    High Court · 12 April 2024 · [2024] SGHC 100

Unjust enrichment — Subsidiarity principle 1 case

Unjust enrichment — Defence of change of position 1 case

Unjust enrichment — Proprietary restitution 1 case

Laches 1 case

Duress 1 case

  • Rajesh Harichandra Budhrani v Intl Fcstone Pte Ltd and others

    The High Court (See Kee Oon JAD) dismissed all of Mr Budhrani's claims, finding no undue influence, duress, misrepresentation, breach of contract or breach of a duty of care, and dismissing the…

    High Court · 24 January 2024 · [2024] SGHC 18

Undue influence 1 case

  • Rajesh Harichandra Budhrani v Intl Fcstone Pte Ltd and others

    The High Court (See Kee Oon JAD) dismissed all of Mr Budhrani's claims, finding no undue influence, duress, misrepresentation, breach of contract or breach of a duty of care, and dismissing the…

    High Court · 24 January 2024 · [2024] SGHC 18

Unjust enrichment — Whether proprietary remedies could be obtained for a claim in unjust enrichment 1 case

Absence of consideration 1 case

  • Thong Soon Seng v Magnus Energy Group Ltd

    The High Court dismissed Mr Thong's action, both in debt and in unjust enrichment, and ordered him to pay the company's costs fixed at $132,300.

    High Court · 2 February 2023 · [2023] SGHC 5

Key Statutes

Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 10 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 8 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 6 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 6 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 5 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 5 cases
Mercantile Law Amendment Act
cited in 4 cases
Misrepresentation Act
cited in 4 cases
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap 61)
cited in 4 cases
Law of Property Act
cited in 2 cases
Insolvency Act
cited in 2 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 2 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 2 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 1 case
Oaths and Declarations Act (Cap 211)
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

High Court 28 District Court 4 High Court (Appellate Division) 3 High Court Registrar 2 Court of Appeal 1 Singapore International Commercial Court 1 Magistrate Court 1

Cases

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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.