Leading Tort Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

150 reported cases · January 2023 to July 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Tort?

Singapore courts issued 150 reported Tort judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (95), of the 44 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Claim dismissed (23), the median monetary award recorded was $50,625. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 150 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (38) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (34) · 2023 (35)
By court SGHC (95) · SGDC (22) · SGHC(A) (8) · SGMC (8) · SGCA (7) · SGHC(I) (4) · SGCA(I) (2) · SGCDT (2) · SGHCR (1) · SGSCT (1)
Outcomes (44 parseable) Claim dismissed (23) · Appeal dismissed (10) · Appeal allowed (8) · Application dismissed (1) · Claim allowed (1) · Judgment for the plaintiff (1)
Median monetary award $50,625 (across 6 awards)
Most active firms Drew & Napier LLC (11) · Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11) · Allen & Gledhill LLP (9) · Withers KhattarWong LLP (6) · Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (5)
Most active counsel Han Guangyuan Keith (3) · Lin Hui Yin Sharon (3) · Phua Cheng Sye Charles (3) · Teo Jin Yun Germaine (3) · Vikram Nair (3)

Compiled from 150 reported Tort 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 150 reported Tort judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to July 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (15 cases), Lin Hui Yin Sharon is the most active lawyer (4 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

Tort appears in 150 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (25), Conspiracy (24) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (18). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (9 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (15 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Tort with 15 cases between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (13 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (10 cases). 179 firms appeared in Tort cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 15 cases 2. Drew & Napier LLC 13 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 10 cases 4. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 7 cases 5. Withers KhattarWong LLP 7 cases 6. WongPartnership LLP 6 cases 7. Selvam LLC 6 cases 8. Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC 6 cases 9. Kenneth Tan Partnership 5 cases 10. Virtus Law LLP 4 cases 11. Netto & Magin LLC 4 cases 12. PKWA Law Practice LLC 4 cases 13. Oon & Bazul LLP 4 cases 14. UniLegal LLC 4 cases 15. K&L Gates Straits Law LLC 4 cases

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Lin Hui Yin Sharon is the most active Tort lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Luo Ling Ling (3) and Saadhvika Jayanth (3).

1. Lin Hui Yin Sharon 4 cases 2. Luo Ling Ling 3 cases 3. Saadhvika Jayanth 3 cases 4. Phua Cheng Sye Charles 3 cases 5. Vikram Nair 3 cases 6. Siraj Omar 3 cases 7. Tan Seng Chew Richard 3 cases 8. Han Guangyuan Keith 3 cases 9. Teo Jin Yun Germaine 3 cases 10. Lok Vi Ming 3 cases 11. Reuben Tan Wei Jer 3 cases 12. Nadine Victoria Neo Su Hui 3 cases 13. Narayanan Sreenivasan 3 cases 14. Lauren Tang Hui Jing 2 cases 15. Ooi Chit Yee 2 cases

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 9 Tort cases between January 2023 and July 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Mohamed Faizal (8 cases) and Belinda Ang Saw Ean (7 cases) are also among the most active.

1. Steven Chong 9 cases 2. Mohamed Faizal 8 cases 3. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 7 cases 4. See Kee Oon 7 cases 5. Hri Kumar Nair 7 cases 6. Audrey Lim 6 cases 7. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 6 cases 8. Woo Bih Li 6 cases 9. Lee Seiu Kin 6 cases 10. Chiah Kok Khun 5 cases 11. Wong Li Kok, Alex 5 cases 12. Dedar Singh Gill 5 cases 13. Sia Aik Kor 5 cases 14. Andre Maniam 5 cases 15. Choo Han Teck 5 cases

How many Tort cases are reported in Singapore courts?

150 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Tort, most often decided by Steven Chong.

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

The main sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (25), Conspiracy (24) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (18).

Case Volume by Year

35
23
34
24
43
25
38
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit 25 Conspiracy 24 Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation 18 Negligence — Breach of duty 12 Negligence — Duty of care 11 Inducement of breach of contract 11 Negligence 9 Negligence — Causation 8 Conspiracy — Unlawful means conspiracy 7 Negligence — Contributory negligence 5 Conversion 5 Vicarious liability 5 Defamation — Justification 4 Defamation — Qualified privilege 4 Conspiracy — Lawful means conspiracy 4 Breach of statutory duty — Duties imposed by statute 3 Defamation — Publication 3 Defamation — Defamatory statements 3 Conspiracy — Combination 3 Misrepresentation 3 + 104 more

Key Statutes

Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 45 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 17 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 14 cases
Misrepresentation Act
cited in 12 cases
Defamation Act
cited in 9 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 7 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 7 cases
State Courts Act (Cap 321)
cited in 5 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 4 cases
Road Traffic Act (Cap 276)
cited in 4 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 3 cases
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act
cited in 3 cases
Contributory Negligence and Personal Injuries Act
cited in 3 cases

Guides & Data

Personal injury damages in Singapore → Amputation injuries → Chest & torso injuries → Head & brain injuries → Leg, knee & ankle injuries → Multiple-injury awards → Neck & whiplash injuries → Psychiatric injuries → Scarring & disfigurement → Spinal & back injuries → Wrist & hand injuries →

Court Distribution

SGHC 184 SGDC 39 SGHC(A) 19 SGMC 12 SGCA 9 SGHC(I) 9 SGHCR 4 SGCA(I) 3 SGCDT 2 SGSCT 1

Cases

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[2026] SGDC 215
WENDY DANUBRATA v J+F PRIVATE LIMITED & Anor
2 July 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 213
THIRUNAVUKARASU MANIKAM v GUMANAN S/O NALLATHAMBI & 3 Ors
1 July 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC(I) 9
JONATHAN KUPETZ & 274 Ors v TERRAFORM LABS PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
29 June 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGDC 202
Mobot Pte. Ltd. v The Management Corporation Strata Plan No. 4067
22 June 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGMC 79
Aminah Binte Mohamed Kassim v Loch Grocer Pte. Ltd.
22 June 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGHC 133
Skyventure VWT Singapore Pte Ltd v Simba Telecom Pte Ltd
18 June 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(A) 18
LO YEW SENG v ASTRAWATI ALUWI
17 June 2026
SGHC(A)
[2026] SGMC 75
MAH KIAT SENG v NATHAN S/O PUSPAGARAN
17 June 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGMC 71
PS 23 Interior Pte. Ltd. v Andrew Tan Tong Sin
12 June 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGSCT 13
JGV v JGW
26 May 2026
SGSCT
[2026] SGDC 177
Nirmala D/O Thangavellu v Acestes Pte. Ltd.
25 May 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC 134
TWITTER ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. v MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA
25 May 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGDC 167
Jong Khee Beng Ainsley v Teo Kim Phang
20 May 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC 105
BP PROJECTS PTE LTD v ONE WIND PTE LTD & 4 Ors
14 May 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(A) 13
Lee Cheng Mui v Lee Say Yng
28 April 2026
SGHC(A)
[2026] SGCDT 3
JFH v JFI
13 April 2026
SGCDT
[2026] SGDC 105
PUA WEN JIN (PAN WENJIN) v LAM KING KEOW
30 March 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC 63
CHUA JUN YANG v KANG MAY TENG, MARIA OLIVIA
25 March 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGDC 87
CHOO MEE HUA v HPC BUILDERS PTE LTD
11 March 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 84
NGUYEN THUY HA v TRAN THI BICH HA JARTA (S) PTE. LTD. & Anor v TRAN THI BICH HA
11 March 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGMC 33
Broadley Engineering Pte. Ltd. v Award Engineering Pte. Ltd. & Anor
9 March 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGCA(I) 1
JONATHAN KUPETZ & 9 Ors v TERRAFORM LABS PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
6 March 2026
SGCA(I)
[2026] SGCDT 2
JEY v JEZ
6 March 2026
SGCDT
[2026] SGHCR 5
UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED v XU YUANCHEN & Anor
4 March 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGDC 45
Bian Xiaofan v Changheng (Singapore) Engineering Pte. Ltd & Anor
30 January 2026
SGDC

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.