Singapore International Commercial Court
SGHC(I) · 30 cases
About the Singapore International Commercial Court
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I)) is a specialist court within Singapore's Supreme Court designed for international commercial disputes. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 30 reported judgments were delivered by this court, with the most common practice areas being Arbitration (26), Civil Procedure (13), and Contract (4). The most active judges were Thomas Bathurst (7), Roger Giles (4), and Simon Thorley (4).
Other frequently litigated areas included Res Judicata (3), Abuse of Process (2), International Law (2), Damages (2). Case volume averaged 2 judgments per month, with 2025-02 recording the highest volume at 4 decisions.
What types of cases does the Singapore International Commercial Court handle?
The Singapore International Commercial Court handles cross-border commercial disputes, with international judges and flexible procedural rules. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 30 reported judgments were delivered. The most common practice area was Arbitration (26 cases).
How many cases did the Singapore International Commercial Court hear?
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I)) delivered 30 reported judgments between January 2025 and February 2026. The most active judge was Thomas Bathurst with 7 cases.
Who are the most active judges in the Singapore International Commercial Court?
Between January 2025 and February 2026, the most active judges in the Singapore International Commercial Court were Thomas Bathurst (7 cases), Roger Giles (4 cases), Simon Thorley (4 cases), Philip Jeyaretnam (3 cases), and James Allsop (3 cases).