Cavinder Bull SC
Cavinder Bull, SC appears as counsel of record in 28 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026), most often before the SGHC(I).
- Reported cases
- 28
- Courts
- SGHC(I), SGHC, SGCA(I), SGCA
- Period
- January 2023 to June 2026
Source: derived from 28 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Cavinder Bull — Reported Cases & Litigation Record
Cavinder Bull's reported litigation record covers 28 Singapore court cases (2023–2026). The cases below set out Cavinder Bull's role as counsel, the parties involved, and what each court decided.
In Cavinder Bull's reported cases, it appeared as counsel for the respondent in 6 cases, counsel for the defendant in 6 cases, counsel for the plaintiff in 6 cases. These cases were heard most often in the SGHC(I) between 2023 and 2026. Among the 10 cases with a recorded disposition, the court's outcomes include Appeal allowed (4), Appeal dismissed (3), Application dismissed (3).
How Cavinder Bull appeared
- Counsel Respondent
- 6 cases
- Counsel Defendant
- 6 cases
- Counsel Plaintiff
- 6 cases
- Counsel Appellant
- 5 cases
- Counsel Third Party
- 2 cases
- Counsel Applicant
- 2 cases
- Counsel Independent Counsel
- 1 case
Recorded outcomes
- Appeal allowed
- 4
- Appeal dismissed
- 3
- Application dismissed
- 3
Disposition recorded in 10 of 28 cases.
What the courts decided
we dismiss the appeal on this point.
We therefore dismiss the appeals.
the applications are dismissed.
The application is dismissed with costs.
we allow the appeal but only in part.
we allowed the appeal.
About Cavinder Bull SC
Cavinder Bull appears as counsel of record in 28 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). These were heard before SGHC(I) (10), SGHC (8) and SGCA(I) (6).
Singaporean lawyer and Chief Executive Officer of Drew & Napier since August 2017. Senior Counsel appointed in 2008 at age 39, one of the youngest to receive the honour. Specialises in complex commercial litigation and international arbitration, and is regarded as one of the top litigators in Southeast Asia. Also co-heads Drew & Napier's Competition Law & Regulatory Practice and sits as arbitrator in investor-state disputes globally.
Graduated with First Class Honours from Oxford in 1992, placed fourth in Bar exams in England and topped the Singapore Bar exam. Served as Justices' Law Clerk to Chief Justice Yong Pung How before joining Drew & Napier in 1994. Won a Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship to Harvard for his LLM, then practised at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. Returned to Drew & Napier in late 1997, made partner in 1998 and Director in 2002, and became CEO in August 2017 following Davinder Singh's departure.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Cavinder Bull practice?
Cavinder Bull appeared most frequently in Arbitration (13 cases), Civil Procedure (7 cases), and Contract (3 cases) between January 2023 and June 2026, across 28 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 13 cases
Cavinder Bull appeared as counsel in 13 Arbitration cases between January 2023 and June 2026.
Civil Procedure 7 cases
Cavinder Bull appeared as counsel in 7 Civil Procedure cases between June 2023 and June 2025.
Contract 3 cases
Cavinder Bull appeared as counsel in 3 Contract cases between September 2023 and June 2025.
Awards & Recognition
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Professional Memberships & Appointments
How many cases has Cavinder Bull appeared in?
Cavinder Bull appears as counsel of record in 28 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026).
Which courts does Cavinder Bull appear in?
Cavinder Bull appears before SGHC(I) (10), SGHC (8) and SGCA(I) (6).