Koh Swee Yen SC
About Koh Swee Yen SC
Koh Swee Yen SC is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP and head of the firm's International Arbitration practice. Appointed Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore, she is one of four Senior Counsel within WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, which comprises over 170 lawyers. In March 2026, Koh was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), one of the world's leading international arbitration bodies.
Between February 2025 and January 2026, Koh appeared as counsel in 9 cases before Singapore courts, with matters heard in the Singapore International Commercial Court (4 cases), the High Court (3 cases), the High Court (Appellate Division) (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). Her practice centres on arbitration, which featured in 11 of her case appearances, alongside civil procedure and injunctions. Notable matters include Republic of Korea v Mason Capital in the SICC, the Shipworks Engineering v Sembcorp Marine dispute through both the High Court and Appellate Division, and the Alphard Maritime v Samson Maritime multi-party shipping claim. Her cross-border caseload spans banking, commercial, commodities, construction, corporate, energy, infrastructure, international trade, transport, and technology disputes.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practice?
Koh Swee Yen appeared most frequently in Arbitration (11 cases), Civil Procedure (5 cases), and Injunctions (1 case) between February 2025 to January 2026, across 9 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 11 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 11 Arbitration cases between February 2025 to January 2026.
Civil Procedure 5 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 5 Civil Procedure cases between August 2025 to September 2025.
Professional Memberships & Appointments
How many cases has Koh Swee Yen appeared in?
Koh Swee Yen SC appeared as counsel in 9 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and January 2026. Four cases were heard in the Singapore International Commercial Court, three in the High Court (General Division), one in the High Court (Appellate Division), and one in the Court of Appeal.
Which law firm does Koh Swee Yen belong to?
Koh Swee Yen is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP, one of Singapore's Big Four law firms. She heads the firm's International Arbitration practice and is one of four Senior Counsel in WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group of over 170 lawyers.
Is Koh Swee Yen a Senior Counsel?
Yes, Koh Swee Yen holds the designation of Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore. She is one of four Senior Counsel at WongPartnership alongside Wong Meng Meng SC, Tan Chee Meng SC, and Tan Cheng Han SC.
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practice?
Based on court records, Koh Swee Yen's practice is heavily focused on arbitration (11 case appearances) and civil procedure (5 cases), with additional matters in injunctions, contract, and damages. She handles cross-border disputes spanning banking, commercial, commodities, construction, energy, infrastructure, and international trade.
Which courts does Koh Swee Yen appear in?
Koh Swee Yen's caseload spans four Singapore courts: the Singapore International Commercial Court (4 cases), the High Court General Division (3 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). Her SICC appearances reflect her international arbitration focus.
What professional bodies is Koh Swee Yen a member of?
In March 2026, Koh Swee Yen was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), a leading international body for commercial arbitration policy and practice.
What role does Koh Swee Yen typically play in litigation?
Koh Swee Yen acted as counsel for claimants in 3 cases, counsel for defendants in 2 cases, counsel for applicants in 2 cases, counsel for respondents in 1 case, and counsel for appellants in 1 case between February 2025 and January 2026.