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. She holds the designation of Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore and is one of four Senior Counsel within WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, a department of over 170 lawyers. In March 2026, Koh was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), reflecting her standing in the international arbitration community.
Koh's practice spans complex cross-border disputes across banking, commercial, commodities, construction, corporate, energy, infrastructure, international trade, transport, and technology sectors. Between February 2025 and March 2026, she appeared as counsel in 10 cases across four Singapore courts: the Singapore International Commercial Court (4 cases), the High Court General Division (4 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). Her caseload is concentrated in arbitration-related matters (15 case appearances) and civil procedure (5 cases), with additional appearances in injunctions, contract, and damages. Notable matters in her recent record include Republic of Korea v Mason Capital L.P. in the SICC, the Shipworks Engineering v Sembcorp Marine dispute litigated through both the High Court and Appellate Division, and the multi-party Alphard Maritime v Samson Maritime shipping claim.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practice?
Koh Swee Yen appeared most frequently in Arbitration (15 cases), Civil Procedure (5 cases), and Injunctions (1 case) between February 2025 to March 2026, across 10 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 15 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 15 Arbitration cases between February 2025 to March 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 10 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and March 2026. Her caseload was spread across the Singapore International Commercial Court (4 cases), the High Court General Division (4 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case).
Which law firm does Koh Swee Yen belong to?
Koh Swee Yen is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP, one of Singapore's leading law firms. She serves as head of the firm's International Arbitration practice and is one of four Senior Counsel within WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group of more than 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 LLP, a distinction held by a small number of practitioners across the Singapore Bar.
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practice?
Court records show Koh Swee Yen's practice is centred on arbitration (15 case appearances) and civil procedure (5 cases), with additional matters involving injunctions, contract, and damages. Her broader practice covers disputes in banking, commercial, commodities, construction, energy, infrastructure, and international trade sectors.
Which courts does Koh Swee Yen appear in?
Koh Swee Yen's recent appearances span four courts: the Singapore International Commercial Court, the High Court General Division, the High Court Appellate Division, and the Court of Appeal. Her presence in the SICC is consistent with her focus on international arbitration-related work.
What professional bodies is Koh Swee Yen a member of?
Koh Swee Yen was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) in March 2026. ICCA is a leading international body focused on commercial arbitration policy and practice worldwide.
What notable cases has Koh Swee Yen been involved in?
Recent notable matters include Republic of Korea v Mason Capital L.P. & Anor, heard in the SICC, and the Shipworks Engineering v Sembcorp Marine integrated yard dispute, which proceeded through both the High Court and the Appellate Division. Koh also acted in the Alphard Maritime v Samson Maritime multi-party shipping claim before the High Court.