Thio Shen Yi SC
About Thio Shen Yi SC
Thio Shen Yi SC is the Joint Managing Partner of TSMP Law Corporation, a prominent independent boutique firm in Singapore, where he co-leads operations alongside Stefanie Yuen Thio. Appointed Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Thio heads the firm's disputes practice with a concentration in commercial and corporate litigation, international arbitration, and restructuring and insolvency. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge and was recognised among Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers in 2026.
Between February 2025 and May 2026, Thio appeared as counsel in 10 cases before Singapore courts, with matters heard in the High Court General Division (6 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (2 cases), and the Court of Appeal (2 cases). His recent caseload spans arbitration (7 cases), civil procedure (6 cases), insolvency law (3 cases), trusts (3 cases), and international law (2 cases), reflecting a broad high-value disputes practice. Notable appearances include acting in NEXTERA ENERGY GLOBAL HOLDINGS B.V. v Kingdom of Spain before the High Court and in the Court of Appeal matter Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt. Ltd. v Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited.
Thio is an active contributor to legal discourse through TSMP Forefront, where his recent publications address legal issues in art authentication, artificial intelligence, and asset protection in the art market (2026), and the defining qualities of effective disputes lawyers (2025). He has been featured in Asian Legal Business coverage on digital disputes and market trends, and appeared in Legal Times Korea in connection with TSMP's Korea desk operations.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Thio Shen Yi practice?
Thio Shen Yi appeared most frequently in Arbitration (7 cases), Civil Procedure (6 cases), and Trusts (3 cases) between February 2025 to May 2026, across 10 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 7 cases
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 7 Arbitration cases between February 2025 to February 2026.
Civil Procedure 6 cases
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 6 Civil Procedure cases between October 2025 to May 2026.
Awards & Recognition
Publications
How many cases has Thio Shen Yi appeared in?
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 10 cases before Singapore courts between February 2025 and May 2026. Six cases were heard in the High Court General Division, two in the High Court Appellate Division, and two in the Court of Appeal.
Which law firm does Thio Shen Yi belong to?
Thio Shen Yi is a Joint Managing Partner of TSMP Law Corporation, a leading independent boutique law firm in Singapore. He co-leads the firm with Stefanie Yuen Thio, overseeing its dispute resolution, arbitration, and restructuring practices.
Is Thio Shen Yi a Senior Counsel?
Yes, Thio Shen Yi has been appointed Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He was also named among Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers in 2026.
What areas of law does Thio Shen Yi practice?
Court records show Thio Shen Yi's recent practice is concentrated in arbitration (7 cases) and civil procedure (6 cases), with additional matters in insolvency law (3 cases), trusts (3 cases), damages (2 cases), and international law (2 cases). He has also handled admiralty and shipping and equity matters.
Which courts does Thio Shen Yi appear in?
Between February 2025 and May 2026, Thio Shen Yi appeared most frequently in the High Court General Division (6 cases), and also appeared in the High Court Appellate Division (2 cases) and the Court of Appeal (2 cases).
Where did Thio Shen Yi study?
Thio Shen Yi holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge.
What has Thio Shen Yi published?
Thio Shen Yi has published through TSMP Forefront on topics including the legal dimensions of art authentication, artificial intelligence, and asset protection in the art market (2026), and the essential qualities of standout disputes lawyers (2025). He has also been featured in Asian Legal Business coverage on digital disputes and market trends.
What role does Thio Shen Yi typically play in court proceedings?
Across his 10 recent cases, Thio Shen Yi acted as counsel for the respondent (5 cases), counsel for the applicant (2 cases), counsel for the appellant (2 cases), and counsel for the defendant (1 case), demonstrating range across both offensive and defensive litigation roles.