Leading Arbitration Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

158 reported cases · January 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Arbitration?

Singapore courts issued 158 reported Arbitration judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (74), of the 44 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Application dismissed (21), the median monetary award recorded was $40,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 158 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (34) · 2025 (39) · 2024 (47) · 2023 (38)
By court SGHC (74) · SGHC(I) (45) · SGCA (22) · SGCA(I) (13) · SGHCR (4)
Outcomes (44 parseable) Application dismissed (21) · Appeal dismissed (14) · Appeal allowed (4) · Appeal allowed in part (2) · Application allowed (2) · Application granted (1)
Median monetary award $40,000 (across 7 awards)
Most active counsel Koh Swee Yen (17) · Cavinder Bull (14) · Zhuo Jiaxiang (12) · Thio Shen Yi (10) · Mahesh Rai s/o Vedprakash Rai (9)

Compiled from 158 reported Arbitration judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 158 reported Arbitration judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to October 2026), WongPartnership LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (40 cases), Koh Swee Yen is the most active lawyer (17 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Arbitration appears in 158 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (46), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (12) and Enforcement — Foreign award (9). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (31 cases) and the most active firm is WongPartnership LLP (40 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

WongPartnership LLP leads in Arbitration with 40 cases between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (34 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (30 cases). 128 firms appeared in Arbitration cases during this period.

Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?

Koh Swee Yen is the most active Arbitration lawyer in Singapore with 17 case appearances between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Cavinder Bull (14) and Zhuo Jiaxiang (12).

Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 31 Arbitration cases between January 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (27 cases) and Chua Lee Ming (15 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Arbitration cases are reported in Singapore courts?

158 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Arbitration, most often decided by Steven Chong.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Arbitration cases?

The main sub-topics are Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (46), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (12) and Enforcement — Foreign award (9).

Case Volume by Year

38
23
47
24
39
25
34
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal breached natural justice by depriving party of reasonable opportunity to respond to case against it 3 cases

Key Statutes

cited in 145 cases
cited in 129 cases
cited in 17 cases
cited in 16 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 11 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 11 cases
State Immunity Act
cited in 8 cases
cited in 8 cases
cited in 7 cases
cited in 7 cases
cited in 6 cases
cited in 4 cases
Sale of Goods Act
cited in 4 cases
Indian Contract Act
cited in 3 cases

Court Distribution

Cases

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[2026] SGHC 67
DSQ v DSR
31 March 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 68
DTM v DTN
30 March 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 3
HYATT TERMINAL AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION v FILIPINAS THIRD MILLENIUM REALTY CORPORATION
26 March 2026
SGHC(I)
[2026] SGHC 43
NEXTERA ENERGY GLOBAL HOLDINGS B.V. & Anor v KINGDOM OF SPAIN
24 February 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 32
DRL v DRK
9 February 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 23
DQR & Anor v DQT
28 January 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 18
OLEA GLOBAL PTE. LTD. v ENERGE ASIA PTE. LTD.
22 January 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 8
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) v PACMAR SHIPPING PTE LTD
12 January 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC(I) 1
DNZ v DOA & Anor
9 January 2026
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 255
DRO v DRP
17 December 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 248
Q&M Dental Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd v Lee Chin Sze
9 December 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 29
DPT & Anor v DPV & Ors
1 December 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC(I) 27
HULLEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 Ors v THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
25 November 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGCA 52
DMZ v DNA
14 November 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC(I) 25
GNC HOLDINGS, LLC v ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor
21 October 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGCA 50
VIETNAM OIL AND GAS GROUP v JOINT STOCK COMPANY (POWER MACHINES – ZTL, LMZ, ELECTROSILA ENERGOMACHEXPORT)
10 October 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 199
MSA GLOBAL LLC (OMAN) v ENGINEERING PROJECTS (INDIA) LIMITED
9 October 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 198
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd v Grant Thornton Singapore Pte Ltd
7 October 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 24
DNO v DNP
18 September 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 181
PRAYUDH MAHAGITSIRI v NESTLE S.A.
9 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 180
VIETNAM NATIONAL INDUSTRY – ENERGY GROUP v JOINT STOCK COMPANY (POWER MACHINES – ZTL, LMZ, ELECTROSILA ENERGOMACHEXPORT)
8 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 23
EBIXCASH LIMITED & 3 Ors v ASHOK KUMAR GOEL & Anor
5 September 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC(I) 22
Novo Nordisk A/S v KBP Biosciences Pte. Ltd. & Anor
12 August 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC(I) 19
HULLEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 Ors v THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
25 July 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 139
DLS v DLT
24 July 2025
SGHC

Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.