Arbitration

57 cases · January 2025 to June 2026

Overview

Arbitration is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 45 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (28), the Singapore International Commercial Court (26), the Court of Appeal (19). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (13), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (4), Enforcement — Foreign award (3), Arbitrability and public policy (2).

The most active judges in arbitration cases were Steven Chong (11), Sundaresh Menon (10), Andre Maniam (7). Leading firms by case volume included WongPartnership LLP (11), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11), Providence Law Asia LLC (6). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Koh Swee Yen (5), Thio Shen Yi (4), Ashish Chugh (3). Other sub-topics included Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice, Stay of court proceedings — Whether grounds of disputed debt within scope of arbitration agreement, Sections 4 and 5 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1968, Recognition and enforcement — Award under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

WongPartnership LLP leads in arbitration with 11 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11 cases) and Providence Law Asia LLC (6 cases). 47 firms appeared in arbitration cases during this period.

1. WongPartnership LLP 13 cases 2. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 13 cases 3. Drew & Napier LLC 9 cases 4. Providence Law Asia LLC 7 cases 5. Allen & Gledhill LLP 5 cases 6. TSMP Law Corporation 4 cases 7. Siraj Omar LLC 3 cases 8. Breakpoint LLC 3 cases 9. Wong & Leow LLC 3 cases 10. Eldan Law LLP 3 cases 11. Braddell Brothers LLP 3 cases 12. Davinder Singh Chambers LLC 3 cases 13. Duxton Hill Chambers 3 cases 14. Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP 2 cases 15. Oon & Bazul LLP 2 cases

Who are the leading Arbitration lawyers in Singapore?

Koh Swee Yen is the most active arbitration lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Thio Shen Yi (4) and Ashish Chugh (3). 231 lawyers appeared in arbitration cases during this period.

1. Koh Swee Yen 6 cases 2. Daniel Gaw Wai Ming 4 cases 3. Cavinder Bull 4 cases 4. Thio Shen Yi 4 cases 5. Poon Kin Mun Kelvin 4 cases 6. Ku Chern Ying Vanessa 4 cases 7. Divyesh Menon 4 cases 8. Ngo Wei Shing 3 cases 9. Soh Kheng Yau Andre 3 cases 10. Nur Rafizah Binte Mohamed Abdul Gaffoor 3 cases 11. Ting Yong Hong 3 cases 12. Siraj Omar 3 cases 13. Ashish Chugh 3 cases 14. Chan Yu Jie 3 cases 15. Zhuo Jiaxiang 3 cases

Which judges handle the most Arbitration cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 11 cases in arbitration between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (10 cases) and Andre Maniam (7 cases) are also among the most active. 31 judges heard arbitration cases.

1. Steven Chong 14 cases 2. Sundaresh Menon 11 cases 3. Andre Maniam 9 cases 4. Simon Thorley 4 cases 5. Chua Lee Ming 4 cases 6. Kristy Tan 4 cases 7. Sushil Nair 3 cases 8. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 3 cases 9. Judith Prakash 3 cases 10. Ang Cheng Hock 3 cases 11. Thomas Bathurst 3 cases 12. Roger Giles 3 cases 13. Hri Kumar Nair 3 cases 14. James Allsop 3 cases 15. Philip Jeyaretnam 3 cases

How many arbitration cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to February 2026, 45 reported judgments involved arbitration in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (28 cases).

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

The main sub-topics in Singapore arbitration litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside (13 cases), Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice (4 cases), Enforcement — Foreign award (3 cases), Arbitrability and public policy (2 cases).

Is arbitration a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Yes. Arbitration is the 8th most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 7.0% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside, Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice, Enforcement — Foreign award.

Case Volume by Year

39
25
18
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside 14 Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Breach of natural justice 5 Arbitrability and public policy 3 Enforcement — Foreign award 3 Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal breached natural justice by depriving party of reasonable opportunity to respond to case against it 2 Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Jurisdiction 2 Award — Recourse against award — Remission 2 Award — Recourse against award — Breach of natural justice 2 Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal’s decision was not in accordance with the arbitral procedure agreed by the parties 1 Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether award in conflict with public policy of Singapore under Art 34(2)(b)(ii) UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration — International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A, 2020 Rev Ed) 1 Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration —Tribunal refusing application to strike out claims — Whether enforcement of award contrary to public policy of Singapore — Section 31(4)(b) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Arbitration claimant allegedly raising new quantum case — Arbitration respondents addressing new quantum case on merits — Tribunal accepting new quantum case — Whether arbitration respondents precluded from seeking to set aside the enforcement order 1 Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether tribunal decided on matters beyond scope of submission to arbitration — Section 31(2)(d) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration — Tribunal refusing to draw certain adverse inferences — Whether tribunal failed to consider arguments raised — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 Injunction — Court’s powers under section 12A International Arbitration Act 1994 1 Agreement 1 Agreement — Governing law 1 Enforcement — Singapore award 1 Conflict of laws — Governing law of underlying contract 1 + 58 more

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal breached natural justice by depriving party of reasonable opportunity to respond to case against it 2 cases

[2026] SGHC 100 JXC Pte. Ltd. v Thye Chuan Engineering Construction Co. Pte Ltd.
21 May 2026
[2026] SGHC 67 DSQ v DSR
31 March 2026

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether tribunal’s decision was not in accordance with the arbitral procedure agreed by the parties 1 case

[2026] SGHC(I) 5 DTH & Anor v DTF & Ors
2 June 2026

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether award in conflict with public policy of Singapore under Art 34(2)(b)(ii) UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration — International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A, 2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGHC(I) 5 DTH & Anor v DTF & Ors
2 June 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration —Tribunal refusing application to strike out claims — Whether enforcement of award contrary to public policy of Singapore — Section 31(4)(b) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 3 ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 3 ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Arbitration claimant allegedly raising new quantum case — Arbitration respondents addressing new quantum case on merits — Tribunal accepting new quantum case — Whether arbitration respondents precluded from seeking to set aside the enforcement order 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 3 ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Tribunal making detailed orders for specific performance — Parties not consulted on terms of order for specific performance — Whether tribunal decided on matters beyond scope of submission to arbitration — Section 31(2)(d) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 3 ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Application to set aside enforcement order — Destruction of evidence uncovered during arbitration — Tribunal refusing to draw certain adverse inferences — Whether tribunal failed to consider arguments raised — Whether award was rendered in breach of natural justice — Section 31(2)(c) International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 3 ONI GLOBAL PTE LTD & Anor v GNC HOLDINGS, LLC
25 May 2026

Injunction — Court’s powers under section 12A International Arbitration Act 1994 1 case

[2026] SGCA(I) 2 KBP BIOSCIENCES PTE. LTD. & Anor v NOVO NORDISK A/S
14 May 2026

Conflict of laws — Governing law of underlying contract 1 case

[2026] SGHC 97 Medipas LLC & Anor v Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE
7 May 2026

Conflict of laws — Governing law of arbitration agreement 1 case

[2026] SGHC 97 Medipas LLC & Anor v Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE
7 May 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether s 6(3) of the Limitation Act 1959 (2020 Rev Ed) applied 1 case

[2026] SGCA 20 PACMAR SHIPPING PTE LTD v SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
22 April 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether award debtor could argue that underlying claims in the arbitration were time-barred 1 case

[2026] SGCA 20 PACMAR SHIPPING PTE LTD v SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
22 April 2026

Enforcement — Foreign award — Whether action to enforce an award was time barred under s 6(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

[2026] SGCA 20 PACMAR SHIPPING PTE LTD v SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION (BERMUDA) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
22 April 2026

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Infra petita challenge 1 case

[2026] SGHC 67 DSQ v DSR
31 March 2026

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Whether failure to comply with pre-arbitration procedures went to admissibility or jurisdiction 1 case

[2026] SGHC 67 DSQ v DSR
31 March 2026

Award — Recourse against award — Setting aside — Jurisdiction — Whether proper party to arbitration agreement 1 case

[2026] SGHC(I) 3 HYATT TERMINAL AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION v FILIPINAS THIRD MILLENIUM REALTY CORPORATION
26 March 2026

Sections 4 and 5 Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1968 1 case

[2026] SGHC 43 NEXTERA ENERGY GLOBAL HOLDINGS B.V. & Anor v KINGDOM OF SPAIN
24 February 2026

Recognition and enforcement — Award under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States 1 case

[2026] SGHC 43 NEXTERA ENERGY GLOBAL HOLDINGS B.V. & Anor v KINGDOM OF SPAIN
24 February 2026

Key Statutes

Arbitration Act (Cap 10)
cited in 54 cases
International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A)
cited in 51 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 7 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 5 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
State Immunity Act
cited in 4 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 4 cases
UK Arbitration Act (Cap 10)
cited in 3 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 2 cases
Legal Profession Act (Cap 161)
cited in 2 cases
Indian Contract Act
cited in 2 cases
Indian Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 2 cases
Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 2 cases
Foreign States Immunities Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

SGHC 42 SGHC(I) 29 SGCA 23 SGCA(I) 7 SGHCR 2

Cases

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[2025] SGCA 12
VIETNAM OIL AND GAS GROUP v JOINT STOCK COMPANY (POWER MACHINES – ZTL, LMZ, ELECTROSILA ENERGOMACHEXPORT)
17 March 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 31
DMZ v DNA
25 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 28
INDIA GLYCOLS LIMITED & 2 Ors v TEXAN MINERALS AND CHEMICALS LLC
21 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 29
DLV & Anor v DLX & 3 Ors
21 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 5
WAN SERN METAL INDUSTRIES PTE LTD v HUA TIAN ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.
13 February 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 5
AASTAR TRADING PTE LTD v OLAM GLOBAL AGRI PTE LTD
13 January 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 1
DEM v DEL
3 January 2025
SGCA