Civil Procedure

152 cases · January 2025 to March 2026

Overview

Civil Procedure is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 141 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (96), the High Court Registrar (43), the Court of Appeal (14). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Costs (7), Striking out (5), Stay of proceedings (5), Mareva injunctions (4).

The most active judges in civil procedure cases were Choo Han Teck (13), Steven Chong (8), Kwek Mean Luck (7). Leading firms by case volume included Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (21), WongPartnership LLP (15), Allen & Gledhill LLP (13). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Yam Wern Jhien (5), Ong Boon Hwee William (4), Chua Ze Xuan (4). Other sub-topics included Extension of time, Pleadings — Amendment, No case to answer, Costs — Principles.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in civil procedure with 21 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (15 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (13 cases). 153 firms appeared in civil procedure cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 21 cases 2. WongPartnership LLP 16 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 14 cases 4. Drew & Napier LLC 10 cases 5. LVM Law Chambers LLC 7 cases 6. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 6 cases 7. Setia Law LLC 6 cases 8. TSMP Law Corporation 5 cases 9. Providence Law Asia LLC 5 cases 10. Clasis LLC 4 cases 11. PDLegal LLC 4 cases 12. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 4 cases 13. Breakpoint LLC 4 cases 14. Nine Yards Chambers LLC 4 cases 15. Prolegis LLC 4 cases

Who are the leading Civil Procedure lawyers in Singapore?

Yam Wern Jhien is the most active civil procedure lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Ong Boon Hwee William (4) and Chua Ze Xuan (4). 626 lawyers appeared in civil procedure cases during this period.

1. Yam Wern Jhien 5 cases 2. Chua Ze Xuan 4 cases 3. Ong Boon Hwee William 4 cases 4. Suang Wijaya 3 cases 5. Hamza Zafar Malik 3 cases 6. Gerard Quek Wen Jiang 3 cases 7. Glenn Chua Ze Xuan 3 cases 8. Koh Junxiang 3 cases 9. Jaikanth Shankar 3 cases 10. Quek Wen Jiang, Gerard 3 cases 11. Ng Shu Wen 3 cases 12. Lin Chunlong 3 cases 13. Devathas Satianathan 3 cases 14. Nur Rafizah Binte Mohamed Abdul Gaffoor 3 cases 15. Clement Julien Tan Tze Ming 3 cases

Which judges handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Choo Han Teck has handled 13 cases in civil procedure between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Steven Chong (8 cases) and Kwek Mean Luck (7 cases) are also among the most active. 64 judges heard civil procedure cases.

1. Choo Han Teck 13 cases 2. Steven Chong 10 cases 3. Tan Siong Thye 8 cases 4. Perry Peh 7 cases 5. Kwek Mean Luck 7 cases 6. Hri Kumar Nair 6 cases 7. S Mohan 6 cases 8. Chiah Kok Khun 5 cases 9. Kannan Ramesh 5 cases 10. See Kee Oon 5 cases 11. Sundaresh Menon 5 cases 12. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 5 cases 13. Philip Jeyaretnam 5 cases 14. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 4 cases 15. Woo Bih Li 4 cases

How many civil procedure cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to February 2026, 141 reported judgments involved civil procedure in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (96 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Costs (7 cases), Striking out (5 cases), Stay of proceedings (5 cases), Mareva injunctions (4 cases).

Is civil procedure a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Yes. Civil Procedure is the most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 22.0% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Costs, Striking out, Stay of proceedings.

Civil Procedure

Overview

Which law firms handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

Who are the leading Civil Procedure lawyers in Singapore?

Which judges handle the most Civil Procedure cases in Singapore?

How many civil procedure cases are heard in Singapore courts?

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore civil procedure cases?

Is civil procedure a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Case Volume by Year

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Costs 8 cases

Striking out 7 cases

Extension of time 5 cases

Stay of proceedings 5 cases

Costs — Principles 4 cases

Mareva injunctions 4 cases

No case to answer 4 cases

Pleadings — Amendment 4 cases

Appeals — Adducing fresh evidence on appeal 3 cases

Pleadings — Striking out 3 cases

Summary judgment 2 cases

Pleadings — Adequacy of pleadings 2 cases

Costs — Security 2 cases

Service 2 cases

Damages — Interest 2 cases

Judgments and orders 2 cases

Costs — Taxation 2 cases

Appeals — Leave — Permission to appeal 2 cases

Inherent powers 2 cases

Appeals 2 cases

Production of documents 2 cases

Appeals — Notice 2 cases

Rules of court — Approval to file application other than in single application pending trial 1 case

Parties — Joinder — Application to add non-party as intervener — Whether non-party may be intervener in ordinary civil proceedings 1 case

Injunctions — ¬¬Setting aside ex parte order 1 case

Anton Piller orders — Setting aside ex parte order 1 case

Representative proceedings — Whether certain findings decided on representative basis and binding on all claimants 1 case

Costs — Artificial intelligence — Citation of fictitious authority — Personal costs order against solicitor 1 case

Stay of proceedings — Appeal 1 case

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