Civil Procedure

182 cases · January 2025 to May 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 23 cases 2. WongPartnership LLP 18 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 17 cases 4. Drew & Napier LLC 10 cases 5. LVM Law Chambers LLC 7 cases 6. Setia Law LLC 7 cases 7. TSMP Law Corporation 6 cases 8. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 6 cases 9. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 6 cases 10. Providence Law Asia LLC 6 cases 11. Clasis LLC 5 cases 12. Eldan Law LLP 5 cases 13. Breakpoint LLC 5 cases 14. Sreenivasan Chambers LLC 4 cases 15. PDLegal 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. Suang Wijaya 4 cases 3. Koh Junxiang 4 cases 4. Chua Ze Xuan 4 cases 5. Ong Boon Hwee William 4 cases 6. Lin Weiqi Wendy 4 cases 7. Thio Shen Yi 3 cases 8. Hamza Zafar Malik 3 cases 9. Gerard Quek Wen Jiang 3 cases 10. Glenn Chua Ze Xuan 3 cases 11. Ng Pi Wei 3 cases 12. Jaikanth Shankar 3 cases 13. Quek Wen Jiang, Gerard 3 cases 14. Ng Shu Wen 3 cases 15. Lin Chunlong 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 11 cases 3. Tan Siong Thye 10 cases 4. See Kee Oon 8 cases 5. Kwek Mean Luck 8 cases 6. Andre Maniam 8 cases 7. Chiah Kok Khun 7 cases 8. Perry Peh 7 cases 9. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 6 cases 10. Hri Kumar Nair 6 cases 11. Kannan Ramesh 6 cases 12. S Mohan 6 cases 13. Chua Lee Ming 6 cases 14. Sundaresh Menon 6 cases 15. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 5 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.

Case Volume by Year

117
25
65
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Striking out 11 Costs 9 Stay of proceedings 6 Mareva injunctions 5 Extension of time 5 Costs — Principles 4 No case to answer 4 Pleadings — Amendment 4 Summary judgment 3 Appeals 3 Appeals — Adducing fresh evidence on appeal 3 Pleadings — Striking out 3 Appeals — Permission 2 Discontinuance — With leave 2 Parties — Self-representation of company 2 Amendments — Orders — Election of remedies 2 Costs — Personal liability of solicitor for costs 2 Mareva injunctions — Real risk of dissipation 2 Appeals — Leave 2 Striking Out 2 + 174 more

Key Statutes

Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 39 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 21 cases
Arbitration Act (Cap 10)
cited in 20 cases
International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A)
cited in 20 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 18 cases
Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 18 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 17 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 10 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 10 cases
Legal Profession Act (Cap 161)
cited in 8 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 6 cases
Insolvency Act
cited in 5 cases
State Courts Act (Cap 321)
cited in 4 cases
Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap 122)
cited in 3 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 3 cases

Court Distribution

SGHC 119 SGHCR 58 SGHC(A) 19 SGCA 19 SGDC 18 SGHC(I) 14 SGHCF 5 SGMC 4 SGCA(I) 4 SGFC 1

Cases

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[2025] SGHCR 32
WESLEY WIDJAJA v NG WEI SAN @ OEI WEI SAN @ WILSON HASAN WIDJAJA & 4 Ors
23 September 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHCR 31
C.U. LINES LIMITED. v Owner of the vessel(s) HONG CHANG SHENG (IMO No. 9178525)
22 September 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 190
Nanyang Commercial Management Pte Ltd v Matex International Limited
22 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 189
DING ASSET LTD v KOH KIEN CHON (GU JIANCONG) & 4 Ors
19 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 183
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SINGAPORE BRANCH v Owner of the vessel(s) OCEAN GOBY (IMO No. 9812406)
15 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 184
MBF NORTHERN SECURITIES SDN. BHD. (IN LIQUIDATION) v PURWADI
13 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(A) 19
SHIPWORKS ENGINEERING PTE LTD & Anor v SEMBCORP MARINE INTEGRATED YARD PTE LTD & Anor
12 September 2025
SGHC(A)
[2025] SGHCR 30
JPL Industries Pte Ltd v LANKA MARINE SERVICES PTE LTD
12 September 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHCR 29
GLAS SAS (London Branch) v European TopSoho S.À R.L & 2 Ors
27 August 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHCR 28
ORO NEGRO DRILLING PTE. LTD. & 5 Ors v INTEGRADORA DE SERVICIOS PETROLEROS ORO NEGRO, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. & 6 Ors
26 August 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 169
TERRENCE FERNANDEZ v TAN AIK HONG THOMAS
22 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 166
CELESTE YEO XUELI v SIN DAVID & Anor
21 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 27
NG ZHI LIANG v VOON GIE MIN
12 August 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 154
ALPHARD MARITIME LTD. v SAMSON MARITIME LIMITED & 7 Ors
11 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCF 46
WVD & 2 Ors v WUR & 11 Ors
7 August 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHC 152
DNQ v DNR
7 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(A) 11
MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD v ZHANG ZHENCHENG
6 August 2025
SGHC(A)
[2025] SGHC(I) 20
DOI v DOJ & 2 Ors
6 August 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHCR 26
EXCHANGE UNION COMPANY & 3 Ors v WO QI & 11 Ors
5 August 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 150
STRACO LEISURE PTE. LTD. v SUMITOMO (SHI) CYCLO DRIVE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.
5 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 21
DKB v DKC
4 August 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 148
Singapore Medical Council
1 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 25
ALEKSANDR VIKTOROVICH PROSETSKII v IGOR SMIRNOV & 2 Ors
30 July 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 143
ENVY ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION) & 5 Ors v NG YU ZHI & 3 Ors
29 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 24
DYNAMIC OIL TRADING (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD (IN CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION AND RECEIVERSHIP) v DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
25 July 2025
SGHCR