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.

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.

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.

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
35
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

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

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

Key Statutes

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Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 15 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 14 cases
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cited in 5 cases
Insolvency Act
cited in 4 cases
cited in 3 cases
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Court Distribution

Cases

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[2025] SGHC 80
RITA KISHINCHAND BHOJWANI v HVS PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED & 2 Ors
28 April 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 13
Hii Yii Ann & Anor v Tiong Thai King & Anor
22 April 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 73
SHEE SEE KUEN & 13 Ors v SUGIONO WIYONO SUGIALAM & 6 Ors
22 April 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 12
DMF v DMG
17 April 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHCR 5
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO. 4348 v HOI HUP SUNWAY PASIR RIS PTE. LTD. & 14 Ors
14 April 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHCR 3
LE NINH TIEN v RAINBOW FOREST ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 5 Ors
3 April 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 59
DJY v DJZ & Anor
3 April 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCR 2
L’OREAL & Anor v SHOPEE SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
2 April 2025
SGHCR
[2025] SGHC 58
OREXIM TRADING LIMITED v MAHAVIR PORT AND TERMINAL PRIVATE LIMITED & 2 Ors
2 April 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 47
SUN YONGJIAN & Anor v GOH SENG HENG
21 March 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 12
VIETNAM OIL AND GAS GROUP v JOINT STOCK COMPANY (POWER MACHINES – ZTL, LMZ, ELECTROSILA ENERGOMACHEXPORT)
17 March 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 43
ZHONG RENHAI & 2 Ors v GOH SOCK NGEE & 4 Ors
14 March 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 7
W. POWER GROUP EOOD v MINGYANG WIND POWER (INTERNATIONAL) CO. LTD
11 March 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC(I) 8
MARKETLEND PTY LTD v QBE INSURANCE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
11 March 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC(I) 6
Pertamina International Marketing & Distribution Pte. Ltd. v Udenna Corporation
5 March 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 34
Jonathan John Shipping Ltd v Continental Shipping Line Pte. Ltd.
26 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 25
CITY SPARK (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. v THE OUTDOOR RECREATION GROUP, LLC & Anor
18 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 3
Novo Nordisk A/S v KBP Biosciences Pte. Ltd. & Anor
14 February 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHC 20
MASOUD RAHIMI BIN MEHRZAD & 30 Ors v ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF SINGAPORE
5 February 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC(I) 2
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft v Lee Yung-Te
4 February 2025
SGHC(I)
[2025] SGHCF 9
WVD & 2 Ors v WUR & 11 Ors
3 February 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHCF 8
WTU v WTV
27 January 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHC 14
VIBRANT GROUP LIMITED v TONG CHI HO & Anor
27 January 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHCF 7
XBV v XBU
22 January 2025
SGHCF
[2025] SGHC 12
Banner (China) Investment Company Limited v Ang Jimmy Tjun Min
20 January 2025
SGHC