Confidence

3 cases · January 2025 to December 2025

Overview

Confidence appeared in 3 reported decisions between January 2025 and December 2025, with the High Court (General Division) handling 2 cases and the High Court (Appellate Division) contributing 1 case. All 3 cases involved breach of confidence, addressing wrongful loss and wrongful gain interests, locus standi to sue for persons under one's responsibility, and whether proof that information was not used defeats wrongful loss claims. Wong & Leow LLC and Mallal & Namazie each appeared in 2 cases.

Data coverage: between January 2025 and December 2025

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Breach of confidence — Wrongful loss and wrongful gain interests — Whether proof that information was not used is sufficient to defeat wrongful loss claim 1
Breach of confidence 1
Breach of confidence — Locus standi to sue for person under one’s responsibility 1

Court Distribution

What breach of confidence cases arise in Singapore courts?

All 3 confidence cases between January 2025 and December 2025 involved breach of confidence, addressing wrongful loss and gain interests, locus standi to sue on behalf of another, and whether proof of non-use defeats wrongful loss claims in the High Court.

Cases