Leading Conflict of Laws Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
42 reported cases · February 2023 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Conflict of Laws?
Singapore courts issued 42 reported Conflict of Laws judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (24), of the 12 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (6), the median monetary award recorded was $25,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 42 reported Conflict of Laws judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.
Outcome data updated
Across 42 reported Conflict of Laws judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to June 2026), Oon & Bazul LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (5 cases), Han Guangyuan Keith is the most active lawyer (4 case appearances). This ranks named firms and lawyers by how often they appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Conflict of Laws appears in 42 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Natural forum (13), Choice of jurisdiction (3) and Choice of jurisdiction — Exclusive (3). The most active judge by reported case count is Choo Han Teck (5 cases) and the most active firm is Oon & Bazul LLP (5 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Conflict of Laws cases in Singapore?
Oon & Bazul LLP leads in Conflict of Laws with 5 cases between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by WongPartnership LLP (4 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (4 cases). 64 firms appeared in Conflict of Laws cases during this period.
Who are the leading Conflict of Laws lawyers in Singapore?
Han Guangyuan Keith is the most active Conflict of Laws lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by Eunice Chan Swee En (2) and Teo Jin Yun Germaine (2).
Which judges handle the most Conflict of Laws cases in Singapore?
Choo Han Teck has handled 5 Conflict of Laws cases between February 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (4 cases) and Steven Chong (4 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Conflict of Laws cases are reported in Singapore courts?
42 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Conflict of Laws, most often decided by Choo Han Teck.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Conflict of Laws cases?
The main sub-topics are Natural forum (13), Choice of jurisdiction (3) and Choice of jurisdiction — Exclusive (3).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Natural forum 13 cases
Choice of jurisdiction 3 cases
Choice of jurisdiction — Exclusive 3 cases
Choice of law — Corporations 2 cases
Jurisdiction 2 cases
Restraint of foreign proceedings 2 cases
Choice of jurisdiction — Choice of law — Natural forum 1 case
Choice of law — Tort — Malicious falsehood 1 case
Jurisdiction — Defendant outside Singapore at the time of service — Whether service out of the jurisdiction necessary to establish court’s jurisdiction over defendant — Section 16(1)(a) Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 1 case
Foreign judgments — Defences — Breach of natural justice 1 case
Anti-suit injunction 1 case
Foreign judgments — Defences — Breach of natural justice — Whether notice of proceedings was given — Whether service was properly effected 1 case
Natural forum — Whether divorce proceedings in Singapore ought to be stayed based on forum non conveniens Domicile — Accommodation — Relevance to determination of domicile — Whether failure to own immoveable assets in Singapore negates intention to settle in this country Habitual residence — Whether mere possibility of cessation of employment negates habitual residence Family Law — Divorce — Stay of proceedings — Divorce proceedings in Singapore and France — Parties and their children are French citizens and have resided in Singapore for 10 years — Wife is working in Singapore and the children are studying in the French International School — Husband recently returned to France permanently — French courts obliged to apply Singapore law if they were to adjudicate on divorce and ancillary matters — Whether France is more appropriate forum to determine these matters — Whether divorce proceeding in Singapore should be stayed 1 case
Foreign judgments — Enforcement — Stay of enforcement pending application to set aside foreign judgment in court of origin 1 case
Lis alibi pendens — Doctrine of forum election — Stay 1 case
Jurisdiction — Forum non conveniens 1 case
Restraint of foreign proceedings — Breach of legal or equitable right not to be sued 1 case
Choice of law — Insolvency — Recognition and enforcement of foreign insolvency proceedings — Submission to foreign insolvency proceedings 1 case
Restraint of foreign proceedings — Comity — Anti-suit injunction 1 case
Restraint of foreign proceedings — Breach of agreement — Anti-suit injunction 1 case
Restraint of foreign proceedings — Vexatious and oppressive conduct — Anti-suit injunction 1 case
Recognition and enforcement of foreign insolvency proceedings — Submission to foreign insolvency proceeding 1 case
Choice of law — Trusts 1 case
Enforcement — Foreign award 1 case
Foreign judgment — Enforcement of non-money judgment under s 4(4) Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act 1959 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Natural forum — Stage one of Spiliada test 1 case
Natural forum — Lifting of forum non conveniens stay 1 case
Choice of law — Whether presumption of similarity applies in interlocutory proceedings that finally dispose of an action 1 case
Choice of law — Contract 1 case
Choice of law — Equity 1 case
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Page 2 of 2Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Supreme Court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.