Leading Contempt of Court Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
28 reported cases · February 2023 to June 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Contempt of Court?
Singapore courts issued 28 reported Contempt of Court judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (16), of the 5 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (1). This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 28 reported Contempt of Court 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 28 reported Contempt of Court judgments in Singapore courts (February 2023 to June 2026), Attorney-General's Chambers is the most active firm by reported case count (4 cases), Nicholas Say Gui Xi is the most active lawyer (2 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
Contempt of Court appears in 28 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Civil contempt (8), Sentencing (5) and Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 (3). The most active judge by reported case count is Choo Han Teck (4 cases) and the most active firm is Attorney-General's Chambers (4 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?
Attorney-General's Chambers leads in Contempt of Court with 4 cases between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by Bird & Bird ATMD LLP (3 cases) and Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (3 cases). 46 firms appeared in Contempt of Court cases during this period.
Who are the leading Contempt of Court lawyers in Singapore?
Nicholas Say Gui Xi is the most active Contempt of Court lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between February 2023 and June 2026, followed by Loy Ming Chuen Brendan (2) and Lee Wei Han Shaun (2).
Which judges handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?
Choo Han Teck has handled 4 Contempt of Court cases between February 2023 and June 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Belinda Ang Saw Ean (3 cases) and Kwek Mean Luck (3 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Contempt of Court cases are reported in Singapore courts?
28 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Contempt of Court, most often decided by Choo Han Teck.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Contempt of Court cases?
The main sub-topics are Civil contempt (8), Sentencing (5) and Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 (3).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Civil contempt 8 cases
Sentencing 5 cases
Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 3 cases
Civil contempt — Company failing to comply with monetary judgment — Company director failing to attend examination of enforcement respondent hearing — Whether failure to attend intentional — Whether company director’s conduct contumelious — Whether contempt purged — Whether committal proceedings should be remedy of last resort — Section 4(1) Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 2 cases
civil contempt — interpretation of substantive contractual consent order — whether respondent had requisite intent and understood her obligations in court order — whether there was reasonable and honest failure to understand court order 1 case
Civil contempt — Whether production of documents may be sought in committal proceedings 1 case
Court’s powers — Whether court has power to allow a further affidavit — Applicable test for allowing a further affidavit 1 case
Civil contempt — Full and frank disclosure — Intention to commence proceedings against examinee — Concurrent proceedings against examinee 1 case
Sentencing — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1 case
Civil contempt — Rules of Court 2021 1 case
Civil contempt — Lifting of suspension of committal order 1 case
Contempt in face of court 1 case
Civil Contempt 1 case
Civil Contempt — Appropriate quantum of fine 1 case
Civil Contempt — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1 case
Civil Contempt — Whether breach of court order intentional 1 case
Civil Contempt — Leave to commence committal proceedings 1 case
Civil contempt — Impecunious judgment debtor not to be committed for being unable to pay judgment debts 1 case
Civil contempt — Breach of disclosure order under Mareva injunction 1 case
Criminal contempt 1 case
Disobedience of order of court 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
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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.