Leading Damages Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
81 reported cases · January 2023 to July 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Damages?
Singapore courts issued 81 reported Damages judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (46), of the 23 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal allowed (13), the median monetary award recorded was $2,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 81 reported Damages 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 81 reported Damages judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to July 2026), Allen & Gledhill LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (9 cases), Koh Keh Jang Fendrick is the most active lawyer (5 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
Damages appears in 81 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Assessment (35), Measure of damages — Personal injuries cases (7) and Special damages (5). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (9 cases) and the most active firm is Allen & Gledhill LLP (9 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Damages cases in Singapore?
Allen & Gledhill LLP leads in Damages with 9 cases between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (8 cases) and Oon & Bazul LLP (5 cases). 96 firms appeared in Damages cases during this period.
Who are the leading Damages lawyers in Singapore?
Koh Keh Jang Fendrick is the most active Damages lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Tay Boon Chong Willy (5) and Fernandez Christopher (3).
Which judges handle the most Damages cases in Singapore?
Steven Chong has handled 9 Damages cases between January 2023 and July 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Woo Bih Li (8 cases) and See Kee Oon (5 cases) are also among the most active.
How many Damages cases are reported in Singapore courts?
81 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Damages, most often decided by Steven Chong.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Damages cases?
The main sub-topics are Assessment (35), Measure of damages — Personal injuries cases (7) and Special damages (5).
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Assessment 35 cases
Measure of damages — Personal injuries cases 7 cases
Special damages 5 cases
Liquidated damages or penalty 4 cases
Remoteness 4 cases
Quantum 4 cases
Compensation and damages 4 cases
Mitigation — Tort 3 cases
Measure of damages — Contract 3 cases
Measure of damages — Tort — Reliance measure of damages for tort of deceit 2 cases
Measure of damages — Personal injury cases 2 cases
Assessment — Defamation 2 cases
Practice and procedure 2 cases
Measure of damages — Personal Injuries cases 2 cases
Measure of damages — Contract — Damages for misdelivery of cargo 2 cases
Mitigation — Contract 2 cases
Computation 2 cases
Liquidated damages or penalty — Whether a clause providing for the absolute forfeiture of a security deposit amounts to a penalty 1 case
Assessment — Defamation — Principles applicable to determination of appropriate quantum of damages 1 case
Measure of damages — Personal injuries case — Assessment of injuries attributable to accident — Whether accident caused aggravation of pre-existing degenerative conditions — Whether accident caused psychiatric injuries 1 case
Measure of damages — Dependency claims for death caused by wrongful act — Application of actuarial tables to dependency claims 1 case
Practice and procedure — Plaintiff partially compensated by other parties out of court — Whether claim should be barred because of risk of double recovery 1 case
Measure of damages — Tort 1 case
Assessment — Costs for unravelling a conspiracy 1 case
Measure of damages — Personal injuries — Pre-trial loss of earnings — Medical leave period coincided with Covid-19 pandemic — Whether and to what extent claimant should be awarded damages for loss of earnings 1 case
Measure of damages — Personal injuries cases — Pre-trial loss of earnings 1 case
Rules in awarding — Proof of actual damage — Whether settlement agreement against joint tortfeasor has already compensated plaintiff for loss 1 case
Assessment — Loss of amenities 1 case
Rules in awarding — Proof of actual damage 1 case
Assessment — Making different awards of pain and suffering for different periods of time 1 case
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
Cases
Page 4 of 4Methodology & 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.