Equity

20 cases · January 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Equity appeared in 20 reported decisions between January 2025 and February 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 19 case appearances and the High Court (Appellate Division) contributing 5 cases. Fiduciary relationships were the dominant theme, with cases addressing when fiduciary duties arise (4 cases), the scope of fiduciary duties (2 cases), and accessory liability for dishonest assistance. Equitable accounting and account remedies each appeared in 2 cases.

Judges Kannan Ramesh and Woo Bih Li each decided 4 equity cases, followed by Judge Hri Kumar Nair with 3 cases. Among law firms, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, Drew & Napier LLC, Wong & Leow LLC, Mallal & Namazie, and Covenant Chambers LLC each appeared in 2 equity cases.

Data coverage: between January 2025 and February 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Fiduciary relationships — When arising 4

Fiduciary relationships — Duties 2

Remedies — Equitable accounting 2

Remedies — Account 2

Fiduciary relationships 2

Defences — Delay 1

Defences — Equitable set-off 1

Defences— Laches 1

Defences— Acquiescence 1

Defences— Estoppel 1

Fiduciary relationships— Duties 1

Remedies — Appointment of receiver — Section 4(10) of the Civil Law Act 1909 (2020 Rev Ed) — Section 18(2) and paragraphs 5(a) and 5(c) of the First Schedule to the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (2020 Rev Ed) 1

Fiduciary relationships — Accessory liability — Dishonest assistance — Requisite mental state 1

Remedies — Account — Liability of trustee to account —Appropriate date at which profits of errant fiduciary should be assessed 1

Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis 1

+ 4 more sub-topics

Court Distribution

SGHC 19 SGHC(A) 5 SGHCF 1 SGHCR 1

What are the most common equity disputes in Singapore courts?

Among 20 equity cases between January 2025 and February 2026, fiduciary relationships (4 cases on when they arise, 2 on duties), equitable accounting (2 cases), account remedies (2 cases), and accessory liability for dishonest assistance were the most litigated equitable issues.

Which judges decide equity cases in Singapore?

Judges Kannan Ramesh and Woo Bih Li each decided 4 equity cases between January 2025 and February 2026, followed by Judge Hri Kumar Nair with 3 cases and Judges See Kee Oon and Debbie Ong with 2 equity decisions each.