Leading Insolvency Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

168 reported cases · January 2023 to July 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Insolvency Law?

Singapore courts issued 168 reported Insolvency Law judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (125), of the 41 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (16), the median monetary award recorded was $31,500. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 168 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (22) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (60) · 2023 (43)
By court SGHC (125) · SGCA (21) · SGHCR (13) · SGHC(A) (5) · SGHC(I) (3) · SGHCF (1)
Outcomes (41 parseable) Appeal dismissed (16) · Appeal allowed (8) · Application dismissed (6) · Application granted (5) · Application allowed (3) · Claim dismissed (2) · Acquitted (1)
Median monetary award $31,500 (across 4 awards)
Most active counsel Han Guangyuan Keith (10) · Lye Yu Min (8) · Ammani Mathivanan (6) · Thio Shen Yi (6) · Chan Ming Onn David (5)

Compiled from 168 reported Insolvency Law 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 168 reported Insolvency Law judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to July 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (27 cases), Han Guangyuan Keith is the most active lawyer (13 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

Insolvency Law appears in 168 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (8), Winding up — Grounds for petition (7) and Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (6). The most active judge by reported case count is Goh Yihan (36 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (27 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Insolvency Law cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Insolvency Law with 27 cases between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Allen & Gledhill LLP (27 cases) and Shook Lin & Bok LLP (27 cases). 142 firms appeared in Insolvency Law cases during this period.

Who are the leading Insolvency Law lawyers in Singapore?

Han Guangyuan Keith is the most active Insolvency Law lawyer in Singapore with 13 case appearances between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Yeo Alexander Lawrence Han Tiong (8) and Lye Yu Min (8).

Which judges handle the most Insolvency Law cases in Singapore?

Goh Yihan has handled 36 Insolvency Law cases between January 2023 and July 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Kannan Ramesh (20 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (15 cases) are also among the most active.

How many Insolvency Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?

168 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Insolvency Law, most often decided by Goh Yihan.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Insolvency Law cases?

The main sub-topics are Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (8), Winding up — Grounds for petition (7) and Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (6).

Case Volume by Year

43
23
60
24
43
25
22
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Key Statutes

Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 154 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 153 cases
cited in 90 cases
cited in 34 cases
Insolvency Act
cited in 16 cases
cited in 14 cases
cited in 13 cases
cited in 12 cases
cited in 9 cases
cited in 7 cases
UK Insolvency Act
cited in 7 cases
cited in 6 cases
Australian Corporations Act
cited in 6 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 5 cases

Court Distribution

Cases

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[2024] SGHC 288
Lai Chung Wing v Nusantara Energy International Pte. Ltd.
6 November 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 275
KINGSMEN EXHIBITS PTE LTD v REGALRARE GEM MUSEUM PTE. LTD..
28 October 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 44
NATURE ONE DAIRY (AUSTRALIA) PTE. LTD. v BICHENO INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD.
25 October 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 271
HIN LEONG TRADING (PTE.) LTD (IN COMPULSORY LIQUIDATION) & 2 Ors v LIM OON KUIN & 2 Ors
25 October 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 43
British Steamship Protection And Indemnity Association Limited & Anor v Charles Thresh & Anor
24 October 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 257
Aaron Loh Cheng Lee & Anor v HODLNAUT PTE. LTD.
11 October 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 247
Re: BU SHEN XI (S) PTE. LTD.
27 September 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 241
SAPURA OFFSHORE SDN. BHD. & 3 Ors
18 September 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 242
SAPURA 1200 LTD & 3 Ors
18 September 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 238
KINGSMEN EXHIBITS PTE LTD v REGALRARE GEM MUSEUM PTE. LTD.
17 September 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 232
Re: YAP SHIAW WEI (YE XIAOWEI)
10 September 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 219
MAYBANK SINGAPORE LIMITED v DYNAMIQ SOLUTION PTE. LTD.
28 August 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 216
CHIA KOK KEE v TAN WAH
20 August 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 199
Madina Beevi Abdul Jameel v M Akbar Bin Mohamed Ibrahim
2 August 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 196
Re: XERXES J. MEDORA
31 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 191
KHO CHOON KENG v LIAN KENG ENTERPRISES PTE LTD
26 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 195
JTRUST ASIA PTE LTD v GROUP LEASE HOLDINGS PTE LTD
26 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 192
GUNVOR SA v ATLANTIS COMMODITIES TRADING PTE. LTD.
24 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 182
Farooq Ahmad Mann v Xia Zheng
15 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 178
INTER-PACIFIC PETROLEUM PTE LTD V GOH JIN HIAN
11 July 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 166
DA HUI SHIPPING (PTE.) LTD. (IN CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) v AN RONG SHIPPING PTE. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION)
28 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 160
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED v ZHONG JUN RESOURCES (S) PTE. LTD.
26 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 155
JASON ALEKSANDER KARDACHI & Anor
18 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 156
PICOTIN PTE. LTD.
18 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 144
Rich Construction Company Pte. Ltd. v Greatearth Construction Pte Ltd (In Liquidation) & 2 Ors
31 May 2024
SGHC

Methodology & 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.