Leading Insolvency Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

177 reported cases · January 2023 to September 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Insolvency Law?

Singapore courts issued 177 reported Insolvency Law judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (128), of the 43 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Appeal dismissed (16), the median monetary award recorded was $57,500. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 177 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (31) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (60) · 2023 (43)
By court SGHC (128) · SGCA (22) · SGHCR (16) · SGHC(A) (5) · SGHC(I) (5) · SGHCF (1)
Outcomes (43 parseable) Appeal dismissed (16) · Appeal allowed (7) · Application dismissed (6) · Application granted (5) · Application allowed (3) · Appeal allowed in part (2) · Application allowed in part (1) · Claim allowed (1) · Claim allowed in part (1) · Convicted (1)
Median monetary award $57,500 (across 6 awards)
Most active firms Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (30) · Allen & Gledhill LLP (29) · Shook Lin & Bok LLP (28) · Drew & Napier LLC (22) · WongPartnership LLP (18)
Most active counsel Han Guangyuan Keith (13) · Lye Yu Min (9) · Ammani Mathivanan (8) · Yeo Alexander Lawrence Han Tiong (8) · Toh Yong Xiang (7)

Compiled from 177 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 177 reported Insolvency Law judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to September 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (30 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 177 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (8), Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (8) and Winding up — Grounds for petition (7). The most active judge by reported case count is Goh Yihan (36 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (30 cases).

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

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Insolvency Law with 30 cases between January 2023 and September 2026, followed by Allen & Gledhill LLP (29 cases) and Shook Lin & Bok LLP (28 cases). 146 firms appeared in Insolvency Law cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 30 cases 2. Allen & Gledhill LLP 29 cases 3. Shook Lin & Bok LLP 28 cases 4. Drew & Napier LLC 22 cases 5. WongPartnership LLP 18 cases 6. Oon & Bazul LLP 17 cases 7. Insolvency & Public Trustee's Office 16 cases 8. TSMP Law Corporation 9 cases 9. Setia Law LLC 8 cases 10. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 8 cases 11. Providence Law Asia LLC 7 cases 12. Withers KhattarWong LLP 7 cases 13. Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC 6 cases 14. PRP Law LLC 6 cases 15. BlackOak LLC 6 cases

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 September 2026, followed by Lye Yu Min (9) and Yeo Alexander Lawrence Han Tiong (8).

1. Han Guangyuan Keith 13 cases 2. Lye Yu Min 9 cases 3. Yeo Alexander Lawrence Han Tiong 8 cases 4. Ammani Mathivanan 8 cases 5. Toh Yong Xiang 7 cases 6. Chew Jing Wei 6 cases 7. Tan Yen Jee 6 cases 8. Yeoh Tze Ning 6 cases 9. Thio Shen Yi 6 cases 10. Lin Weiwen Moses 6 cases 11. Chan Ming Onn David 6 cases 12. Fong Zhiwei Daryl 6 cases 13. Balakrishnan Ashok Kumar 6 cases 14. Lam Zhen Yu 6 cases 15. Lee Eng Beng 5 cases

Which judges handle the most Insolvency Law cases in Singapore?

Goh Yihan has handled 36 Insolvency Law cases between January 2023 and September 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Kannan Ramesh (20 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (16 cases) are also among the most active.

1. Goh Yihan 36 cases 2. Kannan Ramesh 20 cases 3. Sundaresh Menon 16 cases 4. Aedit Abdullah 14 cases 5. Steven Chong 13 cases 6. Philip Jeyaretnam 12 cases 7. Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah 10 cases 8. Judith Prakash 9 cases 9. Mohamed Faizal 9 cases 10. Hri Kumar Nair 9 cases 11. Chua Lee Ming 6 cases 12. Aidan Xu 5 cases 13. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 5 cases 14. Perry Peh 5 cases 15. Audrey Lim 5 cases

How many Insolvency Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?

177 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 Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings (8), Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue (8) and Winding up — Grounds for petition (7).

Case Volume by Year

43
23
60
24
43
25
31
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings 8 Avoidance of transactions — Transactions at an undervalue 8 Winding up — Grounds for petition 7 Bankruptcy — Trustee in bankruptcy 5 Winding up — Liquidator 5 Winding up — Disputed debt 4 Winding up — Standing 4 Bankruptcy — Statutory demand 4 Winding up — Winding-up order 4 Avoidance of transactions — Unfair preferences 4 Bankruptcy 4 Winding up — Unable to pay debts 4 Avoidance of transactions — Transactions defrauding creditors 3 Avoidance of transactions — Dispositions of property after commencement of insolvency proceedings 3 Administration of insolvent estates 3 Judicial management — Extension of time 3 Cross-border insolvency — Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings — Recognition of foreign solvent liquidation proceedings 3 Winding up 3 Bankruptcy — Liquidated sum — Section 311(1)(b) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 2 Winding up — Proof of debt 2 + 180 more

Key Statutes

Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 163 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 162 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 91 cases
Bankruptcy Act (Cap 20)
cited in 36 cases
Insolvency Act
cited in 16 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 14 cases
Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 13 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 12 cases
Conveyancing and Law of Property Act (Cap 61)
cited in 9 cases
Arbitration Act (Cap 10)
cited in 8 cases
UK Insolvency Act
cited in 8 cases
International Arbitration Act (Cap 10)
cited in 6 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 6 cases
Australian Corporations Act
cited in 6 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 5 cases

Court Distribution

SGHC 209 SGCA 30 SGHCR 22 SGHC(A) 7 SGHC(I) 6 SGHCF 1

Cases

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[2024] SGHC 48
FAROOQ AHMAD MANN (IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE JUDICIAL MANAGER) v GOLDEN MOUNTAIN TEXTILE AND TRADING PTE LTD (IN JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT)
23 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 46
ENVY ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION) & 3 Ors v CH BIOVEST PTE. LTD.
21 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC(A) 6
DA HUI SHIPPING (PTE.) LTD. (IN CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) v AN RONG SHIPPING PTE. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION)
19 February 2024
SGHC(A)
[2024] SGHC 40
CHAN KWONG SHING, ADRIAN & Anor v INVIDIA CAPITAL PTE. LTD. (IN CREDITORS’ VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION)
9 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 31
LIN YUEH HUNG & Anor v ANDREAS VOGEL & PARTNER, RECHTSANWAELTE, AV & P LEGAL LLP & 2 Ors
2 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 2
Ascentra Holdings, Inc (In Official Liquidation) & 2 Ors v SPGK PTE. LTD.
25 January 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 13
OON SWEE GEK & 2 Ors v VIOLET OON INC. PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
19 January 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC(I) 1
IRFAN SETIAPUTRA & Anor
18 January 2024
SGHC(I)
[2024] SGHC 6
ZIPMEX COMPANY LIMITED
11 January 2024
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 342
BOB YAP CHENG GHEE & 2 Ors v ENVY ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.
1 December 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 337
Charles Thresh & Anor
30 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGCA 40
FOUNDER GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) v SINGAPORE JHC CO., PTE. LTD.
28 November 2023
SGCA
[2023] SGHC 330
Re: OCEAN TANKERS (PTE.) LTD
24 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 324
Re: AAX Asia Private Limited (in interim judicial management)
15 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 323
Aaron Loh Cheng Lee & Anor v HODLNAUT PTE. LTD.
10 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGCA 38
RASHMI BOTHRA v SUNTECCITY THIRTY PTE LTD & 2 Ors
8 November 2023
SGCA
[2023] SGHC 316
In re oCap Management Pte Ltd (in Liquidation)
3 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 315
61 ROBINSON PTE. LTD. v VIVA CAPITAL (SG) PTE. LTD.
31 October 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC(A) 33
CHEE YIN MEH v ONG KIAN GUAN & 2 Ors
27 October 2023
SGHC(A)
[2023] SGHC 299
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v Soh Chee Wen & Quah Su-Ling
24 October 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGCA 32
Ascentra Holdings, Inc (In Official Liquidation) & 2 Ors v SPGK PTE. LTD.
18 October 2023
SGCA
[2023] SGHC 287
Re: LIM KENG TECK
12 October 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 285
DDP & Anor v DDR & Anor
10 October 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 274
RB INVESTMENTS PTE LTD v JASON ALEKSANDER KARDACHI & 2 Ors
29 September 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 269
SCP HOLDINGS PTE LTD v I CONCEPT GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
26 September 2023
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.