International Law

3 cases · June 2025 to February 2026

Overview

International Law appeared in 3 reported decisions between June 2025 and February 2026, with the Singapore International Commercial Court handling 2 cases and the High Court (General Division) contributing 1 case. All 3 cases concerned sovereign immunity under the State Immunity Act 1979, specifically Sections 3(1), 4(1), 11(1), 15, and 16. Judge Andre Maniam decided 2 of the 3 cases.

Data coverage: between June 2025 and February 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Sovereign immunity — Sections 3(1), 4(1), and 11(1) State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed) 1

Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States 1

Sovereign immunity — Sections 3, 11, 15 and 16 State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed) 1

Sovereign immunity — Sections 3(1) and 11(1) State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed) 1

Court Distribution

SGHC 2 SGHC(I) 2

What international law cases are heard in Singapore courts?

All 3 international law cases between June 2025 and February 2026 concerned sovereign immunity under the State Immunity Act 1979, heard primarily in the Singapore International Commercial Court (2 cases). Judge Andre Maniam decided 2 of these cases.

Cases

[2026] SGHC 43

NEXTERA ENERGY GLOBAL HOLDINGS B.V. & Anor v KINGDOM OF SPAIN

24 February 2026

SGHC

[2025] SGHC(I) 19

HULLEY ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 Ors v THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

25 July 2025

SGHC(I)

[2025] SGHC(I) 16

Cooperativa Muratori and Cementisti - C.M.C. di Ravenna, Italy v Department of Water Supply & Sewerage Management, Kathmandu & Anor

25 June 2025

SGHC(I)