Tort

62 cases · January 2025 to March 2026

Overview

Tort is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 57 reported judgments between January 2025 to January 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (60), the District Court (26), the Magistrates' Court (6). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Conspiracy (9), Negligence — Breach of duty (7), Inducement of breach of contract (6), Negligence — Duty of care (6).

The most active judges in tort cases were Mohamed Faizal (6), Steven Chong (5), Belinda Ang Saw Ean (5). Leading firms by case volume included Allen & Gledhill LLP (6), Drew & Napier LLC (5), Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (3). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Tham Lijing (2), Hewage Ushan Saminda Premaratne (2), Namazie Mirza Mohamed (2). Other sub-topics included Negligence — Causation, Vicarious liability, Conversion, Negligence — Contributory negligence.

Data coverage: between January 2025 to January 2026

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Allen & Gledhill LLP leads in tort with 6 cases between January 2025 to January 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (5 cases) and Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (3 cases). 100 firms appeared in tort cases during this period.

1. Allen & Gledhill LLP 6 cases 2. Drew & Napier LLC 6 cases 3. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 3 cases 4. PKWA Law Practice LLC 3 cases 5. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 3 cases 6. Selvam LLC 3 cases 7. Kenneth Tan Partnership 2 cases 8. Haridass Ho & Partners 2 cases 9. Virtus Law LLP 2 cases 10. Meritus Law LLC 2 cases 11. Netto & Magin LLC 2 cases 12. Advox Law LLC 2 cases 13. Chevalier Law LLC 2 cases 14. Silvester Legal LLC 2 cases 15. WhiteFern LLC 2 cases

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Tham Lijing is the most active tort lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between January 2025 to January 2026, followed by Hewage Ushan Saminda Premaratne (2) and Namazie Mirza Mohamed (2). 263 lawyers appeared in tort cases during this period.

1. Lauren Tang Hui Jing 2 cases 2. Ooi Chit Yee 2 cases 3. Yogarajah Yoga Sharmini 2 cases 4. Hewage Ushan Saminda Premaratne 2 cases 5. Liew Hwee Tong Eric 2 cases 6. Lim Bee Li 2 cases 7. Phua Cheng Sye Charles 2 cases 8. Shahira Binte Mohd Anuar 2 cases 9. Tham Lijing 2 cases 10. Yu Kexin 2 cases 11. Teo Chun-wei Benedict 2 cases 12. Tham Feei Sy 2 cases 13. Lim Siyang Lucas 2 cases 14. Namazie Mirza Mohamed 2 cases 15. Chua Boon Beng 2 cases

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Mohamed Faizal has handled 6 cases in tort between January 2025 to January 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Steven Chong (5 cases) and Belinda Ang Saw Ean (5 cases) are also among the most active. 42 judges heard tort cases.

1. Steven Chong 6 cases 2. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 6 cases 3. Mohamed Faizal 6 cases 4. Sia Aik Kor 4 cases 5. Chiah Kok Khun 3 cases 6. Wong Li Kok, Alex 3 cases 7. Woo Bih Li 3 cases 8. Ang Cheng Hock 2 cases 9. Samuel Wee 2 cases 10. Georgina Lum 2 cases 11. Audrey Lim 2 cases 12. Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi 2 cases 13. Jonathan Ng Pang Ern 2 cases 14. Tay Jingxi 2 cases 15. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 2 cases

How many tort cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to January 2026, 57 reported judgments involved tort in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (60 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore tort cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore tort litigation between January 2025 to January 2026 were Conspiracy (9 cases), Negligence — Breach of duty (7 cases), Inducement of breach of contract (6 cases), Negligence — Duty of care (6 cases).

Is tort a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Yes. Tort is the 5th most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 8.9% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to January 2026. Key sub-topics include Conspiracy, Negligence — Breach of duty, Inducement of breach of contract.

Tort

Overview

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

How many tort cases are heard in Singapore courts?

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore tort cases?

Is tort a common area of litigation in Singapore?

Case Volume by Year

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Conspiracy 10 cases

Negligence — Duty of care 8 cases

Negligence — Breach of duty 8 cases

Inducement of breach of contract 6 cases

Negligence — Causation 6 cases

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit 5 cases

Negligence — Contributory negligence 4 cases

Vicarious liability 4 cases

Conversion 3 cases

Negligence 2 cases

Defamation — Fair comment 2 cases

Defamation — Qualified privilege 2 cases

Defamation — Defamatory statements 2 cases

Conspiracy — Unlawful means conspiracy 2 cases

Malicious falsehood 2 cases

Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation 2 cases

Unlawful means conspiracy 2 cases

Negligence — Res ipsa loquitur 2 cases

Defamation — Reference to plaintiff — Whether readers in Singapore would understand the Facebook Posts to refer to the plaintiffs 1 case

Defamation — Assessment of damages — Whether natural indignation of court should be independently considered 1 case

Defamation — Assessment of damages — Malice — Whether established — Burden of proof on claimant — No evidence of falsity 1 case

Defamation — Assessment of damages — Corporate claimant — Banking institution — Online publication — Quantum of general damages 1 case

Defamation — Assessment of damages — Factors to be considered — Nature and gravity of defamation — Standing of parties — Mode and extent of publication 1 case

Negligence — Motor Accident — Liability 1 case

Defamation — Publication 1 case

Defamation — Injunction — Final prohibitory injunction restraining future publication of allegedly defamatory statements — Applicable principles for granting final prohibitory injunction in defamation actions 1 case

Conspiracy — Whether combination between alleged conspirators proven 1 case

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit — Whether representation made fraudulently 1 case

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