Leading Tort Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

150 reported cases · January 2023 to July 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Tort?

Singapore courts issued 150 reported Tort judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (95), of the 44 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Claim dismissed (23), the median monetary award recorded was $50,625. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 150 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (38) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (34) · 2023 (35)
By court SGHC (95) · SGDC (22) · SGHC(A) (8) · SGMC (8) · SGCA (7) · SGHC(I) (4) · SGCA(I) (2) · SGCDT (2) · SGHCR (1) · SGSCT (1)
Outcomes (44 parseable) Claim dismissed (23) · Appeal dismissed (10) · Appeal allowed (8) · Application dismissed (1) · Claim allowed (1) · Judgment for the plaintiff (1)
Median monetary award $50,625 (across 6 awards)
Most active firms Drew & Napier LLC (11) · Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (11) · Allen & Gledhill LLP (9) · Withers KhattarWong LLP (6) · Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (5)
Most active counsel Han Guangyuan Keith (3) · Lin Hui Yin Sharon (3) · Phua Cheng Sye Charles (3) · Teo Jin Yun Germaine (3) · Vikram Nair (3)

Compiled from 150 reported Tort 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 150 reported Tort judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to July 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (15 cases), Lin Hui Yin Sharon is the most active lawyer (4 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

Tort appears in 150 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (25), Conspiracy (24) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (18). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (9 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (15 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Tort with 15 cases between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (13 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (10 cases). 179 firms appeared in Tort cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 15 cases 2. Drew & Napier LLC 13 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 10 cases 4. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 7 cases 5. Withers KhattarWong LLP 7 cases 6. WongPartnership LLP 6 cases 7. Selvam LLC 6 cases 8. Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC 6 cases 9. Kenneth Tan Partnership 5 cases 10. Virtus Law LLP 4 cases 11. Netto & Magin LLC 4 cases 12. PKWA Law Practice LLC 4 cases 13. Oon & Bazul LLP 4 cases 14. UniLegal LLC 4 cases 15. K&L Gates Straits Law LLC 4 cases

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Lin Hui Yin Sharon is the most active Tort lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between January 2023 and July 2026, followed by Luo Ling Ling (3) and Saadhvika Jayanth (3).

1. Lin Hui Yin Sharon 4 cases 2. Luo Ling Ling 3 cases 3. Saadhvika Jayanth 3 cases 4. Phua Cheng Sye Charles 3 cases 5. Vikram Nair 3 cases 6. Siraj Omar 3 cases 7. Tan Seng Chew Richard 3 cases 8. Han Guangyuan Keith 3 cases 9. Teo Jin Yun Germaine 3 cases 10. Lok Vi Ming 3 cases 11. Reuben Tan Wei Jer 3 cases 12. Nadine Victoria Neo Su Hui 3 cases 13. Narayanan Sreenivasan 3 cases 14. Lauren Tang Hui Jing 2 cases 15. Ooi Chit Yee 2 cases

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 9 Tort cases between January 2023 and July 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Mohamed Faizal (8 cases) and Belinda Ang Saw Ean (7 cases) are also among the most active.

1. Steven Chong 9 cases 2. Mohamed Faizal 8 cases 3. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 7 cases 4. See Kee Oon 7 cases 5. Hri Kumar Nair 7 cases 6. Audrey Lim 6 cases 7. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 6 cases 8. Woo Bih Li 6 cases 9. Lee Seiu Kin 6 cases 10. Chiah Kok Khun 5 cases 11. Wong Li Kok, Alex 5 cases 12. Dedar Singh Gill 5 cases 13. Sia Aik Kor 5 cases 14. Andre Maniam 5 cases 15. Choo Han Teck 5 cases

How many Tort cases are reported in Singapore courts?

150 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Tort, most often decided by Steven Chong.

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

The main sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (25), Conspiracy (24) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (18).

Case Volume by Year

35
23
34
24
43
25
38
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit 25 Conspiracy 24 Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation 18 Negligence — Breach of duty 12 Negligence — Duty of care 11 Inducement of breach of contract 11 Negligence 9 Negligence — Causation 8 Conspiracy — Unlawful means conspiracy 7 Negligence — Contributory negligence 5 Conversion 5 Vicarious liability 5 Defamation — Justification 4 Defamation — Qualified privilege 4 Conspiracy — Lawful means conspiracy 4 Breach of statutory duty — Duties imposed by statute 3 Defamation — Publication 3 Defamation — Defamatory statements 3 Conspiracy — Combination 3 Misrepresentation 3 + 104 more

Key Statutes

Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 45 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 17 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 14 cases
Misrepresentation Act
cited in 12 cases
Defamation Act
cited in 9 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 7 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 7 cases
State Courts Act (Cap 321)
cited in 5 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 4 cases
Road Traffic Act (Cap 276)
cited in 4 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 4 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 3 cases
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act
cited in 3 cases
Contributory Negligence and Personal Injuries Act
cited in 3 cases

Guides & Data

Personal injury damages in Singapore → Amputation injuries → Chest & torso injuries → Head & brain injuries → Leg, knee & ankle injuries → Multiple-injury awards → Neck & whiplash injuries → Psychiatric injuries → Scarring & disfigurement → Spinal & back injuries → Wrist & hand injuries →

Court Distribution

SGHC 184 SGDC 39 SGHC(A) 19 SGMC 12 SGCA 9 SGHC(I) 9 SGHCR 4 SGCA(I) 3 SGCDT 2 SGSCT 1

Cases

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[2024] SGHC 167
TANG SWEA PHING v CHAN TAM HOI @ PAUL CHAN
29 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 21
CRAPPER IAN ANTHONY v SALMIZAN BIN ABDULLAH
28 June 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 154
DCA v DCB
14 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 150
LIM CHUN YONG (LIN JUNXIONG) v JEFFREY YAP & 5 Ors
10 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 145
Banque de Commerce et de Placements SA, DIFC Branch & Anor v China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd
5 June 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 133
CIX v DGN
24 May 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGCA 15
Nicholas Eng Teng Cheng v Government of the City of Buenos Aires
15 May 2024
SGCA
[2024] SGHC 124
DWAYS INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD V RATNA IRENE LIM SEOW HUI & 3 ORS
10 May 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 110
WONG BEN & 4 Ors v THE WATCHFUND LIMITED & Anor
30 April 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 103
CHEN QIMING v HUTTONS ASIA PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
17 April 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 44
PECK WEE BOON PATRICK & Anor v LIM POH GOON & 3 Ors
15 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 36
NAGARAJAN MURUGESAN v GRAND RICH ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. & 2 Ors
8 February 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 20
Progress Welded Mesh Sdn Bhd v Progress ABMS Pte Ltd
29 January 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 18
RAJESH HARICHANDRA BUDHRANI v INTL FCSTONE PTE LTD & 2 Ors
24 January 2024
SGHC
[2024] SGHC 15
GOLDEN PACIFIC SHIPPING & HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. v ARC MARINE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.
19 January 2024
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 361
MARTEN JOSEPH MATTHEW & Anor v AIQ PTE LTD (IN LIQUIDATION) & 6 Ors
29 December 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 345
THE ENTERPRISE FUND III LTD & Anor v CNPLAW LLP
7 December 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 344
LAM WING YEE JANE v REALSTAR PREMIER GROUP PRIVATE LIMITED
5 December 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGCA 41
UNICREDIT BANK AG v GLENCORE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
28 November 2023
SGCA
[2023] SGHC 334
DON KING MARTIN t/a KING EXCURSION & TRANSPORT PROVIDER (UEN No. XXXXXXXXK) v LENNY ARJAN SINGH
27 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 326
HO DAT KHOON v CHAN WAI LEEN, as the Administratrix of the estate of Wong Ching Fong, deceased, and in her personal capacity & Anor
17 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 322
KARAN BAGGA v STICHTING CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION INSTITUTE
9 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 317
SWIFT MAIDS PTE. LTD. & Anor v CHEONG YI QIANG & 4 Ors
2 November 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 311
M BADIUZZAMAN & 4 Ors v SALMA ISLAM & 3 Ors
30 October 2023
SGHC
[2023] SGHC 303
VALUE MONETIZATION III LTD v LIM BENG CHOO
27 October 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.