Leading Tort Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

178 reported cases · January 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Tort?

Singapore courts issued 178 reported Tort judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (101), of the 53 whose outcome could be read from the judgment, the most common was Claim dismissed (23), the median monetary award recorded was $60,000. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 178 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (66) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (34) · 2023 (35)
By court High Court (101) · District Court (35) · Magistrate Court (12) · Court of Appeal (8) · High Court (Appellate Division) (8) · Singapore International Commercial Court (4) · High Court Registrar (4) · Court of Appeal (International) (2) · Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal (2) · Protection from Harassment Court (1) · Small Claims Tribunal (1)
Outcomes (53 judgments) Claim dismissed (23) · Appeal dismissed (11) · Claim allowed in part (6) · Appeal allowed (5) · Appeal allowed in part (5) · Application dismissed (1) · Judgment for the claimant (1) · Judgment for the plaintiff (1)
Median monetary award $60,000 (across 11 awards)
Most active counsel Tan Seng Chew Richard (5) · Lin Hui Yin Sharon (4) · Lok Vi Ming (4) · Cavinder Bull (3) · Chu Hua Yi (3)

Compiled from 178 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 178 reported Tort judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to October 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (16 cases), Tan Seng Chew Richard is the most active lawyer (5 case appearances). The lists below count how often named firms and lawyers appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.

Overview

Tort appears in 178 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (29), Conspiracy (26) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (19). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (10 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (16 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Tort with 16 cases between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (14 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (11 cases). 200 firms appeared in Tort cases during this period.

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Tan Seng Chew Richard is the most active Tort lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Lok Vi Ming (4) and Lin Hui Yin Sharon (4).

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 10 Tort cases between January 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Chiah Kok Khun (9 cases) follows.

How many Tort cases are reported in Singapore courts?

178 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 (29), Conspiracy (26) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (19).

Case Volume by Year

35
23
34
24
43
25
66
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit 29 cases

Conspiracy 26 cases

Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation 19 cases

  • The court dismissed the claim in its entirety, finding neither breach of contract nor any proven representation.

    District Court · 1 September 2026 · [2026] SGDC 277
  • The District Court dismissed all of the claimant's claims against the second defendant, and directed the parties, failing agreement on costs, to file costs submissions within 14 days.

    District Court · 2 July 2026 · [2026] SGDC 215
  • The Appellate Division allowed the appeal in part.

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 17 June 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 18
  • Tan Siong Thye SJ found Mr Lo liable for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misstatement and conspiracy by unlawful means, and allowed the claim.

    High Court · 19 September 2025 · [2025] SGHC 188
  • Mohamed Faizal JC dismissed the claim in full against both defendants, and directed submissions on costs if costs were not agreed.

    High Court · 8 May 2025 · [2025] SGHC 86
  • + 14 more cases

Negligence — Breach of duty 13 cases

Negligence 11 cases

Negligence — Duty of care 11 cases

Inducement of breach of contract 11 cases

Defamation — Justification 8 cases

Conspiracy — Unlawful means conspiracy 8 cases

Negligence — Causation 8 cases

  • The court allowed the claim in part, awarding $8,989.55 on a 100% basis before apportionment of liability: $2,000 for the neck injury, $750 for the right hand injury, $1,500 for the minor head…

    District Court · 20 May 2026 · [2026] SGDC 167
  • Deputy Registrar Don Ho allowed the claim in part, awarding general damages of $9,800 and special damages of $3353.71 with the usual consequential orders.

    Magistrate Court · 5 January 2026 · [2026] SGMC 3
  • The District Court allowed the claim in part, awarding damages only for injuries and losses the evidence showed were caused by the 2014 accident: S$10,000 in general damages (S$3,000 for abrasions…

    District Court · 10 December 2025 · [2025] SGDC 318
  • The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal in its entirety and upheld the dismissal of all three claims.

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 22 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 13
  • Chan Seng Onn SJ dismissed KST's claim against the estate and, as a result, the estate's claims against the three third parties.

    High Court · 11 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 160
  • + 3 more cases

Conversion 7 cases

Defamation — Qualified privilege 7 cases

Vicarious liability 6 cases

Defamation — Publication 6 cases

Negligence — Contributory negligence 5 cases

  • The court allowed the claim in part, finding the defendant liable but apportioning responsibility for the accident at 75% to the claimant and 25% to the defendant.

    District Court · 11 March 2026 · [2026] SGDC 87
  • The High Court allowed the appeal in part, re-apportioning responsibility at 75% to the appellant and 25% to the respondent rather than the 75% to the respondent the appellant sought, and reserved…

    High Court · 15 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 254
  • The High Court allowed the claim on liability and ordered interlocutory judgment for Ms Booi on the basis that Mr Lee was fully liable for the accident, finding no contributory negligence.

    High Court · 12 June 2025 · [2025] SGHC 111
  • The court dismissed Mr Glassberg's claim for damages and interest in full, finding against him on authority, contract, tort, the Unfair Contract Terms Act and vicarious liability.

    High Court · 10 January 2025 · [2025] SGHC 4
  • Dedar Singh Gill J allowed the appeal and ordered judgment for the appellant against the three respondents jointly and severally for 90% of damages to be assessed, with costs to be heard separately.

    High Court · 8 February 2024 · [2024] SGHC 36

Defamation — Defamatory statements 4 cases

Defamation — Damages 4 cases

Defamation — Fair comment 4 cases

Conspiracy — Lawful means conspiracy 4 cases

Detinue 3 cases

Negligence — Damages 3 cases

Breach of statutory duty — Duties imposed by statute 3 cases

  • The tribunal allowed the application for a special direction.

    Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal · 13 April 2026 · [2026] SGCDT 3
  • The tribunal dismissed the claim because the claimant had not proved that the respondent was the source of any excessive noise.

    Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal · 6 March 2026 · [2026] SGCDT 2
  • The High Court allowed Mr Mah's claim in part.

    High Court · 19 January 2023 · [2023] SGHC 14

Conspiracy — Combination 3 cases

  • The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the striking out of the claims against Mr Ong and the refusal of the amendment and of the joinder of Java Asset, since the revised statement of claim…

    High Court · 21 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC 166
  • Hri Kumar Nair J dismissed both appeals at the end of the hearing, leaving the striking out of Kapital's claim against Andrew and Stephanie in place.

    High Court · 7 November 2024 · [2024] SGHC 289
  • The High Court dismissed the counterclaimants' counterclaims in both unlawful means and lawful means conspiracy, and in misrepresentation, against all six defendants in counterclaim.

    High Court · 28 October 2024 · [2024] SGHC 277

Misrepresentation 3 cases

Negligence — Breach of Duty 2 cases

Trespass — Land 2 cases

  • The Appellate Division, by a majority, dismissed the appeal on liability, quantum and costs, and ordered the appellant to pay costs of the appeal fixed at $30,000 inclusive of disbursements.

    High Court (Appellate Division) · 28 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC(A) 13
  • The High Court allowed the claim in part.

    High Court · 2 July 2025 · [2025] SGHC 126

Malicious falsehood 2 cases

  • The High Court dismissed the claimants' claims and also dismissed McKee's counterclaim.

    High Court · 7 November 2025 · [2025] SGHC 221
  • The District Court dismissed the action, finding that neither the claim in defamation nor the claim in malicious falsehood was made out, and directed written submissions on costs limited to ten pages…

    District Court · 13 October 2025 · [2025] SGDC 271

Defamation — Malice 2 cases

Unlawful means conspiracy 2 cases

Negligence — Res ipsa loquitur 2 cases

Key Statutes

cited in 49 cases
cited in 19 cases
Misrepresentation Act
cited in 15 cases
cited in 15 cases
Defamation Act
cited in 10 cases
cited in 9 cases
cited in 8 cases
cited in 6 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 5 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 5 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 5 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 3 cases
cited in 3 cases

Guides & Data

Court Distribution

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Methodology & disclaimer

Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Singapore 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.