Trusts
24 cases · February 2025 to January 2026
Overview
Trusts law appeared in 23 reported decisions between March 2025 and January 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 36 case appearances and the High Court (Appellate Division) contributing 8 cases. Constructive trusts were the most common sub-topic with 4 cases, followed by breach of trust remedies (3 cases), resulting trusts (3 cases), and presumed resulting trusts (3 cases). Accessory liability—including knowing receipt (2 cases) and dishonest assistance (2 cases)—also featured prominently.
Judges Hri Kumar Nair and Mohamed Faizal each decided 4 trusts cases, followed by Judges Kannan Ramesh, Debbie Ong, and Choo Han Teck with 3 cases each. Drew & Napier LLC led firm appearances with 3 cases, while Braddell Brothers LLP, Trident Law Corporation, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, and Shook Lin & Bok LLP each appeared in 2 cases.
Data coverage: between March 2025 and January 2026
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
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Court Distribution
What are the most common trusts disputes in Singapore courts?
Among 23 trusts cases between March 2025 and January 2026, constructive trusts (4 cases), breach of trust remedies (3 cases), resulting trusts (3 cases), presumed resulting trusts (3 cases), and accessory liability for knowing receipt (2 cases) and dishonest assistance (2 cases) were the most common issues.
Which judges handle trusts cases in Singapore?
Judges Hri Kumar Nair and Mohamed Faizal each decided 4 trusts cases between March 2025 and January 2026, followed by Judges Kannan Ramesh, Debbie Ong, and Choo Han Teck with 3 trusts decisions each during this period.