3D NETWORKS SINGAPORE PTE LTD v VOON SOUTH SHIONG & Anor

Case Significance

3D Infosystems Pte Ltd (formerly known as 3D Networks Singapore Pte Ltd) v Voon South Shiong and another [2024] SGHC 237 was decided by Chan Seng Onn SJ in the General Division of the High Court on 16 September 2024, with judgment reserved after hearings spanning 4 to 8 and 25 to 27 March, 1, 24 and 26 April, 19 June and 9 July 2024. The matter was Suit No 744 of 2018 (Assessment of Damages No 1 of 2023). The plaintiff, 3D Infosystems Pte Ltd, is a Singapore-incorporated company engaged in the supply, installation and implementation of information technology systems. The first defendant, Mr Voon South Shiong, was an employee of the plaintiff who last held the positions of Country Manager, Singapore and Head of Global Accounts Management before leaving on 15 April 2018. The second defendant, Sunway Digital Pte Ltd, was incorporated in Singapore in January 2018 and is involved in the provision of digital transformation systems.

The catchwords identify the case as concerning the assessment of damages, the tort of conspiracy, inducement of breach of contract, and remedies for breach of confidence by way of damages and an account of profits. The court had found the first and second defendants liable to the plaintiff on 18 July 2022 and ordered damages to be assessed, and this judgment addressed that assessment. The judgment referred to the Employment Act. The plaintiff was represented by Harry Elias Partnership LLP, including Poon Pui Yee, Louise Lin and Toh Wei Yi, while the defendants were represented by Loo & Partners LLP and Rex Legal Law Corporation.