Leading Contempt of Court Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
16 reported cases · January 2024 to March 2026
Updated
Across 16 reported Contempt of Court judgments in Singapore courts (January 2024 to March 2026), Bird & Bird ATMD LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (3 cases), Nicholas Say Gui Xi is the most active lawyer (2 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
The dataset records 16 Contempt of Court judgments handed down between January 2024 and March 2026, ranking the practice area 27th of 49 tracked areas. The General Division of the High Court (SGHC) heard the most, with the Court of Appeal (SGCA), District Court (SGDC), Family Division (SGHCF) and the High Court (International) (SGHC(I)) also featuring. A total of 17 judges, 32 firms and 83 lawyers appeared. The most common issues were civil contempt (5 cases) and sentencing (4 cases).
Data coverage: between January 2024 and March 2026
Which law firms handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP leads in Contempt of Court with 3 cases between January 2024 and March 2026, followed by Nakoorsha Law Corporation, Drew & Napier LLC, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP and RCL Chambers Law Corporation with 2 cases each. 32 firms appeared during this period.
Who are the leading Contempt of Court lawyers in Singapore?
Choo Zheng Xi, Nicholas Say Gui Xi and Loy Ming Chuen Brendan each recorded 2 Contempt of Court appearances between January 2024 and March 2026, among the most active lawyers in the dataset, alongside Lee Wei Han Shaun, Oh Pin-Ping and Lieu Kah Yen with 2 appearances each.
Which judges handle the most Contempt of Court cases in Singapore?
Belinda Ang Saw Ean has handled 3 Contempt of Court cases between January 2024 and March 2026, the most of any judge in the dataset. Judith Prakash, Steven Chong, Kwek Mean Luck, Andre Maniam, Chua Lee Ming and Goh Yihan each recorded 2 cases.
How many Contempt of Court cases are heard in Singapore courts?
The dataset records 16 Contempt of Court judgments handed down between January 2024 and March 2026. The General Division of the High Court (SGHC) was the primary court, with cases also heard in the Court of Appeal, District Court and other divisions.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Contempt of Court cases?
The leading sub-topics are civil contempt (5 cases) and sentencing (4 cases), with further catchwords covering contempt in the face of the court and questions over custodial sentences, based on the catchwords recorded across the 16 judgments.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Civil contempt 5 cases
Sentencing 4 cases
Civil contempt — Company failing to comply with monetary judgment — Company director failing to attend examination of enforcement respondent hearing — Whether failure to attend intentional — Whether company director’s conduct contumelious — Whether contempt purged — Whether committal proceedings should be remedy of last resort — Section 4(1) Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 1 case
Civil contempt ] 1 case
Civil contempt — Whether production of documents may be sought in committal proceedings 1 case
Court’s powers — Whether court has power to allow a further affidavit — Applicable test for allowing a further affidavit 1 case
Civil contempt — Full and frank disclosure — Intention to commence proceedings against examinee — Concurrent proceedings against examinee 1 case
Sentencing — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1 case
Civil contempt — Rules of Court 2021 1 case
Civil contempt — Lifting of suspension of committal order 1 case
Contempt in face of court 1 case
Civil Contempt 1 case
Civil Contempt — Appropriate quantum of fine 1 case
Civil Contempt — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1 case
Civil Contempt — Whether breach of court order intentional 1 case
Civil Contempt — Leave to commence committal proceedings 1 case
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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.