Leading Equity Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
37 reported cases · February 2024 to May 2026
Updated
Across 37 reported Equity judgments in Singapore courts (February 2024 to May 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (5 cases), Thio Shen Yi is the most active lawyer (3 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
Equity is a recognised practice area in Singapore's reported caselaw, with 37 judgments handed down between February 2024 and May 2026, ranking 14th of 49 practice areas in a dataset of 1,374 cases. Most were heard in the High Court (SGHC), with the remainder before the Appellate Division (SGHC(A)), the international Court of Appeal (SGCA(I)), the Family Division (SGHCF), a High Court Registrar (SGHCR), the Court of Appeal (SGCA), and the Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I)). The reported matters span fiduciary relationships, equitable remedies, estoppel, and equitable defences.
The most frequent sub-topics among these 37 cases were fiduciary relationships and when they arise (6), the remedy of account (4), fiduciary duties (2), equitable accounting (2), and fiduciary relationships generally (2). Across the period, 31 judges, 59 firms, and 188 individual lawyers appeared in Equity matters, with Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP and Drew & Napier LLC featuring most often among the firms.
Data coverage: between February 2024 and May 2026
Which law firms handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Equity with 5 cases between February 2024 and May 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (4 cases) and TSMP Law Corporation (3 cases). In total, 59 firms appeared in Singapore Equity cases during this period.
Who are the leading Equity lawyers in Singapore?
Thio Shen Yi, Namazie Mirza Mohamed, Chua Boon Beng, Foo Maw Shen, and Chu Hua Yi are the most active Equity lawyers in Singapore, each with 3 case appearances between February 2024 and May 2026. In total, 188 lawyers appeared in Equity cases during this period.
Which judges handle the most Equity cases in Singapore?
Kannan Ramesh has handled 6 Equity cases between February 2024 and May 2026, the most of any Singapore judge in this area. Woo Bih Li (5 cases) and Hri Kumar Nair (4 cases) are also among the most active, followed by See Kee Oon and Philip Jeyaretnam (3 cases each).
How many Equity cases are heard in Singapore courts?
The dataset records 37 Equity judgments between February 2024 and May 2026. Most were decided in the High Court (SGHC), with the remainder across the Appellate Division, the international Court of Appeal, the Family Division, a High Court Registrar, and the international commercial court.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Equity cases?
Among the 37 Equity cases, the leading sub-topics are fiduciary relationships and when they arise (6 cases), the remedy of account (4), fiduciary duties (2), equitable accounting (2), and proprietary estoppel (2). Laches and promissory estoppel also recur in the reported catchwords.
Is Equity a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Equity ranks 14th of 49 practice areas in the dataset, with 37 reported judgments, about 2.7% of the 1,374 cases tracked between February 2024 and May 2026. The most common sub-topics are fiduciary relationships, the remedy of account, and equitable accounting.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Fiduciary relationships — When arising 6 cases
Remedies — Account 4 cases
Defences — Laches 2 cases
Estoppel — Proprietary estoppel 2 cases
Fiduciary relationships — Duties 2 cases
Fiduciary relationships 2 cases
Remedies — Equitable accounting 2 cases
Estoppel — Promissory estoppel 2 cases
Dishonest assistance — Breach — Remedies 1 case
Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis 1 case
Remedies — Account — Liability of trustee to account —Appropriate date at which profits of errant fiduciary should be assessed 1 case
Defences — Equitable set-off 1 case
Defences — Delay 1 case
Fiduciary relationships — Accessory liability — Dishonest assistance — Requisite mental state 1 case
Remedies — Appointment of receiver — Section 4(10) of the Civil Law Act 1909 (2020 Rev Ed) — Section 18(2) and paragraphs 5(a) and 5(c) of the First Schedule to the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case
Defences— Laches 1 case
Defences— Acquiescence 1 case
Defences— Estoppel 1 case
Fiduciary relationships— Duties 1 case
Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duties 1 case
Remedies — Account — Account on wilful default basis — Applicable test for showing wilful default of trustee — Whether trustee displayed want of ordinary prudence in conduct and administration of trust 1 case
Maxims — Defences — Whether beneficiaries alleging breaches of trust came to court of equity with clean hands — Relationship between clean hands doctrine in equity and Ochroid Trading approach to illegality doctrine in common law 1 case
Defences — Acquiescence 1 case
Estoppel — Duty to speak 1 case
Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duty — Remedies 1 case
Remedies — Account — Whether claim for an account is a claim for a liquidated or unliquidated sum 1 case
Remedies — Whether remedies for breaches of trust and fiduciary duty are restitutionary in character 1 case
Fiduciary relationships — Breach of fiduciary duty — Time of accrual of cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty 1 case
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Page 1 of 2Methodology & 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.