Leading International Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

4 reported cases · June 2025 to March 2026

Updated

Across 4 reported International Law judgments in Singapore courts (June 2025 to March 2026), TSMP Law Corporation is the most active firm by reported case count (1 cases), Thio Shen Yi is the most active lawyer (1 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 4 International Law judgments in Singapore between June 2025 and March 2026, heard in the High Court (SGHC), the Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I)) and the Family Court (SGFC). The cases involve 7 judges, 6 law firms and 26 lawyers. Subject matter centres on sovereign immunity under sections 3, 4, 11, 15 and 16 of the State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed), the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States, and Articles 3 and 13(a) of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Data coverage: between June 2025 and March 2026

Which law firms handle the most International Law cases in Singapore?

TSMP Law Corporation, Siraj Omar LLC, Wong & Leow LLC and WongPartnership LLP each appeared in 1 International Law case between June 2025 and March 2026. A total of 6 firms appeared in International Law cases recorded in the dataset during this period.

Who are the leading International Law lawyers in Singapore?

Ashish Chugh, Thio Shen Yi and Lee Yu Lun Darrell each recorded 1 International Law case appearance between June 2025 and March 2026. A total of 26 lawyers appeared across the 4 International Law judgments recorded in the dataset during this period.

Which judges handle the most International Law cases in Singapore?

Andre Maniam heard 2 International Law cases between June 2025 and March 2026, the most of any judge in the dataset. Hri Kumar Nair and Simon Thorley each heard 1 case. A total of 7 judges presided over the 4 International Law judgments recorded.

How many International Law cases are heard in Singapore courts?

The dataset records 4 International Law judgments between June 2025 and March 2026. The cases were heard in the High Court (SGHC), the Singapore International Commercial Court (SGHC(I)) and the Family Court (SGFC).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore International Law cases?

Among the 4 International Law cases, sub-topics include sovereign immunity under sections 3, 4, 11, 15 and 16 of the State Immunity Act 1979, the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States, and the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Case Volume by Year

2
25
2
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Conventions — Articles 3 and 13(a) of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1 case

Sovereign immunity — Sections 3(1), 4(1), and 11(1) State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of other States 1 case

Sovereign immunity — Sections 3(1) and 11(1) State Immunity Act 1979 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Key Statutes

State Immunity Act
cited in 3 cases
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases
Foreign States Immunities Act
cited in 1 case
Nepalese Development Board Act
cited in 1 case
International Child Abduction Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases

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.