Leading Limitation Of Actions Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
19 reported cases · January 2024 to April 2026
Updated
Across 19 reported Limitation Of Actions judgments in Singapore courts (January 2024 to April 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (2 cases), Tan Jun Hao 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 19 reported Limitation Of Actions judgments decided in Singapore between January 2024 and April 2026, placing this practice area 22nd of 49. The High Court (SGHC) heard 18 of these matters, with the High Court Registry (SGHCR) recording five. The most common sub-topics concerned particular causes of action, led by contract claims (4 cases), followed by tort and trust property, each appearing in 2 cases. Across these judgments, 18 judges, 34 law firms and 97 individual lawyers appeared on the record.
Data coverage: between January 2024 and April 2026
Which law firms handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP and Drew & Napier LLC each appeared in 2 Limitation Of Actions cases between January 2024 and April 2026. A total of 34 law firms appeared in Limitation Of Actions cases during this period across 19 reported judgments.
Who are the leading Limitation Of Actions lawyers in Singapore?
Chan Michael Karfai and Tan Jun Hao are among the most active Limitation Of Actions lawyers in Singapore, each with 2 case appearances between January 2024 and April 2026. In total, 97 individual lawyers appeared across the 19 reported judgments in this practice area.
Which judges handle the most Limitation Of Actions cases in Singapore?
Mohamed Faizal handled 3 Limitation Of Actions cases between January 2024 and April 2026, the most of any Singapore judge in this dataset. Wong Li Kok, Alex, Lee Seiu Kin and Goh Yihan followed with 2 cases each, among 18 judges who heard such matters.
How many Limitation Of Actions cases are heard in Singapore courts?
The dataset records 19 reported Limitation Of Actions judgments between January 2024 and April 2026. The High Court (SGHC) heard 18 of these, making it the primary court for this practice area, with the High Court Registry recording five.
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Limitation Of Actions cases?
Among the 19 Limitation Of Actions judgments, the leading sub-topics concern particular causes of action, led by contract (4 cases), followed by tort and trust property, each appearing in 2 cases between January 2024 and April 2026.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Particular causes of action — Contract 4 cases
Particular causes of action — Tort 2 cases
Particular causes of action — Trust property 2 cases
When time begins to run — Action to enforce an award 1 case
When Time Begins To Run 1 case
Declarations — Whether claim involves a cause of action 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — When cause of action accrued 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether claim is founded on a contract 1 case
Breach of fiduciary duty 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether vendor’s cause of action founded on a contract — Whether application of Limitation Act 1959 excluded by Singapore Academy of Law (Stakeholding) Rules (1998 Ed) 1 case
Particular causes of action 1 case
When time begins to run — Section 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Contract — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 founded on contract — Section 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for relief from the consequences of a mistake — Section 29(1)(c) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Whether actions under Section 2 of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 are actions for breach of duty where the duty exists by virtue of a provision made by or under any written law — Section 24A(1) of the Limitation Act 1959 1 case
Particular causes of action — Account 1 case
Limitation direction — Section 344G(3) Companies Act 1967 1 case
Effect of time having run 1 case
Equity and limitation of actions — Directors breaching fiduciary duties — Whether limitation defence applies — Section 22 Limitation Act 1959 1 case
When time begins to run 1 case
Extension of limitation period — Acknowledgment 1 case
Particular causes of action — Tort — Whether the claimant’s claim in medical negligence for personal injuries is time-barred 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.