Leading Tort Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore

178 reported cases · January 2023 to October 2026

Updated

What did Singapore courts decide in Tort?

Singapore courts issued 178 reported Tort judgments between 2023–2026, most in SGHC (101), of the 53 with a parseable operative disposition, the most common was Claim dismissed (31), the median monetary award recorded was $41,250. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.

Reported cases 178 (2023–2026)
By year 2026 (66) · 2025 (43) · 2024 (34) · 2023 (35)
By court SGHC (101) · SGDC (35) · SGMC (12) · SGCA (8) · SGHC(A) (8) · SGHC(I) (4) · SGHCR (4) · SGCA(I) (2) · SGCDT (2) · SGPHC (1) · SGSCT (1)
Outcomes (53 parseable) Claim dismissed (31) · Appeal dismissed (10) · Appeal allowed (8) · Application dismissed (1) · Claim allowed (1) · Judgment for the claimant (1) · Judgment for the plaintiff (1)
Median monetary award $41,250 (across 7 awards)
Most active firms Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (16) · Drew & Napier LLC (14) · Allen & Gledhill LLP (11) · Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (7) · Withers KhattarWong LLP (7)
Most active counsel Tan Seng Chew Richard (5) · Lin Hui Yin Sharon (4) · Lok Vi Ming (4) · Cavinder Bull (3) · Chu Hua Yi (3)

Compiled from 178 reported Tort judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.

Outcome data updated

Across 178 reported Tort judgments in Singapore courts (January 2023 to October 2026), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP is the most active firm by reported case count (16 cases), Tan Seng Chew Richard is the most active lawyer (5 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

Tort appears in 178 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most common sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (29), Conspiracy (26) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (19). The most active judge by reported case count is Steven Chong (10 cases) and the most active firm is Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (16 cases).

Which law firms handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP leads in Tort with 16 cases between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (14 cases) and Allen & Gledhill LLP (11 cases). 200 firms appeared in Tort cases during this period.

1. Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP 16 cases 2. Drew & Napier LLC 14 cases 3. Allen & Gledhill LLP 11 cases 4. Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP 7 cases 5. WongPartnership LLP 7 cases 6. Withers KhattarWong LLP 7 cases 7. Selvam LLC 6 cases 8. Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC 6 cases 9. Kenneth Tan Partnership 5 cases 10. Virtus Law LLP 5 cases 11. Tan Chin Hoe & Co 5 cases 12. Netto & Magin LLC 4 cases 13. Fervent Chambers LLC 4 cases 14. PKWA Law Practice LLC 4 cases 15. WhiteFern LLC 4 cases

Who are the leading Tort lawyers in Singapore?

Tan Seng Chew Richard is the most active Tort lawyer in Singapore with 5 case appearances between January 2023 and October 2026, followed by Lok Vi Ming (4) and Lin Hui Yin Sharon (4).

1. Tan Seng Chew Richard 5 cases 2. Lok Vi Ming 4 cases 3. Lin Hui Yin Sharon 4 cases 4. Clarence Lun Yaodong 3 cases 5. Liew Hwee Tong Eric 3 cases 6. Luo Ling Ling 3 cases 7. Saadhvika Jayanth 3 cases 8. Phua Cheng Sye Charles 3 cases 9. Vikram Nair 3 cases 10. Siraj Omar 3 cases 11. Tang Jin Sheng 3 cases 12. Wong Thai Yong 3 cases 13. Han Guangyuan Keith 3 cases 14. Teo Jin Yun Germaine 3 cases 15. Goh Jia Jie 3 cases

Which judges handle the most Tort cases in Singapore?

Steven Chong has handled 10 Tort cases between January 2023 and October 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Chiah Kok Khun (9 cases) and Hri Kumar Nair (8 cases) are also among the most active.

1. Steven Chong 10 cases 2. Chiah Kok Khun 9 cases 3. Hri Kumar Nair 8 cases 4. Mohamed Faizal 8 cases 5. Belinda Ang Saw Ean 7 cases 6. Audrey Lim 7 cases 7. See Kee Oon 7 cases 8. Lee Seiu Kin 7 cases 9. Evans Ng 7 cases 10. Debbie Ong Siew Ling 6 cases 11. Woo Bih Li 6 cases 12. Wong Li Kok, Alex 5 cases 13. Dedar Singh Gill 5 cases 14. Sundaresh Menon 5 cases 15. Sia Aik Kor 5 cases

How many Tort cases are reported in Singapore courts?

178 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Tort, most often decided by Steven Chong.

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore Tort cases?

The main sub-topics are Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit (29), Conspiracy (26) and Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation (19).

Case Volume by Year

35
23
34
24
43
25
66
26
2023–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Misrepresentation — Fraud and deceit 29 Conspiracy 26 Misrepresentation — Negligent misrepresentation 19 Negligence — Breach of duty 13 Negligence 11 Negligence — Duty of care 11 Inducement of breach of contract 11 Defamation — Justification 8 Conspiracy — Unlawful means conspiracy 8 Negligence — Causation 8 Conversion 7 Defamation — Qualified privilege 7 Vicarious liability 6 Defamation — Publication 6 Negligence — Contributory negligence 5 Defamation — Defamatory statements 4 Defamation — Damages 4 Defamation — Fair comment 4 Conspiracy — Lawful means conspiracy 4 Detinue 3 + 123 more

Key Statutes

Evidence Act (Cap 97)
cited in 49 cases
Companies Act (Cap 50)
cited in 19 cases
Misrepresentation Act
cited in 15 cases
Civil Law Act (Cap 43)
cited in 15 cases
Defamation Act
cited in 10 cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)
cited in 9 cases
Limitation Act (Cap 163)
cited in 8 cases
State Courts Act (Cap 321)
cited in 6 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 5 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 5 cases
Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act
cited in 5 cases
Interpretation Act (Cap 1)
cited in 4 cases
Road Traffic Act (Cap 276)
cited in 4 cases
Protection from Harassment Act (Cap 256A)
cited in 3 cases
International Arbitration Act (Cap 143A)
cited in 3 cases

Guides & Data

Personal injury damages in Singapore → Amputation injuries → Chest & torso injuries → Head & brain injuries → Leg, knee & ankle injuries → Multiple-injury awards → Neck & whiplash injuries → Psychiatric injuries → Scarring & disfigurement → Spinal & back injuries → Wrist & hand injuries →

Court Distribution

SGHC 194 SGDC 64 SGMC 22 SGHC(A) 19 SGCA 11 SGHC(I) 9 SGHCR 7 SGCA(I) 3 SGCDT 2 SGSCT 1 SGPHC 1

Cases

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[2026] SGMC 116
TAN JIA WEN, FELIX (CHEN JIAWEN) v SARENS JWS (S) PTE. LTD.
9 October 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGDC 327
KAY LIM CONSTRUCTION & TRADING PTE LTD v HURDA TRADING PTE LTD
5 October 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC 205
SHENNING HERITAGE CAPITAL VCC V DAVID HIAH & 4 ORS
1 October 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGDC 321
Tan Wee Jin (Chen Weiren) v German Dragons Singapore & 11 Ors
30 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 316
CWL Facilities Management Pte Ltd & Anor v Tan Eng Huat
25 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 309
Koh Siew Cheek v Matthew Tan Ying Che & 5 Ors
23 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 311
SITI AZRIAH BINTE ZAINEE v ABDUL RAHIM BIN MOHAMED WAMBRI@RAYE WAMBRI
21 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGMC 108
NG SOON HIN v EUGENE LOH
18 September 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGDC 307
Haweina Trading Co Ltd v Bling Blink SG Pte Ltd & Anor
18 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHC 189
Chua Kim Chuan v HSBC Life (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
17 September 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 185
Chander Agarwal v Lee Xiu Hui Felicia
9 September 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGHC 178
PARASTATE LABS, INC. v WANG LI & 3 Ors
1 September 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGDC 277
NGAI NAI PING JANGO v BANSHING INDUSTRIAL CO., (PTE) LTD.
1 September 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 281
ASIA EXCEL PTE LTD v Chua Poh Hiok
31 August 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGPHC 4
JHW v JHX & Ors
19 August 2026
SGPHC
[2026] SGHCR 36
LAO IOK SIM @LIU YUCHAN v UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED
18 August 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGHC 166
Sea-Dragon Marine Services Pte Ltd v Mansoor s/o Tayabbhai Gandhi & Anor
14 August 2026
SGHC
[2026] SGMC 95
ERWIN CHONG XUE YOONG v CHUA YAN SUAN, SAMANTHA
11 August 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGDC 260
UNDERWATER DIVING OPERATORS PTE LTD v DUNDEE MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES PTE LTD
11 August 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHCR 32
THE TIMKEN COMPANY v UNITED SHIPPING SERVICES PTE. LTD.
5 August 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGMC 92
Pheabe Chau Mei Sze v Cheryl Lim Ching Ling
4 August 2026
SGMC
[2026] SGDC 254
Boido Riccardo v Alayne Wong Ee Lian
4 August 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGHCR 30
DA HUI SHIPPING (PTE) LTD (IN CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) v SHOOK LIN & BOK LLP
3 August 2026
SGHCR
[2026] SGDC 243
MAH KIAT SENG v SURESH SAUNDRAPANDIAN & 4 Ors
27 July 2026
SGDC
[2026] SGDC 230
Haweina Trading Co Ltd v Bling Blink SG Pte Ltd & Anor
17 July 2026
SGDC

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.