Sterling Law Corporation
Sterling Law Corporation appears in 15 reported Singapore judgments (2024–2026), most often before the SGHC.
- Reported cases
- 15
- Courts
- SGHC, SGHCF, SGFC, SGHC(A), SGDC
- Period
- January 2024 to May 2026
Source: derived from 15 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Sterling Law Corporation — Reported Cases & Litigation History
Sterling Law Corporation's reported litigation history spans 15 Singapore court cases (2024–2026). The record below sets out who Sterling Law Corporation has acted for and against, the courts, and what each court decided.
In Sterling Law Corporation's reported cases, it appeared as counsel for the defendant in 5 cases, counsel for the respondent in 3 cases, counsel for the plaintiff in 2 cases. These cases were heard most often in the SGHC between 2024 and 2026. Among the 6 cases with a recorded disposition, the court's outcomes include Application dismissed (2), Claim dismissed (1), Application granted (1).
How Sterling Law Corporation appeared
- Counsel Defendant
- 5 cases
- Counsel Respondent
- 3 cases
- Counsel Plaintiff
- 2 cases
- Counsel Appellant
- 2 cases
- Counsel Third Party
- 1 case
- Counsel Accused
- 1 case
- Counsel Claimant
- 1 case
Recorded outcomes
- Application dismissed
- 2
- Claim dismissed
- 1
- Application granted
- 1
- Appeal dismissed
- 1
- Appeal allowed
- 1
Disposition recorded in 6 of 15 cases.
What the courts decided
we dismiss the applications for permission to appeal against the Striking Out Decisions.
I therefore dismiss the claims against the 1st and 2nd defendants.
the application was dismissed with costs.
the application was granted, costs of $1,200 (all-in) was ordered against him for the delay.
I thus allow the appeal.
About Sterling Law Corporation
Sterling Law Corporation is a Singapore-based multi-disciplinary law corporation formed around 2004 through the consolidation of three predecessor practices: Ho & Kang LLC, Leslie Yeo & Associates, and Chia Yeo Partnership. Established as a limited liability law corporation under the Companies Act and Legal Profession Act, it operates from two floors of the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Building on Telok Ayer Street with a team of 21 lawyers covering both contentious and non-contentious work across litigation, real estate conveyancing, and corporate advisory. The firm was appointed to the CPF Board's panel of solicitors in January 2008 and was named among The Straits Times Singapore's Best Law Firms in 2023.
Court records show Sterling Law Corporation appeared in 15 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. Family law was the most active area by case volume with 12 cases, followed by contract (6 cases), civil procedure (5 cases), and tort (4 cases), with further matters in limitation of actions, restitution, employment law, equity, trusts, building and construction law, and criminal law. Cases were heard across five courts: the High Court General Division (7), the Family Division of the High Court (4), the Family Court (2), the Appellate Division of the High Court (1), and the District Court (1). The most frequently appearing lawyers from the firm in these records were Tan Siew Kim and Sankar S/O Kailasa Thevar Saminathan, followed by Tessa Low Wen Xin, Yeo Kan Kiang Roy, and Loo Liang Zhi.
The firm's declared practice groups include civil and commercial litigation, real estate and property law, corporate and commercial law, banking law, family law, employment law, insolvency and debt recovery, intellectual property and technology law, personal injury and insurance, construction law, and probate. Its directors include Leslie Yeo Choon Hsien and Kang Bee Leng, with Carrie Ho Nyuk Tsien serving as Director and Head of the CPF Department.
What areas of law does Sterling Law Corporation specialize in?
Sterling Law Corporation appeared most frequently in Family Law (12 cases), Contract (6 cases), and Civil Procedure (5 cases) between January 2024 to May 2026, across 15 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Family Law 12 cases
Sterling Law Corporation appeared in 12 Family Law cases between February 2024 to March 2026.
Handles domestic contracts including prenuptial and separation agreements, divorce litigation, personal protection orders, spousal and child maintenance, division of family assets, custody matters, and adoption proceedings.
Contract 6 cases
Sterling Law Corporation appeared in 6 Contract cases between January 2024 to January 2026.
Other Practice Areas
How many cases has Sterling Law Corporation been involved in?
Sterling Law Corporation appeared in 15 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. The caseload was concentrated in family law, which featured in 12 of those cases, with further matters in contract, civil procedure, and tort.
Which courts does Sterling Law Corporation appear in?
Between January 2024 and May 2026, Sterling Law Corporation appeared in five courts: the High Court General Division (7 cases), the Family Division of the High Court (4 cases), the Family Court (2 cases), the Appellate Division of the High Court (1 case), and the District Court (1 case).
What areas of law does Sterling Law Corporation focus on?
Court records show Sterling Law Corporation is most active by case volume in family law (12 cases), contract (6 cases), civil procedure (5 cases), and tort (4 cases), with further matters in limitation of actions, restitution, employment law, trusts, equity, and building and construction law. The firm also declares practice groups covering banking law, insolvency and debt recovery, intellectual property, real estate conveyancing, and probate.
Who are the key lawyers at Sterling Law Corporation?
The most frequently appearing lawyers from Sterling Law Corporation in court records between January 2024 and May 2026 were Tan Siew Kim and Sankar S/O Kailasa Thevar Saminathan, followed by Tessa Low Wen Xin, Yeo Kan Kiang Roy, and Loo Liang Zhi. The firm's directors include Leslie Yeo Choon Hsien, Kang Bee Leng, and Carrie Ho Nyuk Tsien, who leads the CPF Department.
What awards has Sterling Law Corporation received?
Sterling Law Corporation was named among The Straits Times Singapore's Best Law Firms in 2023. The firm is a multi-disciplinary law corporation covering both contentious and non-contentious practice areas.
How was Sterling Law Corporation formed?
Sterling Law Corporation was formed around 2004 through a merger of three predecessor practices: Ho & Kang LLC, Leslie Yeo & Associates, and Chia Yeo Partnership. It was established as a limited liability law corporation under the Companies Act and Legal Profession Act and was appointed to the CPF Board's panel of solicitors in January 2008.
How many lawyers does Sterling Law Corporation have?
Sterling Law Corporation maintains a team of 21 lawyers across two offices in the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Building on Telok Ayer Street. The firm covers both contentious and non-contentious work spanning litigation, real estate conveyancing, and corporate advisory.
Where is Sterling Law Corporation located?
Sterling Law Corporation is located at 137 Telok Ayer Street, #04-02, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Building, Singapore 068602, with a second office on a separate floor of the same building. The firm can be reached by phone at +65 6323 5366 or by email at slc@sterlinglaw.com.sg.