Koh Swee Yen SC
Koh Swee Yen, SC appears as counsel of record in 21 reported Singapore judgments (2024–2026), most often before the SGHC.
- Reported cases
- 21
- Courts
- SGHC, SGHC(I), SGHC(A), SGCA, SGCA(I)
- Period
- February 2024 to March 2026
Source: derived from 21 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Koh Swee Yen — Reported Cases & Litigation Record
Koh Swee Yen's reported litigation record covers 21 Singapore court cases (2024–2026). The cases below set out Koh Swee Yen's role as counsel, the parties involved, and what each court decided.
About Koh Swee Yen SC
Koh Swee Yen SC is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP and head of the firm's International Arbitration practice. She holds the designation of Senior Counsel and is one of four Senior Counsel within WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, a department of more than 170 lawyers. In March 2026 she was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA).
Koh established her career at WongPartnership, where she rose to Partner, was appointed head of the International Arbitration practice, and was appointed Senior Counsel. Her practice spans complex disputes across the banking, commercial, commodities, construction, corporate, energy, infrastructure, international trade, transport, and technology sectors.
Between February 2024 and March 2026, Koh appeared as counsel in 21 cases before Singapore courts, with matters in the High Court General Division (10 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (5 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (4 cases), the International Commercial Court of Appeal (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case). By case volume her most frequent practice areas were arbitration (19 cases), civil procedure (10 cases), and contract (7 cases), with further matters in companies, trusts, and insolvency law. Notable matters in her record include Republic of Korea v Mason Capital L.P. in the SICC, the Shipworks Engineering v Sembcorp Marine dispute litigated through both the High Court and the Appellate Division, and the multi-party Alphard Maritime v Samson Maritime shipping claim.
Education & Career
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practice?
Koh Swee Yen appeared most frequently in Arbitration (19 cases), Civil Procedure (10 cases), and Contract (7 cases) between February 2024 to March 2026, across 21 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Arbitration 19 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 19 Arbitration cases between June 2024 to March 2026.
Civil Procedure 10 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 10 Civil Procedure cases between February 2024 to September 2025.
Contract 7 cases
Koh Swee Yen appeared as counsel in 7 Contract cases between May 2024 to March 2025.
Professional Memberships & Appointments
How many cases has Koh Swee Yen appeared in?
Court records show Koh Swee Yen SC appeared as counsel in 21 cases before Singapore courts between February 2024 and March 2026. Her caseload was spread across the High Court General Division (10 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (5 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (4 cases), the International Commercial Court of Appeal (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case).
Which law firm does Koh Swee Yen belong to?
Koh Swee Yen is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP, where she serves as head of the firm's International Arbitration practice. She is one of four Senior Counsel within WongPartnership's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, which comprises more than 170 lawyers.
What areas of law does Koh Swee Yen practise?
By case volume, Koh Swee Yen's most frequent practice areas in the record are arbitration (19 cases), civil procedure (10 cases), and contract (7 cases), with further matters in companies, trusts, and insolvency law. Her broader practice covers disputes across the banking, commercial, commodities, construction, energy, infrastructure, and international trade sectors.
Which courts does Koh Swee Yen appear in?
Between February 2024 and March 2026, Koh Swee Yen appeared across five courts: the High Court General Division (10 cases), the Singapore International Commercial Court (5 cases), the High Court Appellate Division (4 cases), the International Commercial Court of Appeal (1 case), and the Court of Appeal (1 case).
Is Koh Swee Yen a Senior Counsel?
Yes. Koh Swee Yen holds the designation of Senior Counsel. She is one of four Senior Counsel at WongPartnership LLP, a distinction held by a small number of practitioners across the Singapore Bar.
What professional bodies is Koh Swee Yen a member of?
Koh Swee Yen was appointed to the Governing Board of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) in March 2026. ICCA is an international body focused on commercial arbitration policy and practice worldwide.
What notable cases has Koh Swee Yen been involved in?
Notable matters in her record include Republic of Korea v Mason Capital L.P., heard in the Singapore International Commercial Court, and the Shipworks Engineering v Sembcorp Marine dispute, which proceeded through both the High Court and the Appellate Division. She also acted in the multi-party Alphard Maritime v Samson Maritime shipping claim before the High Court.
What is Koh Swee Yen's role at WongPartnership?
Koh Swee Yen is a Partner at WongPartnership LLP and head of the firm's International Arbitration practice. She handles complex cross-border disputes spanning the banking, commercial, commodities, construction, energy, infrastructure, international trade, transport, and technology sectors.