Thio Shen Yi SC
Thio Shen Yi, SC appears as counsel of record in 25 reported Singapore judgments (2024–2026), most often before the SGHC.
- Reported cases
- 25
- Courts
- SGHC, SGHC(A), SGCA
- Period
- January 2024 to May 2026
Source: derived from 25 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Thio Shen Yi — Reported Cases & Litigation Record
Thio Shen Yi's reported litigation record covers 25 Singapore court cases (2024–2026). The cases below set out Thio Shen Yi's role as counsel, the parties involved, and what each court decided.
About Thio Shen Yi SC
Thio Shen Yi SC is the Joint Managing Partner of TSMP Law Corporation, an independent boutique law firm in Singapore, where he co-leads operations alongside Stefanie Yuen Thio. A Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore, he heads the firm's litigation practice with a concentration in commercial and corporate litigation, international arbitration, and restructuring and insolvency. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge and was named among Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers in 2026.
Court records document 25 case appearances between January 2024 and May 2026, heard in the High Court (19 cases), the High Court (Appellate Division) (4 cases), and the Court of Appeal (2 cases). The caseload reflects a broad high-value disputes practice, led by civil procedure (15 cases), arbitration (14 cases), insolvency law (14 cases), and company law (12 cases), with further matters in trusts, equity, contract, damages, banking, admiralty and shipping, international law, and abuse of process. Notable appearances include NextEra Energy Global Holdings B.V. v Kingdom of Spain in the High Court, the Court of Appeal matter Palm Grove Beach Hotels Pvt Ltd v Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited, and the appeal Goh Jin Hian v Inter-Pacific Petroleum Pte Ltd. Across these appearances he acted for defendants in 8 cases, applicants in 6, respondents in 5, and as counsel for plaintiffs, claimants, and appellants in further matters.
Thio contributes to legal discourse through TSMP Forefront, where his publications address legal issues in art authentication, artificial intelligence, and asset protection in the art market (2026), and the essential qualities of standout disputes lawyers (2025). He has been featured in Asian Legal Business coverage on digital disputes (2025) and market trends (2024), and in Legal Times Korea in connection with TSMP's Korea desk operations (2024).
Education & Career
What areas of law does Thio Shen Yi practice?
Thio Shen Yi appeared most frequently in Civil Procedure (15 cases), Arbitration (14 cases), and Insolvency Law (14 cases) between January 2024 to May 2026, across 25 total case appearances in Singapore courts.
Civil Procedure 15 cases
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 15 Civil Procedure cases between March 2024 to May 2026.
Arbitration 14 cases
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 14 Arbitration cases between February 2024 to February 2026.
Insolvency Law 14 cases
Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 14 Insolvency Law cases between January 2024 to June 2025.
Awards & Recognition
Publications
How many cases has Thio Shen Yi appeared in?
Court records show Thio Shen Yi appeared as counsel in 25 cases before Singapore courts between January 2024 and May 2026. Nineteen cases were heard in the High Court, four in the High Court (Appellate Division), and two in the Court of Appeal.
Which law firm does Thio Shen Yi belong to?
Thio Shen Yi is the Joint Managing Partner of TSMP Law Corporation, an independent boutique law firm in Singapore. He co-leads the firm with Stefanie Yuen Thio and heads its litigation practice, which covers dispute resolution, arbitration, and restructuring.
Is Thio Shen Yi a Senior Counsel?
Yes. Thio Shen Yi is a Senior Counsel of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He was also named among Singapore's Top 100 Lawyers in 2026.
What areas of law does Thio Shen Yi practise?
Court records show Thio Shen Yi's practice is led by civil procedure (15 cases), arbitration (14 cases), insolvency law (14 cases), and company law (12 cases). Further matters span trusts, equity, contract, damages, banking, admiralty and shipping, international law, and abuse of process.
Which courts does Thio Shen Yi appear in?
Between January 2024 and May 2026, Thio Shen Yi appeared most frequently in the High Court (19 cases), and also in the High Court (Appellate Division) (4 cases) and the Court of Appeal (2 cases).
Where did Thio Shen Yi study?
Thio Shen Yi holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge.
What has Thio Shen Yi published?
Thio Shen Yi has published through TSMP Forefront on topics including the legal dimensions of art authentication, artificial intelligence, and asset protection in the art market (2026), and the essential qualities of standout disputes lawyers (2025). He has also been featured in Asian Legal Business coverage on digital disputes and market trends.
What role does Thio Shen Yi typically play in court proceedings?
Across his 25 recorded cases, Thio Shen Yi acted as counsel for defendants in 8 cases, applicants in 6, and respondents in 5, with further appearances for plaintiffs, claimants, and appellants. The spread reflects range across both offensive and defensive litigation roles.