Litigation & Arbitration

SIAC: Acted for a minority shareholder in claims for minority oppression and breach of a shareholders' agreement where the sums in dispute exceeded S$10 million.
SIAC: Acted for a minority shareholder against a public-listed logistics company in a shareholder dispute involving sums of approximately S$20 million.
SIAC: Acted for a minority shareholder in claims for breach of a shareholders' agreement where the sums in dispute exceeded S$15 million.
SIAC: Advised a co-founder in a shareholder dispute with majority investors backed by well-established private equity and venture capital funds where the sums in dispute exceeded S$80 million.
SIAC: Advised two Italian clients in a shareholder dispute against a Chinese company, with Italian law governing the underlying contract.
SIAC: Acted for a Singapore company in a joint venture dispute with US counterparts concerning the development and sale of man-made diamonds.
SIAC: Acted for a Singapore company in a joint venture dispute concerning the development and processing of renewable energy.
SIAC: Acted for a Pakistan-based company in a joint venture dispute for the development of a property valued in excess of 1.39 billion PKR.
AIAC: Acted for a Singapore company in claims arising from a joint venture with companies associated with a public-listed construction materials company.
SIAC: Acted on behalf of an established Vietnamese fashion company in claims for breach of a joint venture agreement with a Singapore counterparty.

SIAC: Acting for a Singapore company against a US public-listed company in a dispute concerning the supply of technology-related products across Asia.
SIAC: Acted for a major regional education provider against an international private equity firm in connection with a S$40 million investment dispute.
SIAC: Advised a US-based company in connection with an investment agreement providing for funds of USD 13 billion for the purchase and development of properties in the United States.
SIAC: Acted on behalf of a Philippines-based coal company in claims arising from long-term coal supply contracts and shipping documentation.
AAA:Acted on behalf of a Singapore company in claims under a medical licence and supply agreement against a US public-listed company.
ICC:Acted on behalf of a foreign bank in a dispute arising from a software contract and the supply of a core banking system.
ICC:Advised an Italian luxury furnishing company in a dispute concerning a contract for interior works for a hotel construction project in Sri Lanka.

ICC:Acted for a Japanese electric generator supplier in an ICC arbitration governed by Japanese law arising from a renewable energy project dispute.
ICC:Acted for a Japanese engineering firm against a Bangladeshi state-owned electricity distributor in a dispute concerning an underground substation project in Dhaka.

SIAC:Acted for Qatari and Saudi venture capital funds in a SIAC emergency arbitration involving allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation, and obtained interim relief to freeze assets on a global basis.
SIAC:Acted on behalf of an ultra-high-net-worth individual in a claim for fraud committed on the tribunal in an arbitration where the damages sought were close to S$13 million.
HKIAC:Advised an ultra-high-net-worth individual in claims against a Swiss investment bank for mismanagement of funds where the sums in dispute exceeded USD 8 million.
SIAC:Acted for a Tokyo-listed advertising agency against a Hong Kong-listed game developer concerning claims for the refund of advertising fees.

CAS:Acted on behalf of an international sports federation in relation to disciplinary proceedings brought against a former president.

Advised a German national in proceedings to set aside a SIAC award on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction.
Advised a Tanzanian company in relation to a challenge to Singapore's jurisdiction over disputes subject to arbitration in London.
Advised a Tanzanian company in relation to a challenge to Singapore's jurisdiction over disputes subject to arbitration in London.
Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in proceedings to set aside a SIAC award on the grounds of breach of natural justice and lack of jurisdiction (subject to sealing order).
Acted in the High Court in proceedings to set aside a SIAC award on grounds including fraud (subject to sealing order).
[2021] SGHC 53: CIX v CIY — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in proceedings to set aside a SIAC award on the ground of breach of natural justice (subject to sealing order).
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a Vietnamese company in proceedings to set aside an ad hoc arbitration award arising from a shipping dispute.
[2018] SGHC 157: Sinolanka Hotels & Spa (Private) Limited v Interna Contract SpA — Acted in the High Court in an application by a Sri Lanka government-linked company to set aside an ICC arbitration award granted in favour of an Italian luxury furnishing company.

Advised a Singapore-based shareholder in a dispute with a well-known Japanese company concerning the exit and valuation of a cleaning business.
Acting for a Singapore company in a dispute concerning the construction of a floating jetty.
Advised an international school in Singapore in connection with claims against a landlord under a lease arrangement.
Acting for a company in the rental car industry in claims for mismanagement and conflict of interest where the sums in dispute exceed S$3 million.
Acting for a Hong Kong-based ultra-high-net-worth individual in claims for breach of trust against a trustee for damages exceeding USD 25 million.
Acting for a Singapore-based power generation company in claims for breach of contract relating to the production of power generators for a data centre project.
Acting for a shareholder in a buyout from a company in the maritime industry where the sums in dispute exceed USD 11 million.
Acting on behalf of two foreign entities in claims for the sale of gold bars valued at more than USD 10 million.
Acting in the Appellate Division for a Malaysian company in complex claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment where the damages sought exceeded USD 120 million.
Acting for a shareholder in a derivative action commenced on behalf of a company in the shipping industry against a director for breach of fiduciary duties.
[2026] SGHC 96: Tengku Abdul Kadir bin Mohamed v New Eastern (1971) Pte Ltd & Anor — Acted in the High Court in relation to the invalidation of a resolution improperly passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Acted for an individual and a Singapore company in disputes arising from the valuation of a business following a demerger.
Acted for an individual in disputes arising from the mismanagement of a subsidiary of a Singapore public-listed company, involving claims of secret profit and conflict of interest.
Acted for parties in Singapore High Court proceedings involving the enforcement of Japanese judgments and interim freezing injunctions.
Acted for a Japanese investor in proceedings to enforce loan agreements against an Omani company.
[2025] SGCA 10: CIX v DGNActed in the Court of Appeal in claims for negligence and misrepresentation arising from an expert report prepared by a human resources consulting firm for use in arbitration proceedings.
[2024] SGMC 61:Voo Teck Chuan v Skyway Motor Pte Ltd — Acted for an established financing company in contractual claims arising from a leasing agreement.
Acted in the High Court in claims for minority oppression and breach of fiduciary duties where the sums in dispute exceeded S$9 million.
Acted in the High Court in claims for breach of duty and contract against a private bank, including allegations of intimidation and harassment of an employee, where the sums in dispute were close to S$7 million.
Acted in the High Court in stay proceedings in Singapore in favour of Pakistan, in connection with claims relating to the performance of steel and metal contracts where the sums in dispute exceeded USD 14 million.
[2021] SGDC 178:Fusang Corp v Pepper International LLC — Acted for a New York-based family office consultancy firm and successfully resisted claims in a five-year dispute involving breach of contract and misrepresentation in connection with the establishment of a multi-family office in Singapore.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of an Australian citizen against a group of companies in Singapore and South Africa in claims for breach of contract, misrepresentation and conspiracy.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a Singapore company against a group of companies operating in Singapore and Malaysia controlled by a Malaysian public-listed company, in claims for misrepresentation and conspiracy.
[2020] SGHC 217:The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 0827 v Aikyu Trading Co (Pte) Ltd — Acted in the High Court in an appeal from the State Courts in a dispute raising matters of public importance, including the proper interpretation of s 47(1) of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act.
[2020] SGMC 37:Lee Yeow Peng v Fitness First Singapore Pte Ltd — Acted in claims for unjust enrichment and money had and received against an established fitness group.
[2019] SGHCR 03:United Overseas Bank Ltd v Homely Bath Services & Trading Pte Ltd and another — Acted in the High Court on behalf of United Overseas Bank in a dispute concerning a mortgagee’s right to take possession of a commercial property subject to a tenancy.
[2019] SGHC 113:Lilyana Alwi v John Arifin — Acted in the High Court on behalf of an elderly client in a dispute involving the misappropriation of funds held in joint bank accounts.
[2018] SGHC 190: Naughty G Pte Ltd v Fortune Marketing Pte Ltd — Acted in the High Court on behalf of an energy drink supplier in disputes relating to trademarks and distributorship agreements.
[2017] SGHC 327: Ong Han Ling and another v American International Assurance Company Ltd and others — Acted in the Court of Appeal on behalf of two high-net-worth individuals in claims for vicarious liability and negligence against an established insurance company.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a Singapore company and its directors in relation to an Anton Piller order and successfully mediated a settlement, in a dispute involving claims for breach of confidentiality, breach of fiduciary duties and knowing assistance.
[2013] SGHC 236:UDL Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Jurong Town Corporation — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of the Economic Development Board in a claim for alleged misrepresentations made by its officers.
[2013] SGHC 78 / [2014] SGCA 4: World Sport Group Pte Ltd v Dorsey James — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of a sports marketing, media and event management company in an application for pre-action discovery relating to potential claims for defamation and breach of confidentiality.

Acting in the High Court for a property developer in claims for conspiracy and fraud resulting in potential losses exceeding S$140 million.
Acting in enforcement proceedings in Singapore in one of the most complex fraud disputes in Malaysia, in respect of a judgment of approximately S$100 million.
Acted in the High Court for an energy and commodities company in connection with fictitious hedging transactions involving the Hin Leong entities.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a shareholder and creditor in a dispute involving entities owned and controlled by Wirecard AG, where the claims exceeded Euro 400 million.
Acted in the High Court in four related proceedings on behalf of a Singapore group of companies against a financing company in connection with trade financing fraud, where the sums in dispute exceeded S$4 million.
[2018]–[2020] SGCA / SGHC: JTrust Asia Pte Ltd v Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of Cypriot companies in claims exceeding USD 200 million for unlawful conspiracy and alleged multi-jurisdictional fraud and misappropriation.
[2018]–[2020] SGCA / SGHC: JTrust Asia Pte Ltd v Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of Cypriot companies in claims exceeding USD 200 million for unlawful conspiracy and alleged multi-jurisdictional fraud and misappropriation.
Acted in the High Court in claims for fraud and unlawful means conspiracy arising from a joint venture for the performance of offshore and shipping-related contracts.
[2015]–[2019] SGHC / SGCA: TMT Asia Limited v BHP Billiton Marketing AG (Singapore Branch) and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of a shipping company in a dispute involving alleged market manipulation, freight forward agreements and violations under the Singapore Securities and Futures Act.
[2017] SGHC 21:TMT Co Ltd v The Royal Bank of Scotland plc — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of a shipping company in claims exceeding USD 400 million for breach of duty, fraud and conspiracy.

Acted in the High Court for one of the defendants in a multi-jurisdictional fraud involving cryptocurrency valued in excess of USD 76 million.
Acted for a group of investors in claims against a cryptocurrency fund and its investment managers, concerning the scope of duties owed in connection with high-risk investment portfolios.

Acted in the High Court in a contentious trust and probate matter where the estate assets exceeded S$25 million, including the right to enforce an ICC arbitration award in the Bahamas.
[2022] SGFC 60 / [2022] SGHCF 32:WEW v WEX — Acted in the Family Justice Courts and the High Court in a challenge to a Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputy application where the assets in question exceeded S$50 million.
[2021] SGFC 78: VTJ v VTKActed in a dispute involving the revocation of a last will and testament raising complex questions of testamentary capacity and undue influence.
[2020] SGCA 75: VDZ v VEAActed in the Court of Appeal in contempt proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute, in which the Court exercised its exceptional jurisdiction to grant judicial mercy in tempering the punishment imposed.
[2018] SGHC 21: Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani v Moti Harkishindas Bhojwani — Acted in the Court of Appeal for a trustee and executor of an estate in a contentious trust dispute concerning the rights of discretionary beneficiaries, breach of fiduciary duties and failure to account for trust assets.
[2012] SGHC 197 / [2013] SGCA 36: Wee Chiaw Sek Anna v Ng Li-Ann Genevieve (sole executrix of the estate of Ng Hock Seng, deceased) and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of an executrix and successfully defended claims for a share of alleged matrimonial property based on fraud, breach of trust and unjust enrichment.

Advised a Singapore client in claims against a law firm and solicitor for conducting numerous conveyancing transactions without the client’s authority.
Advised a Singapore company in professional negligence claims against a local law firm arising from a corporate M&A transaction.
[2021] SGDC 210:Benzline Auto Pte Ltd v Sterling Law Corporation and another — Acted for a Singapore company in claims against a law firm for breach of contract and tortious duties in the handling of litigation.
[2018]–[2020] SGHC / SGCA:Anil Singh Gurm v J S Yeh & Co and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a professional negligence claim against an established conveyancing law firm.
Advised an Indian company in claims for professional negligence against a local law firm for failure to carry out the client’s instructions, resulting in the misappropriation of funds of USD 3.75 million obtained under an ICC arbitration award.

Acted in the High Court in a contentious trust and probate matter where the estate assets exceeded S$25 million, including the right to enforce an ICC arbitration award in the Bahamas.
[2022] SGFC 60 / [2022] SGHCF 32:WEW v WEX — Acted in the Family Justice Courts and the High Court in a challenge to a Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputy application where the assets in question exceeded S$50 million.
[2021] SGFC 78: VTJ v VTKActed in a dispute involving the revocation of a last will and testament raising complex questions of testamentary capacity and undue influence.
[2020] SGCA 75: VDZ v VEAActed in the Court of Appeal in contempt proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute, in which the Court exercised its exceptional jurisdiction to grant judicial mercy in tempering the punishment imposed.
[2018] SGHC 21: Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani v Moti Harkishindas Bhojwani — Acted in the Court of Appeal for a trustee and executor of an estate in a contentious trust dispute concerning the rights of discretionary beneficiaries, breach of fiduciary duties and failure to account for trust assets.
[2012] SGHC 197 / [2013] SGCA 36: Wee Chiaw Sek Anna v Ng Li-Ann Genevieve (sole executrix of the estate of Ng Hock Seng, deceased) and another — Acted in the High Court and the Court of Appeal on behalf of an executrix and successfully defended claims for a share of alleged matrimonial property based on fraud, breach of trust and unjust enrichment.

Advising a media and entertainment company in connection with potential restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a financial institution in one of the largest corporate restructuring schemes in Singapore under section 211(B) of the Companies Act.
Acted on behalf of a Sri Lanka public-listed company in connection with a scheme of arrangement filed in Singapore by one of its debtors.
Acted in the High Court on behalf of a shipping conglomerate in support of Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States.