Best Efforts Clause

Best Efforts Clause is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 59 cases from 2000 to 2021.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Best Efforts Clause, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP50.00% success rate	8 cases13.6% of area	50.00% success rate	Benjamin Fong (2 cases) Ho Pei Shien Melanie (1 cases) Lin Weiqi Wendy (1 cases)	BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges(Nov 2019) Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd: Breach of Confidentiality Agreement & Obligations(May 2018) AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope(Nov 2015)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP28.57% success rate	7 cases11.9% of area	28.57% success rate	Kelvin Poon (1 cases) Sim Kwan Kiat (1 cases) Lee Eng Beng (1 cases)	Hai Jiao v Yaw Chee Siew: Contractual Obligations and Best Endeavours in Ship Leasing(Jul 2020) Neptune Capital v Sunmax: Damages for Injunction & Undertaking Breach(Jul 2016) Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References(Jul 2016)
Rajah & Tann LLP40.00% success rate	5 cases8.5% of area	40.00% success rate	Joseph Tang (2 cases) Winston Kwek Choon Lin (2 cases) Yam Wern-Jhien (1 cases)	Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply(May 2014) Alpha Bank S.A. v The "Sea Urchin": Application for Direct Judicial Sale of Vessel(Feb 2014) Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers(Jul 2012)
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate	5 cases8.5% of area	0.00% success rate	Colin Liew (1 cases) Chia Voon Jiet (1 cases) Darrell Low Kim Boon (1 cases)	Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply(May 2014) Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful Termination(Jan 2014) Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal Coils(Dec 2013)
Rodyk & Davidson LLP50.00% success rate	4 cases6.8% of area	50.00% success rate	Ng Hui Min (1 cases) Joseph Lee (1 cases) Low Chai Chong (1 cases)	KS Energy v BR Energy: Breach of Joint Venture Agreement & Endeavours Clauses(Feb 2014) Alpha Bank S.A. v The "Sea Urchin": Application for Direct Judicial Sale of Vessel(Feb 2014) Thomson Rubbers v Tan Ai Hock: Summary Judgment for Dishonoured Cheques(Nov 2011)
Allen & Gledhill LLP33.33% success rate	3 cases5.1% of area	33.33% success rate	Toh Jia Yi (1 cases) Paul Ong Min-Tse (1 cases) Dhillon Dinesh Singh (1 cases)	BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges(Nov 2019) Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd: Breach of Confidentiality Agreement & Obligations(May 2018) Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings(Oct 2015)
Mallal & Namazie100.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	100.00% success rate	Tan Teng Muan (2 cases) Loh Li Qin (1 cases)	Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking(Dec 2015) Bing Integrated v Eco Special Waste: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Conspiracy Claims(Oct 2010)
Essex LLC0.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	0.00% success rate	S Magintharan (2 cases) James Liew (2 cases)	Republic Airconditioning v Shinsung Eng: Summary Judgment for Labour Charges Dispute(Mar 2012) Zac. T Engineering v GTMS Construction: Construction Subcontract Dispute over Payment and Repudiation(Mar 2011)
Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	Wee Shilei (2 cases) Palmer Michael Anthony (1 cases) Michael Anthony Palmer (1 cases)	Carlsberg v CSAPL: Breach of Contract & Best Efforts in Director Attendance(Mar 2021) Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings(Oct 2015)
Lee & Lee100.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	100.00% success rate	Jiang Ke-Yue (1 cases) Quek Mong Hua (1 cases) Gan Theng Chong (1 cases)	Teo Bee Tiong v Ong Teck Ghee: Summary Judgment Appeal on Settlement Deed(Oct 2013) Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute(Nov 2011)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Best Efforts Clause, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Joseph Tang0.00% success rate	3 cases5.1% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice8.75% relevance score	Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking(Dec 2015) Alpha Bank S.A. v The "Sea Urchin": Application for Direct Judicial Sale of Vessel(Feb 2014) Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers(Jul 2012)
Wee Shilei50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced50% relevance score	Carlsberg v CSAPL: Breach of Contract & Best Efforts in Director Attendance(Mar 2021) Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings(Oct 2015)
S Magintharan0.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	0.00% success rate	General Practice10% relevance score	Republic Airconditioning v Shinsung Eng: Summary Judgment for Labour Charges Dispute(Mar 2012) Zac. T Engineering v GTMS Construction: Construction Subcontract Dispute over Payment and Repudiation(Mar 2011)
Winston Kwek Choon Lin50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice7.5% relevance score	Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply(May 2014) Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers(Jul 2012)
Adrian Tan60.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	60.00% success rate	General Practice16% relevance score	Yeo Boong Hua v Turf Club Auto Emporium: Setting Aside Consent Order for Breach of Fiduciary Duty(Aug 2015) Koh Chong Chiah v Treasure Resort: Breach of Membership Terms in Sijori Resort Club(Nov 2012)
Navinder Singh33.33% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	33.33% success rate	General Practice10% relevance score	NEC Asia v Picket & Rail: Claim for Projector Price, Piercing Corporate Veil & Dishonoured Cheque(Dec 2010) Agrolex v IFS: Breach of Contract Dispute over Cross-Border Hire Purchase Facility(Nov 2009)
Francis Xavier SC50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice12.5% relevance score	AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope(Nov 2015) Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply(May 2014)
Sim Kwan Kiat50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice20% relevance score	Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings(Oct 2015) Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG v C K Tang Ltd: Breach of Contract in Securitisation Transaction(Nov 2004)
Tan Teng Muan100.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	100.00% success rate	General Practice15% relevance score	Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking(Dec 2015) Bing Integrated v Eco Special Waste: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Conspiracy Claims(Oct 2010)
Avinash Pradhan50.00% success rate	2 cases3.4% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice20% relevance score	Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings(Oct 2015) Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply(May 2014)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 59 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Carlsberg v CSAPL: Breach of Contract & Best Efforts in Director Attendance	SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT	11 Mar 2021	Judgment for Defendant
2	Hai Jiao v Yaw Chee Siew: Contractual Obligations and Best Endeavours in Ship Leasing	Singapore International Commercial Court	12 Jul 2020	Judgment for Plaintiffs
3	BRQ v BRS: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Cost Overrun & BPTA Charges	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Nov 2019	Both applications dismissed, thereby leaving the award intact.
4	Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd: Breach of Confidentiality Agreement & Obligations	High Court	29 May 2018	Plaintiff's action dismissed.
5	Didwania v Hauslab: Enforcing Adjudication & Standard of Proof for Novation in Construction	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	16 Mar 2017	Appeal Dismissed
6	Neptune Capital v Sunmax: Damages for Injunction & Undertaking Breach	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jul 2016	Judgment for the Defendants
7	Ramesh v AXA Life: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Employer References	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	26 Jul 2016	Appeal Allowed in Part
8	G-Fuel Pte Ltd v. Gulf Petrochem Pte Ltd: Dispute over Marine Fuel Oil Contract Formation	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	13 Apr 2016	Judgment for Plaintiff
9	Bunge SA v Indian Bank: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Undertaking	High Court	29 Dec 2015	Singapore proceedings stayed in favour of India as the more appropriate forum.
10	AYH v AYI: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice and Exceeding Submission Scope	High Court	22 Nov 2015	Application dismissed with costs.
11	Tomolugen v Silica: Arbitrability of Minority Oppression & Stay of Proceedings	Court of Appeal	25 Oct 2015	Appeal allowed in part.
12	Yeo Boong Hua v Turf Club Auto Emporium: Setting Aside Consent Order for Breach of Fiduciary Duty	High Court	05 Aug 2015	Consent Order set aside
13	Boustead Singapore Ltd v Arab Banking Corp: Fraud, Demand Guarantees & Unconscionability	High Court	10 Mar 2015	Judgment for Plaintiff; ABC is injuncted from receiving payment from Boustead under the facility agreement demand and is injuncted from making payment to BCD on BCD’s counter-guarantee demands. The event-of-default notice is invalid.
14	Leong Hin Chuee v Citra Group: Breach of Employment Agreement & Director's Duties	High Court	28 Jan 2015	Plaintiff's claim and counterclaims dismissed.
15	CAA Technologies v HP Construction: Wrongful Termination & Banker's Guarantee Dispute	High Court	27 Jan 2015	Judgment for Defendant in part; Plaintiff's claim for wrongful termination dismissed. Defendant's counterclaim allowed in part.
16	Hotel Royal v J M Pang: Flashover Incident, Electrical Maintenance, and Licensed Electrical Worker Liability	High Court	01 Jun 2014	Judgment for Plaintiff in part; Defendant to bear 70% of the loss, Plaintiff to bear 30% of the loss.
17	Alliance Concrete v Sato Kogyo: Frustration of Contract & Sand Ban Impact on RMC Supply	Court of Appeal	29 May 2014	Appeal allowed with costs. Contracts discharged by frustration.
18	Sheagar v Belfield: Guarantee, Moneylending Act, Business Registration Act, International Comity	Court of Appeal	18 May 2014	Appeal Dismissed
19	Rotol Projects v CCM Industrial: Sub-Contract Dispute over Variations & Payment for Aluminium and Glazing Works	High Court	14 Apr 2014	Judgment for Plaintiff
20	KS Energy v BR Energy: Breach of Joint Venture Agreement & Endeavours Clauses	Court of Appeal	25 Feb 2014	Appeal Allowed
21	Alpha Bank S.A. v The "Sea Urchin": Application for Direct Judicial Sale of Vessel	High Court	06 Feb 2014	Application dismissed.
22	Fairview v Ong & Ong: Architectural Services Dispute & Wrongful Termination	Court of Appeal	19 Jan 2014	Fairview's appeal dismissed; Ong & Ong's appeal allowed.
23	Holland Leedon v C & P Transport: Warehouseman Negligence & Liability for Damaged Metal Coils	High Court	30 Dec 2013	Judgment for Plaintiff
24	Chua Kwee Sin v Venerable Sek Meow Di: Dispute over USD 1M Casino Investment	High Court	28 Nov 2013	Plaintiff's claim dismissed.
25	Teo Bee Tiong v Ong Teck Ghee: Summary Judgment Appeal on Settlement Deed	High Court	15 Oct 2013	Appeal Allowed
26	World Sport Group v Dorsey James Michael: Pre-Action Interrogatories & Defamation	High Court	09 Apr 2013	Appeal allowed in part. The defendant had to answer interrogatories nos 1, 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 6 and 6.1.
27	Koh Chong Chiah v Treasure Resort: Breach of Membership Terms in Sijori Resort Club	High Court	28 Nov 2012	Appeal Allowed in Part
28	Kay Lim v Soon Douglas: Implied Terms, Indemnity Clauses & Crane Dismantling Negligence	High Court	09 Sep 2012	Judgment for Plaintiff
29	Antariksa Logistics v McTrans Cargo: Conversion Claim over Detained Shipping Containers	High Court	29 Jul 2012	Judgment for Plaintiffs
30	Crédit Industriel et Commercial v Teo Wai Cheong: Dispute over Equity Accumulator Transactions	High Court	02 May 2012	Judgment for Plaintiff
31	Republic Airconditioning v Shinsung Eng: Summary Judgment for Labour Charges Dispute	High Court	05 Mar 2012	Appeal Dismissed
32	China Taiping Insurance v Teoh Cheng Leong: Indemnities, On-Demand Guarantees & Security Bonds	High Court	02 Jan 2012	Interlocutory judgment for the Plaintiff with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
33	Thomson Rubbers v Tan Ai Hock: Summary Judgment for Dishonoured Cheques	High Court	28 Nov 2011	Appeal Allowed
34	MovingU v Trans-Cab: Breach of Contract & Mobile Credit Card Reader Dispute	High Court	27 Nov 2011	Plaintiff's action is dismissed with costs; remedies prayed for in the Defendant's counterclaim are granted with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
35	Seng Swee Leng v Wong Chong Weng: Specific Performance of Property Sale Agreement Dispute	Court of Appeal	27 Nov 2011	Appeal Allowed
36	Zac. T Engineering v GTMS Construction: Construction Subcontract Dispute over Payment and Repudiation	High Court	21 Mar 2011	Judgment for Defendant
37	Doshion Ltd v Sembawang Engineers: Dispute Over Settlement Agreement and Arbitration Termination	High Court	27 Feb 2011	Plaintiff's application dismissed.
38	ABN AMRO Bank v CWT Commodities: Collateral Management Agreement & Warehouseman's Duty	High Court	16 Jan 2011	Claim and counterclaim dismissed.
39	NEC Asia v Picket & Rail: Claim for Projector Price, Piercing Corporate Veil & Dishonoured Cheque	High Court	09 Dec 2010	Judgment for Plaintiff against the second defendant, Digital Network Pte Ltd; claim against the third defendant, Faisal Alsagoff, dismissed.
40	Wong Leong Wei Edward v Acclaim Insurance: Commission Dispute & Mass Resignation	High Court	02 Dec 2010	Judgment for Plaintiffs in part; Defendant's counterclaim partially succeeds; Plaintiff's claim in Suit 106 dismissed.
41	Bing Integrated v Eco Special Waste: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Conspiracy Claims	High Court	24 Oct 2010	Defendants’ claims in Suit No 605 of 2006/X and Suit No 606 of 2006/B against the 1st Third Party for breach of fiduciary duties by Colonel Chua are dismissed. The consequential allegations of conspiracy between Colonel Chua, Bing Integrated and 2nd Third Party are also dismissed.
42	Zhu Yong Zhen v American International Assurance: Breach of Contract & Collusion Claims	High Court	16 Aug 2010	Appeal dismissed.
43	Pun Serge v Joy Head Investments: Performance Bond & Breach of Contract	High Court	28 Jun 2010	Judgment for Plaintiff
44	Chye Heng Huat Engineering v Concept Builders: Construction Dispute over Defective Steel Fittings	High Court	26 May 2010	Appeal allowed in part; judgment granted to the plaintiff for $304,458.06 with leave to defend for the remaining $85,799.87 on condition that the defendant pay the sum into court or provide a bank guarantee.
45	Agrolex v IFS: Breach of Contract Dispute over Cross-Border Hire Purchase Facility	High Court	24 Nov 2009	Plaintiff's claim dismissed with costs.
46	Navigator Investment Services Ltd v Acclaim Insurance Brokers: Arbitration Stay & Pre-Action Discovery	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	28 Sep 2009	Appeal against the decision in Summons 5059 allowed, but appeal against the decision in Registrar’s Appeal 383 dismissed.
47	Swissco Offshore v Seabed Offshore: Breach of Contract over Vessel Sale	High Court	05 Feb 2009	Judgment for Defendant on its counterclaim.
48		-	14 Dec 2006	Unknown
49	Chin Tyng Lei v Lim Yoon Ngok: Summary Judgment and Loan Dispute	High Court	11 Jul 2006	Appeal allowed in part.
50	Tan Yeow Hiang Kenneth v Tan Chor Chuan: Review of Costs in Defamation Action	High Court	09 Nov 2005	The court decided that it did not have the power to allow a further reduction on account of the failed defenses. The court also decided that, even if it were open to it to grant a reduction, no reduction ought to be allowed.