Winding Up

Winding Up is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 423 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Winding Up, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP50.00% success rate	51 cases12.1% of area	50.00% success rate	Chew Xiang (8 cases) Vikram Nair (8 cases) Tan Tian Hui (6 cases)	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties(Dec 2024) Founder Group v Singapore Commodities: Winding Up Stay & Payment Out Order Dispute(Oct 2024)
Allen & Gledhill LLP34.09% success rate	44 cases10.4% of area	34.09% success rate	Alexander Yeo (6 cases) Chua Xinying (6 cases) Kenneth Lim Tao Chung (5 cases)	FXA Investment Holdings v Tan Wei Cheong: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Lease Termination(Feb 2025) Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Law Ching Hung v Aw Eng Hai: Application to Set Aside Rejection of Proof of Debt(Oct 2024)
Drew & Napier LLC61.36% success rate	44 cases10.4% of area	61.36% success rate	Davinder Singh (5 cases) Jimmy Yim (5 cases) Adrian Tan (5 cases)	Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment(Jan 2025) British Steamship v Thresh: Cross-Border Insolvency & COMI Determination(Oct 2024) AI MTBL SPV v MTBL Global Fund: Breach of Contract & Frustration in Investment Redemption(Oct 2024)
WongPartnership LLP24.24% success rate	35 cases8.3% of area	24.24% success rate	Koh Swee Yen (4 cases) Ong Pei Chin (4 cases) Tan Chee Meng (4 cases)	Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Loh Cheng Lee Aaron v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd: Liquidator's Authority & Digital Asset Ownership in Cryptocurrency Winding Up(Oct 2024) Kho Choon Keng v Lian Keng Enterprises: Winding Up, Quasi-Partnership, Legitimate Expectations, Mutual Trust(Jul 2024)
Shook Lin & Bok LLP37.04% success rate	27 cases6.4% of area	37.04% success rate	Ng Yeow Khoon (6 cases) Sarjit Singh Gill (4 cases) Hoang Linh Trang (4 cases)	CH Biovest v Envy Asset Management: Statutory Avoidance, Ponzi Schemes & Fictitious Profits(Feb 2025) RHB Bank Bhd v Bob TX Food Empire: Winding Up Order Based on Insolvency(Dec 2024) Founder Group v Singapore Commodities: Winding Up Stay & Payment Out Order Dispute(Oct 2024)
TSMP Law Corporation33.33% success rate	18 cases4.3% of area	33.33% success rate	Thio Shen Yi (9 cases) Reshma Nair (3 cases) Collin Seah (3 cases)	Law Ching Hung v Aw Eng Hai: Application to Set Aside Rejection of Proof of Debt(Oct 2024) Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification(Oct 2024) Kingsmen Exhibits v RegalRare Gem Museum: Winding Up Application Under IRDA s 125(1)(e)(Sep 2024)
Rajah & Tann LLP37.50% success rate	16 cases3.8% of area	37.50% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (5 cases) Low Poh Ling (4 cases) Ang Siok Hoon (3 cases)	Lee Chen Seong Jeremy v Official Assignee: Striking Off Defunct Company with Outstanding Assets(Aug 2018) Ong Kian Hoy v Liquidator of HSS Engineering: Proof of Debt, Waiver, and Legal Costs(Nov 2014) Beluga Chartering GmbH v Beluga Projects: Cross-Border Insolvency, s377(3)(c) Companies Act(Feb 2014)
Rajah & Tann56.25% success rate	16 cases3.8% of area	56.25% success rate	Lee Eng Beng (7 cases) Low Poh Ling (3 cases) Wong Tjen Wee (2 cases)	Jurong Shipyard v BNP Paribas: Injunction Against Winding Up for Disputed Debt(Jun 2008) Lau Yu Man v Wellmix Organics: Winding Up Order for Failure to Comply with Companies Act(Dec 2007) Wong David H v Timothy Seow Group Architects: Extension of Time to Appeal Liquidator's Debt Rejection(Jul 2007)
Tan Kok Quan Partnership33.33% success rate	15 cases3.5% of area	33.33% success rate	Keith Tnee (2 cases) Paul Seah (2 cases) Seah Zhen Wei Paul (2 cases)	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Tan Huixian v Logistics Construction: Winding Up Application and Judicial Manager's Release from Liability(Nov 2024) Goh Tze Chien v Tan Teow Chee: Validity of Company Winding Up Resolution & Mental Capacity(Jan 2024)
Straits Law Practice LLC33.33% success rate	12 cases2.8% of area	33.33% success rate	N Sreenivasan (8 cases) Valerie Ang (2 cases) Tan Kai Ning Claire (2 cases)	Lin Choo Mee v Lim Sze Eng: Dispute over Settlement Agreement for Tat Leong Companies' Shares(Jan 2018) Ting Shwu Ping v Scanone Pte Ltd: Winding Up on Just and Equitable Ground(Nov 2016) Ting Shwu Ping v Autopack Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application and Buy-Out Provision under Companies Act(Jan 2016)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Winding Up, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Lee Eng Beng38.24% success rate	19 cases4.5% of area	38.24% success rate	Experienced74.86% relevance score	Ascentra Holdings v SPGK: Recognition of Foreign Solvent Liquidation Proceedings in Cross-Border Insolvency(Jan 2024) AnAn Group v. VTB Bank: Arbitrability, Winding Up, and Liquidators' Remuneration(Nov 2021) Teelek Realty Pte Ltd v Ng Tang Hock: Oppression Action & Company Winding Up(Jul 2021)
Foo Maw Shen36.36% success rate	10 cases2.4% of area	36.36% success rate	Highly Specialized81.36% relevance score	Babel Holding Ltd Scheme of Arrangement: Leave to Convene Meeting, Creditor Classification(Nov 2023) Europ Assistance Holding SA v ONB Technologies Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application Dismissed(Aug 2023) Tan Bee Hong Blossom v Tan Seng Keow Doreen: Winding Up & Family Business Dispute(Apr 2020)
Thio Shen Yi23.08% success rate	9 cases2.1% of area	23.08% success rate	Experienced71.54% relevance score	Hyflux Ltd v KPMG LLP: Appeal on Particulars in Negligence, Breach of Contract, and Statutory Duty Claims(Sep 2023) Perennial v Capitol: Winding Up Application Based on Just and Equitable Ground(Feb 2018) Perennial (Capitol) v Capitol Investment: Winding Up Based on 'Just and Equitable' Ground(Apr 2017)
Low Poh Ling46.67% success rate	9 cases2.1% of area	46.67% success rate	Experienced67.33% relevance score	Re Punj Lloyd: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Opposition(Dec 2015) Royal Bank of Scotland v TT International: Duty to Disclose Value-Added Fee in Scheme of Arrangement(Sep 2012) RBS v TT International: Scheme of Arrangement - Creditor Classification, Voting Rights, Scheme Manager Duties(Jan 2012)
Sim Kwan Kiat69.23% success rate	9 cases2.1% of area	69.23% success rate	Highly Specialized91.54% relevance score	Founder Group v Singapore Commodities: Winding Up Stay & Payment Out Order Dispute(Oct 2024) Founder Group v Singapore JHC: Winding Up Application Dismissed Over Disputed Debt & Arbitration Agreement(May 2023) Management Corporation v Coral Edge: Voiding Dissolution for Defect Claim(Oct 2022)
Siraj Omar37.50% success rate	9 cases2.1% of area	37.50% success rate	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	British Steamship v Thresh: Cross-Border Insolvency & COMI Determination(Oct 2024) Re Thresh: Recognition of Bermuda Winding-Up Order under UNCITRAL Model Law(Nov 2023) Parakou Investment v Parakou Shipping: Directors' Duties & Avoidance of Transactions(Jan 2018)
Vikram Nair63.64% success rate	8 cases1.9% of area	63.64% success rate	Highly Specialized84.09% relevance score	Rashmi Bothra v SuntecCity Thirty: Winding Up & Liquidator Appointment Dispute(Nov 2023) Energy Resource Investment Pte Ltd v International Golf Resorts Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Disputed Debt(Jun 2022) Griffin Real Estate v. ERC Unicampus: Account of Profits for Big Hotel Sale(Oct 2019)
Adrian Tan54.55% success rate	8 cases1.9% of area	54.55% success rate	Experienced60.45% relevance score	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022) Re Haeusler: Application for Leave to Act as Director Under Section 155A(3) of the Companies Act(Apr 2021) Sarawak Timber v Asia Pulp: Enforcement of Malaysian Judgment on Unpaid Share Capital(Nov 2013)
Chew Xiang66.67% success rate	8 cases1.9% of area	66.67% success rate	Experienced60.33% relevance score	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA(Jan 2025) Medora Xerxes Jamshid v Planar One: Provable Debt & Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Bankruptcy(Jul 2024) AnAn Group v. VTB Bank: Arbitrability, Winding Up, and Liquidators' Remuneration(Nov 2021)
N Sreenivasan18.18% success rate	8 cases1.9% of area	18.18% success rate	Experienced72.27% relevance score	Ting Shwu Ping v Scanone Pte Ltd: Winding Up on Just and Equitable Ground(Nov 2016) Ting Shwu Ping v Autopack Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application and Buy-Out Provision under Companies Act(Jan 2016) Lin Choo Mee v Tat Leong: Winding Up Family Companies on Just & Equitable Grounds(Apr 2015)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 423 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	FXA Investment Holdings v Tan Wei Cheong: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Lease Termination	General Division of the High Court	11 Feb 2025	Application allowed in part.
2	Maybank Singapore Ltd v Papa Bakerz Pte Ltd: Winding-Up Order and Stay Application	GENERAL DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT of the republic of singapore	09 Feb 2025	Winding-up order granted; application for stay dismissed.
3	CH Biovest v Envy Asset Management: Statutory Avoidance, Ponzi Schemes & Fictitious Profits	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	03 Feb 2025	Appeal Dismissed
4	Sw Chan Kit v Ntegrator Holdings Ltd: Winding Up Application Dispute	General Division of the High Court	27 Jan 2025	Order for Ntegrator Holdings Ltd to be wound up.
5	Victory International v Borrelli: Receiver's Duties & Legal Profession Act Assessment	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	15 Jan 2025	Appeal Allowed in Part
6	Re Dasin Retail Trust: Moratorium for Scheme of Arrangement under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	12 Jan 2025	Moratorium granted to the applicant, Dasin Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd.
7	RHB Bank Bhd v Bob TX Food Empire: Winding Up Order Based on Insolvency	General Division of the High Court	17 Dec 2024	Winding-up order made against each defendant
8	SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties	General Division of the High Court	15 Dec 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff against Sino Africa and Teodros Ashenafi; Action against Coca-Cola Sabco (East Africa) Ltd Dismissed.
9	Chia Kok Kee v Tan Wah: Appeal on Statutory Demand in Bankruptcy Proceedings	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Dec 2024	Appeal Dismissed
10		-	01 Dec 2024	Unknown
11	Zipmex Pte Ltd v Zipmex Asia Pte Ltd: Setting Aside Creditors’ Meeting Resolutions for Substantive Irregularities	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Nov 2024	Application to proceed allowed and resolutions set aside on the basis of substantive irregularities. The Court will appoint a liquidator.
12	Lim Oon Kuin v Rajah & Tann: Henderson Doctrine & Abuse of Process in Solicitor Conflict Case	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	24 Nov 2024	Appeals Allowed
13	Prometheus Marine v Pickering: Directors' Duties, Conspiracy & Limitation Act	General Division of the High Court	18 Nov 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
14	Tan Huixian v Logistics Construction: Winding Up Application and Judicial Manager's Release from Liability	General Division of the High Court	12 Nov 2024	Winding-up order against Logistics Construction Pte Ltd granted; Ms. Tan released from liability.
15	Lai Chung Wing v Nusantara Energy: Winding Up Order for Suspended Business	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Nov 2024	Winding-up order granted against the Company.
16		-	03 Nov 2024	Unknown
17	Founder Group v Singapore Commodities: Winding Up Stay & Payment Out Order Dispute	General Division of the High Court	28 Oct 2024	Payment Out Order granted; Claimant granted leave to withdraw the winding up application; Defendant to pay claimant's costs.
18	Kim Dang Dang Pte Ltd v RegalRare Gem Museum Pte Ltd: Termination of Winding Up under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	27 Oct 2024	Winding up terminated
19		-	27 Oct 2024	Unknown
20	British Steamship v Thresh: Cross-Border Insolvency & COMI Determination	Court of Appeal of the republic of singapore	23 Oct 2024	Appeal Dismissed
21	Lye Yew Cheong v Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority: Restoration of Struck-Off Company Name	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	22 Oct 2024	Application allowed
22	AI MTBL SPV v MTBL Global Fund: Breach of Contract & Frustration in Investment Redemption	General Division of the High Court	21 Oct 2024	Judgment for Claimant
23	Law Ching Hung v Aw Eng Hai: Application to Set Aside Rejection of Proof of Debt	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	16 Oct 2024	Application Dismissed
24	Goh Thien Phong v UT Singapore Services: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditor Classification	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Oct 2024	Scheme Sanctioned; Setting-Aside Application Dismissed
25	Loh Cheng Lee Aaron v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd: Liquidator's Authority & Digital Asset Ownership in Cryptocurrency Winding Up	General Division of the High Court	10 Oct 2024	Authorisation granted as prayed for.
26	Bu Shen Xi (S) Pte. Ltd. Winding Up: Special Resolution Validity & Insolvency Under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	26 Sep 2024	Winding-up order granted pursuant to s 125(1)(a) of the IRDA and, alternatively, s 125(1)(e) of the same.
27	Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA & Fraud in Construction Contract Dispute	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	17 Sep 2024	Appeal Allowed
28	Kingsmen Exhibits v RegalRare Gem Museum: Winding Up Application Under IRDA s 125(1)(e)	General Division of the High Court	16 Sep 2024	Winding-up applications allowed.
29	Kiri Industries v Senda International Capital: En Bloc Sale, Priority of Proceeds & Costs	Singapore International Commercial Court	28 Aug 2024	Senda to pay 40% of Kiri's costs and disbursements; Kiri to pay 50% of DyStar's costs and disbursements.
30	Maybank Singapore Ltd v Dynamiq Solution Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application and Service of Statutory Demand	General Division of the High Court	27 Aug 2024	Winding up order granted against the defendant.
31	Lim Jinn Tonn Zanelle v Royal Amulet Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application & Solicitor Appointment Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	12 Aug 2024	The court found that the company failed to properly appoint Mahmood Gaznavi Chambers LLC as its solicitors. The Notice of Appointment, the summons in SUM 1351, and Ms. Chua's affidavit in SUM 1351 were struck out. The court also dismissed SUM 1351.
32	Re CK Tan Law Corp: Extension of Time for Mortgage Registration under Companies Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	11 Aug 2024	Application dismissed with liberty to reapply.
33	Tan Yew Huat v Sin Joo Huat Hardware: Winding Up & Contractual Mistake	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	06 Aug 2024	Appeal Allowed in Part
34	Medora Xerxes Jamshid v Planar One: Provable Debt & Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Bankruptcy	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	30 Jul 2024	Directions given to the private trustee regarding the treatment of a proof of debt.
35	JTrust Asia v Group Lease Holdings: Winding Up Application for Inability to Pay Debts	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Jul 2024	Ordered that Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd be wound up and Mr Borrelli be appointed as its liquidator.
36	Kho Choon Keng v Lian Keng Enterprises: Winding Up, Quasi-Partnership, Legitimate Expectations, Mutual Trust	General Division of the High Court	25 Jul 2024	Winding up order granted, stayed for 30 days.
37	Gunvor SA v Atlantis Commodities Trading: Winding Up Application Dispute	General Division of the High Court	23 Jul 2024	Winding up application dismissed.
38	Renault SAS v Liberty Engineering Group: Stay of Enforcement and Winding-Up Application	Singapore International Commercial Court	14 Jul 2024	Enforcement of the judgment is stayed on condition of payment into court of the judgment sum and interest calculated to 31 July 2024.
39		-	10 Jul 2024	Unknown
40	Public Prosecutor v JCS: Statutory Rape, Sexual Penetration of a Minor, and Rioting	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	03 Jul 2024	Appeal Allowed
41	Oon Swee Gek v Violet Oon Inc: Share Valuation & Costs in Oppression Claim	General Division of the High Court	02 Jul 2024	Claimants awarded costs; valuer to consider marketability discount and control premium.
42	Three Arrows Capital Ltd v Davies: Freezing Order Dispute Over Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund Assets	General Division of the High Court	27 Jun 2024	Ms. Chen's applications to discharge the Singapore Freezing Order and stay her ancillary disclosure obligations were dismissed.
43	Re Zhong Jun Resources: Expunging Proof of Debt in Winding Up	General Division of the High Court	25 Jun 2024	Applications dismissed
44	Siti Hasmah v Majlis Pusat Singapura: Winding Up Application for Society Under Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act	General Division of the High Court	20 Jun 2024	Winding up order granted.
45	Rich Construction v Greatearth Construction: Proof of Debt in Liquidation & Settlement Agreement Interpretation	General Division of the High Court	30 May 2024	Liquidators' decision varied; debts to be proved in OA 243 and OA 244 accepted in specified amounts.
46	Mingda Holding Pte Ltd (in liquidation): Liquidator's Authority & Creditor Funding Agreement under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	15 May 2024	SUM 125 allowed in part; OA 26 allowed.
47		-	14 May 2024	Unknown
48	Ascentury International v Viva Capital: Termination of Winding Up Order	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 May 2024	Winding up terminated, effective upon satisfaction of directions sought by the liquidators.
49	Chainani v Singh: Shareholder Oppression & Director's Duties in Dormant Companies	General Division of the High Court	05 May 2024	Judgment for Plaintiff
50	Chia Vui Khen Jason v HR Easily Pte Ltd: Winding-Up Application for Unpaid Salary	General Division of the High Court	02 May 2024	Winding-up application dismissed.