Contact

benaiah.lim@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Property, Inheritance, and

    Trust Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders and Partnership Disputes

Private Client

  • Family Offices

  • Legacy Planning: Wills & Trusts

  • Probate & Estate Administration

  • Mental Capacity Act matters

Medical Negligence & Personal Injury

  • Personal Injury & Accident

Memberships

  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore

  • Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild

Accolades & Awards

  • Maxwell Kohler Memorial Prize (2017) for best overall academic performance, ranked no. 1 in the entire cohort

  • Macfarlanes Prize (2017) for best result in Advanced Contract Law

  • Allen & Overy Prize (2016) for best result in Law of Obligations

  • Simon Ball Memorial Prize (2016) for best result in Contract Law

  • Sheffield Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement

Education / Qualifications

  • Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (2022)

  • LLB (Hons), Sheffield

 

Benaiah Lim

Counsel

Benaiah handles property and inheritance disputes. His key practice areas include Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, as well as Mental Capacity disputes.

Clients have praised Benaiah for “working tirelessly” and have described engaging him as being “an absolute game-changer”.

Benaiah also accepts instructions on corporate, shareholder, and commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors. He regularly appears before the Singapore Courts and is experienced in arbitrations under the major rules, including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SCMA and LMAA.

During his time at university, Benaiah was awarded the Maxwell Kohler Memorial Prize for being the top student in his penultimate year. He also won subject prizes for the Law of Obligations and Contract Law.

Outside of practice, Benaiah enjoys writing short stories and investigative pieces.

Sample Cases

Property, Trusts, Probate & Administration, and Mental Capacity Disputes

  • Acted for the purchasers in the landmark decision of Li Jialin & Anor v Wingcrown Pte Ltd [2024] 2 SLR 372 to successfully challenge the developer’s forfeiture of a deposit in an abortive condominium sale. The Court of Appeal also set out a revised framework for the common law “True Deposit Test”.

  • Represented a joint beneficiary of an estate in obtaining an order for sale of a shophouse worth approximately S$4 million which parties to the litigation jointly inherited many years ago.

  • Acted for an applicant in a contested cross-deputyship application involving over S$3 million in assets.

  • Acted for a co-administrator of an estate with assets worth over S$2 million in resisting claims by the beneficiaries of alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.

  • Represented a successful businesswoman in defending claims in trust and unjust enrichment from an ex-lover of over S$8 million in real estate and movable property.

Commercial Disputes

  • Successfully obtained a worldwide freezing injunction in the Singapore High Court against defendants prohibiting the disposal of their assets worldwide up to the value of approximately S$2.8 million.

  • Successfully obtained an urgent order for sale of movable property worth over USD 4 million in the Singapore High Court arising from the applicant’s exercise of a contractual lien over the said goods.

  • Acted for bunker suppliers in Singapore High Court proceedings against a well-known international conglomerate to recover outstanding barging fees of over USD 28 million for breach of contract.

  • Acted for a claimant in SIAC arbitration proceedings against an investment company to recover the capital invested in the sum of approximately S$2.8 million on the ground that the investments were a sham.

  • Acted for a refrigeration company in a claim against the company’s director, his wife, and their companies for breach of fiduciary duties, dishonest assistance, and conspiracy to injure.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles

 


Benaiah Lim

Counsel

Benaiah handles property and inheritance disputes. His key practice areas include Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, as well as Mental Capacity disputes.

Clients have praised Benaiah for “working tirelessly” and have described engaging him as being “an absolute game-changer”.

Benaiah also accepts instructions on corporate, shareholder, and commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors. He regularly appears before the Singapore Courts and is experienced in arbitrations under the major rules, including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SCMA and LMAA.

During his time at university, Benaiah was awarded the Maxwell Kohler Memorial Prize for being the top student in his penultimate year. He also won subject prizes for the Law of Obligations and Contract Law.

Outside of practice, Benaiah enjoys writing short stories and investigative pieces.

Sample Cases

Property, Trusts, Probate & Administration, and Mental Capacity Disputes

  • Acted for the purchasers in the landmark decision of Li Jialin & Anor v Wingcrown Pte Ltd [2024] 2 SLR 372 to successfully challenge the developer’s forfeiture of a deposit in an abortive condominium sale. The Court of Appeal also set out a revised framework for the common law “True Deposit Test”.

  • Represented a joint beneficiary of an estate in obtaining an order for sale of a shophouse worth approximately S$4 million which parties to the litigation jointly inherited many years ago.

  • Acted for an applicant in a contested cross-deputyship application involving over S$3 million in assets.

  • Acted for a co-administrator of an estate with assets worth over S$2 million in resisting claims by the beneficiaries of alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.

  • Represented a successful businesswoman in defending claims in trust and unjust enrichment from an ex-lover of over S$8 million in real estate and movable property.

Commercial Disputes

  • Successfully obtained a worldwide freezing injunction in the Singapore High Court against defendants prohibiting the disposal of their assets worldwide up to the value of approximately S$2.8 million.

  • Successfully obtained an urgent order for sale of movable property worth over USD 4 million in the Singapore High Court arising from the applicant’s exercise of a contractual lien over the said goods.

  • Acted for bunker suppliers in Singapore High Court proceedings against a well-known international conglomerate to recover outstanding barging fees of over USD 28 million for breach of contract.

  • Acted for a claimant in SIAC arbitration proceedings against an investment company to recover the capital invested in the sum of approximately S$2.8 million on the ground that the investments were a sham.

  • Acted for a refrigeration company in a claim against the company’s director, his wife, and their companies for breach of fiduciary duties, dishonest assistance, and conspiracy to injure.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles


Contact

benaiah.lim@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Property, Inheritance, and Trust Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes

Private Client

  • Family Offices

  • Legacy Planning: Wills & Trusts

  • Probate & Estate Administration

  • Mental Capacity Act matters

Medical Negligence & Personal Injury

  • Personal Injury & Accident

Memberships

  • Member, Singapore Academy of Law

  • Member, Law Society of Singapore

  • Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild

Accolades & Awards

  • Maxwell Kohler Memorial Prize (2017) for best overall academic performance, ranked no. 1 in the entire cohort

  • Macfarlanes Prize (2017) for best result in Advanced Contract Law

  • Allen & Overy Prize (2016) for best result in Law of Obligations

  • Simon Ball Memorial Prize (2016) for best result in Contract Law

  • Sheffield Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement

Education / Qualifications

  • Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (2022)

  • LLB (Hons), Sheffield

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • “I was recommended to Benaiah Lim and since then, I have not had to worry about my case. As my lawyer, he was well prepared and confident to provide the best legal solution. However, what really stayed with me was his commitment and dedication. I was travelling and he would accommodate my time zones when I was in Europe and USA so that he could discuss with me over calls. He provides me with timely updates and concise responses that made me feel reassured during my difficult period. Benaiah is the type of lawyer that you would always want - he never lets you walk alone.”

    C.L.

  • “We would like to thank Benaiah for acting for us in a contentious estate matter. Benaiah provided thorough and high-level legal advice throughout the process, and he handled the opposition with calm and ease. All in all a victory and a fantastic result. Thank you.”

    E.L.

  • “Benaiah worked reliably and maintained constant updates to assure me of the progress of the case. He has a pleasant temperament and an easy relaxed personality, communicating well with me in the area of work and personal experiences. I would recommend to engage him as a lawyer.”

    T.L.

  • “Benaiah handled my divorce case. It was an emotional and draining period for me. However, with Benaiah’s professionalism and dedication, I was comforted that I was in good hands. He patiently listens to my problem and will explain to me clearly the process and upcoming events to expect. There were a few occasions whereby I felt lost and was in urgent need of getting an answer or advice, Benaiah was always there to help and hear me out even during periods when he was on vacation.”

    C.F.

  • “I would like to thank Benaiah for helping me during the times when I was in a difficult situation . I’m really blessed that he was always there to give me ample advice and opinions. He guided me through and finally got an outcome I deserved. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him and do really appreciate his help.”

    C.T.

  • “Through recommendation, I came to know Mr Benaiah Lim who was appointed to handle some legal matters for my family. During the course of preparing the various legal documents, I realised that besides his professional knowledge, Mr Lim was willing to listen and was compassionate towards client's requests. He would also work extra time to ensure that our requests and applications went through smoothly and successfully. If not for Mr Lim's dedication to his works, I believed that our case would not be settled at expected time especially during the difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last but not least, I wish to express my appreciation for what Mr Lim had done for us and to confirm his credibility.”

    L.C.

  • “I wish to convey my heartfelt thanks to CCLLC for guiding us legally. I was very proud that CCLLC's case statement was well thought-out and articulate. Our special thanks go to Benaiah who has worked tirelessly, responding at all hours of the night to our instructions and questions. Thank you for being a law firm that cares for its clients.”

    L.C.

  • “Thanks to Benaiah's expertise, legal prowess, and sheer grit, I can finally see justice served. I would like to take this opportunity to show my deepest appreciation for Benaiah who kept me afloat and who never gave up on me. His regular calls to remind, urge and prod me into getting the various things done, really woke me up and kept me on track. His regular calls to check in on me and my son also touched our hearts with his warmth and sincerity. His commitment, positivity and professionalism never failed to inspire me. I would like to thank you once again for your understanding, patience, guidance and dedication to my case. Thank you so much for supporting me through these difficult times. My family and I will forever be grateful for your kindness.”

    N.L.

  • “My deep thanks for your skilful handling of today's mediation session, which has achieved, broadly, the aims that we have set, so that our wellbeing and affairs are being handled in good faith. We found in Benaiah - an advocate who displays the highest standards, in terms of client interaction, attention to detail and he always has the facts at his fingertips. Such meticulousness does not come by accident. I am very sure he will go far and high in this profession - solely on account of his acute perception of his clients concerns, and how he addresses all the facets of our case. His advertence to detail is exemplary.”

    T.C.

  • “Working with Benaiah was an absolute game-changer. His expertise and dedication were evident from day one. He had navigated my case with precision and care, providing invaluable support and securing a successful outcome. I can't recommend Benaiah highly enough.”

    G.K.S.

  • “I would recommend this legal firm to others who are in need a legal team to represent themselves in the eyes of law. Their helpfulness and capabilities are outstanding. My sincere thanks to Mr Benaiah,Mr Darryl Lau and Team for helping me in my legal case”

    N.S.