Contact

benaiah.lim@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes

  • Competition & Antitrust

  • Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Property Ownership & Trust Disputes

Family Practice

  • Family Offices

  • Legacy Planning: Wills & Trusts

  • Probate & Estate Administration

  • Matrimonial Law

Dispute Resolution

  • Civil Litigation

  • Mediation

  • International Arbitration

Restructuring & Insolvency

  • Insolvency Disputes

  • Enforcing Creditors’ Rights

  • Corporate Rescues

  • Workouts & Debt Restructuring

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

Associate

Benaiah’s main areas of practice are litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on trusts, estate, and inheritance disputes.

Having trained at one of the “Big Four” firms in Singapore, Benaiah was involved in complex, high-value, and cross-border disputes early on in his career.

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 achieving the top score in the Law of Obligations and Advanced Contract Law.

Benaiah was one of six recipients of the prestigious COMBAR Scholarship in 2017, jointly awarded by the Commercial Bar Association and the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, where he was attached to the Rt Hon Justice Leggatt (as he then was) in the English Commercial Courts. The scholarship also included a placement with a set of barristers’ chambers in London, working with eminent King’s Counsel.

Benaiah serves in the sub-committee of the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild rendering pro bono legal assistance to people in need.

Sample Cases

Property and Trusts Disputes

  • Assisted 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.

  • Acted for an applicant in a contested deputyship matter with assets of over S$2 million. The matter was resolved at mediation.

  • Successfully acted for a co-administrator of an estate in defending claims by the beneficiaries of the estate for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, resulting in a written judgment in WSS v WST and another [2023] SGFC 41.

  • Successfully acted for a beneficiary of an estate against the sole administrator for breaches of fiduciary duties.

  • Acted for purchasers of a condominium property against its developer over the developer’s forfeiture of the purchasers’ deposit under the Law Society Conditions of Sale 2012 (a novel case on the scope of the Law Society Conditions of Sale and the law of forfeiture of deposits in Singapore). The matter is currently appealed to the Court of Appeal.

  • Successfully acted for an ex-wife in obtaining an order to vary a Consent Order to include, amongst other things, a landed property worth over S$4 million.

Commercial Disputes

  • Successfully assisted a claimant in an arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules in relation to a contractual dispute involving over US$34 million.

  • Successfully assisted a plaintiff in a High Court trial involving a credit-sleeving trade deal worth over S$1.5 million.

  • Acting for a Claimant in an arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules in relation to breaches of two investment agreements involving around US$2 million.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles

 


Benaiah Lim

Associate

Benaiah’s main areas of practice are litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on trusts, estate, and inheritance disputes.

Having trained at one of the “Big Four” firms in Singapore, Benaiah was involved in complex, high-value, and cross-border disputes early on in his career.

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 achieving the top score in the Law of Obligations and Advanced Contract Law.

Benaiah was one of six recipients of the prestigious COMBAR Scholarship in 2017, jointly awarded by the Commercial Bar Association and the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, where he was attached to the Rt Hon Justice Leggatt (as he then was) in the English Commercial Courts. The scholarship also included a placement with a set of barristers’ chambers in London, working with eminent King’s Counsel.

Benaiah serves in the sub-committee of the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild rendering pro bono legal assistance to people in need.

Sample Cases

Property and Trusts Disputes

  • Assisted 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.

  • Acted for an applicant in a contested deputyship matter with assets of over S$2 million. The matter was resolved at mediation.

  • Successfully acted for a co-administrator of an estate in defending claims by the beneficiaries of the estate for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, resulting in a written judgment in WSS v WST and another [2023] SGFC 41.

  • Successfully acted for a beneficiary of an estate against the sole administrator for breaches of fiduciary duties.

  • Acted for purchasers of a condominium property against its developer over the developer’s forfeiture of the purchasers’ deposit under the Law Society Conditions of Sale 2012 (a novel case on the scope of the Law Society Conditions of Sale and the law of forfeiture of deposits in Singapore). The matter is currently appealed to the Court of Appeal.

  • Successfully acted for an ex-wife in obtaining an order to vary a Consent Order to include, amongst other things, a landed property worth over S$4 million.

Commercial Disputes

  • Successfully assisted a claimant in an arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules in relation to a contractual dispute involving over US$34 million.

  • Successfully assisted a plaintiff in a High Court trial involving a credit-sleeving trade deal worth over S$1.5 million.

  • Acting for a Claimant in an arbitration administered under the SIAC Rules in relation to breaches of two investment agreements involving around US$2 million.

Published Judgments

Media Mentions

Articles


Contact

benaiah.lim@covenantchambers.com

Office: +65 6635 8885

Focus Areas

Commercial & Property Disputes

  • Business, Shareholders & Partnership Disputes

  • Competition & Antitrust

  • Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Property Ownership & Trust Disputes

Family Practice

  • Family Offices

  • Legacy Planning: Wills & Trusts

  • Probate & Estate Administration

  • Matrimonial Law

Dispute Resolution

  • Civil Litigation

  • Mediation

  • International Arbitration

Restructuring & Insolvency

  • Insolvency Disputes

  • Enforcing Creditors’ Rights

  • Corporate Rescues

  • Workouts & Debt Restructuring

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

  • "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. Low

  • "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. Cheong

  • "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. Chua

  • "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. Cheong

  • "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. Tan

  • "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."

    Ms C. F.

  • "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."

    Lee T.

  • "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. Lim

  • "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. Lai