Chong Chia & Lim LLC

Chong Chia & Lim LLC is a law firm operating in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2023. The firm has handled 24 cases in Singapore's courts. Supported by a team of 10 counsels. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and adjudication. Their track record shows a 45.8% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 12.5% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated expertise across 10 primary practice areas, with significant experience in construction law and arbitration.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Construction Law	17 cases	25.8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80.63% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 17 cases which represents 25.8% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	10 cases	15.2% of total caseload	General Practice34.75% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 10 cases which represents 15.2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	7 cases	10.6% of total caseload	Experienced52.50% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 10.6% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	6 cases	9.1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78.82% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 9.1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	4 cases	6.1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79.00% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 6.1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	3 cases	4.5% of total caseload	General Practice40.00% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4.5% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	3 cases	4.5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized82.92% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4.5% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	3 cases	4.5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83.75% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4.5% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	3.0% of total caseload	General Practice42.00% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3.0% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1.5% of total caseload	General Practice30.00% relevance score	Chong Chia & Lim LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1.5% of their total caseload.

Legal Team and Representation

Chong Chia & Lim LLC has 10 notable counsels who have represented clients in various cases. The most active counsel has handled 16 cases.

Counsel Name	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Chong Kuan Keong	16 cases	66.7% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 231(Aug 2023) 2023 sghc 32(Feb 2023) 2020 sgca 88(Sep 2020)
Tan Joo Seng	10 cases	41.7% of firm's cases	2015 sghc 293(Nov 2015) 2013 sghc 272(Dec 2013) 2013 sghcr 19(Jul 2013)
Lim Lian Kee	4 cases	16.7% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 32(Feb 2023) 2018 sghc 32(Feb 2018) 2009 sghc 260(Nov 2009)
Tai Chean Ming	4 cases	16.7% of firm's cases	2018 sghc 32(Feb 2018) 2007 sghc 142(Aug 2007) 2007 sgca 37(Aug 2007)
Gan Siu Min Cheryl	4 cases	16.7% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 32(Feb 2023) 2020 sgca 88(Sep 2020) 2020 sghc 101(May 2020)
Sia Ernest	3 cases	12.5% of firm's cases	2019 sghc 188(Aug 2019) 2018 sgca 39(Jul 2018) 2018 sghc 74(Apr 2018)
Ernest Sia	3 cases	12.5% of firm's cases	2020 sgca 88(Sep 2020) 2020 sghc 101(May 2020) 2017 sghc 321(Dec 2017)
Wee Qian Liang	2 cases	8.3% of firm's cases	2013 sghc 272(Dec 2013) 2013 sghcr 19(Jul 2013)
Tay Yan Xia	2 cases	8.3% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 231(Aug 2023) 2023 sghc 32(Feb 2023)
Lawrence Lim	2 cases	8.3% of firm's cases	2003 sghc 141(Jun 2003) 2002 sghc 151(Jul 2002)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chong Chia & Lim LLC's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.1
Complex Cases: 3 (12.5%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	122.5 parties avg	2.5	50.0%
Won	112.4 parties avg	2.4	45.8%
Neutral	114.0 parties avg	14.0	4.2%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2003	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2006	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2007	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2009	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2013	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	33.7 parties avg	3.7
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	27.1 parties avg	7.1

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chong Chia & Lim LLC's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	12(50.0%)	50.0%
Won	11(45.8%)	45.8%
Neutral	1(4.2%)	4.2%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	2054019.94	58686.2815 cases	15

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2007	02 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	01 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	02 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2010	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	01 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	02 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2015	01 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2018	021 21	Lost: 2 cases (9.5%) Won: 1 cases (4.8%)
2019	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	02 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2023	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Neutral: 1 cases (9.1%)

Represented Parties

List of parties represented by Chong Chia & Lim LLC in various cases

Party Name	Role	Cases	Outcomes
Laguna National Golf and Country Club LtdDefendant, Claimant, Defendant, Appellant Lost (2)	Defendant, Claimant, Defendant, Appellant	2 cases	Lost (2)
Tan Poh Eng Construction Pte LtdDefendant, Respondent, Respondent Won (2)	Defendant, Respondent, Respondent	2 cases	Won (2)
Defence Science & Technology AgencyRespondent, Defendant Won (2)	Respondent, Defendant	2 cases	Won (2)
Kandenko Co LtdRespondent Neutral (1)	Respondent	1 case	Neutral (1)
Facade Solution Pte LtdAppellant Lost (1)	Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
CFAApplicant Lost (1)	Applicant	1 case	Lost (1)
Little Swan Air-Conditioning & Engineering Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Bintai Kindenko Private LimitedAppellant, Applicant Lost (1)	Appellant, Applicant	1 case	Lost (1)
Geok Hong Company Private LimitedDefendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim Lost (1)	Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim	1 case	Lost (1)
BDDDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Bintai Kindenko Pte LtdApplicant, Respondent Lost (1)	Applicant, Respondent	1 case	Lost (1)
A DELI CONSTRUCTION PTE LTDApplicant, Respondent Won (1)	Applicant, Respondent	1 case	Won (1)
Deshin Engineering & Construction Pte LtdRespondent Lost (1)	Respondent	1 case	Lost (1)
Trans Equatorial Engineering Pte LtdDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Sanchoon Builders Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Hong Leong Bank BhdAppellant Lost (1)	Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Hong Leong Bank BerhadAppellant Lost (1)	Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Chuan Lim Construction Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Volkswagen Financial Services Singapore LtdPetitioner Lost (1)	Petitioner	1 case	Lost (1)
Newtech Engineering Construction Pte LtdPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)
Hup Seng Bee Construction Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)