Helmsman LLC

Helmsman LLC is a law firm operating in Singapore. With documented cases from 2020 to 2024. The firm has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Supported by a team of 9 counsels. The firm demonstrates particular expertise in shipping and admiralty and maritime law. Their track record shows a 57.1% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 6 complex cases, representing 85.7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Helmsman LLC has demonstrated expertise across 10 primary practice areas, with significant experience in breach of contract and shipping.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Breach of Contract	4 cases	15.4% of total caseload	General Practice33.75% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 15.4% of their total caseload.
Shipping	4 cases	15.4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized89.20% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 15.4% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	4 cases	15.4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88.80% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 15.4% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	11.5% of total caseload	General Practice43.75% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 11.5% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	2 cases	7.7% of total caseload	Experienced60.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 7.7% of their total caseload.
Schemes of Arrangement	2 cases	7.7% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 7.7% of their total caseload.
Security for Costs	1 cases	3.8% of total caseload	General Practice30.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3.8% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	3.8% of total caseload	General Practice30.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3.8% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	3.8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3.8% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	3.8% of total caseload	General Practice10.00% relevance score	Helmsman LLC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3.8% of their total caseload.

Legal Team and Representation

Helmsman LLC has 9 notable counsels who have represented clients in various cases. The most active counsel has handled 3 cases.

Counsel Name	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Teo Ke-Wei Ian	3 cases	42.9% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 339(Nov 2023) 2023 sghc 302(Oct 2023) 2021 sgca 84(Aug 2021)
Huang Peide	3 cases	42.9% of firm's cases	2023 sghcr 15(Sep 2023)
Iris Ng	2 cases	28.6% of firm's cases	2024 sghc 256(Oct 2024) 2023 sghcr 15(Sep 2023)
Tan Yong Jin Jonathan	2 cases	28.6% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 339(Nov 2023) 2023 sghc 302(Oct 2023)
Chen Zhida	2 cases	28.6% of firm's cases	2021 sgca 84(Aug 2021)
Una Khng	1 cases	14.3% of firm's cases	2023 sghcr 15(Sep 2023)
Khng Una	1 cases	14.3% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 302(Oct 2023)
Kenneth Lim	1 cases	14.3% of firm's cases	2021 sghc 209(Sep 2021)
Cheng Le En Leanne	1 cases	14.3% of firm's cases	2023 sghc 302(Oct 2023)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Helmsman LLC's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 6.8
Complex Cases: 6 (85.7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Won	46.8 parties avg	6.8	57.1%
Neutral	37.3 parties avg	7.3	42.9%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2020	18.0 parties avg	8.0
2021	27.1 parties avg	7.1
2023	35.7 parties avg	5.7
2024	114.0 parties avg	14.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Helmsman LLC's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Won	4(57.1%)	57.1%
Neutral	3(42.9%)	42.9%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0	0.002 cases	2
USD	380224	190112.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2020	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	011 11	Neutral: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2023	012 12	Neutral: 1 cases (8.3%) Won: 2 cases (16.7%)
2024	01 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)

Represented Parties

List of parties represented by Helmsman LLC in various cases

Party Name	Role	Cases	Outcomes
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking CorporationNon-party Neutral (1)	Non-party	1 case	Neutral (1)
Olam Global Agri Pte LtdDefendant Neutral (1)	Defendant	1 case	Neutral (1)
Trafigura India Pvt LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Fu Ning Marine Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Ji Ning Marine Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Qing Ning Marine Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
MQ Communications Pte LtdOther Neutral (1)	Other	1 case	Neutral (1)
Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “AROWANA MILAN”Appellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “NEPAMORA”Appellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “PETRO ASIA”Appellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “STAR QUEST”Appellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel “ZMAGA”Appellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
AS Fortuna Opco BVPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)
AS Fortuna Shipco CVPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)