Jimmy Yap & Co

Jimmy Yap & Co is a law firm operating in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2024. The firm has handled 19 cases in Singapore's courts. Supported by a team of 3 counsels. Their track record shows a 52.6% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 11 complex cases, representing 57.9% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated expertise across 10 primary practice areas, with significant experience in breach of contract and banking law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Breach of Contract	6 cases	16.7% of total caseload	Experienced62.14% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 16.7% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	3 cases	8.3% of total caseload	General Practice35.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 8.3% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	General Practice20.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	Experienced62.50% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	Experienced53.33% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	General Practice30.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Family Law	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	General Practice42.50% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	5.6% of total caseload	General Practice10.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5.6% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	2.8% of total caseload	General Practice10.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2.8% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	2.8% of total caseload	Experienced65.00% relevance score	Jimmy Yap & Co has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2.8% of their total caseload.

Legal Team and Representation

Jimmy Yap & Co has 3 notable counsels who have represented clients in various cases. The most active counsel has handled 13 cases.

Counsel Name	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Jimmy Yap	13 cases	68.4% of firm's cases	2024 sghc 160(Jun 2024) 2021 sgca 12(Feb 2021) 2020 sghc 145(Jul 2020)
Yap Neng Boo Jimmy	6 cases	31.6% of firm's cases	2024 sghc 235(Sep 2024) 2024 sghc 41(Feb 2024) 2023 sghc 31(Feb 2023)
Ernest Subramaniam	1 cases	5.3% of firm's cases	2009 sghc 62(Mar 2009)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Jimmy Yap & Co's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 9.2
Complex Cases: 11 (57.9%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Won	1011.1 parties avg	11.1	52.6%
Lost	53.7 parties avg	3.7	26.3%
Partial	35.4 parties avg	5.4	15.8%
Neutral	116.0 parties avg	16.0	5.3%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	315.3 parties avg	15.3
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	110.0 parties avg	10.0
2012	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2013	24.3 parties avg	4.3
2014	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2021	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2023	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	35.0 parties avg	5.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Jimmy Yap & Co's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Won	10(52.6%)	52.6%
Lost	5(26.3%)	26.3%
Partial	3(15.8%)	15.8%
Neutral	1(5.3%)	5.3%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3181126.00	265093.8311 cases	11
USD	87160000	29053333.332 cases	2

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	0111 111	Lost: 1 cases (0.9%) Neutral: 1 cases (0.9%) Won: 1 cases (0.9%)
2009	01 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	01 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Partial: 1 cases (9.1%)
2013	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2014	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2015	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	012 12	Lost: 1 cases (8.3%) Won: 2 cases (16.7%)

Represented Parties

List of parties represented by Jimmy Yap & Co in various cases

Party Name	Role	Cases	Outcomes
Lyu Yan @ Lu YanRespondent, Plaintiff, Plaintiff Won (2)	Respondent, Plaintiff, Plaintiff	2 cases	Won (2)
Fairview Developments Pte LtdRespondent, Appellant, Respondent Won (1)Lost (1)	Respondent, Appellant, Respondent	2 cases	Won (1)Lost (1)
Lim Hoe HengAppellant, Defendant Partial (1)Lost (1)	Appellant, Defendant	2 cases	Partial (1)Lost (1)
Low Chye ChimAppellant, Defendant Won (1)Neutral (1)	Appellant, Defendant	2 cases	Won (1)Neutral (1)
Fujian Yaoda Fertilizer Technology Co LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Shenzhen Huomei-Hongjun Aluminium Trading CoNon-party Won (1)	Non-party	1 case	Won (1)
Farzin Ratan KarmaPlaintiff Lost (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)
Limb Salvage and Revision Arthroplasty Surgery Pte LtdRespondent Won (1)	Respondent	1 case	Won (1)
Fairview Developments Private LimitedDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Lim Chong PoonDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Chew Hua KokDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
SooDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Kok Lan ChooPlaintiff Partial (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Partial (1)
Lian Hwee Choo, PhebePlaintiff Partial (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Partial (1)
Consult Asia Pte LtdDefendant Partial (1)	Defendant	1 case	Partial (1)
Frey-Low DaisyAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Chay GheeAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Chay LinAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim ChiongAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim HarAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim Hong RichardAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim LayAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim PhengAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim SiahAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim TeeAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low Gim Tin @ Low Gim Tin RennaAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low LinaAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Low NancyAppellant Won (1)	Appellant	1 case	Won (1)
Law Society of SingaporeApplicant Lost (1)	Applicant	1 case	Lost (1)
Oakwell Egineering LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)

Case History

Displaying all 19 cases

Case

2024-sghc-235

15 Sep 2024

Fujian Yaoda Fertilizer Technology Co LtdWon

2024-sghc-160

25 Jun 2024

Shenzhen Huomei-Hongjun Aluminium Trading CoWon

2024-sghc-41

12 Feb 2024

Farzin Ratan KarmaLost

2023-sghc-31

12 Feb 2023

Limb Salvage and Revision Arthroplasty Surgery Pte LtdWon

2021-sgca-12

22 Feb 2021

Lyu Yan @ Lu YanWon

2020-sghc-145

19 Jul 2020

Lyu Yan @ Lu YanWon

2015-sgca-5

22 Jan 2015

Fairview Developments Pte LtdWon

2014-sghc-48

17 Mar 2014

Fairview Developments Private LimitedWon

2014-sgca-5

19 Jan 2014

Fairview Developments Pte LtdLost

2013-sghc-126

04 Jul 2013

Lim Chong PoonWon

2013-sghcr-1

08 Jan 2013

Chew Hua KokLost

SooLost

2012-sgca-58

17 Oct 2012

Lim Hoe HengPartial

2012-sghc-88

25 Apr 2012

Lim Hoe HengLost

2010-sghc-268

07 Sep 2010

Kok Lan ChooPartial

Lian Hwee Choo, PhebePartial

2009-sghc-62

12 Mar 2009

Consult Asia Pte LtdPartial

2006-sgca-45

21 Dec 2006

Frey-Low DaisyWon

Low Chay GheeWon

Low Chay LinWon

Low Chye ChimWon

Low Gim ChiongWon

Low Gim HarWon

Low Gim Hong RichardWon

Low Gim LayWon

Low Gim PhengWon

Low Gim SiahWon

Low Gim TeeWon

Low Gim Tin @ Low Gim Tin RennaWon

Low LinaWon

Low NancyWon

Won	Frey-Low Daisy (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Chay Ghee (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Chay Lin (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Chye Chim (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Chiong (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Har (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Hong Richard (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Lay (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Pheng (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Siah (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Tee (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Gim Tin @ Low Gim Tin Renna (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Lina (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
Won	Low Nancy (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.

2006-sghc-145

20 Aug 2006

Law Society of SingaporeLost

2006-sghc-41

09 Mar 2006

Low Chye ChimNeutral

2002-sghc-73

16 Apr 2002

Oakwell Egineering LtdWon