Michael Khoo & Partners

Michael Khoo & Partners is a law firm operating in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2023. The firm has handled 58 cases in Singapore's courts. Supported by a team of 10 counsels. Their track record shows a 33.3% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 22 complex cases, representing 37.9% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated expertise across 10 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and breach of contract.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	10 cases	7.3% of total caseload	Experienced66.80% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 7.3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	10 cases	7.3% of total caseload	General Practice43.13% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 10 cases which represents 7.3% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	9 cases	6.6% of total caseload	General Practice36.36% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 9 cases which represents 6.6% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	8 cases	5.8% of total caseload	Experienced55.00% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 8 cases which represents 5.8% of their total caseload.
Property Law	7 cases	5.1% of total caseload	Experienced57.41% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 5.1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	6 cases	4.4% of total caseload	Experienced59.67% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 4.4% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	5 cases	3.6% of total caseload	General Practice31.50% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 3.6% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	5 cases	3.6% of total caseload	General Practice31.58% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 3.6% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	4 cases	2.9% of total caseload	Experienced52.22% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 2.9% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	4 cases	2.9% of total caseload	Experienced57.22% relevance score	Michael Khoo & Partners has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 2.9% of their total caseload.

Legal Team and Representation

Michael Khoo & Partners has 10 notable counsels who have represented clients in various cases. The most active counsel has handled 28 cases.

Counsel Name	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Josephine Low	28 cases	48.3% of firm's cases	2022 sghc 289(Nov 2022) 2022 sghc 215(Sep 2022) 2021 sghc 83(Apr 2021)
Michael Khoo	22 cases	37.9% of firm's cases	2019 sghc 72(Mar 2019) 2015 sgca 49(Sep 2015)
Andy Chiok	18 cases	31.0% of firm's cases	2018 sghc 120(May 2018) 2017 sghc 238(Sep 2017)
Michael Khoo, SC	11 cases	19.0% of firm's cases	2021 sghc 83(Apr 2021) 2019 sghc 166(Jul 2019) 2016 sghc 250(Nov 2016)
Ong Lee Woei	8 cases	13.8% of firm's cases	2015 sghc 47(Feb 2015) 2010 sghc 301(Oct 2010)
Low Miew Yin Josephine	5 cases	8.6% of firm's cases	2023 sghca 32(Oct 2023) 2021 sgca 86(Sep 2021) 2019 sghc 166(Jul 2019)
Jason Lim	4 cases	6.9% of firm's cases	2002 sghc 106(May 2002) 2002 sghc 67(Apr 2002)
Michael Khoo Kah Lip	4 cases	6.9% of firm's cases	2021 sgca 86(Sep 2021) 2010 sgca 24(Jun 2010) 2009 sghc 201(Sep 2009)
Tan Kay Khai	4 cases	6.9% of firm's cases	2002 sghc 125(Jun 2002) 2002 sghc 67(Apr 2002)
Chiok Beng Piow Andy	3 cases	5.2% of firm's cases	2016 sghc 250(Nov 2016) 2016 sghc 165(Aug 2016) 2006 sghc 41(Mar 2006)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Michael Khoo & Partners's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 6.4
Complex Cases: 22 (37.9%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	294.1 parties avg	4.1	48.3%
Won	208.8 parties avg	8.8	33.3%
Partial	74.3 parties avg	4.3	11.7%
Dismissed	23.0 parties avg	3.0	3.3%
Neutral	213.4 parties avg	13.4	3.3%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	68.8 parties avg	8.8
2001	83.4 parties avg	3.4
2002	103.3 parties avg	3.3
2006	315.4 parties avg	15.4
2007	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2008	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	32.8 parties avg	2.8
2010	32.8 parties avg	2.8
2011	22.6 parties avg	2.6
2012	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2014	32.9 parties avg	2.9
2015	211.5 parties avg	11.5
2016	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2019	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	26.0 parties avg	6.0
2023	19.0 parties avg	9.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Michael Khoo & Partners's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	29(48.3%)	48.3%
Won	20(33.3%)	33.3%
Partial	7(11.7%)	11.7%
Dismissed	2(3.3%)	3.3%
Neutral	2(3.3%)	3.3%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	10703509.18	155123.3230 cases	30
USD	6000000	1000000.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	0312 312	Lost: 3 cases (1.0%) Partial: 1 cases (0.3%) Won: 2 cases (0.6%)
2001	01322 1322	Dismissed: 1 cases (0.1%) Lost: 3 cases (0.2%) Partial: 2 cases (0.2%) Won: 2 cases (0.2%)
2002	0515 515	Lost: 5 cases (1.0%) Partial: 1 cases (0.2%) Won: 5 cases (1.0%)
2006	012 12	Neutral: 1 cases (8.3%) Won: 2 cases (16.7%)
2007	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2008	02 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2009	012 12	Dismissed: 1 cases (8.3%) Lost: 2 cases (16.7%)
2010	012 12	Lost: 1 cases (8.3%) Won: 2 cases (16.7%)
2011	011 11	Partial: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2012	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2013	01 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	021 21	Lost: 2 cases (9.5%) Partial: 1 cases (4.8%)
2015	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Won: 1 cases (9.1%)
2016	02 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2017	01 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Neutral: 1 cases (9.1%)
2019	02 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2021	02 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2022	011 11	Lost: 1 cases (9.1%) Partial: 1 cases (9.1%)
2023	01 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Represented Parties

List of parties represented by Michael Khoo & Partners in various cases

Party Name	Role	Cases	Outcomes
NG CHONG & HUE LLCRespondent, Defendant Lost (2)Won (1)	Respondent, Defendant	3 cases	Lost (2)Won (1)
NG SOON KAIRespondent, Defendant Lost (2)Won (1)	Respondent, Defendant	3 cases	Lost (2)Won (1)
Ong Boon ChuanDefendant Lost (1)Won (2)	Defendant	3 cases	Lost (1)Won (2)
Tan Hong WoonRespondent, Defendant Won (3)	Respondent, Defendant	3 cases	Won (3)
Tan Siew HuiAppellant, Defendant Lost (1)Partial (1)	Appellant, Defendant	2 cases	Lost (1)Partial (1)
Chye Seng Fong (executor and trustee of the estate of Chye You, deceased)Respondent, Defendant, Defendant Won (2)	Respondent, Defendant, Defendant	2 cases	Won (2)
Ewe Pang KooiDefense, Defendant Lost (2)	Defense, Defendant	2 cases	Lost (2)
LEONG PEK GANRespondent Lost (2)	Respondent	2 cases	Lost (2)
Soh Guan Cheow AnthonyApplicant, Defendant Lost (2)	Applicant, Defendant	2 cases	Lost (2)
Rebecca Marie Stephanie Tai-Yeo Hsiu ErhRespondent, Defendant Won (1)Dismissed (1)	Respondent, Defendant	2 cases	Won (1)Dismissed (1)
Sia Cheng YongRespondent, Defendant Lost (1)Won (1)	Respondent, Defendant	2 cases	Lost (1)Won (1)
Low Chye ChimAppellant, Defendant Won (1)Neutral (1)	Appellant, Defendant	2 cases	Won (1)Neutral (1)
Chan Fook ChoonDefendant Lost (2)	Defendant	2 cases	Lost (2)
Kwok Ai IngDefendant Lost (2)	Defendant	2 cases	Lost (2)
Clarke Beryl Claire (as personal representative of the estate of Eugene Francis Clarke)Appellant, Plaintiff Lost (1)Dismissed (1)	Appellant, Plaintiff	2 cases	Lost (1)Dismissed (1)
Ho Kon KimAppellant Partial (2)	Appellant	2 cases	Partial (2)
Chen LipingDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Mascreenos Bridjet w/o MosesDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Susan Pereira d/o MosesDefendant Neutral (1)	Defendant	1 case	Neutral (1)
STRATEGIC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTDPlaintiff, Respondent Lost (1)	Plaintiff, Respondent	1 case	Lost (1)
SALLY CHING PUI SIMPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)
WARREN KHOOPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)
Chan Tin SunPlaintiff Partial (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Partial (1)
Tan Cheng YewRespondent, Appellant Lost (1)	Respondent, Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
AAKDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Jonathan Tan See LehDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Hsu Ann Mei Amy (personal representative of the estate of Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu, deceased)Appellant Partial (1)	Appellant	1 case	Partial (1)
Asia Pacific Links LtdDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Law Society of SingaporeApplicant Won (1)	Applicant	1 case	Won (1)
Tan Chye Guan CharlesAppellant Lost (1)	Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Aye Aye SoeDefendant Lost (1)	Defendant	1 case	Lost (1)
Ong Boon KhengApplicant Lost (1)	Applicant	1 case	Lost (1)
Krishnamoorthy SittampalamDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Lee Biow NeoDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (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)
Tan Cheng KweeAppellant Partial (1)	Appellant	1 case	Partial (1)
Dr Khoo JamesAppellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Dr Khor Tong HongAppellant, Defendant Won (1)	Appellant, Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
Gunapathy d/o MuniandyRespondent, Plaintiff Lost (1)	Respondent, Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)
Neurological Surgery Pte LtdDefendant Won (1)	Defendant	1 case	Won (1)
CSR South East Asia Pte Ltd (formerly known as CSR Bradford Insulation (S) Pte Ltd)Plaintiff, Appellant Lost (1)	Plaintiff, Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Beryl Claire Clarke (as personal representative of the Estate of the Late Eugene Francis Clarke)Plaintiff Lost (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)
Gunapathy MuniandyPlaintiff Won (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Won (1)
Ching Mun FongAppellant Lost (1)	Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Lee Cheong HohRespondent Lost (1)	Respondent	1 case	Lost (1)
Ching Mun Fong (executrix of the estate of Tan Geok Tee, deceased)Plaintiff Lost (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)
Vivien Quahe Mei LinRespondent Won (1)	Respondent	1 case	Won (1)
Changhe International Investments Pte Ltd (fka Druidstone Pte Ltd)Plaintiff, Appellant Lost (1)	Plaintiff, Appellant	1 case	Lost (1)
Sam & WijayaDefendant, Respondent Won (1)	Defendant, Respondent	1 case	Won (1)
Chng Gim HuatAppellant Partial (1)	Appellant	1 case	Partial (1)
Chau Kwok Fun KevinPlaintiff Lost (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)
Jay Henry LeungPlaintiff Lost (1)	Plaintiff	1 case	Lost (1)

Case History

Displaying all 58 cases

Case

2023-sghca-32

09 Oct 2023

Tan Siew HuiLost

2022-sghc-289

17 Nov 2022

Tan Siew HuiPartial

2022-sghc-215

11 Sep 2022

Chen LipingLost

2021-sgca-86

07 Sep 2021

Chye Seng Fong (executor and trustee of the estate of Chye You, deceased)Won

2021-sghc-83

19 Apr 2021

Chye Seng Fong (executor and trustee of the estate of Chye You, deceased)Won

2019-sghc-166

15 Jul 2019

Ewe Pang KooiLost

2019-sghc-72

14 Mar 2019

Ewe Pang KooiLost

2018-sghc-120

14 May 2018

Mascreenos Bridjet w/o MosesLost

Susan Pereira d/o MosesNeutral

2017-sghc-238

26 Sep 2017

STRATEGIC CONSTRUCTION PTE LTDLost

2016-sghc-250

06 Nov 2016

LEONG PEK GANLost

2016-sghc-165

18 Aug 2016

LEONG PEK GANLost

2015-sgca-49

29 Sep 2015

NG CHONG & HUE LLCLost

NG SOON KAILost

2015-sghc-47

12 Feb 2015

SALLY CHING PUI SIMWon

WARREN KHOOWon

2014-sghc-238

18 Nov 2014

Soh Guan Cheow AnthonyLost

2014-sghc-234

13 Nov 2014

NG CHONG & HUE LLCLost

NG SOON KAILost

2014-sghc-97

11 May 2014

Chan Tin SunPartial

2013-sghc-202

02 Oct 2013

NG CHONG & HUE LLCWon

NG SOON KAIWon

2012-sghc-241

29 Nov 2012

Tan Cheng YewLost

2012-sghc-146

19 Jul 2012

AAKWon

2011-sghc-65

24 Mar 2011

Jonathan Tan See LehWon

2011-sgca-3

20 Jan 2011

Hsu Ann Mei Amy (personal representative of the estate of Hwang Cheng Tsu Hsu, deceased)Partial

2010-sghc-301

11 Oct 2010

Asia Pacific Links LtdLost

Soh Guan Cheow AnthonyLost

2010-sgca-24

27 Jun 2010

Rebecca Marie Stephanie Tai-Yeo Hsiu ErhWon

2010-sghc-162

24 May 2010

Law Society of SingaporeWon

2009-sghc-201

06 Sep 2009

Rebecca Marie Stephanie Tai-Yeo Hsiu ErhDismissed

2009-sghc-128

25 May 2009

Tan Chye Guan CharlesLost

2009-sghc-99

22 Apr 2009

Ong Boon ChuanLost

2008-sghc-206

11 Nov 2008

Aye Aye SoeLost

2008-sghc-199

06 Nov 2008

Ong Boon KhengLost

2007-sghc-213

27 Dec 2007

Krishnamoorthy SittampalamWon

Lee Biow NeoWon

2007-sgca-49

08 Oct 2007

Sia Cheng YongLost

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.