Alvin Yeo SC

Alvin Yeo SC is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2022. The lawyer has handled 13 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in winding up and breach of contract. Their track record shows a 38.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 8 complex cases, representing 62% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated expertise across 62 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and arbitration.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	10 cases	10% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 10 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	7 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Company Law	6 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice49% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice34% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice32% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice22% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice22% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice26% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Private International Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Confidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Recourse against award	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Setting aside	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Foreign Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intention to create legal relations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty of Candour	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Financial Reporting Standards	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Will Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trademark Infringement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Well Known Trade Marks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trade names	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Auditing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trademark Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
State Immunity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Law of confidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty of confidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidator's Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stockbroking	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Related Party Transactions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Share Trading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intellectual Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Securities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Alvin Yeo SC has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Alvin Yeo SC has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 11 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP	11 cases	85% of cases	EFG Bank AG v Surewin Worldwide: Costs Allocation After Security Interest Ruling(Jan 2022) Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Breach of Confidence & Surreptitious Email Extraction(Nov 2021) Oei Hong Leong v Chew Hua Seng: Intention to Create Legal Relations in Share Sale Agreement(Aug 2020)
Bird & Bird ATMD LLP	1 cases	8% of cases	Nestlé v Petra Foods: Shape Mark Distinctiveness & Technical Functionality in Trade Mark Law(Nov 2016)
Wong Partnership	1 cases	8% of cases	Tiang Ming Sing v Datuk Ambrose Joseph Lee: Stock Trading, Moneylending, and Fiduciary Duty(May 2000)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Alvin Yeo SC's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.0
Complex Cases: 8 (62%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	74.0 parties avg	4.0	54%
Partial	16.0 parties avg	6.0	8%
Won	53.3 parties avg	3.3	38%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2008	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2009	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2014	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2016	23.3 parties avg	3.3
2017	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2019	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2020	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2021	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2022	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Alvin Yeo SC's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	7(54%)	54%
Partial	1(8%)	8%
Won	5(38%)	38%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	588,000.00	98,000.006 cases	6

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2020	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 13 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	EFG Bank AG v Surewin Worldwide: Costs Allocation After Security Interest Ruling 30 Jan 2022 EFG Bank AG, Singapore Branch (Plaintiff)Won	30 Jan 2022	EFG Bank AG, Singapore Branch (Plaintiff): Costs awardedThe second defendant shall pay to the plaintiff its costs of and incidental to this action in the sum of $588,000 as claimed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Breach of Confidence & Surreptitious Email Extraction 14 Nov 2021 Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (Defendant)Lost	14 Nov 2021	Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (Defendant): Permanent Injunction GrantedPermanent Injunction Granted
3	Oei Hong Leong v Chew Hua Seng: Intention to Create Legal Relations in Share Sale Agreement 13 Aug 2020 Chew Hua Seng (Respondent)Won	13 Aug 2020	Chew Hua Seng (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed in favor of the respondent (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	ST Group Co Ltd v Sanum Investments: Enforcement of Arbitration Award & Scope of Arbitration Agreement 17 Nov 2019 Sanum Investments Limited (Respondent, Appellant)Lost	17 Nov 2019	Sanum Investments Limited (Respondent, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed.
5	EQ Capital Investments Ltd v The Wellness Group Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application for Directors Acting in Own Interests 24 Jun 2019 Sunbreeze Group Investments Ltd (Other)Lost	24 Jun 2019	Sunbreeze Group Investments Ltd (Other): Application dismissedSunbreeze opposed the winding up application, but the application was granted.
6	Van Zyl v Kingdom of Lesotho: Enforcement of Arbitral Award Against a State 07 May 2017 Josias Van Zyl (Plaintiff)Lost	07 May 2017	Josias Van Zyl (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; required to serve order per State Immunity Act.
7	Nestlé v Petra Foods: Shape Mark Distinctiveness & Technical Functionality in Trade Mark Law 23 Nov 2016 Societe Des Produits Nestlé SA (Appellant, Plaintiff)Lost	23 Nov 2016	Societe Des Produits Nestlé SA (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs to the respondents.
8	ASG v ASH: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice & Costs 21 Jul 2016 ASG (Plaintiff)Lost	21 Jul 2016	ASG (Plaintiff): Application to set aside the principal award dismissedApplication to set aside the principal award dismissed.
9	BNY v Celestial Nutrifoods: s285 Companies Act Examination of PwC 05 Aug 2014 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Other)Lost	05 Aug 2014	PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Other): Required to Produce DocumentsPwC is required to produce documents and information requested by the liquidator, including working papers.
10	ADG v ADH: Construction of Will, Lapse of Residuary Gift, Intestate Succession Act 27 Sep 2009 E (Intervener)Partial	27 Sep 2009	E (Intervener): PartialThe court agreed that the gift had lapsed but disagreed with the 4th Intervener's construction that the lapsed gift passes as on an intestacy. The interveners are to bear their own costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Over & Over Ltd v Bonvests: Minority Oppression & Rights Issue Dispute 30 Nov 2008 Bonvests Holdings Ltd (Defendant)Won	30 Nov 2008	Bonvests Holdings Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for Bonvests Holdings Ltd, the defendant. The judgment does not specify a currency, so the currency of the jurisdiction (Singapore) is assumed.
12	Insigma v Alstom: Validity of Arbitration Agreement & Tribunal Constitution Under ICC Rules 13 Aug 2008 Alstom Technology Ltd (Defendant)Won	13 Aug 2008	Alstom Technology Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantApplication to set aside the Decision on Jurisdiction made by the arbitral tribunal was dismissed with costs to the defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Tiang Ming Sing v Datuk Ambrose Joseph Lee: Stock Trading, Moneylending, and Fiduciary Duty 25 May 2000 Kay Hian Private Limited (Defendant)Won	25 May 2000	Kay Hian Private Limited (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim against the defendant was dismissed with costs.