Chan Kah Keen Melvin

Chan Kah Keen Melvin is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2015 to 2025. The lawyer has handled 17 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 1 law firm. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and costs. Their track record shows a 30.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 29% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated expertise across 52 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and civil procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	11 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced62% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice41% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Damages	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced64% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Costs	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Liquidated Damages	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Offer to Settle	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin 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	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stay of Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Service of document out of jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Aid	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mitigation of damage	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Variations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Scope of Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Full and Frank Disclosure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Disbursements	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architectural Services	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pro Bono Services	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Accountants Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marine Industry Sponsorship Scheme	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appellate Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Fraud	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Erinford Injunction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chan Kah Keen Melvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chan Kah Keen Melvin has been affiliated with 1 law firm. The most active affiliation involves 17 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
TSMP Law Corporation	17 cases	100% of cases	Vibrant Group v Tong Chi Ho: Deceit Claim over Blackgold Australia Acquisition(Jan 2025) Law Society v Seah Zhen Wei Paul: Professional Misconduct and Duty to Court(Sep 2024) Hossain Rakib v Ideal Design: Overtime Pay Claim & Employment Act s 38(5) Interpretation(Jun 2023)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chan Kah Keen Melvin's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.0
Complex Cases: 5 (29%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	14.0 parties avg	4.0	6%
Lost	33.3 parties avg	3.3	18%
Neutral	24.0 parties avg	4.0	12%
Partial	72.7 parties avg	2.7	41%
Withdrawn	13.0 parties avg	3.0	6%
Won	62.7 parties avg	2.7	35%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2015	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2016	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2017	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	34.0 parties avg	4.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2025	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chan Kah Keen Melvin's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(5%)	5%
Lost	3(15%)	15%
Neutral	2(10%)	10%
Partial	7(35%)	35%
Withdrawn	1(5%)	5%
Won	6(30%)	30%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	787,931.13	78,793.1110 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2015	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Withdrawn: 1 cases (50.0%)
2016	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2017	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	6 1221	Dismissed: 1 cases (16.7%) Lost: 2 cases (33.3%) Neutral: 2 cases (33.3%) Partial: 1 cases (16.7%)
2021	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	2 2	Partial: 2 cases (100.0%)
2023	2 2	Partial: 2 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2025	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 17 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Vibrant Group v Tong Chi Ho: Deceit Claim over Blackgold Australia Acquisition 26 Jan 2025 Vibrant Group Limited (Claimant)Won	26 Jan 2025	Vibrant Group Limited (Claimant): Judgment for ClaimantJudgment for the Claimant; damages to be assessed.
2	Law Society v Seah Zhen Wei Paul: Professional Misconduct and Duty to Court 01 Sep 2024 Law Society of Singapore (Applicant)Won	01 Sep 2024	Law Society of Singapore (Applicant): Successful in applicationThe Law Society's application for disciplinary action against Mr. Seah and Mr. Mohan was successful.
3	Hossain Rakib v Ideal Design: Overtime Pay Claim & Employment Act s 38(5) Interpretation 14 Jun 2023 Hossain Rakib (Appellant)Partial	14 Jun 2023	Hossain Rakib (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed on the limited basis that he is entitled to overtime pay beyond the Overtime Cap. The case is remitted back to the Judge to compute the additional amount that the respondent should pay to Mr Rakib.
4	Diamond Glass v Zhong Kai: Liquidated Damages, Variations & Building Law 30 May 2023 Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd (Appellant, Plaintiff in counterclaim)Partial	30 May 2023	Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd (Appellant, Plaintiff in counterclaim): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; supplementary orders made regarding costs and payments. No specific monetary amount awarded.
5	Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd v Zhong Kai Construction Co Pte Ltd: Liquidated Damages, Variations & SOPA 22 Dec 2022 Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd (Appellant, Plaintiff in counterclaim, Respondent)Partial	22 Dec 2022	Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd (Appellant, Plaintiff in counterclaim, Respondent): Appeal allowed in partDG's appeal in respect of LD awarded to ZK is allowed in part and the $356,400 LD awarded to ZK for Phase 1 works is reduced by $165,600 to $190,800; DG’s appeal against the award of $5,906.40 to ZK in respect of ZK’s claim for replacement and rectification works, is allowed, and this award is accordingly set aside; DG’s appeal against the dismissal of its counterclaim for payments in respect of VO 6 (ie, the sum of $32,602.50) is allowed, and DG is awarded this sum; DG’s appeal against the dismissal of its counterclaim for payments in respect of VO 8 (ie, the sum of $13,185) is allowed, and DG is awarded this sum; DG’s appeal against the dismissal of its counterclaim for the Retention Sum (ie, the sum of $27,902.75) is allowed, and DG is awarded this sum.
6	Vibrant Group Ltd v Tong Chi Ho: Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim 11 Oct 2022 Vibrant Group Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Partial	11 Oct 2022	Vibrant Group Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal dismissed in partAppeal against setting aside service out of jurisdiction order for the third defendant was dismissed.
7	Taishi-Tech v Hyundai: Breach of Oral Contract Dispute over Watertown Project Payments 06 Sep 2021 Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Defendant)Won	06 Sep 2021	Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant; the plaintiff's claim was dismissed.
8	Seraya Energy v Denka Advantech: Costs & Disbursements in Electricity Contract Dispute 17 Apr 2019 Seraya Energy Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim)Lost	17 Apr 2019	Seraya Energy Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim): Costs to be paid to DefendantSeraya Energy Pte Ltd is to pay Denka Advantech Private Limited 90% of the costs of the action, on a standard basis, from the date the offer to settle was served. This is fixed at $390,000. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Seraya Energy v Denka Advantech: Costs & Disbursements in Electricity Contract Dispute 28 Jan 2019 Seraya Energy Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim)Lost	28 Jan 2019	Seraya Energy Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim): Costs to be paid to Denka AdvantechSeraya Energy is to pay Denka Advantech 90% of the costs of the action, on a standard basis, from the date the offer to settle was served. This is fixed at $390,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Seraya Energy v Denka Advantech: Breach of Electricity Retail Agreements & Liquidated Damages 01 Jan 2019 YTL PowerSeraya Pte Limited (Third Party)Dismissed	01 Jan 2019	YTL PowerSeraya Pte Limited (Third Party): Claim DismissedClaim against Third Party dismissed. Currency assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.
11	Hasan Shofiqul v China Civil: Employment Act & Overtime Pay Dispute 27 May 2018 Hasan Shofiqul (Applicant)Partial	27 May 2018	Hasan Shofiqul (Applicant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part, save for the matter of payment of salary in lieu of one month’s notice. Case remitted to the ACL for re-consideration.
12	CMC Ravenna v CGW Construction: Setting Aside Adjudication Review Determination under SOPA 22 Oct 2017 CGW Construction & Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	22 Oct 2017	CGW Construction & Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Respondent): Order of Court not set asideCMC Ravenna's Order of Court was not set aside.
13	Sin Herh Construction v Hyundai Engineering: Interim Injunction & Performance Bond Call Dispute 08 Jan 2017 Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Defendant)Won	08 Jan 2017	Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court dismissed the Plaintiff's application, effectively ruling in favor of the Defendant.
14	BDC v BDD and BDE: Stay of Court Proceedings in Favor of Arbitration 21 Sep 2016 BDE (Defendant)Partial	21 Sep 2016	BDE (Defendant): Proceedings stayed in partProceedings stayed in part in favour of arbitration.
15	SATS Construction v Islam Md Ohidul: Pro Bono Costs & Access to Justice 16 May 2016 Islam Md Ohidul (Respondent)Won	16 May 2016	Islam Md Ohidul (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; original award of $1,931.13 for unpaid salaries upheld (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
16	Progressive Builders v Long Rise: Adjudication Determination under Security of Payment Act 24 Aug 2015 Progressive Builders Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	24 Aug 2015	Progressive Builders Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Application DismissedPlaintiff's application to set aside the adjudication determination was dismissed, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay costs of $6,000 plus reasonable disbursements. The amount of $264,134.71 that had been paid into court was released to the defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
17	Goldrich Venture Pte Ltd v Halcyon Offshore Pte Ltd: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Marine Industry Sponsorship Scheme 20 Apr 2015 Halcyon Offshore Pte Ltd (Defendant)Withdrawn	20 Apr 2015	Halcyon Offshore Pte Ltd (Defendant): Counterclaim WithdrawnDefendant's counterclaim for damages arising from the loss of its status as a sponsoring shipyard was withdrawn.