Cheryl Tan

Cheryl Tan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2003 to 2019. The lawyer has handled 10 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in defamation and wills and probate. Their track record shows a 50.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 50% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Cheryl Tan has demonstrated expertise across 76 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	8 cases	7% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 8 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Company Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice41% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice13% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Defamation	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Burden of proof	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice23% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan 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 Practice15% relevance score	Cheryl Tan 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	Experienced74% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Securities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Zoning, Planning and Land Use	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Translation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equity and limitation of actions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Waiver	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res Judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Discovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Moneylenders Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Cheryl Tan 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 Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Choice of Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Promissory estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Anticipatory Breach	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Debt Recovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Power of Attorney	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contract of service	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Privilege	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judicial comity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan 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	Experienced65% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholder Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Procedural Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Employees’ Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Right of Set-Off	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Takeover	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contested Wills	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyancing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Cheryl Tan 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 Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Eminent Domain	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Malpractice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Cheryl Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Cheryl Tan has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC	4 cases	40% of cases	AUF v AUG: Challenge to Arbitral Award on Defective External Wall System(Nov 2015) Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Anti-Suit Injunction & Election of Remedies in Cross-Border Share Dispute(Feb 2010) Banque Cantonale v Allen & Gledhill: Discovery, Fishing Expeditions, and Legal Professional Negligence(Feb 2010)
Drew and Napier LLC	4 cases	40% of cases	State of Johor v Tunku Alam Shah: Validity of Will & Bequest of 'State Property'(Aug 2005) Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation, Fair Comment & Corporate Takeover(Jul 2005) Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation Claim over NatSteel Shareholder Dispute(Nov 2004)
Fernandez LLC	1 cases	10% of cases	Zheng Hongfan v Singaravelu Murugan: Power of Attorney & Agent's Authority in Loan Agreement(Aug 2019)
Drew & Napier	1 cases	10% of cases	Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd: Employment Contract, Severance Payments & Right of Set-Off(Jul 2003)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Cheryl Tan's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.8
Complex Cases: 5 (50%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	12.0 parties avg	2.0	10%
Lost	24.0 parties avg	4.0	20%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	10%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	10%
Won	55.6 parties avg	5.6	50%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2003	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2005	26.5 parties avg	6.5
2006	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2010	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(10%)	10%
Lost	2(20%)	20%
Neutral	1(10%)	10%
Partial	1(10%)	10%
Won	5(50%)	50%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	50,015,000.00	7,145,000.007 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2003	1 1	Dismissed: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2005	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2006	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 10 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Zheng Hongfan v Singaravelu Murugan: Power of Attorney & Agent's Authority in Loan Agreement 07 Aug 2019 Singaravelu Murugan (Defendant)Lost	07 Aug 2019	Singaravelu Murugan (Defendant): Application dismissedApplication for mandatory injunction dismissed; defendant to pay costs to the plaintiff fixed at $15,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	AUF v AUG: Challenge to Arbitral Award on Defective External Wall System 25 Nov 2015 AUF (Plaintiff, Defendant, Respondent)Lost	25 Nov 2015	AUF (Plaintiff, Defendant, Respondent): Applications dismissed with costsApplications to set aside arbitral award and ex parte order dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Beckkett v Deutsche Bank: Anti-Suit Injunction & Election of Remedies in Cross-Border Share Dispute 11 Feb 2010 Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Neutral	11 Feb 2010	Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Ordered to make an electionOrdered to make an election between proceeding in Singapore for an assessment of damages and pursuing its claim through further appeal(s) in Indonesia within 14 days. The election shall be final and irrevocable.
4	Banque Cantonale v Allen & Gledhill: Discovery, Fishing Expeditions, and Legal Professional Negligence 08 Feb 2010 Allen & Gledhill LLP (Defendant)Partial	08 Feb 2010	Allen & Gledhill LLP (Defendant): Partial LossOrdered to provide a further and better list of documents pertaining to court attendance notes where the Defendant acted for the Plaintiff and non-court attendance notes generated between the Defendant, Plaintiff, and/or Waterson Hicks.
5	Raiffeisen Zentralbank v Archer Daniels Midland: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Conspiracy Claim 31 Oct 2006 Rush River Trading Cayman Ltd (Defendant)Won	31 Oct 2006	Rush River Trading Cayman Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	State of Johor v Tunku Alam Shah: Validity of Will & Bequest of 'State Property' 30 Aug 2005 Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Johor Sultan Iskandar (Plaintiff)Won	30 Aug 2005	Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Johor Sultan Iskandar (Plaintiff): Claim AllowedThe court ordered that the compensation sum paid into court by the Collector, together with any interest under s 41 of the Land Acquisition Act, be paid to the second plaintiff. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation, Fair Comment & Corporate Takeover 18 Jul 2005 98 Holdings Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	18 Jul 2005	98 Holdings Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation Claim over NatSteel Shareholder Dispute 09 Nov 2004 98 Holdings Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	09 Nov 2004	98 Holdings Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claim dismissedThe defamation claim against the defendant was dismissed.
9	Jeyasegaram David v Ban Song Long David: Defamation Claim over 'Playing to the Gallery' Remark 30 Sep 2004 Ban Song Long David (Defendant)Won	30 Sep 2004	Ban Song Long David (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's defamation claim was dismissed with costs to be agreed or taxed by the registrar. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Shepherd Andrew v BIL International Ltd: Employment Contract, Severance Payments & Right of Set-Off 07 Jul 2003 BIL International Ltd (Defendant)Dismissed	07 Jul 2003	BIL International Ltd (Defendant): Counterclaim DismissedDefendant's counterclaim was dismissed.