Chia Foon Yeow

Chia Foon Yeow is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 10 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in breach of contract and minority oppression. Their track record shows a 40.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 20% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated expertise across 39 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and misrepresentation.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	4 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Inducement of Breach of Contract	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Landlord and Tenant Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Confidence	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Tenancy Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Distress for Rent	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Collateral Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Dormitory Business	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Ex Turpi Causa	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bribery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Diplomatic Relations	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Overloading	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Defective Construction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Collections	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Measure of Damages	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Transfer of Cases	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Illegality and public policy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages Assessment	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chia Foon Yeow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chia Foon Yeow has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 8 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Loo & Partners LLP	8 cases	80% of cases	3D Infosystems v. Voon South Shiong: Assessment of Damages for Breach of Confidence & Conspiracy(Sep 2024) 3D Networks Singapore Pte Ltd v Voon South Shiong: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, and Conspiracy(Jul 2022) Wei Fengpin v Raymond Low Tuck Loong: Oppression of Minority Shareholders in Company Voluntary Winding Up(Apr 2022)
Tan Peng Chin LLC	1 cases	10% of cases	Somerset Investments v Far East Technology: Guarantee, Collateral Contracts & Distress for Rent(May 2004)
Tan Peng Chin & Partners	1 cases	10% of cases	Tan Chong Realty v Victory Industrial: Floor Damage Claim for Overloading(Jul 2000)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chia Foon Yeow's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.9
Complex Cases: 2 (20%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	43.2 parties avg	3.2	40%
Neutral	14.0 parties avg	4.0	10%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	10%
Won	42.3 parties avg	2.3	40%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	23.3 parties avg	3.3
2022	23.7 parties avg	3.7
2024	13.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chia Foon Yeow's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(40%)	40%
Neutral	1(10%)	10%
Partial	1(10%)	10%
Won	4(40%)	40%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	4,354,701.43	870,940.295 cases	5
USD	39,800,000.00	19,900,000.002 cases	2

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2022	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 10 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	3D Infosystems v. Voon South Shiong: Assessment of Damages for Breach of Confidence & Conspiracy 15 Sep 2024 Sunway Digital Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	15 Sep 2024	Sunway Digital Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment against DefendantJudgment against the first and second defendants jointly and severally in the amount of S$433,741.68 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	3D Networks Singapore Pte Ltd v Voon South Shiong: Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, and Conspiracy 17 Jul 2022 Sunway Digital Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	17 Jul 2022	Sunway Digital Pte Ltd (Defendant): Liable for inducement of breach of contract and conspiracyDefendant found liable for inducement of breach of contract and conspiracy; damages to be assessed. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Wei Fengpin v Raymond Low Tuck Loong: Oppression of Minority Shareholders in Company Voluntary Winding Up 11 Apr 2022 Sim Eng Chuan (Respondent, Defendant)Lost	11 Apr 2022	Sim Eng Chuan (Respondent, Defendant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed; Low and Sim shall be jointly and severally liable to buyout Wei’s shares at US$5m.
4	Wei Fengpin v Raymond Low: Transfer of Oppression Action Appeal Due to Company Insolvency 06 Dec 2021 Sim Eng Chuan (Respondent)Neutral	06 Dec 2021	Sim Eng Chuan (Respondent): Appeal transferred to Court of AppealAppeal transferred from the Appellate Division to the Court of Appeal.
5	Lou Kan v Li Hua: Fraudulent Misrepresentation & Damages in Investment Loss 14 Oct 2021 Lou Kan (Plaintiff)Won	14 Oct 2021	Lou Kan (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment in favor of Lou Kan for S$1,275,490 with interest at 5.33% per annum from the date of issue of the writ. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	ISO Industry Pte Ltd v Fu Loong Lithographer Pte Ltd: Dormitory Business Sale Dispute 10 Jan 2016 ISO Industry Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	10 Jan 2016	ISO Industry Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim AllowedThe court found that the agreement between the parties was for the sale of the Plaintiff’s entire dormitory business to the Defendant, with the value of the business to be separately assessed.
7	ANC Holdings v Bina Puri: Enforceability of Contract Involving Bribery for Saudi Housing Projects 02 May 2013 Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (Defendant)Won	02 May 2013	Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favor of the defendant; plaintiff's claim dismissed.
8	Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) v Ching Chi Ju Charles: Recovery of Funds for PNG Diplomatic Project 09 May 2010 The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (Plaintiff)Won	09 May 2010	The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff in the amount of US$29.8 million, plus accrued interest. The currency is specified in the judgment.
9	Somerset Investments v Far East Technology: Guarantee, Collateral Contracts & Distress for Rent 09 May 2004 Far East Technology International Ltd (formerly known as Far East Holdings International Ltd) (Defendant)Lost	09 May 2004	Far East Technology International Ltd (formerly known as Far East Holdings International Ltd) (Defendant): Claim DismissedJudgment against the defendant in the amount of $2,616,810.00, plus contractual interest at 8% per annum with monthly rests on the amounts disbursed from the respective dates of disbursement. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Tan Chong Realty v Victory Industrial: Floor Damage Claim for Overloading 12 Jul 2000 Tan Chong Realty (Pte) Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial	12 Jul 2000	Tan Chong Realty (Pte) Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for Plaintiff in the amount of $28,659.75 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).