Chia Swee Chye Kelvin

Chia Swee Chye Kelvin is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2009 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in breach of contract and winding up. Their track record shows a 11.0% success rate in resolved cases.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated expertise across 36 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and civil procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	13% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 13% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	5 cases	9% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	4 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Receivership	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Oral Agreement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Set-off	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Quantum meruit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Stay of Proceedings	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Garnishee Proceedings	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Wills	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin 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	General Practice45% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Affidavits	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Subcontracts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Compromise Agreement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Reliance Loss	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Pre-emption right	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Factual Inferences	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Equitable Compensation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Proprietary Estoppel	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chia Swee Chye Kelvin has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Lumen Law Corporation	5 cases	56% of cases	Pure Group v Siong Ann Engineering: Dispute over Ramp Works Contract and Payment Milestones(Oct 2023) Asia Grand v A I Associates: SOPA & Date of Service of Payment Claim(Jun 2023) Winstech Engineering v Shanghai Chong Kee: Sub-contractor Claims & Privity of Contract(Sep 2019)
Samuel Seow Law Corporation	3 cases	33% of cases	Lim Chin San Contractors v Shiok Kim Seng: Proprietary Estoppel & Equitable Compensation(Jan 2013) L W Infrastructure v Lim Chin San: Natural Justice in Arbitration & Additional Awards(Oct 2012) Hayate Investment v ManagementPlus: Legal and Equitable Set-Off Dispute(May 2012)
Balkenende Chew & Chia	1 cases	11% of cases	Ng Chee Chuan v Ng Ai Tee: Breach of Oral Agreement Dispute(Mar 2009)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chia Swee Chye Kelvin's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.0
Complex Cases: 0 (0%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	62.0 parties avg	2.0	67%
Partial	22.0 parties avg	2.0	22%
Won	12.0 parties avg	2.0	11%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chia Swee Chye Kelvin's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	6(67%)	67%
Partial	2(22%)	22%
Won	1(11%)	11%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	129,810.00	18,544.297 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2009	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2013	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2023	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Pure Group v Siong Ann Engineering: Dispute over Ramp Works Contract and Payment Milestones 03 Oct 2023 Pure Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	03 Oct 2023	Pure Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed, and the DJ’s decision was affirmed. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
2	Asia Grand v A I Associates: SOPA & Date of Service of Payment Claim 21 Jun 2023 A I Associates Pte Ltd (Defendant, Applicant)Lost	21 Jun 2023	A I Associates Pte Ltd (Defendant, Applicant): Adjudication Determination set asideThe Adjudication Determination in favour of A I Associates Pte Ltd was set aside.
3	Winstech Engineering v Shanghai Chong Kee: Sub-contractor Claims & Privity of Contract 11 Sep 2019 Shanghai Chong Kee Furniture & Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	11 Sep 2019	Shanghai Chong Kee Furniture & Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favor of the defendant; plaintiff's claims dismissed.
4	SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd v Artison Interior Pte Ltd: Winding Up & Stay of Proceedings 14 Jan 2019 SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd (Appellant, Plaintiff)Lost	14 Jan 2019	SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs fixed at $25,000 (all-in) to the respondent. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd v Artison Interior Pte Ltd: Stay of Proceedings & Garnishee Order Nisi 08 Jan 2018 SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd (Plaintiff)Lost	08 Jan 2018	SCK Serijadi Sdn Bhd (Plaintiff): Application dismissed in partApplication to lift stay of proceedings on garnishee order nisi was dismissed. The court allowed the taxation of the plaintiff’s bill of costs for the purposes of submitting the claim before the liquidator. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Lim Chin San Contractors v Shiok Kim Seng: Proprietary Estoppel & Equitable Compensation 17 Jan 2013 Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Appellant, Respondent)Partial	17 Jan 2013	Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal partially allowedCompensation assessed at $104,810 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
7	L W Infrastructure v Lim Chin San: Natural Justice in Arbitration & Additional Awards 17 Oct 2012 Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	17 Oct 2012	Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
8	Hayate Investment v ManagementPlus: Legal and Equitable Set-Off Dispute 08 May 2012 Hayate Investment Co Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial	08 May 2012	Hayate Investment Co Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for Plaintiff in partJudgment granted for the residue after allowing ManagementPlus leave to defend the sum of US$120,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Ng Chee Chuan v Ng Ai Tee: Breach of Oral Agreement Dispute 03 Mar 2009 Ng Ai Tee (administratrix of the estate of Yap Yoon Moi, deceased) (Respondent)Lost	03 Mar 2009	Ng Ai Tee (administratrix of the estate of Yap Yoon Moi, deceased) (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was allowed, reversing the decision of the court below.