Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine

Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2006 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in family law and matrimonial assets. Their track record shows a 17.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 8% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated expertise across 64 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and breach of contract.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice49% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Family Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized96% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Wife)	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice8% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Division of Assets	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice23% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Child)	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Division of Matrimonial Property	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Divorce	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice27% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Inducement of Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Measure of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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 Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misappropriation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Amendment of Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assessment of Legal Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantum meruit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conversion	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Valuation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Defamation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shares	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Children's Welfare	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Children's Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Taxation of Legal Fees	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contentious Business Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets Division	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mashed Potato Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency and Distributorships	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marriage Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Custody	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Support	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Collections	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Malpractice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine 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 Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Confidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 8 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Josephine Chong LLC	8 cases	67% of cases	Dways International v Lim Seow Hui: Damages for Conversion & Defamation(May 2024) WPN v WPO: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance in Divorce(Aug 2023) WGE v WGF: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance Appeal - Indirect Contributions, Valuation of Shares, Family Law(May 2023)
UniLegal LLC	3 cases	25% of cases	Sports Connection v Deuter Sports: Exclusive Distributorship Termination Dispute(Jul 2008) Panwah Steel v Koh Brothers: Project-Specific Contract Dispute Over Steel Rebars for Changi Water Reclamation Plant(Sep 2006) Panwah Steel v Burwill Trading: Breach of Contract, Damages, and Sale of Goods(Sep 2006)
Pinnacle Law LLC	1 cases	8% of cases	TDS v TDT: Division of Matrimonial Assets in Short Marriage(Aug 2015)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.6
Complex Cases: 1 (8%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	13.0 parties avg	3.0	8%
Partial	92.7 parties avg	2.7	75%
Won	22.0 parties avg	2.0	17%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2006	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	15.0 parties avg	5.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chong Siew Nyuk Josephine's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	1(8%)	8%
Partial	9(75%)	75%
Won	2(17%)	17%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	15,750,981.74	2,250,140.257 cases	7
USD	9,110.56	9,110.561 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2006	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2008	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2021	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	2 2	Partial: 2 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Dways International v Lim Seow Hui: Damages for Conversion & Defamation 09 May 2024 Lim Kim Hwa (Defendant, Appellant)Partial	09 May 2024	Lim Kim Hwa (Defendant, Appellant): Damages for misappropriation reducedDamages for misappropriation reduced from $86,154 to US$4,555.28.
2	WPN v WPO: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance in Divorce 30 Aug 2023 WPO (Defendant)Partial	30 Aug 2023	WPO (Defendant): Equal division of matrimonial assetsHusband was ordered to transfer assets to the Wife to equalize the division of matrimonial assets. Spousal maintenance was denied.
3	WGE v WGF: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance Appeal - Indirect Contributions, Valuation of Shares, Family Law 21 May 2023 WGE (Appellant)Partial	21 May 2023	WGE (Appellant): Appeal Allowed in PartAppeal allowed in part regarding the valuation of MS shares and the assessment of indirect contributions.
4	UFU v UFV: Child Maintenance Variation Application Post-Divorce 26 Jul 2021 UFV (Defendant)Partial	26 Jul 2021	UFV (Defendant): Variation application allowed in partThe Husband's application to vary the maintenance order was allowed in part, reducing the monthly maintenance payments for Component 2 and Component 3 expenses.
5	JWR Pte Ltd v Edmond Pereira Law Corp: Negligence Claim Appeal for Solicitor's Conduct 15 Jul 2020 JWR Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	15 Jul 2020	JWR Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs of $60,000 awarded to the respondents, inclusive of disbursements. The usual consequential orders relating to the security for costs would apply. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	USB v USA: Division of Matrimonial Assets After Short Marriage with Long Cohabitation 11 Jun 2020 USB (Appellant, Defendant)Partial	11 Jun 2020	USB (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal allowed in partThe Husband's appeal was allowed in part, increasing his share of the matrimonial assets by $22,665.44 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
7	JWR Pte Ltd v Syn Kok Kay: Taxation of Costs Under Legal Profession Act 23 Oct 2019 JWR Pte Ltd (Applicant)Won	23 Oct 2019	JWR Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application allowedApplication for taxation of costs allowed.
8	Zolton Techs v Tan Chew Sim: Director's Fiduciary Duties & Business Opportunity Diversion 10 Jul 2018 Tan Chew Sim (Defendant)Partial	10 Jul 2018	Tan Chew Sim (Defendant): Counterclaim allowed in partDefendant's counterclaim for 5% performance bonus and one month's salary in lieu of notice was allowed. Claim for accrued leave was disallowed.
9	TDS v TDT: Division of Matrimonial Assets in Short Marriage 30 Aug 2015 TDS (Plaintiff)Partial	30 Aug 2015	TDS (Plaintiff): PartialWife to receive 30% of Husband's shares in companies; no further maintenance for Wife and step-daughter. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Sports Connection v Deuter Sports: Exclusive Distributorship Termination Dispute 09 Jul 2008 Deuter Sports GmbH (Defendant)Partial	09 Jul 2008	Deuter Sports GmbH (Defendant): Counterclaim AllowedInterlocutory judgment granted to the defendant on the counterclaim with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
11	Panwah Steel v Koh Brothers: Project-Specific Contract Dispute Over Steel Rebars for Changi Water Reclamation Plant 17 Sep 2006 Panwah Steel Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	17 Sep 2006	Panwah Steel Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; Panwah Steel not liable for the shortfall in rebars. No monetary amount specified.
12	Panwah Steel v Burwill Trading: Breach of Contract, Damages, and Sale of Goods 17 Sep 2006 Panwah Steel Pte Ltd (Appellant)Partial	17 Sep 2006	Panwah Steel Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal dismissed in part, appeal allowed in partAppeal dismissed with respect to the Changi Agreement. Appeal allowed with respect to the quantum of damages awardable in so far as the Burmese Agreements are concerned. Damages of $38,356.84 awarded (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).