Chuah Chee Kian Christopher

Chuah Chee Kian Christopher is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and fraud and deceit. Their track record shows a 36.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 21% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated expertise across 59 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and construction law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced51% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	8 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 8 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized81% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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 Practice41% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Recourse against award	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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	Experienced55% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Dispute Resolution	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res Judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Agents Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inconsistent positions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractors’ duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Extended doctrine of res judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Principle of approbation and reprobation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cause of action estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Calderbank Offer	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty as to materials and workmanship	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to design	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Automobile Insurance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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 Specialized75% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Strata Title Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unconscionability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Setting aside	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Striking out	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abuse of Process	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Issue Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chuah Chee Kian Christopher has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 11 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP	11 cases	79% of cases	JP Nelson v Builders Hub: Setting Aside SOPA Adjudication for Fraud and Premature Application(Jul 2023) Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA, Termination Clauses & Payment Claims(May 2023) CLX v CLY: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud & Abuse of Process(Jan 2022)
Christopher Chuah Law Chambers LLC	2 cases	14% of cases	Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA & Fraud in Construction Contract Dispute(Sep 2024) Chen Qiming v Huttons Asia: Misrepresentation, Estate Agents Act & Property Purchase Dispute(Apr 2024)
Drew & Napier	1 cases	7% of cases	Regenthill Properties v Management Corp: Delivery of Condo Maintenance Fund Records(Jul 2002)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Chuah Chee Kian Christopher's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.1
Complex Cases: 3 (21%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	62.3 parties avg	2.3	43%
Other	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Partial	22.5 parties avg	2.5	14%
Won	54.3 parties avg	4.3	36%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2020	26.0 parties avg	6.0
2022	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	23.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chuah Chee Kian Christopher's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	6(43%)	43%
Other	1(7%)	7%
Partial	2(14%)	14%
Won	5(36%)	36%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,999,212.73	444,356.979 cases	9

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2020	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	2 11	Other: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2024	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA & Fraud in Construction Contract Dispute 17 Sep 2024 JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Respondent, Applicant)Lost	17 Sep 2024	JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Respondent, Applicant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed. Ordered to return the garnished sum of $23,668.05 to Builders Hub Pte Ltd. Ordered to pay costs of the appeal fixed at $20,000 inclusive of disbursements. Ordered to pay costs below fixed at $17,000. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Chen Qiming v Huttons Asia: Misrepresentation, Estate Agents Act & Property Purchase Dispute 16 Apr 2024 Chen Qiming (Plaintiff)Lost	16 Apr 2024	Chen Qiming (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim for S$1,544,100, representing 30% of the property's sale price, was dismissed. The court found no basis for the claims of misrepresentation, breach of contract, negligence, or breach of statutory duty. (Currency assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore).
3	JP Nelson v Builders Hub: Setting Aside SOPA Adjudication for Fraud and Premature Application 04 Jul 2023 JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Applicant)Partial	04 Jul 2023	JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application allowed in partThe Adjudication Review Amount was reduced by $155,160, and Builders Hub is ordered to repay JP Nelson the sum of $155,160, being the sum that Builders Hub had unlawfully gained by the fraud. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Builders Hub v JP Nelson: SOPA, Termination Clauses & Payment Claims 02 May 2023 JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Defendant)Other	02 May 2023	JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd (Defendant): Adjudication Determination set aside and remittedThe Adjudication Determination was set aside and remitted to the learned Adjudicator for further determination.
5	CLX v CLY: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud & Abuse of Process 24 Jan 2022 CLZ (Defendant)Won	24 Jan 2022	CLZ (Defendant): Application GrantedCLZ was a co-defendant with CLY and the application against them was upheld.
6	CKR Contract Services v Asplenium Land: Res Judicata & Striking Out in Construction Dispute 28 Jun 2020 Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	28 Jun 2020	Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claims in conspiracy struck outPlaintiff's claims in conspiracy against the first defendant are struck out in their totality.
7	CKR Contract Services v Asplenium Land: Appeal on Arbitral Award under Arbitration Act 26 Apr 2020 Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	26 Apr 2020	Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application dismissedThe court dismissed CKR's application for leave to appeal, upholding the arbitral award in favor of Asplenium.
8	Orion-One v MCST: Construction Defects, Locus Standi, and Interpretation of 'Good and Workmanlike Manner' 14 Nov 2019 Orion-One Development Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Appellant, Respondent, Defendant)Partial	14 Nov 2019	Orion-One Development Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Appellant, Respondent, Defendant): Appeal allowed in partOrion-One's appeal was allowed in part regarding liability for design omissions and mitigation issues.
9	Asplenium Land v Lam Chye Shing: Legal Professional Privilege for In-House Counsel 21 Feb 2019 Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Applicant)Won	21 Feb 2019	Asplenium Land Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application AllowedApplication allowed; declaratory and injunctive reliefs granted in respect of the Item 3 and Item 4 documents. Costs of the application and reasonable disbursements to be paid by CKR to Asplenium, the quantum of which was to be taxed if not agreed. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Yau Lee Construction v Far East Square: SOPA Dispute over Payment Claim Validity and Adjudicator's Jurisdiction 26 Nov 2018 Far East Square Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	26 Nov 2018	Far East Square Pte Ltd (Respondent): Application DismissedThe developer's application to set aside the adjudication determination was dismissed, and the sum of $2,276,284.68 was ordered to be paid out to the contractor. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	SH Design & Build Pte Ltd v BD Cranetech Pte Ltd: SOP Act Adjudication & Performance Bond 30 May 2018 SH Design & Build Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	30 May 2018	SH Design & Build Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Application dismissedPlaintiff's application to set aside the adjudication determination was dismissed. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.
12	Ang Cheng Guan Construction v Corporate Residence: Adjudication Review Scope under Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 23 Jan 2017 Corporate Residence Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	23 Jan 2017	Corporate Residence Pte Ltd (Respondent): Adjudication Review Determination set asideAdjudication Review Determination set aside, with costs to be paid by CR to ACG. Costs are to be taxed if not agreed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	JK Integrated v 50 Robinson: Unconscionability in Performance Bond Call & Construction Dispute 03 Mar 2015 50 Robinson Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	03 Mar 2015	50 Robinson Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application to set aside ex parte injunction allowedThe First Defendant's application to set aside the ex parte injunction was allowed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Regenthill Properties v Management Corp: Delivery of Condo Maintenance Fund Records 04 Jul 2002 Regenthill Properties Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	04 Jul 2002	Regenthill Properties Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal dismissedThe appeal by Regenthill Properties Pte Ltd was dismissed. The court ordered Regenthill to pay 40% of the costs to the respondent. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore, where the judgment was issued.