David Chong

David Chong is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2008 to 2016. The lawyer has handled 11 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 1 law firm. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in constitutional law and judicial review. Their track record shows a 64.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 9% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

David Chong has demonstrated expertise across 34 primary practice areas, with significant experience in administrative law and constitutional law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Administrative Law	10 cases	16% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 16% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	7 cases	11% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	6 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	4 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice8% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Work Injury Compensation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Director's Liability	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Income taxation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Prison Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misappropriation of Funds	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mutual Legal Assistance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Breach of Trust	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Public Order	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Freedom of Religion	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Tax Deductions	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Clemency Process	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Intellectual Property Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	David Chong 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 Practice10% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
White Collar Crime	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	David Chong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

David Chong has been affiliated with 1 law firm. The most active affiliation involves 11 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	11 cases	100% of cases	Axis Law Corp v Intellectual Property Office: Judicial Review & Amendment of Trademark Statement(Jul 2016) Vijaya Kumar v Attorney-General: Challenge to Music Ban During Thaipusam Procession Based on Religious Freedom and Equality(Sep 2015) Madan Mohan Singh v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Singapore Prison Service Hair Grooming Policy(Feb 2015)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.3
Complex Cases: 1 (9%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	22.0 parties avg	2.0	18%
Other	12.0 parties avg	2.0	9%
Withdrawn	12.0 parties avg	2.0	9%
Won	72.4 parties avg	2.4	64%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2008	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2016	13.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(18%)	18%
Other	1(9%)	9%
Withdrawn	1(9%)	9%
Won	7(64%)	64%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	12,000.00	4,000.003 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2008	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	4 112	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Withdrawn: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 2 cases (50.0%)
2013	1 1	Other: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 11 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Axis Law Corp v Intellectual Property Office: Judicial Review & Amendment of Trademark Statement 03 Jul 2016 Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Defendant, Respondent)Won	03 Jul 2016	Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Defendant, Respondent): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for the Defendant; costs of $5,000 and disbursements of $1,000 awarded (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Vijaya Kumar v Attorney-General: Challenge to Music Ban During Thaipusam Procession Based on Religious Freedom and Equality 16 Sep 2015 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	16 Sep 2015	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application dismissedApplication for leave to apply for a Quashing Order and a Mandatory Order was dismissed. The court ordered the three applicants to be jointly and severally liable to pay the respondent costs fixed by me at $6,000 and disbursements amounting to $1,923.80 for this application. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Madan Mohan Singh v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Singapore Prison Service Hair Grooming Policy 24 Feb 2015 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	24 Feb 2015	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application to Strike Out GrantedThe respondent's application to strike out the originating summons was granted.
4	AQP v Comptroller of Income Tax: Income Tax Deduction for Misappropriated Funds 15 Jan 2013 Comptroller of Income Tax (Respondent)Other	15 Jan 2013	Comptroller of Income Tax (Respondent): OtherCase remitted to the Income Tax Board of Review for further evidence.
5	Attorney-General v Vellama: Costs in Withdrawing Appeal for Judicial Review of Prime Minister's By-Election Discretion 01 Nov 2012 Attorney-General (Appellant)Withdrawn	01 Nov 2012	Attorney-General (Appellant): Appeal WithdrawnThe Attorney-General withdrew the appeal against the Leave Order.
6	Vellama v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of By-Election Timing in Hougang SMC 31 Oct 2012 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	31 Oct 2012	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application DismissedApplication for judicial review dismissed; no order as to costs.
7	Vellama v AG: Prime Minister's Discretion on By-Elections in Hougang SMC 31 Jul 2012 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	31 Jul 2012	Attorney-General (Respondent): Judgment for RespondentThe application was dismissed in favour of the respondent.
8	Vellama v Attorney-General: Application for Mandatory Order for By-Election in Hougang SMC 08 Apr 2012 Attorney-General (Respondent)Lost	08 Apr 2012	Attorney-General (Respondent): Appeal against leave unsuccessfulThe Attorney-General's appeal against the decision to grant leave was unsuccessful.
9	Yong Vui Kong v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Clemency Process 12 Aug 2010 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	12 Aug 2010	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application dismissedThe Attorney-General successfully defended against Yong Vui Kong's application for judicial review.
10	Attorney-General v Bank: Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters - Production of Bank Records 22 Oct 2008 Attorney-General (Appellant)Won	22 Oct 2008	Attorney-General (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe Attorney-General's appeal was allowed, and the production order against the bank was granted.
11	Pang Chen Suan v Commissioner for Labour: Workmen's Compensation & Limitation Period 27 May 2008 Commissioner for Labour (Respondent)Lost	27 May 2008	Commissioner for Labour (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.