Derek Tan

Derek Tan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2014. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in admiralty and maritime law and shipping law. Their track record shows a 56.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 44% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Derek Tan has demonstrated expertise across 34 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and breach of contract.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	4 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced64% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice36% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Insurance	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading Act	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Receivership	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misdelivery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Causation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Extension of Validity of Writ	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shipbuilding	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Power of Attorney	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Marine Insurance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Unless Order	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Marine Cargo Insurance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Salvage Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Derek Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Derek Tan has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 3 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann	3 cases	33% of cases	UMCI Ltd v Tokio Marine: Marine Cargo Insurance Claim for Damaged Semiconductor Equipment(Oct 2008) Agritrade International Pte Ltd v Pacific Vigorous Shipping Inc: Misdelivery of Cargo & Election of Remedies(Jun 2006) Royal & Sun Alliance v Metico Marine: Marine Insurance & Breach of Warranty(Jun 2006)
WongPartnership LLP	2 cases	22% of cases	Motorola v Uzan: Revocation of Powers of Attorney & Receivership Order(Oct 2014) Chimbusco v Jalalludin: Guarantee Enforcement & Insolvency Proceedings(Feb 2013)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny	2 cases	22% of cases	Ching Ho: Extension of Writ Validity & Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Action(Sep 2001) Dauphin Offshore v HRH Sheikh Sultan: Unconscionability & Performance Bonds(Jan 2000)
Rajah and Tann	1 cases	11% of cases	MMM Diana ex Able Director: Setting Aside Default Judgment After Failure to Comply with 'Unless Order'(Jul 2004)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny Anne Choo	1 cases	11% of cases	Feng Hang: COSCO Breached Contract by Issuing Second Bill of Lading, Causation Dispute(Dec 2001)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Derek Tan's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.8
Complex Cases: 4 (44%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	45.2 parties avg	5.2	44%
Won	54.0 parties avg	4.0	56%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2001	24.5 parties avg	4.5
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	17.0 parties avg	7.0
2014	17.0 parties avg	7.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(44%)	44%
Won	5(56%)	56%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	22,000.00	7,333.333 cases	3
USD	1,240,000.00	1,240,000.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2001	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Motorola v Uzan: Revocation of Powers of Attorney & Receivership Order 28 Oct 2014 Motorola Solutions Credit Co LLC (Plaintiff)Won	28 Oct 2014	Motorola Solutions Credit Co LLC (Plaintiff): Order granted to revoke powers of attorneyOrder granted to revoke powers of attorney with effect from the date of the Receivership Order.
2	Chimbusco v Jalalludin: Guarantee Enforcement & Insolvency Proceedings 27 Feb 2013 Peta Marine Services Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	27 Feb 2013	Peta Marine Services Pte Ltd (Defendant): Winding Up Order GrantedWinding up order granted against Peta Marine Services Pte Ltd.
3	UMCI Ltd v Tokio Marine: Marine Cargo Insurance Claim for Damaged Semiconductor Equipment 30 Oct 2008 UMCI Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	30 Oct 2008	UMCI Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff in the amount of US$1,240,000 plus interest at 5.33% from 6 June 2005.
4	Agritrade International Pte Ltd v Pacific Vigorous Shipping Inc: Misdelivery of Cargo & Election of Remedies 08 Jun 2006 Pacific Vigorous Shipping Inc (Defendant)Lost	08 Jun 2006	Pacific Vigorous Shipping Inc (Defendant): Appeal DismissedPacific Vigorous Shipping Inc lost the appeal and was ordered to pay costs of $22,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Royal & Sun Alliance v Metico Marine: Marine Insurance & Breach of Warranty 05 Jun 2006 Wecoy Maritime Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	05 Jun 2006	Wecoy Maritime Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claim DismissedCounterclaim dismissed. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.
6	MMM Diana ex Able Director: Setting Aside Default Judgment After Failure to Comply with 'Unless Order' 18 Jul 2004 Chiba Marine Yokohama Co Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	18 Jul 2004	Chiba Marine Yokohama Co Ltd (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs to be paid by the defendants. The court determined that the defendants should have applied to the registrar for an extension of time and to set aside the default judgment, rather than appealing directly to a judge. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Feng Hang: COSCO Breached Contract by Issuing Second Bill of Lading, Causation Dispute 27 Dec 2001 COSCO Container Lines (Defendant)Won	27 Dec 2001	COSCO Container Lines (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed with costs. Defendant is to have two-thirds of its costs on a standard basis up to 22 June and on an indemnity basis thereafter.
8	Ching Ho: Extension of Writ Validity & Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Admiralty Action 03 Sep 2001 The owners of the vessels ‘Ching Ho’ and ‘Chun Ho’ (Defendant)Won	03 Sep 2001	The owners of the vessels ‘Ching Ho’ and ‘Chun Ho’ (Defendant): Appeal allowedAppeal allowed and the renewal of the writ was set aside.
9	Dauphin Offshore v HRH Sheikh Sultan: Unconscionability & Performance Bonds 16 Jan 2000 The Private Office of HRH Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Respondent)Won	16 Jan 2000	The Private Office of HRH Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Respondent): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed with costs; security for costs shall be paid out to the respondent or its solicitors, to account of its costs.