Doris Chia

Doris Chia is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2004 to 2017. The lawyer has handled 11 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in defamation and disciplinary proceedings. Their track record shows a 73.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 36% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Doris Chia has demonstrated expertise across 45 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	9 cases	14% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 9 cases which represents 14% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Defamation	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Insurance	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession Act	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice17% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice17% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Proceedings	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Schemes of Arrangement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Strata Title Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Medical Ethics	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Knowing Receipt	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Medical profession and practice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Professional conduct	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Formation of contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Frustration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Trust	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Medical Negligence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Dishonest assistance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shareholder Rights	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Proceedings (Medical)	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Debt Restructuring	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Reverse Dutch Auction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Takeover	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia 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	General Practice20% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Fraud	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Restructuring	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Doris Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Medical Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Doris Chia 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	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Doris Chia 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

Doris Chia has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Harry Elias Partnership	9 cases	82% of cases	Zage v Ho: Knowing Receipt, Breach of Trust, and Solicitor Misappropriation(Feb 2010) Chai Chwan v Singapore Medical Council: Judicial Review of Disciplinary Proceedings(May 2009) Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation, Fair Comment & Corporate Takeover(Jul 2005)
David Lim & Partners LLP	1 cases	9% of cases	Singland Transportation v Alpha Focus: Breach of Contract & Implied Terms Dispute(Jul 2017)
David Lim & Partners	1 cases	9% of cases	RBS v TT International: Scheme of Arrangement - Creditor Classification, Voting Rights, Scheme Manager Duties(Jan 2012)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.3
Complex Cases: 4 (36%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Partial	33.0 parties avg	3.0	27%
Won	83.4 parties avg	3.4	73%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2004	43.2 parties avg	3.2
2005	33.5 parties avg	3.5
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2012	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Partial	3(27%)	27%
Won	8(73%)	73%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	1,051,254.43	116,806.059 cases	9

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2004	4 13	Partial: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 3 cases (75.0%)
2005	3 12	Partial: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 2 cases (66.7%)
2009	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 11 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Singland Transportation v Alpha Focus: Breach of Contract & Implied Terms Dispute 27 Jul 2017 SINGLAND TRANSPORTATION PTE LTD (Plaintiff)Won	27 Jul 2017	SINGLAND TRANSPORTATION PTE LTD (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $17,355.43 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	RBS v TT International: Scheme of Arrangement - Creditor Classification, Voting Rights, Scheme Manager Duties 30 Jan 2012 Ho Lee Construction Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	30 Jan 2012	Ho Lee Construction Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; costs of appeal and the hearing below to both appellants.
3	Zage v Ho: Knowing Receipt, Breach of Trust, and Solicitor Misappropriation 09 Feb 2010 Kaori Kathleen Zage (Appellant)Partial	09 Feb 2010	Kaori Kathleen Zage (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; DeFred is liable to account to the appellants as trustee for the sum transferred in the Cash Cheque ie, $270,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Chai Chwan v Singapore Medical Council: Judicial Review of Disciplinary Proceedings 12 May 2009 Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won	12 May 2009	Singapore Medical Council (Respondent): Application for leave for judicial review dismissedDr. Chai was ordered to pay the SMC costs fixed at $25,000 plus reasonable disbursements. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation, Fair Comment & Corporate Takeover 18 Jul 2005 Ong Catherine (Respondent)Won	18 Jul 2005	Ong Catherine (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Lim Teng Ee Joyce v Singapore Medical Council: Appeal Against Costs Order in Disciplinary Proceedings 18 Jul 2005 Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Partial	18 Jul 2005	Singapore Medical Council (Respondent): Costs order reducedCosts order reduced to one-third of the original amount (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
7	Chwee Kin Keong v Digilandmall: Unilateral Mistake in Online Contracts 12 Jan 2005 Digilandmall.com Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	12 Jan 2005	Digilandmall.com Pte Ltd (Respondent): Judgment for RespondentJudgment for the respondent; the appellants shall bear two-thirds of the taxed costs of the trial. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Intergraph v Zhang: Employee Insurance Benefits & Trust Law 09 Nov 2004 Zhang Yiguang (suing by the committee and estate of his person, Tong Wen Li) (Respondent)Partial	09 Nov 2004	Zhang Yiguang (suing by the committee and estate of his person, Tong Wen Li) (Respondent): Appeal dismissed in partAppeal dismissed in part. Zhang is entitled to the $809.50 received under the Hospital Policy. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Oei Hong Leong v Ban Song Long David: Defamation Claim over NatSteel Shareholder Dispute 09 Nov 2004 Catherine Ong (Defendant)Won	09 Nov 2004	Catherine Ong (Defendant): Claim dismissedThe defamation claim against the defendant was dismissed.
10	Chia Sok Kheng Kathleen v The Management Corporation: Strata Title Dispute over Renovation Approval and Management Corporation's Duties 14 Jul 2004 The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 669 (Defendant)Won	14 Jul 2004	The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 669 (Defendant): Counterclaim AllowedThe defendant's counterclaim was allowed, and the plaintiff was ordered to reinstate the wall to its original state.
11	Zhang Yiguang v Intergraph Systems: Employee Insurance Benefits & Employer Deductions Dispute 10 Jun 2004 Zhang Yiguang (suing by the committee and estate of his person, Tong Wen Li) (Plaintiff)Won	10 Jun 2004	Zhang Yiguang (suing by the committee and estate of his person, Tong Wen Li) (Plaintiff): Claim allowedPlaintiff's claim of $468,089.50 allowed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).