Francis Xavier

Francis Xavier is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2020. The lawyer has handled 30 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in civil practice and legal ethics and professional responsibility. Their track record shows a 42.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 15 complex cases, representing 50% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Francis Xavier has demonstrated expertise across 134 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice AreaCase Volume
Contract Law19 cases
Company Law13 cases
Arbitration10 cases
Breach of Contract9 cases
Commercial Disputes8 cases
Fiduciary Duties8 cases
Civil Procedure7 cases
Damages5 cases
Costs5 cases
Estoppel5 cases
Civil Practice4 cases
Evidence4 cases
Misrepresentation4 cases
Fraud and Deceit4 cases
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 cases
Corporate Litigation3 cases
Injunctions3 cases
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments3 cases
Winding Up3 cases
Banking and Finance3 cases
Agency Law3 cases
Administrative Law2 cases
Securities Fraud2 cases
Frustration2 cases
Insolvency Law2 cases
Asset Recovery2 cases
Legal Profession Act2 cases
Trust Law2 cases
Derivative action2 cases
International Arbitration2 cases
Jurisdiction2 cases
Banking Law2 cases
Appeal2 cases
Litigation2 cases
Commercial Law2 cases
Bankruptcy2 cases
Damages Assessment2 cases
Contracts2 cases
Professional Ethics2 cases
Corporate Law2 cases
Duty of Candour1 cases
Force Majeure1 cases
Judgments and Orders1 cases
Valuation1 cases
Share Valuation1 cases
Shareholders Agreement1 cases
Duty to Account1 cases
Summary Judgement1 cases
Interpretation of contractual terms1 cases
Conflict of Laws1 cases
Shadow directors1 cases
Contractual Interpretation1 cases
Performance of Contract1 cases
Interest1 cases
Affidavits1 cases
Accounting1 cases
Breach of Solicitors' Accounts Rules1 cases
Construction of Contract1 cases
Interpretation of Contract1 cases
International Commercial Court Practice1 cases
Construction of Contracts1 cases
Breach of Fiduciary Duty1 cases
Joint Venture Disputes1 cases
Stare Decisis1 cases
Professional Conduct Rules1 cases
Interpretation of Contracts1 cases
Anton Piller Order1 cases
International Arbitration Law1 cases
Assessment1 cases
Remoteness1 cases
Jurisdiction of Arbitral tribunal1 cases
Double Separability1 cases
Warranties1 cases
Locus Standi1 cases
Setting aside arbitral awards1 cases
Thai Law1 cases
Legal Ethics1 cases
Share Sale Agreement1 cases
Gross overcharging1 cases
Oral undertaking1 cases
Market Manipulation1 cases
Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs)1 cases
Derivatives Trading1 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings (Lawyers)1 cases
Moneylending Law1 cases
Convertible Bonds1 cases
Secured Convertible Note1 cases
Share Pledge Agreement1 cases
Debenture1 cases
Minority Shareholders Rights1 cases
Proper Plaintiff Rule1 cases
Fraud on the Minority1 cases
Net Tangible Asset1 cases
Completion Accounts1 cases
Loss of opportunity1 cases
Business Law1 cases
Chancery and Equity1 cases
Civil Litigation1 cases
Commercial Fraud1 cases
Commercial Litigation1 cases
Construction Law1 cases
Credit and Security1 cases
Criminal Law1 cases
Dispute Resolution1 cases
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards1 cases
International Commercial Contracts1 cases
Mareva Injunctions1 cases
Negligence1 cases
Professional Liability1 cases
Property Law1 cases
Real Estate1 cases
Shareholder Disputes1 cases
Torts1 cases
Unconscionability1 cases
Minority Oppression1 cases
Breach of Confidence1 cases
Evidence Law1 cases
Undue Influence1 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings1 cases
International Commercial Arbitration1 cases
Sentencing1 cases
Recourse against award1 cases
Illegality and public policy1 cases
Criminal Procedure1 cases
Assessment of Legal Costs1 cases
International Arbitration Act1 cases
Director's Duties1 cases
Property Disputes1 cases
Investment Agreement1 cases
International Commercial Law1 cases
De facto director1 cases
Banking Secrecy1 cases
Avoidance of transfer1 cases
Garnishee Proceedings1 cases

Law Firm Affiliations

Francis Xavier has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 13 cases.

Law FirmCases Handled
Rajah & Tann LLP13 cases
Rajah & Tann9 cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP4 cases
Rajah and Tann3 cases
Rajah & Tan LLP1 cases

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Francis Xavier's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case
8.0
Complex Cases
15 (50%)
Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

TypeCases
Lost97.2 parties avg
Neutral16.0 parties avg
Partial84.7 parties avg
Won139.6 parties avg

Complexity Trends Over Time

YearCases
200012.0 parties avg
200232.7 parties avg
2003111.0 parties avg
200516.0 parties avg
2006410.2 parties avg
200723.0 parties avg
200912.0 parties avg
201033.7 parties avg
201122.0 parties avg
201216.0 parties avg
201312.0 parties avg
201412.0 parties avg
201522.5 parties avg
2016216.7 parties avg
201714.0 parties avg
201825.0 parties avg
202025.0 parties avg

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome TypeCases
Lost9(29%)
Neutral1(3%)
Partial8(26%)
Won13(42%)

Monetary Outcomes

CurrencyAverage
SGD116,676.4717 cases

Yearly Outcome Trends

YearTotal Cases
20001
1
20023
21
20031
1
20051
1
20064
112
20072
11
20091
1
20103
111
20112
11
20121
1
20131
1
20141
1
20152
11
20162
11
20171
1
20183
111
20202
2

Case History

Displaying all 30 cases

Case
07 Oct 2020
CCA (Defendant)Won
15 Jul 2020
CCA (Defendant)Won
28 Aug 2018
BCBC Singapore Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim)Partial
17 Jun 2018
ST Vegas Enterprise Ltd (Defendant)Won
24 Jul 2017
Binderless Coal Briquetting Company Pty Limited (Plaintiff)Partial
28 Jul 2016
Soh Soon Jooh (Defendant)Won
25 Feb 2016
Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant, Respondent)Lost
28 Dec 2015
AYM (Defendant)Lost
27 Jan 2015
BHP Billiton Marketing AG (Singapore Branch) (Defendant, Respondent)Partial
02 Oct 2014
Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Manaf (Plaintiff)Won
27 Jun 2013
UDEH KUMAR S/O SETHURAJU (Respondent)Partial
30 Jan 2012
Cajavec (Appellant)Partial
06 Oct 2011
Andre Ravindran Saravanapavan Arul (Respondent)Lost
18 Jan 2011
Holcim (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won
14 Dec 2010
Ng Swee Hua (Plaintiff)Won
25 Aug 2010
Overseas Hotels Limited (Other)Neutral
06 May 2010
Law Society of Singapore (Applicant)Lost
26 Feb 2009
American Express Bank Ltd (Respondent)Won
17 Oct 2007
American Express Bank Ltd (Defendant)Won
08 Oct 2007
Ting Chek Swee (alias Ting Chik Sui) (Respondent)Lost
26 Oct 2006
Gerhard Tesan Binti (Defendant)Won
15 Aug 2006
Nakamichi Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won
21 Mar 2006
Karma International SARL (Plaintiff)Partial
25 Jan 2006
Cafe Al Fresco Pte Ltd (Applicant)Lost
25 Apr 2005
Karma International SARL (Plaintiff)Partial
26 Nov 2003
Cafe Al Fresco Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won
27 Oct 2002
Pan-United Industries Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost
25 Jun 2002
Ong Soon Kiat (Defendant)Won
29 Apr 2002
Tjia Eng Soei (Defendant)Lost
10 Sep 2000
Sim Yew Thong (Appellant)Partial