Francis Xavier SC

Francis Xavier SC is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2009 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 13 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in conflict of laws and express trusts. Their track record shows a 38.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 6 complex cases, representing 46% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Francis Xavier SC has demonstrated expertise across 154 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and arbitration.

Practice AreaCase Volume
Contract Law9 cases
Arbitration7 cases
Breach of Contract6 cases
Commercial Disputes4 cases
Civil Procedure4 cases
Best Efforts Clause2 cases
Estoppel in defiance of statute2 cases
Bars to rescission2 cases
Intention of Parties2 cases
Inducement2 cases
Interpretation of Contract2 cases
Construction of Contracts2 cases
Variation of Contract2 cases
Interpretation of contractual terms2 cases
Contractual Remedies2 cases
Breach of Contractual Warranties2 cases
Appellate Practice2 cases
Fraud and Deceit2 cases
Repudiation of contract2 cases
Separability Doctrine2 cases
Costs2 cases
Interpretation of Contracts2 cases
Implied contracts2 cases
Private International Law2 cases
Estoppel2 cases
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act2 cases
Jurisdiction2 cases
Property Law2 cases
Contracts of indemnity2 cases
Damages2 cases
Company Law1 cases
Conflict of Laws1 cases
Contractual Interpretation1 cases
Performance of Contract1 cases
Variation1 cases
Interest1 cases
UNCITRAL Model Law1 cases
Rules of court1 cases
Express trusts1 cases
Affidavits1 cases
Construction of Contract1 cases
Henderson v Henderson doctrine1 cases
Joint Venture Disputes1 cases
Shareholder Loan Agreements1 cases
Wasted Expenditure1 cases
Distributorship Agreement1 cases
Trespass1 cases
Contractual Duties1 cases
Breach of Contractual Terms1 cases
Offer and Acceptance1 cases
Repudiatory breach1 cases
Repudiation1 cases
Singapore International Arbitration Centre1 cases
International Arbitration Law1 cases
Inducing Breach of Contract1 cases
Nuisance1 cases
Sham Contract1 cases
Law of Pleadings1 cases
Sham Transaction1 cases
Restructuring and Insolvency1 cases
Hotel Management Agreement1 cases
Incorporation of main contract terms1 cases
Contract of Affreightment1 cases
Incorporation of Terms1 cases
Breach1 cases
Breach of condition1 cases
Requirements for waiver by election1 cases
Communication of choice to affirm contract in clear and unequivocal terms1 cases
Novation1 cases
Contractual Variation1 cases
Privity of contract1 cases
Existence of arbitration agreement1 cases
Implied contract1 cases
Assignments1 cases
Completion Contracts1 cases
Sufficiency of consideration1 cases
Indemnity1 cases
Restitutionary Damages1 cases
Mashed Potato Agreement1 cases
Neighbouring Properties1 cases
Effect of Illegality of Related Contract1 cases
Terms1 cases
Ground for termination of contract1 cases
Arbitrability1 cases
Construction of undertaking1 cases
Court’s powers over release of security after final award1 cases
Validity of arbitral award1 cases
Formation1 cases
Effect of counterclaim1 cases
Ancillary Proceedings1 cases
Termination of Employment1 cases
International Commercial Transactions1 cases
Design and build contract1 cases
Oral undertaking1 cases
Pre-incorporation contracts1 cases
Deeds of Variation1 cases
Breach of Guarantee1 cases
Hire-Purchase Agreement1 cases
Procurement Agreement1 cases
Impossibility of Performance1 cases
Non-reliance clause1 cases
Construction Contract1 cases
Leases1 cases
Rent1 cases
Contra Proferentem Rule1 cases
Fundamental Change of Circumstances1 cases
Indemnification1 cases
Option to Purchase1 cases
Franchise Agreements1 cases
Assignment of Contractual Rights1 cases
No-Assignment Clause1 cases
Non-Compete Clause1 cases
Non-Solicitation Clause1 cases
Confidentiality Clause1 cases
Oral Variation of Contract1 cases
Tortious Interference1 cases
Landlord and Tenant Disputes1 cases
Liquidated Sum1 cases
Wrongful Interference with Trade1 cases
Constructive Dismissal1 cases
Rectification of Contracts1 cases
Bunker Supply Agreement1 cases
Hotel Operations1 cases
Administrative Law1 cases
Non-Competition Clause1 cases
Assault1 cases
Bankruptcy1 cases
Cerebral Palsy1 cases
Civil Litigation1 cases
Civil Practice1 cases
Commercial Law1 cases
International Commercial Contracts1 cases
Torts1 cases
Misrepresentation1 cases
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means1 cases
Evidence Law1 cases
International Commercial Arbitration1 cases
Construction1 cases
Contractual terms1 cases
Natural justice1 cases
Natural forum1 cases
Illegality and public policy1 cases
Service out of jurisdiction1 cases
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards1 cases
International Arbitration Act1 cases
Equity and limitation of actions1 cases
Issue Estoppel1 cases
Formation of contract1 cases
Foreign Law1 cases
Frustration1 cases
Garnishee Proceedings1 cases
Trust Law1 cases
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards1 cases
Evidence1 cases

Law Firm Affiliations

Francis Xavier SC has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 10 cases.

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case
3.9
Complex Cases
6 (46%)
Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

TypeCases
Dismissed17.0 parties avg
Lost63.4 parties avg
Partial14.0 parties avg
Won53.6 parties avg

Complexity Trends Over Time

YearCases
200912.0 parties avg
201412.0 parties avg
201513.0 parties avg
201634.8 parties avg
201924.6 parties avg
202015.0 parties avg
202324.0 parties avg
202422.5 parties avg

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome TypeCases
Dismissed1(8%)
Lost6(46%)
Partial1(8%)
Won5(38%)

Monetary Outcomes

CurrencyAverage
SGD333.336 cases

Yearly Outcome Trends

YearTotal Cases
20091
1
20141
1
20151
1
20163
111
20192
2
20201
1
20232
11
20242
2

Case History

Displaying all 13 cases

Case
12 Sep 2024
CZT (Appellant)Lost
21 Apr 2024
Ministry of Defence, Government of Indonesia (Defendant)Lost
22 Oct 2023
BCBC Singapore Pte Ltd (Appellant, Plaintiff)Partial
09 Feb 2023
Binderless Coal Briquetting Company Pty Limited (Appellant, Plaintiff)Lost
26 Apr 2020
Shantanu Prakash (Defendant)Lost
17 Nov 2019
Sithat Xaysoulivong (Appellant)Won
08 Jan 2019
Binderless Coal Briquetting Company Pty Limited (Plaintiff)Won
30 Aug 2016
Teleoptik-Ziroskopi (Appellant, Respondent)Dismissed
19 Jul 2016
Shi Ka Yee (Applicant)Lost
27 Jan 2016
Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Manaf (Plaintiff)Won
22 Nov 2015
AYH (Applicant, Respondent)Lost
29 May 2014
Alliance Concrete Singapore Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won
31 May 2009
Sports Connection Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won