Hui Choon Kuen

Hui Choon Kuen is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 23 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in statutory interpretation and sentencing. Their track record shows a 74.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 13% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated expertise across 49 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and constitutional law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	12 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 12 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	11 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced64% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	10 cases	9% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 10 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Parliamentary Elections	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Copyrights	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice18% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Offences	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Freedom of speech	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admissibility of evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Prevention of Corruption Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
False statements of fact	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Public Order Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Reckless Driving	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sentencing Framework	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Films Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abetment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Illegal gratification	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Protection from Harassment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Spiked drink defence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA)	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Harassment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Outrage of Modesty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Privacy Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Vacation of Seat	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Hui Choon Kuen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Hui Choon Kuen has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 14 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	14 cases	61% of cases	Agustinus Hadi v Public Prosecutor: Dangerous Driving under Road Traffic Act(Oct 2024) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) The Online Citizen v Attorney-General: POFMA, Freedom of Speech & Constitutional Law(Oct 2021)
Deputy Public Prosecutor	7 cases	30% of cases	Public Prosecutor v R Sekhar: Undischarged Bankrupt, Obtaining Credit, Bankruptcy Act(Jun 2003) Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor: Freedom of Speech and Public Entertainment Licensing(May 2003) Public Prosecutor v Tan Loon Lui: Drug Consumption, Spiked Drink Defence & Misuse of Drugs Act(Apr 2003)
Deputy Public Prosecutors	2 cases	9% of cases	Ng Keng Yong v PP: Negligence Causing Death at Sea, Collision Regulations Breach(Aug 2004) Wong Soon Lee v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Outrage of Modesty(Sep 2002)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Hui Choon Kuen's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.7
Complex Cases: 3 (13%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	43.5 parties avg	3.5	17%
Partial	22.0 parties avg	2.0	9%
Won	172.5 parties avg	2.5	74%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2003	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2014	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2016	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2017	25.0 parties avg	5.0
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	32.7 parties avg	2.7
2021	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2022	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Hui Choon Kuen's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(17%)	17%
Partial	2(9%)	9%
Won	17(74%)	74%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	11,764.35	1,960.736 cases	6

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	4 112	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Partial: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 2 cases (50.0%)
2003	4 13	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 3 cases (75.0%)
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2018	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	3 3	Won: 3 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 23 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Agustinus Hadi v Public Prosecutor: Dangerous Driving under Road Traffic Act 15 Oct 2024 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	15 Oct 2024	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the sentence was dismissed.
2	Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression 27 Feb 2022 Attorney-General (Respondent, Defendant)Won	27 Feb 2022	Attorney-General (Respondent, Defendant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; Section 377A deemed unenforceable unless Attorney-General signals change in prosecutorial policy.
3	The Online Citizen v Attorney-General: POFMA, Freedom of Speech & Constitutional Law 07 Oct 2021 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	07 Oct 2021	Attorney-General (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe court dismissed the appeal.
4	Daniel De Costa Augustin v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Election During COVID-19 Pandemic 29 Jun 2020 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	29 Jun 2020	Attorney-General (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the Attorney-General was dismissed.
5	Ong Ming Johnson v Attorney-General: Challenge to Section 377A Fails 29 Mar 2020 Attorney-General (Defendant)Won	29 Mar 2020	Attorney-General (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court dismissed the plaintiff's application.
6	The Online Citizen Pte Ltd v Attorney-General: POFMA, Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods 18 Feb 2020 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	18 Feb 2020	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application dismissedThe Attorney-General successfully defended the Part 3 Correction Direction issued to The Online Citizen Pte Ltd.
7	Wong Souk Yee v Attorney-General: By-Elections for Group Representation Constituencies and Constitutional Interpretation 09 Apr 2019 Attorney-General (Respondent)Partial	09 Apr 2019	Attorney-General (Respondent): Appeal upheld in partAppeal upheld in part, as the court found that the Appellant should have been granted leave in the court below. However, the point is academic since she has ultimately failed to obtain any of the substantive reliefs sought.
8	Wong Souk Yee v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of By-Election Non-Requirement in Group Representation Constituency 08 Apr 2018 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	08 Apr 2018	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application dismissed.Application dismissed; costs to be paid by the Applicant to the Respondent fixed at $10,764.35 inclusive of disbursements (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Lee Wei Ling v Attorney-General: Copyright, Contractual Terms & Ownership of Lee Kuan Yew's Interview Transcripts 16 Aug 2017 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	16 Aug 2017	Attorney-General (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed in favour of the Attorney-General.
10	Attorney-General v Ting Choon Meng: Harassment & False Statements under Protection from Harassment Act 15 Jan 2017 Attorney-General (Appellant, Respondent)Lost	15 Jan 2017	Attorney-General (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal dismissed with costs.The Attorney-General's appeal was dismissed, and they were ordered to pay costs. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Lee Wei Ling v Attorney-General: Interpretation of Interview Agreement & Copyright of Lee Kuan Yew's Transcripts 27 Sep 2016 Attorney-General (Defendant)Won	27 Sep 2016	Attorney-General (Defendant): Application dismissedThe court dismissed the plaintiff's application.
12	Ting Choon Meng v Attorney-General: Protection from Harassment Act & False Statements 08 Dec 2015 Attorney-General (Respondent)Lost	08 Dec 2015	Attorney-General (Respondent): Application DismissedThe Attorney-General's application for an order under Section 15 of the Protection from Harassment Act was dismissed.
13	AHQ v Attorney-General: Judicial Immunity & State Liability for Judicial Acts 21 Jun 2015 Attorney-General (Respondent)Won	21 Jun 2015	Attorney-General (Respondent): Judgment for RespondentAppeals dismissed with costs in favor of the Attorney-General. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Arun Kaliamurthy v PP: Riot, Sub Judice Rule & Fair Trial 22 Jun 2014 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	22 Jun 2014	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Costs awardedThe Public Prosecutor was awarded costs to be paid by the accused persons. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
15	Ng Keng Yong v PP: Negligence Causing Death at Sea, Collision Regulations Breach 12 Aug 2004 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	12 Aug 2004	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended the appeal against the conviction.
16	Public Prosecutor v R Sekhar: Undischarged Bankrupt, Obtaining Credit, Bankruptcy Act 01 Jun 2003 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	01 Jun 2003	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal allowedThe Public Prosecutor's appeal was allowed, and the accused was convicted.
17	Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor: Freedom of Speech and Public Entertainment Licensing 29 May 2003 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	29 May 2003	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal dismissedThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended against Chee Soon Juan's appeal.
18	Public Prosecutor v Tan Loon Lui: Drug Consumption, Spiked Drink Defence & Misuse of Drugs Act 10 Apr 2003 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Lost	10 Apr 2003	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe Public Prosecutor's appeal against the decision to acquit the respondent was dismissed.
19	Public Prosecutor v Poh Teck Huat: Rash Driving, Causing Death, Sentencing Appeal 08 Apr 2003 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	08 Apr 2003	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe Public Prosecutor's appeal against the original sentence was allowed.
20	Public Prosecutor v Hendricks Glen Conleth: Abetment of Corruption in Smuggling Operation 13 Dec 2002 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Lost	13 Dec 2002	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the acquittal of the respondent was dismissed.
21	PP v Nurashikin: Theft Sentencing Appeal under Penal Code s 380 & Witness Credibility 15 Oct 2002 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	15 Oct 2002	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe Public Prosecutor's appeal was allowed, and the respondent was convicted.
22	PP v Loo Kun Long: Statutory Interpretation of Films Act s 30(2)(a) and Sentencing for Obscene Film Possession 10 Oct 2002 Public Prosecutor (Petitioner)Won	10 Oct 2002	Public Prosecutor (Petitioner): Petition allowedPetition for criminal revision allowed; fine enhanced from $1,500 to $3,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
23	Wong Soon Lee v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Sentence for Outrage of Modesty 16 Sep 2002 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Partial	16 Sep 2002	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Sentence variedThe High Court upheld the imprisonment sentence but set aside the caning sentence.