Isaac Tan

Isaac Tan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2010 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in criminal law and misuse of drugs act. Their track record shows a 86.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Isaac Tan has demonstrated expertise across 32 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and criminal procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	14 cases	18% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 14 cases which represents 18% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	11 cases	14% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 14% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	7 cases	9% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	7 cases	9% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Statutory offences	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Evidence	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Penal Code	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Isaac Tan 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	Experienced65% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Workplace Safety and Health Act	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Appeals	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drug Trafficking	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fellatio	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Importation of Drugs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Controlled Drugs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Illegal importation of controlled drugs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Paid Sex with a Minor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Public Order Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Carnal Intercourse	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Animal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drug Crimes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Outrage of Modesty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trade Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Work Injury Compensation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Customs Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sexual Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Isaac Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Isaac Tan has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 12 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	12 cases	86% of cases	Koh Lian Kok v Public Prosecutor: Workplace Safety, Negligence, and Sentencing Appeal(May 2024) Syed Fathuddin Putra v Public Prosecutor: Customs Act Offences & Sentencing Framework(Nov 2023) Sabrina Sim v Public Prosecutor: Animal Abuse, Disqualification Order Appeal(Sep 2022)
Deputy Public Prosecutors	2 cases	14% of cases	Public Prosecutor v Thong Ah Fat: Drug Trafficking - Knowledge of Diamorphine Possession(Aug 2010) Public Prosecutor v Dinesh Pillai: Importation of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act(Apr 2010)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.9
Complex Cases: 1 (7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Partial	13.0 parties avg	3.0	7%
Won	123.0 parties avg	3.0	86%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2010	32.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	27.0 parties avg	7.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	1(7%)	7%
Partial	1(7%)	7%
Won	12(86%)	86%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2010	3 12	Lost: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 2 cases (66.7%)
2011	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Koh Lian Kok v Public Prosecutor: Workplace Safety, Negligence, and Sentencing Appeal 20 May 2024 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	20 May 2024	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Sentence EnhancedThe court enhanced the sentence to 14 months' imprisonment.
2	Syed Fathuddin Putra v Public Prosecutor: Customs Act Offences & Sentencing Framework 28 Nov 2023 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	28 Nov 2023	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedSuccessfully defended the original sentence imposed on the appellant.
3	Sabrina Sim v Public Prosecutor: Animal Abuse, Disqualification Order Appeal 26 Sep 2022 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	26 Sep 2022	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed, upholding the original decision. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	PP v Yeduvaka Mali Naidu: WSHA Violation & Untrained Forklift Operation Leading to Fatality 09 Aug 2022 Public Prosecutor (Appellant)Won	09 Aug 2022	Public Prosecutor (Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe appeal was allowed, and the respondent's sentence was enhanced.
5	Lim Chee Huat v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Conviction Under Misuse of Drugs Act 23 May 2019 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	23 May 2019	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal dismissedAppeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.
6	PP v Ng Peng Chong: Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, and the Misuse of Drugs Act 05 Jul 2017 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	05 Jul 2017	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Accused convictedAccused Ng Peng Chong and Cheng Pueh Kuang were convicted on drug charges.
7	Public Prosecutor v Ng Peng Chong: Drug Trafficking - Joint Possession of Diamorphine 02 May 2017 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	02 May 2017	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Conviction on amended chargeNg and Cheng were convicted on the amended charge of joint possession of 10.17g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking.
8	PP v Kisshahllini: Drug Importation at Woodlands Checkpoint - Misuse of Drugs Act 06 Apr 2016 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	06 Apr 2016	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for Prosecution
9	Buergin Juerg v Public Prosecutor: Mens Rea & Paid Sex with a Minor 16 Jul 2013 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	16 Jul 2013	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal dismissedThe appeal was dismissed, upholding the original conviction.
10	PP v Mas Swan: Drug Importation, Wilful Blindness & Presumptions under Misuse of Drugs Act 28 Apr 2011 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Partial	28 Apr 2011	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Partial SuccessConviction of one defendant, acquittal of the other.
11	Yap Keng Ho v PP: Assembly & Procession Without Permit Near Parliament House 21 Feb 2011 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	21 Feb 2011	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeals against conviction and sentence dismissed.
12	PP v Lee Chee Soon Peter: Application of Similar Fact Evidence in Sexual Offence Case 24 Oct 2010 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Lost	24 Oct 2010	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Case DismissedThe Prosecution's case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
13	Public Prosecutor v Thong Ah Fat: Drug Trafficking - Knowledge of Diamorphine Possession 09 Aug 2010 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	09 Aug 2010	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused found guilty as charged and sentenced to suffer death.
14	Public Prosecutor v Dinesh Pillai: Importation of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 13 Apr 2010 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	13 Apr 2010	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused found guilty as charged.