John Chung

John Chung is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2017. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in arbitration and building and construction contracts. Their track record shows a 17.0% success rate in resolved cases.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

John Chung has demonstrated expertise across 84 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and construction law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	12 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 12 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	8 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 8 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Strata Title Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Extension of Time	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stay of Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation of contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rules of construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Variation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contractual Terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation of Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful Termination of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipbuilding Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unfair Contract Terms Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Best Efforts Clause	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intention of Parties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Incorporation of main contract terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages for defects	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Singapore Institute of Architects standard form contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
REDAS Design and Build Conditions of Main Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual Variation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Claims by subcontractor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty as to materials and workmanship	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to design	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fire Safety Engineering	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Defect Claims	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Variation of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Compensation for delays	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ground for termination of contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Claims by sub-contractor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Transactions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Court’s powers over release of security after final award	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Warranty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Security of Payment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Formation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantum of Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Separability Doctrine	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architectural Services	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Lease Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Design and build contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipbuilding	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Measurement of Construction Work	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Timber Ceiling works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Defective Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rectification Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assignment of Contractual Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Oral Variation of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Naval Architecture	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Licensed Electrical Worker Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marine Propulsion Units	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantity Surveying	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
SIA Standard Conditions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architects and Engineers Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Collections	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Private International Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Chung has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

John Chung has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Kelvin Chia Partnership	7 cases	58% of cases	LED Linear v Krislite: Breach of Contract & Sale of Goods Act Dispute(Jun 2017) Chin Ivan v H P Construction: Validity and Enforcement of Architect's Certificates in Construction Contract Dispute(Mar 2015) H P Construction v Chin Ivan: Stay of Proceedings for Alleged Fraud in Architect's Certificates(Jul 2014)
Khattar Wong & Partners	3 cases	25% of cases	Mitsui v PSA Corp & Keppel: Stay of Proceedings under International Arbitration Act(Aug 2002) Hong Huat v Hiap Hong: Arbitration Award Variation on Costs & Legal Principle Misapprehension(Aug 2000) Hong Huat v Hiap Hong: Implied Duties of Employers Regarding Architect's Certifying Functions under SIA Conditions(Jul 2000)
Donaldson & Burkinshaw	2 cases	17% of cases	Lum Chang v Anderson Land: Challenging Arbitration Award Under Section 22 of the Arbitration Act(Apr 2000) Hong Huat Development v Hiap Hong: Appeal Against Refusal to Grant Leave to Appeal Arbitration Award(Mar 2000)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of John Chung's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.2
Complex Cases: 0 (0%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	52.2 parties avg	2.2	42%
Partial	52.0 parties avg	2.0	42%
Won	22.5 parties avg	2.5	17%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2002	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2004	32.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	5(42%)	42%
Partial	5(42%)	42%
Won	2(17%)	17%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	1,113,535.93	185,589.326 cases	6

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	4 13	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Partial: 3 cases (75.0%)
2002	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	3 21	Lost: 2 cases (66.7%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2014	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	LED Linear v Krislite: Breach of Contract & Sale of Goods Act Dispute 29 Jun 2017 Krislite Pte Ltd (Defendant)Partial	29 Jun 2017	Krislite Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for Defendant in partJudgment for the Defendant for a refund of $408,734.71 that it paid in advance for the Tower lighting. Interest is payable on this sum at the rate of 5.33% from the date of the writ to the date of judgment. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Chin Ivan v H P Construction: Validity and Enforcement of Architect's Certificates in Construction Contract Dispute 11 Mar 2015 H P Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff)Lost	11 Mar 2015	H P Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd (Respondent, Plaintiff): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed; proceedings stayed in their entirety and the respondent’s claim referred to arbitration.
3	H P Construction v Chin Ivan: Stay of Proceedings for Alleged Fraud in Architect's Certificates 09 Jul 2014 H P Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Appellant)Partial	09 Jul 2014	H P Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; stay of proceedings granted only for the disputed items. The remaining claimed sums can proceed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Rotol Projects v CCM Industrial: Sub-Contract Dispute over Variations & Payment for Aluminium and Glazing Works 14 Apr 2014 Rotol Projects Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	14 Apr 2014	Rotol Projects Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; the exact monetary amount will be assessed at a later stage. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	MAE Engineering v Fire-Stop: Contract Interpretation & Payment for Cladding Work 22 Nov 2004 Fire-Stop Marketing Services Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	22 Nov 2004	Fire-Stop Marketing Services Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Fire-Stop to refund the judgment sum to MAE and pay MAE the agreed sum of $168,664.29 (excluding GST). Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Chia Sok Kheng Kathleen v The Management Corporation: Strata Title Dispute over Renovation Approval and Management Corporation's Duties 14 Jul 2004 Chia Sok Kheng Kathleen (Plaintiff)Lost	14 Jul 2004	Chia Sok Kheng Kathleen (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claims were dismissed.
7	Fire-Stop Marketing v Mae Engineering: Construction Contract Dispute over Fire-Rated Board Cladding Payment 30 May 2004 Fire-Stop Marketing Services Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	30 May 2004	Fire-Stop Marketing Services Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim allowed with costsJudgment for the Plaintiff with costs. Interest on the sum payable shall be at 6% from the date of the writ. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Mitsui v PSA Corp & Keppel: Stay of Proceedings under International Arbitration Act 01 Aug 2002 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Lost	01 Aug 2002	Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal dismissedMitsui's appeal against the stay of court proceedings in favour of arbitration was dismissed with costs.
9	Hong Huat v Hiap Hong: Arbitration Award Variation on Costs & Legal Principle Misapprehension 03 Aug 2000 Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd (Respondent)Partial	03 Aug 2000	Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd (Respondent): Arbitration costs partially borneRespondents to pay 75% of the costs of the arbitration (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Hong Huat v Hiap Hong: Implied Duties of Employers Regarding Architect's Certifying Functions under SIA Conditions 05 Jul 2000 Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd (Respondent, Claimant)Partial	05 Jul 2000	Hiap Hong & Company Pte Ltd (Respondent, Claimant): Award partially set asideArbitrator’s award in respect of the first part of Item (a) and in respect of Items (b) to (d) is set aside.
11	Lum Chang v Anderson Land: Challenging Arbitration Award Under Section 22 of the Arbitration Act 04 Apr 2000 Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	04 Apr 2000	Lum Chang Building Contractors Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; no extension of time granted to file an application to set aside the award.
12	Hong Huat Development v Hiap Hong: Appeal Against Refusal to Grant Leave to Appeal Arbitration Award 20 Mar 2000 Hiap Hong & Co Pte Ltd (Respondent)Partial	20 Mar 2000	Hiap Hong & Co Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part, subject to further hearing in the High Court.