John Seow

John Seow is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2003 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 6 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in shipping law and admiralty and maritime law. Their track record shows a 43.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

John Seow has demonstrated expertise across 64 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and shipping law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	13 cases	11% of total caseload	General Practice49% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 13 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	7 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	6 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized86% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading Act	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Dangerous Goods	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Causation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Natural forum	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Seow 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	General Practice30% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conversion	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admiralty Jurisdiction and Arrest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Switch Bills of Lading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Laches	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conflict of Laws	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	John Seow 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	Experienced70% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Common intention constructive trusts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Comity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marine Insurance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Setting aside leave to enforce	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty of full and frank disclosure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Limitation of Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Collision Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Supply of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Warn	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Title to Sue	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Lawful Holder	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Order Bills of Lading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful Delivery of Cargo	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship-to-ship transfer operation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marine Accidents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Documentary Credits	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insurance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Letters of Credit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	John Seow 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	Experienced60% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Proprietary Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow 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	Experienced70% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful Death	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	John Seow has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	John Seow 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

John Seow has been affiliated with 6 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 6 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah and Tann	6 cases	43% of cases	UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue on Bills of Lading under Bills of Lading Act(Sep 2005) UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act(Apr 2005) Sunrise Crane: Duty of Care & Limitation of Liability in Dangerous Goods Transfer(Sep 2004)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP	2 cases	14% of cases	National Oilwell Varco Norway AS v Keppel FELS: Setting Aside Leave to Enforce Arbitration Award Due to Non-Existent Party(Jun 2021) Geok Hong Co Pte Ltd v Koh Ai Gek: Constructive Trusts & Proprietary Estoppel Dispute(Feb 2019)
Rajah & Tann LLP	2 cases	14% of cases	The "Reecon Wolf": Collision in Straits of Malacca - Forum Non Conveniens & Admiralty Jurisdiction(Jan 2012) MGA International v. Wajilam Exports: Trade Finance Commission Dispute(Oct 2010)
Rajah & Tann	2 cases	14% of cases	UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act(Aug 2004) Golden Shore Transportation v UCO Bank: Stay of Proceedings & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause(Oct 2003)
Drew & Napier LLC	1 cases	7% of cases	Comfort Resources v Alliance Concrete: Breach of Sand Supply Contract Dispute(Aug 2008)
Incisive Law LLC	1 cases	7% of cases	The "Sea Justice": Collision Dispute, Forum Non Conveniens, and Admiralty Jurisdiction(Feb 2024)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.3
Complex Cases: 1 (7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	72.0 parties avg	2.0	50%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Won	62.7 parties avg	2.7	43%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2003	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2005	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2024	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	7(50%)	50%
Neutral	1(7%)	7%
Won	6(43%)	43%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	493,534.34	61,691.798 cases	8

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2003	4 31	Lost: 3 cases (75.0%) Won: 1 cases (25.0%)
2004	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2008	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	The "Sea Justice": Collision Dispute, Forum Non Conveniens, and Admiralty Jurisdiction 08 Feb 2024 THE OWNER AND/OR DEMISE CHARTERER OF THE VESSEL “SEA JUSTICE” (Defendant, Appellant)Neutral	08 Feb 2024	THE OWNER AND/OR DEMISE CHARTERER OF THE VESSEL “SEA JUSTICE” (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal against the order dismissing the application to set aside the arrest was dismissed. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	National Oilwell Varco Norway AS v Keppel FELS: Setting Aside Leave to Enforce Arbitration Award Due to Non-Existent Party 10 Jun 2021 National Oilwell Varco Norway AS (formerly known as Hydralift AS) (Plaintiff)Lost	10 Jun 2021	National Oilwell Varco Norway AS (formerly known as Hydralift AS) (Plaintiff): Application DismissedPlaintiff's application to enforce the arbitration award was dismissed, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay the defendant's costs fixed at $20,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Geok Hong Co Pte Ltd v Koh Ai Gek: Constructive Trusts & Proprietary Estoppel Dispute 27 Feb 2019 Geok Hong Company Private Limited (Appellant)Won	27 Feb 2019	Geok Hong Company Private Limited (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed. Costs of the appeal fixed at $50,000 inclusive of disbursements to be paid by the respondents to the Company. The respondents shall also bear the costs below, such costs to be taxed if not agreed by the parties. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	The "Reecon Wolf": Collision in Straits of Malacca - Forum Non Conveniens & Admiralty Jurisdiction 30 Jan 2012 The "Capt Stefanos" (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	30 Jan 2012	The "Capt Stefanos" (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; Singapore Action stayed.
5	MGA International v. Wajilam Exports: Trade Finance Commission Dispute 28 Oct 2010 MGA International Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	28 Oct 2010	MGA International Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for MGA in the amount of US$259,837.67 with interest at 12% per annum from 2008-06-05 until the date of payment. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Comfort Resources v Alliance Concrete: Breach of Sand Supply Contract Dispute 04 Aug 2008 Comfort Resources Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	04 Aug 2008	Comfort Resources Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffFinal judgment awarded to Comfort Resources in the amount of $163,696.67 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore). Interlocutory judgment also awarded for breach of contract, with damages to be assessed.
7	UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue on Bills of Lading under Bills of Lading Act 13 Sep 2005 Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	13 Sep 2005	Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Respondent): Original Action Struck OutThe original action against the respondent was struck out in the High Court, but this decision was overturned on appeal.
8	UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act 04 Apr 2005 Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Defendant, Respondent)Won	04 Apr 2005	Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Defendant, Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal by the plaintiff was dismissed with costs.
9	Sunrise Crane: Duty of Care & Limitation of Liability in Dangerous Goods Transfer 12 Sep 2004 Doman Shipping SA (Appellant)Lost	12 Sep 2004	Doman Shipping SA (Appellant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed on both liability and quantum.
10	UCO Bank v Golden Shore Transportation: Title to Sue Under Bills of Lading Act 24 Aug 2004 Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	24 Aug 2004	Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court dismissed UCO Bank's claim and awarded costs to Golden Shore.
11	Sunrise Crane v Pristine: Negligence Claim for Damage from Contaminated Nitric Acid 25 Nov 2003 Doman Shipping SA (Defendant)Lost	25 Nov 2003	Doman Shipping SA (Defendant): Judgment Against DefendantJudgment against the Defendant with costs and for damages to be assessed by the Registrar. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	UCO Bank v Golden View Maritime: Mareva Injunction & Dissipation of Assets 30 Oct 2003 Golden View Maritime Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	30 Oct 2003	Golden View Maritime Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application AllowedThe Defendants' application to set aside the injunction was allowed with costs. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Golden Shore Transportation v UCO Bank: Stay of Proceedings & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause 22 Oct 2003 Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	22 Oct 2003	Golden Shore Transportation Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs.
14	Hua Seng Sawmill v QBE Insurance: Marine Insurance, Insurable Interest & Washing Overboard 08 Oct 2003 Hua Seng Sawmill Co Bhd (Plaintiff)Lost	08 Oct 2003	Hua Seng Sawmill Co Bhd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim for indemnity under a marine cargo policy was dismissed.