Jonathan Lim Shi Cao

Jonathan Lim Shi Cao is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2020 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in shipping law and restitution. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 57% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Jonathan Lim Shi Cao has demonstrated expertise across 117 primary practice areas, with significant experience in arbitration and contract law.

Practice AreaCase Volume
Arbitration6 cases
Contract Law5 cases
Admiralty and Maritime Law4 cases
Insolvency Law4 cases
Civil Practice3 cases
Estoppel3 cases
Unjust Enrichment3 cases
Commercial Law3 cases
Interpretation of Contracts2 cases
Entire Agreement Clause2 cases
Civil Litigation2 cases
Offer and Acceptance2 cases
Repudiatory breach2 cases
Civil Procedure2 cases
Shipping Law2 cases
Costs2 cases
Estoppel by Convention2 cases
Commercial Disputes2 cases
Assignment Law1 cases
Restitution1 cases
Garnishee Proceedings1 cases
Statutory Demand1 cases
Breach of Trust1 cases
Trust Law1 cases
Statutory Liens1 cases
Action in rem1 cases
Damages1 cases
Company Law1 cases
Conflict of Laws1 cases
Mitigation of damage1 cases
Remoteness of damage1 cases
Performance of Contract1 cases
Variation1 cases
Interest1 cases
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act1 cases
Interpleader1 cases
Offers to Settle1 cases
Construction of Contract1 cases
International Trade Law1 cases
Collision1 cases
Good seamanship1 cases
Interpretation of Contract1 cases
Construction of Contracts1 cases
Equity1 cases
Accessory liability1 cases
Assignment1 cases
Jurisdiction Clause1 cases
Procedural Law1 cases
Economic Duress1 cases
United Nations Law1 cases
Contracts for sale and supply of goods1 cases
International Agreements1 cases
Case Management Stay1 cases
Repudiation1 cases
Contracts procured by bribery1 cases
Conditions Precedent1 cases
Unilateral Offer1 cases
International Arbitration Law1 cases
Forum election1 cases
Lis alibi pendens1 cases
Amendment1 cases
Non-joinder1 cases
Anti-suit injunctions1 cases
Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act1 cases
Unfair Contract Terms Act1 cases
Construction of statute1 cases
Purposive approach1 cases
Setting aside leave to enforce1 cases
Duty of full and frank disclosure1 cases
General Principles1 cases
Bills of Exchange1 cases
Inducing Breach of Contract1 cases
Scope of agreement1 cases
Jurisdiction of Arbitral tribunal1 cases
Submission1 cases
Loans of money1 cases
Discharge of Counsel1 cases
Common Law Rectification1 cases
Equitable Rectification1 cases
Bills of Exchange Law1 cases
Party Autonomy1 cases
Joinder of Parties1 cases
Double Separability1 cases
Revisionary Jurisdiction1 cases
Discovery Obligations1 cases
Breach of Court Order1 cases
Procedural fraud1 cases
Procedural fairness1 cases
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)1 cases
Part Performance1 cases
Intention of Parties1 cases
Garnishee Orders1 cases
Joint Accounts1 cases
Assignment and attachment of money held by bank1 cases
Meetings Law1 cases
Ostensible Authority1 cases
Actual Authority1 cases
Law of Pleadings1 cases
Administrative Law1 cases
Sham Transaction1 cases
Asset Recovery1 cases
Banking and Finance1 cases
Bankruptcy1 cases
Breach of Contract1 cases
Commercial Litigation1 cases
International Arbitration1 cases
Judicial Management1 cases
Litigation1 cases
Negligence1 cases
Property Law1 cases
Shipping1 cases
Torts1 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution1 cases
Fiduciary Duties1 cases
Fraud and Deceit1 cases
Contractual terms1 cases
Causation1 cases

Law Firm Affiliations

Jonathan Lim Shi Cao has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Jonathan Lim Shi Cao's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case
3.8
Complex Cases
4 (57%)
Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

TypeCases
Lost34.4 parties avg
Neutral14.0 parties avg
Partial33.0 parties avg

Complexity Trends Over Time

YearCases
202014.0 parties avg
202123.3 parties avg
202322.0 parties avg
202425.3 parties avg

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Jonathan Lim Shi Cao's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome TypeCases
Lost3(43%)
Neutral1(14%)
Partial3(43%)

Monetary Outcomes

CurrencyAverage
SGD0.004 cases

Yearly Outcome Trends

YearTotal Cases
20201
1
20212
2
20232
2
20242
11

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

Case
27 Jun 2024
Societe Generale, Singapore Branch (Non-party)Neutral
01 May 2024
Societe Generale, Singapore Branch (Plaintiff)Lost
20 Sep 2023
Owner of the vessel “NAVIGATOR ARIES” (Appellant, Plaintiff, Defendant)Partial
06 Jul 2023
Owner of the vessel “NAVIGATOR ARIES” (Appellant, Plaintiff, Defendant)Partial
19 Oct 2021
UBTS Pte Ltd (Respondent, Defendant, Appellant)Lost
18 Oct 2021
Solid Fund Private Foundation (Appellant, Applicant)Lost
29 Oct 2020
Solid Fund Private Foundation (Plaintiff)Partial