Karen Teo

Karen Teo is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2003 to 2013. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 1 law firm. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in minority oppression and estoppel. Their track record shows a 25.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 57% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Karen Teo has demonstrated expertise across 27 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	5 cases	12% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Company Law	4 cases	9% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Shareholder Disputes	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	2 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Due Diligence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shareholders’ dispute	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Electronic Discovery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Foreclosure	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Copyrights	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Proprietary Estoppel	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Striking out	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Karen Teo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Karen Teo has been affiliated with 1 law firm. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
TSMP Law Corporation	7 cases	100% of cases	Global Yellow Pages v Promedia & Streetdirectory: Electronic Discovery & Copyright Infringement(May 2013) Chang Benety v Tang Kin Fei: Validation of Resolutions Passed at Inquorate Directors' Meetings(Nov 2011) Tang Kin Fei v Chang Benety: Validation of Board Resolutions Under Companies Act(Sep 2010)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Karen Teo's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 7.0
Complex Cases: 4 (57%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	23.5 parties avg	3.5	29%
Neutral	112.0 parties avg	12.0	14%
Partial	33.3 parties avg	3.3	43%
Won	211.0 parties avg	11.0	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2003	112.0 parties avg	12.0
2005	110.0 parties avg	10.0
2006	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2010	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2011	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2013	13.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(25%)	25%
Neutral	1(13%)	13%
Partial	3(38%)	38%
Won	2(25%)	25%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.002 cases	2

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2003	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2011	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Global Yellow Pages v Promedia & Streetdirectory: Electronic Discovery & Copyright Infringement 21 May 2013 Global Yellow Pages Limited (Plaintiff)Partial	21 May 2013	Global Yellow Pages Limited (Plaintiff): Appeals dismissed with variationsThe Plaintiff's position was largely upheld, as the appeals against the order for keyword searches were dismissed, subject to minor variations. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Chang Benety v Tang Kin Fei: Validation of Resolutions Passed at Inquorate Directors' Meetings 03 Nov 2011 Tang Kin Fei (Respondent)Lost	03 Nov 2011	Tang Kin Fei (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs.
3	Tang Kin Fei v Chang Benety: Validation of Board Resolutions Under Companies Act 28 Sep 2010 Tang Kin Fei (Plaintiff)Partial	28 Sep 2010	Tang Kin Fei (Plaintiff): Application granted in partApplication granted in part; costs of $5,000 to be paid by the defendants (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Freight Links v DB International: Put & Call Option Agreement Dispute over JTC Lease & Due Diligence 06 May 2010 Freight Links Fabpark Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	06 May 2010	Freight Links Fabpark Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim for specific performance was dismissed.
5	Hong Leong Singapore Finance Ltd v United Overseas Bank Ltd: Proprietary Estoppel & Land Titles Act 22 Nov 2006 United Overseas Bank Ltd (Defendant)Partial	22 Nov 2006	United Overseas Bank Ltd (Defendant): Partial LossPartial loss; ordered to transfer interest in unit upon payment of specified amount.
6	Ng Sing King v PSA: Minority Oppression & Winding Up in Shipping Logistics 17 Jan 2005 P and O Australia Ports Pty Ltd (Defendant, Applicant)Won	17 Jan 2005	P and O Australia Ports Pty Ltd (Defendant, Applicant): Judgment for DefendantThe defendant successfully defended against the oppression claim.
7	Ng Sing King v PSA International: Striking Out Claims Against Non-Shareholders in Oppression Action 17 Mar 2003 Elogicity International Pte Ltd (Defendant)Neutral	17 Mar 2003	Elogicity International Pte Ltd (Defendant): NeutralThe Fifth Defendant was not involved in these applications and was therefore unrepresented at the hearing of these appeals.