Kelvin Chia

Kelvin Chia is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2018. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in building and construction contracts and limitation. Their track record shows a 42.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 25% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Kelvin Chia has demonstrated expertise across 50 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and construction law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	11 cases	13% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 13% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	7 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced71% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Property Law	5 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Limitation	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Contracts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Amendment of Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pre-judgment interest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia 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	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Land	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rescission	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Defamation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assessment of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Particular causes of action	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction of statute	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds of Undertaking	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Public Utilities Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Option to Purchase	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Defective Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Signage Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Hot-Dip Galvanisation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statement of Final Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Subcontract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sub-Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Marine Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kelvin Chia 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	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Chia 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyancing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Chia 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 Specialized95% relevance score	Kelvin Chia 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Chia has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Kelvin Chia has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 3 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Lumen Law Corporation	3 cases	25% of cases	Soil Investigation Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor: Liability for Damage to Water Main under Public Utilities Act(Apr 2018) Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Limitation in Building Defect Claims(Jun 2016) Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case(Mar 2016)
Samuel Seow Law Corporation	3 cases	25% of cases	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Amendment of Pleadings and Limitation in Building Defect Claim(Mar 2016) AQU v AQV: Application to Set Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice(Jan 2015) Lim Chin San Contractors v Shiok Kim Seng: Proprietary Estoppel & Remedies(May 2012)
Balkenende Chew & Chia	3 cases	25% of cases	Ahuja v Sutisna: Option to Purchase, Property Sale Dispute(Dec 2007) LF Construction v Yeo Pia Thian: Sub-Contractor Dispute over Defective Works & Delays(Mar 2007) Tang Dynasty City v Tan Seng Heng: Guarantee, Undertaking, and Theme Park Lease Dispute(Apr 2000)
Balkenende Chew and Chia	2 cases	17% of cases	Lim Chin San Contractors v Sanchoon Builders: Breach of Subcontract & Wrongful Termination(Dec 2005) Prosperland v Civic Construction: Defective Condominium & Limitation Act(Jul 2004)
Timothy Ng LLC	1 cases	8% of cases	Longyuan-Arrk v Show and Tell: Breach of Contract, Defamation, and Signage Installation Dispute(Aug 2013)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Kelvin Chia's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.7
Complex Cases: 3 (25%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	46.5 parties avg	6.5	33%
Partial	32.7 parties avg	2.7	25%
Won	52.3 parties avg	2.3	42%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2005	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2007	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	38.0 parties avg	8.0
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(33%)	33%
Partial	3(25%)	25%
Won	5(42%)	42%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	4,081,167.25	408,116.7310 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2005	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2007	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	3 3	Lost: 3 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Soil Investigation Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor: Liability for Damage to Water Main under Public Utilities Act 18 Apr 2018 Soil Investigation Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	18 Apr 2018	Soil Investigation Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed and the fine of $50,000 is to be refunded to the Appellant (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Limitation in Building Defect Claims 12 Jun 2016 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Appellant)Lost	12 Jun 2016	MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; costs awarded to the respondent.
3	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case 15 Mar 2016 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Plaintiff)Lost	15 Mar 2016	MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Plaintiff): Claims dismissedThe court found that Tiong Aik and RSP were independent contractors of Mer Vue, the DSCs and NSCs were independent contractors of Tiong Aik, Squire Mech and Sitetectonix were independent contractors of RSP, Tiong Aik and RSP had limited statutory non-delegable duties under the Building Control Act with no apparent implications on their independent contractor defenses, RSP had not unreasonably delegated any of its professional duties, Mer Vue, Tiong Aik and RSP had taken proper care in the selection and appointment of their respective independent contractors, and that no private right of action is available to the Plaintiff for the alleged breach of statutory duty by Mer Vue under the BMSMA.
4	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Amendment of Pleadings and Limitation in Building Defect Claim 01 Mar 2016 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	01 Mar 2016	MANAGEMENT CORPORATION STRATA TITLE PLAN NO 3322 (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal against the dismissal of its application to amend its pleadings was dismissed; costs of $3,500 (inclusive of disbursements) awarded to the 1st Defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	AQU v AQV: Application to Set Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice 29 Jan 2015 AQU (Plaintiff)Lost	29 Jan 2015	AQU (Plaintiff): Application dismissedApplication to set aside arbitration award dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Longyuan-Arrk v Show and Tell: Breach of Contract, Defamation, and Signage Installation Dispute 21 Aug 2013 Longyuan-Arrk (Macao) Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant)Partial	21 Aug 2013	Longyuan-Arrk (Macao) Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Defendant): Partial JudgmentPartial judgment in its favor for the rectification of defects including the replacement of Non-compliant Signs carried out by Seiho. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
7	Lim Chin San Contractors v Shiok Kim Seng: Proprietary Estoppel & Remedies 14 May 2012 Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Partial	14 May 2012	Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal partially allowed; cross appeal dismissedAppeal partially allowed; cross appeal dismissed. No order as to costs. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Ahuja v Sutisna: Option to Purchase, Property Sale Dispute 27 Dec 2007 Sadhana Desai Ahuja (Plaintiff)Won	27 Dec 2007	Sadhana Desai Ahuja (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; the court declared that the Defendant had granted the Plaintiffs a valid option to purchase the property and that the Plaintiffs had validly exercised the option, forming a binding agreement for the sale. Costs awarded to the Plaintiff (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	LF Construction v Yeo Pia Thian: Sub-Contractor Dispute over Defective Works & Delays 28 Mar 2007 LF Construction Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	28 Mar 2007	LF Construction Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff in the amount of $214,766.75 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Lim Chin San Contractors v Sanchoon Builders: Breach of Subcontract & Wrongful Termination 22 Dec 2005 Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	22 Dec 2005	Lim Chin San Contractors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the sum of $219,912 and to interlocutory judgment for assessment of the value of the work done by it and the damages suffered by it by reason of the wrongful termination of the subcontract (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
11	Prosperland v Civic Construction: Defective Condominium & Limitation Act 28 Jul 2004 Civic Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant)Partial	28 Jul 2004	Civic Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant): Partial JudgmentClaim for damages regarding external tiles is not time-barred; claim for glass blocks is time-barred.
12	Tang Dynasty City v Tan Seng Heng: Guarantee, Undertaking, and Theme Park Lease Dispute 07 Apr 2000 Tang Dynasty City Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	07 Apr 2000	Tang Dynasty City Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed regarding the sum of $3,250,000 claimed under the undertaking. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.