Kelvin Lim

Kelvin Lim is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2004 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in criminal law and maintenance. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 14% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Kelvin Lim has demonstrated expertise across 31 primary practice areas, with significant experience in evidence and criminal law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Evidence	4 cases	8% of total caseload	General Practice44% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	4 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized91% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	3 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Penal Code	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Offences	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Divorce	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Family Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Drug Trafficking	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized92% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Accident Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Privity of contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Totality principle	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Child Custody	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Disappearance of Evidence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Child Support	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Diminished Responsibility	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Culpable Homicide	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Murder	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Illegality	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Psychiatry	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kelvin Lim has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Kelvin Lim has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 6 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Kelvin Lim & Partners	6 cases	86% of cases	WKD v. WKC: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Spousal Maintenance in Divorce(Jun 2023) PP v Wang Zhijian: Murder Conviction Upheld; Diminished Responsibility Defense Fails(Nov 2014) AWX v AWY: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Post-Divorce(Jan 2012)
Kelvin Lim and Partners	1 cases	14% of cases	PP v Choa Joo Liang: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act(Dec 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.4
Complex Cases: 1 (14%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	52.6 parties avg	2.6	71%
Partial	22.0 parties avg	2.0	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	5(71%)	71%
Partial	2(29%)	29%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	56,400.00	18,800.003 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2004	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	WKD v. WKC: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Spousal Maintenance in Divorce 18 Jun 2023 WKD (Appellant)Partial	18 Jun 2023	WKD (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part, resulting in an increased share of matrimonial assets for the wife due to an uplift of $100,000 notionally added to the pool of matrimonial assets arising from the adverse inference drawn against the husband for his failure to make full and frank disclosure of all the matrimonial assets in his possession. The uplift of $100,000 notionally added to the pool of matrimonial assets resulted in an increase of $56,100 in the wife’s share of the matrimonial assets. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	PP v Wang Zhijian: Murder Conviction Upheld; Diminished Responsibility Defense Fails 27 Nov 2014 Wang Zhijian (Respondent, Appellant)Lost	27 Nov 2014	Wang Zhijian (Respondent, Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe Accused's appeal against the conviction and sentence imposed in respect of the 4th Charge was dismissed.
3	AWX v AWY: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Post-Divorce 10 Jan 2012 AWY (Defendant)Partial	10 Jan 2012	AWY (Defendant): Division of matrimonial assetsAwarded 55% of the matrimonial assets (currency assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Public Prosecutor v Yong Vui Kong: Drug Trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act 06 Jan 2009 Yong Vui Kong (Defense)Lost	06 Jan 2009	Yong Vui Kong (Defense): Accused found guiltyAccused found guilty as charged and sentenced to suffer death.
5	Lee Chee Wei v Tan Hor Peow Victor: Specific Performance & Illegality in Share Sale Contract 11 Jul 2006 Yip Hwai Chong (Defendant)Lost	11 Jul 2006	Yip Hwai Chong (Defendant): Nominal damages awarded against defendantNominal damages of $300 is awarded against the third defendant for breach of contract (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Public Prosecutor v McCrea Michael: Culpable Homicide and Disappearance of Evidence 04 Jul 2006 McCrea Michael (Defendant)Lost	04 Jul 2006	McCrea Michael (Defendant): ConvictedThe accused was convicted on all charges.
7	PP v Choa Joo Liang: Trafficking of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 02 Dec 2004 Choa Joo Liang (Defendant)Lost	02 Dec 2004	Choa Joo Liang (Defendant): ConvictedAccused found guilty of trafficking diamorphine and sentenced to death.