Kevin Kwek

Kevin Kwek is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2020. The lawyer has handled 13 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in civil practice and unfair preference. Their track record shows a 23.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 6 complex cases, representing 46% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Kevin Kwek has demonstrated expertise across 68 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and arbitration.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	12 cases	10% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 12 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	5 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	5 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice27% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	5 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice31% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	4 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice18% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	4 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice36% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Company Law	4 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced71% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	4 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Property Law	3 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice26% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	3 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Unfair Preference	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Limitation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Judicial Management	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Comity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Consent Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res Judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Kevin Kwek 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	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Garnishee Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Kevin Kwek 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin 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	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Laches	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Affidavits	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Law of Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negative Pledge	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pari Passu	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Time Charter	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Enforcement of Arbitral Award	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Korean Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rehabilitation Plan	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Consignment Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trade Marks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein 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	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Complex Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Kevin Kwek 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 Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Restructuring	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek 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	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Security for Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Management	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Kevin Kwek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Kevin Kwek has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Legal Solutions LLC	7 cases	54% of cases	Vitol Asia Pte Ltd v Machlogic Singapore Pte Ltd: Enforcing Arbitration Award Despite Fraud Allegations(Oct 2020) Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case(Mar 2016) Galsworthy Ltd v Glory Wealth Shipping: Setting Aside Order to Enforce Arbitral Award(Oct 2010)
Kenneth Tan Partnership	3 cases	23% of cases	Lam Soon v Whang: Amendment of Defence, Time Bar, and Laches in Trademark Dispute(Oct 2001) Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application(Oct 2001) Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application(Oct 2001)
Stamford Law Corporation	2 cases	15% of cases	DBS Bank v Tam Chee Chong: Unfair Preference & Judicial Management(Sep 2011) Tam Chee Chong v DBS Bank: Unfair Preference in Judicial Management(Nov 2010)
Allen & Gledhill LLP	1 cases	8% of cases	Oriental Insurance v Reliance National: Extension of Time for Filing Proof of Debt(Apr 2008)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Kevin Kwek's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.0
Complex Cases: 6 (46%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	84.0 parties avg	4.0	62%
Neutral	14.0 parties avg	4.0	8%
Partial	14.0 parties avg	4.0	8%
Won	33.8 parties avg	3.8	23%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	34.0 parties avg	4.0
2006	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2007	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2010	32.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	111.0 parties avg	11.0
2020	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	8(62%)	62%
Neutral	1(8%)	8%
Partial	1(8%)	8%
Won	3(23%)	23%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	122,000.00	15,250.008 cases	8

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	3 111	Lost: 1 cases (33.3%) Neutral: 1 cases (33.3%) Partial: 1 cases (33.3%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2007	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	3 21	Lost: 2 cases (66.7%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2011	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 13 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Vitol Asia Pte Ltd v Machlogic Singapore Pte Ltd: Enforcing Arbitration Award Despite Fraud Allegations 21 Oct 2020 Vitol Asia Pte Ltd (Applicant)Lost	21 Oct 2020	Vitol Asia Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application dismissedRespondent's application to set aside the ex parte order granting the applicant leave to enforce the award was dismissed with costs. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	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.
3	DBS Bank v Tam Chee Chong: Unfair Preference & Judicial Management 15 Sep 2011 DBS Bank Ltd (Appellant)Lost	15 Sep 2011	DBS Bank Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs.
4	Tam Chee Chong v DBS Bank: Unfair Preference in Judicial Management 17 Nov 2010 DBS Bank Ltd (Defendant)Lost	17 Nov 2010	DBS Bank Ltd (Defendant): Judgment Against DefendantJudgment against the Defendant; the defendant shall pay JHTI the total net sale proceeds received from the disposal of the MAP Shares (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Galsworthy Ltd v Glory Wealth Shipping: Setting Aside Order to Enforce Arbitral Award 13 Oct 2010 Galsworthy Ltd of the Republic of Liberia (Respondent)Won	13 Oct 2010	Galsworthy Ltd of the Republic of Liberia (Respondent): Appeal DismissedGlory Wealth Shipping's appeal was dismissed, and costs of $2,000 were awarded to Galsworthy Ltd (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Re TPC Korea Co Ltd: Application for Restraining Order under Section 210(10) of the Companies Act 11 Jan 2010 TPC Korea Co Ltd (Applicant)Lost	11 Jan 2010	TPC Korea Co Ltd (Applicant): Application DeniedThe application for a restraining order was denied due to the absence of clear statutory jurisdiction. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Tan Kah Hock v Chou Li Chen: Application for Satisfaction of Final Judgment 22 Nov 2009 Assobuild Private Limited (Defendant)Won	22 Nov 2009	Assobuild Private Limited (Defendant): Application allowedThe defendant's application for recording of satisfaction of final judgment was allowed.
8	Oriental Insurance v Reliance National: Extension of Time for Filing Proof of Debt 20 Apr 2008 Reliance National Asia Re Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	20 Apr 2008	Reliance National Asia Re Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs.
9	Awyong Shi Peng v Lim Siu Lay: Appeal to Set Aside Default Judgment Condition 29 Jan 2007 Awyong Shi Peng (Appellant, Defendant)Won	29 Jan 2007	Awyong Shi Peng (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed and the condition for setting aside the default judgment was rescinded.
10	Meyer Erwin v Lerner Brian: Security for Costs in Consignment Agreement Dispute 14 Sep 2006 Sanjaya Antiques Gallery Pte Ltd (Defendant, Appellant)Lost	14 Sep 2006	Sanjaya Antiques Gallery Pte Ltd (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal for additional security for costs was dismissed.
11	Lam Soon v Whang: Amendment of Defence, Time Bar, and Laches in Trademark Dispute 16 Oct 2001 Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant)Partial	16 Oct 2001	Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant): Application allowed in partApplication to amend defence allowed in part. Ordered to pay costs of application fixed at $30,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore); and costs occasioned by the amendment to be taxed.
12	Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application 16 Oct 2001 Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant)Neutral	16 Oct 2001	Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant): Application to amend defence allowed in part and dismissed in part.Application to amend defence allowed in part and dismissed in part.
13	Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application 16 Oct 2001 Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant)Lost	16 Oct 2001	Forward Supreme Sdn Bhd (Defendant): Application to amend Defence dismissed in partCosts of application fixed at $30,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore); costs occasioned by the amendment to be taxed.