Lim Poh Choo

Lim Poh Choo is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 17 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in family law and matrimonial assets. Their track record shows a 12.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 24% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated expertise across 63 primary practice areas, with significant experience in family law and matrimonial assets.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Family Law	13 cases	10% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 13 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	11 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized84% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	10 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Division of Assets	7 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized84% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Divorce	6 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Child Custody	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Home	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Access to Children	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Wife)	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	3 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Child)	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Child Support	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Children's Welfare	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Matrimonial Property	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo 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 Practice15% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Caveats	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Distribution of assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Procedural Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Property	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intention of Parties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Nominee's duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Debtor's duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale and Leaseback Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Alternative Dispute Resolution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Transport Business	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deputyship Applications	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mediation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Matrimonial Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Care and Control	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Measure of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Illegality and public policy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mental Capacity Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Voluntary Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lim Poh Choo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Lim Poh Choo has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 10 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Alan Shankar & Lim LLC	10 cases	59% of cases	Maxx Engineering Works Pte Ltd v PQ Builders Pte Ltd: Specific Performance of Mediation Agreement(Mar 2023) VUW v VUT: Mental Capacity Act & Appointment of Deputies Dispute(Dec 2021) CKO v CKP: Variation of Wife's Maintenance Order Post-Divorce(Apr 2021)
Alan Shankar & Lim	5 cases	29% of cases	Rengarajoo Prema v Rengarajoo: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Exercise of Option to Purchase Property(Jul 2010) Tang Ngai Sheung Peggy v Wong Yeu Yu: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Lump Sum Maintenance in Divorce(Nov 2008) Chia Kin Tuck v Chia Ee Moey: Caveat Withdrawal & Property Sale Dispute(May 2008)
Alan Shanker & Lim LLC	1 cases	6% of cases	TNK v TNL: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance in Long-Term Marriage(May 2016)
Alan Shankar and Lim	1 cases	6% of cases	Re Estate of Chong Siew Kum: Resulting Trusts, Presumption of Advancement & Limitation Act(Feb 2005)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.3
Complex Cases: 4 (24%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	32.0 parties avg	2.0	18%
Neutral	28.0 parties avg	8.0	12%
Partial	92.5 parties avg	2.5	53%
Unknown	16.0 parties avg	6.0	6%
Won	22.0 parties avg	2.0	12%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2005	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2008	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	44.3 parties avg	4.3
2021	24.7 parties avg	4.7
2023	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	3(18%)	18%
Neutral	2(12%)	12%
Partial	9(53%)	53%
Unknown	1(6%)	6%
Won	2(12%)	12%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	4,260,070.12	387,279.1011 cases	11

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2002	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2005	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2010	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	4 112	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Neutral: 1 cases (25.0%) Partial: 2 cases (50.0%)
2021	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Unknown: 1 cases (50.0%)
2023	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 17 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Maxx Engineering Works Pte Ltd v PQ Builders Pte Ltd: Specific Performance of Mediation Agreement 26 Mar 2023 PQ Builders Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	26 Mar 2023	PQ Builders Pte Ltd (Respondent): Order for specific performance granted against respondentOrder for specific performance granted to compel the respondent to refer the dispute to mediation. No monetary amount awarded.
2	VUW v VUT: Mental Capacity Act & Appointment of Deputies Dispute 28 Dec 2021 VUU (Respondent, Appellant, Plaintiff)	28 Dec 2021	VUU (Respondent, Appellant, Plaintiff): -
3	CKO v CKP: Variation of Wife's Maintenance Order Post-Divorce 15 Apr 2021 CKP (Defendant)Partial	15 Apr 2021	CKP (Defendant): PartialMonthly maintenance reduced from $4,000 to $1,500.
4	UBW v UBX: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance Orders Appeal 12 Nov 2017 UBW (Appellant)Lost	12 Nov 2017	UBW (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe Wife's appeal against the division and maintenance orders was dismissed.
5	UAP v UAQ: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Gifts, Bankruptcy, Injunction Damages, and Maintenance 26 Apr 2017 UAQ (Defendant)Partial	26 Apr 2017	UAQ (Defendant): Asset division in his favourThe Husband received a 50% share of the matrimonial assets, amounting to approximately $1,241,435.12 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Aathar Ah Kong Andrew v CIMB Securities: Review of Voluntary Arrangement Approval 02 Apr 2017 Yio Swee Khim (Other)Neutral	02 Apr 2017	Yio Swee Khim (Other): NeutralNominee in the voluntary arrangement proceedings (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
7	TNL v TNK: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance After 35-Year Marriage 02 Mar 2017 TNL (Appellant, Defendant)Partial	02 Mar 2017	TNL (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; required to pay the Wife the sum of $534,719.50 upon completion of the sale of the matrimonial home or within nine months, whichever is earlier; required to pay the Wife a lump sum maintenance of $100,000 on completion of the sale of the matrimonial home or within nine months, whichever is earlier.
8	TNK v TNL: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance in Long-Term Marriage 10 May 2016 TNL (Defendant)Partial	10 May 2016	TNL (Defendant): Equal division of matrimonial assets and lump sum maintenance ordered.The Husband was ordered to transfer $1,826,883 to the Wife and pay a lump sum maintenance of $171,517. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Dong Jianrong v Jiang Huaguo: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance in Divorce 01 Mar 2015 Dong Jianrong (Plaintiff, Appellant)Partial	01 Mar 2015	Dong Jianrong (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal allowed in partMaintenance for the plaintiff converted to a lump sum of $20,000 to be deducted from the defendant’s share of the sale proceeds (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	APC v APD: Child Custody Dispute and Variation of Care and Control Orders 03 Dec 2014 APC (Plaintiff, Respondent)Won	03 Dec 2014	APC (Plaintiff, Respondent): Care and control of the children maintainedThe wife retained care and control of the children.
11	Fong Khai Yin v Mok Poh Yee Delia: Variation of Spousal Maintenance After Property Purchase 21 Nov 2013 Mok Poh Yee Delia (Defendant, Wife)Lost	21 Nov 2013	Mok Poh Yee Delia (Defendant, Wife): Maintenance payment reducedMaintenance payable to the wife reduced to $2,300 a month. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	Rengarajoo Prema v Rengarajoo: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Exercise of Option to Purchase Property 14 Jul 2010 Rengarajoo Prema nee Rethnamani (m.w.) (Appellant, Petitioner)Partial	14 Jul 2010	Rengarajoo Prema nee Rethnamani (m.w.) (Appellant, Petitioner): Appeal dismissed in partAppeal dismissed with costs but granted a right of first refusal to buy the property at current valuation. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Tang Ngai Sheung Peggy v Wong Yeu Yu: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Lump Sum Maintenance in Divorce 25 Nov 2008 Tang Ngai Sheung Peggy (Plaintiff)Partial	25 Nov 2008	Tang Ngai Sheung Peggy (Plaintiff): Matrimonial home divided equally; Lump sum maintenance awardedW is to have half share of No 47 Truro Road. H is to pay W lump sum maintenance of $396,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
14	Chia Kin Tuck v Chia Ee Moey: Caveat Withdrawal & Property Sale Dispute 20 May 2008 Tse Sai Chee (Defendant)Neutral	20 May 2008	Tse Sai Chee (Defendant): NeutralThe judgment does not specify a direct outcome for this party.
15	Re Estate of Chong Siew Kum: Resulting Trusts, Presumption of Advancement & Limitation Act 27 Feb 2005 Chai Cheo Moey (Defendant)Partial	27 Feb 2005	Chai Cheo Moey (Defendant): Counterclaim Allowed in PartThe third defendant's counterclaim for a declaration that the third defendant is the sole beneficial owner of the Balestier property was allowed. The plaintiff was ordered to withdraw his caveat against the Balestier property and deliver possession of title deeds relating to the Balestier property. The sum of $350,000 together with interest earned thereon while it was on fixed deposit be returned by the plaintiff to the third defendant. The third defendant’s claim for payment of the remaining $20,000 out of the sum of $370,000 is time-barred.
16	Ken Glass Design v Wind-Power Construction: Illegality & Contract Breach in Property Sale 13 Oct 2002 Wind-Power Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	13 Oct 2002	Wind-Power Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant): Damages not liableThe Defendants were found not liable for damages due to the illegality of the contract. Stakeholders ordered to pay $95,000 to the Defendants (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
17	Choo Guay Tin v Lee Mong Seng: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Lump Sum Maintenance 29 Mar 2001 Choo Guay Tin (Petitioner, Appellant)Partial	29 Mar 2001	Choo Guay Tin (Petitioner, Appellant): Appeal allowed in partThe wife's appeal was allowed in part, granting her 70% of the net proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial property and ordering the business to be valued as of December 1, 1998.