Lionel Leo

Lionel Leo is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2012 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in judicial review and fiduciary duties. Their track record shows a 29.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 29% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Lionel Leo has demonstrated expertise across 68 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Company Law	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice39% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice28% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice32% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Family Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice23% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Custody of Children	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sexual Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deed of Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Children's Welfare	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation of contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sham Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legitimate Expectation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Breach of Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Penal Code	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Public Prosecutor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Benefit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corruption	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Securities and Futures Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commodity Trading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Differential Premium Assessment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appellate Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Communications and Media	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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 Practice30% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Divorce	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Acquisition	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Regulatory Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Telecommunications Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lionel Leo 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	General Practice25% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lionel Leo has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Lionel Leo has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 12 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP	12 cases	86% of cases	Renault SAS v Liberty Engineering: Guarantee Construction & Bankruptcy Event(May 2023) EFG Bank AG v Surewin Worldwide: Costs Allocation After Security Interest Ruling(Jan 2022) Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination(May 2020)
Wong Partnership LLP	1 cases	7% of cases	Kwee Lee Fung Ivon v Lim Gordon: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance(Oct 2013)
WongPartnership	1 cases	7% of cases	OpenNet v. Info-Communications: Appeal for Judicial Review Dismissal(Mar 2013)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Lionel Leo's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.0
Complex Cases: 4 (29%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	73.0 parties avg	3.0	50%
Partial	33.3 parties avg	3.3	21%
Won	42.8 parties avg	2.8	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	52.2 parties avg	2.2
2014	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2015	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2016	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2017	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2020	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2022	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2023	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	7(50%)	50%
Partial	3(21%)	21%
Won	4(29%)	29%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	1,548,000.00	154,800.0010 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	5 113	Lost: 1 cases (20.0%) Partial: 1 cases (20.0%) Won: 3 cases (60.0%)
2014	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Renault SAS v Liberty Engineering: Guarantee Construction & Bankruptcy Event 18 May 2023 Renault SAS (Plaintiff)Lost	18 May 2023	Renault SAS (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedRenault's claim for €7 million was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	EFG Bank AG v Surewin Worldwide: Costs Allocation After Security Interest Ruling 30 Jan 2022 EFG Bank AG, Singapore Branch (Plaintiff)Won	30 Jan 2022	EFG Bank AG, Singapore Branch (Plaintiff): Costs awardedThe second defendant shall pay to the plaintiff its costs of and incidental to this action in the sum of $588,000 as claimed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Bloomberry v Global Gaming: Setting Aside & Enforcement of Singapore Arbitration Award on Wrongful Termination 28 May 2020 Sureste Properties, Inc (Plaintiff, Respondent)Lost	28 May 2020	Sureste Properties, Inc (Plaintiff, Respondent): Applications dismissedApplication to set aside the Final Award and resist enforcement of the Final Award were dismissed.
4	Hocen International Pte Ltd v Ong Shu Lin: Director's Duties & Corruption 28 Nov 2017 Hocen International Pte Ltd (In liquidation) (Plaintiff)Partial	28 Nov 2017	Hocen International Pte Ltd (In liquidation) (Plaintiff): PartialJudgment requiring the defendant to pay the plaintiff the full sum which the plaintiff claims in that suit; and requiring the plaintiff upon receiving that sum from the defendant, to pay the defendant back half of that sum.
5	Vintage Bullion DMCC v Chay Fook Yuen: Statutory Trust, Liquidation & Customer Claims 01 Aug 2016 VINTAGE BULLION DMCC (Appellant)Partial	01 Aug 2016	VINTAGE BULLION DMCC (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part in relation to the sum segregated in the Customer Segregated Accounts to cover the Forward Value arising out of the LFX and Bullion transactions for the Customers on the basis that a statutory trust has been imposed on the said sum. Costs of the proceedings below should be paid out of the liquidation estate on a standard basis (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	PP v Haliffie Bin Mamat: Rape and Robbery Conviction in Car - Singapore High Court 24 Aug 2015 HALIFFIE BIN MAMAT (Defendant)Lost	24 Aug 2015	HALIFFIE BIN MAMAT (Defendant): Guilty of rape and robberyThe defendant was found guilty of rape and robbery and sentenced to imprisonment and caning.
7	MF Global Singapore v Vintage Bullion: Proprietary Claims in Liquidation 24 Jun 2015 Vintage Bullion DMCC (In its own capacity, and for and on behalf of and as representative of all customers of MF Global Singapore Pte Limited (In Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation) who have LFX Claims for Profit (as defined in the Originating Summons filed herein) and/or Bullion Claims for Profit (as defined in the Originating Summons filed herein) (Defendant)Lost	24 Jun 2015	Vintage Bullion DMCC (In its own capacity, and for and on behalf of and as representative of all customers of MF Global Singapore Pte Limited (In Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation) who have LFX Claims for Profit (as defined in the Originating Summons filed herein) and/or Bullion Claims for Profit (as defined in the Originating Summons filed herein) (Defendant): LostJudgment in favor of the Liquidators on the substantive issues.
8	ADG v ADI: Setting Aside Arbitral Award for Failure to Present Case & Breach of Natural Justice 14 Apr 2014 Second plaintiff (Plaintiff)Lost	14 Apr 2014	Second plaintiff (Plaintiff): Application DismissedApplication to set aside the arbitral award was dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Chiu Teng v SLA: Judicial Review of Differential Premium Assessment for Lifting Title Restrictions 26 Nov 2013 Chiu Teng @ Kallang Pte Ltd (Applicant)Lost	26 Nov 2013	Chiu Teng @ Kallang Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application DismissedApplication for judicial review dismissed; applicant to pay costs of the SLA and Attorney-General (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Kwee Lee Fung Ivon v Lim Gordon: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance 28 Oct 2013 Kwee Lee Fung Ivon (Petitioner)Partial	28 Oct 2013	Kwee Lee Fung Ivon (Petitioner): Division of Matrimonial Assets and Maintenance AwardedThe Wife was awarded a portion of the matrimonial assets and a lump sum maintenance of S$960,000, commuted from monthly payments of S$5,000 for 16 years. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Kwee Lee Fung Ivon v Gordon Lim Clinic: Derivative Action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty 19 Mar 2013 Kwee Lee Fung Ivon (Plaintiff, Applicant)Won	19 Mar 2013	Kwee Lee Fung Ivon (Plaintiff, Applicant): Application grantedApplication for leave to commence an action against Dr Lim on behalf of the company granted. Costs of this application and the company’s action against Dr Lim for breach of fiduciary duties be borne by the company on an indemnity basis. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	OpenNet v. Info-Communications: Appeal for Judicial Review Dismissal 13 Mar 2013 OpenNet Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	13 Mar 2013	OpenNet Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedApplication to strike out the notice of appeal dismissed.
13	Chng Bee Kheng v Chng Eng Chye: Trust Deed Validity & Beneficial Ownership Dispute 25 Feb 2013 Chng Bee Kheng (Plaintiff)Won	25 Feb 2013	Chng Bee Kheng (Plaintiff): Claim AllowedPlaintiffs' claim allowed; costs of the Plaintiffs are to be taxed if not agreed. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	OpenNet v IDA: Judicial Review of IDA's Decision on NetLink Trust's Compliance with Control and Ownership Requirements 23 Aug 2012 OpenNet Pte Ltd (Applicant)Lost	23 Aug 2012	OpenNet Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application dismissedApplication dismissed with costs. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the currency of the jurisdiction.