Lynette Chew

Lynette Chew is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2019. The lawyer has handled 15 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 8 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in civil practice and contempt of court. Their track record shows a 40.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 33% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Lynette Chew has demonstrated expertise across 56 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	11 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Company Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Negligence	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Property Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized76% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice27% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lynette Chew 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	Experienced67% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contempt of Court	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Garnishee Proceedings	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Inherent Power of the Court	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Worksite Safety	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Crane Operation Safety	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Strata Title Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lynette Chew 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Workplace Safety and Health	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Accident Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Service Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds of Indemnity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equitable Relief Against Forfeiture	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lynette Chew 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assessment of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agents and Brokers Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency and Distributorships	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conflict of Laws	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Caveats	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Adjudication	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Defects	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Accidents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Lynette Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Lynette Chew has been affiliated with 8 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Harry Elias Partnership	5 cases	33% of cases	Teo Cher Teck v Goh Suan Hee: Forum Non Conveniens & Negligence in Cross-Border Car Accident(Nov 2008) Ismail bin Sukardi v Kamal bin Ikhwan: Forum Non Conveniens & Negligence in Road Accident(Oct 2008) Progen Engineering v Winter Engineering: Arbitrator Fees & Appeal Delay in Construction Subcontract Dispute(Dec 2006)
Inca Law LLC	2 cases	13% of cases	Moh Seng Cranes v Hup Hin: Crane Damage Due to Worksite Negligence(Dec 2012) Lim Suat Hua v Singapore HealthPartners: Breach of Contract & Fiduciary Duty Dispute(Mar 2012)
Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC	2 cases	13% of cases	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Court Order(Nov 2015) Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Order in Minority Oppression Suit(Sep 2015)
Holborn Law LLC	2 cases	13% of cases	Harmonious Coretrades v United Integrated Services: Setting Aside Final Garnishee Order Under SOPA(Nov 2019) United Integrated Services v Harmonious Coretrades: Setting Aside Garnishee Order Under SOPA(May 2019)
Chee & Teo	1 cases	7% of cases	Nomura v Ethical Investments: Extension of Time for Appeal & Forfeiture of Shares(Aug 2000)
Bih Li & Lee	1 cases	7% of cases	Ho Kian Siang v Ong Cheng Hoo: Damages Assessment for Breach of Property Sale Contract(Jul 2000)
Stamford Law Corporation	1 cases	7% of cases	Jurong Primewide v Moh Seng Cranes: Negligence, Worksite Safety & Crane Collapse(Jan 2014)
Bih Li and Lee	1 cases	7% of cases	Management Corporation v Comtech: Deed of Indemnity & Construction Defects(Oct 2000)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Lynette Chew's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.9
Complex Cases: 5 (33%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	23.0 parties avg	3.0	13%
Lost	52.8 parties avg	2.8	33%
Partial	23.0 parties avg	3.0	13%
Won	66.9 parties avg	6.9	40%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	32.7 parties avg	2.7
2004	29.5 parties avg	9.5
2006	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2012	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2014	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2015	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2019	22.5 parties avg	2.5

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	2(13%)	13%
Lost	5(33%)	33%
Partial	2(13%)	13%
Won	6(40%)	40%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	52,684.22	5,268.4210 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	3 21	Dismissed: 2 cases (66.7%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2004	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2012	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2014	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 15 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Harmonious Coretrades v United Integrated Services: Setting Aside Final Garnishee Order Under SOPA 25 Nov 2019 Harmonious Coretrades Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	25 Nov 2019	Harmonious Coretrades Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; costs of $28,800 awarded for the appeal and $5,000 for RA 79, both inclusive of disbursements, to be paid by UIS to HCPL (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	United Integrated Services v Harmonious Coretrades: Setting Aside Garnishee Order Under SOPA 14 May 2019 Harmonious Coretrades Pte Ltd (Respondent, Judgment Creditor)Lost	14 May 2019	Harmonious Coretrades Pte Ltd (Respondent, Judgment Creditor): Appeal DismissedThe court dismissed the respondent's arguments and allowed the appeal.
3	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Court Order 24 Nov 2015 Ho Seow Wan (Plaintiff)Won	24 Nov 2015	Ho Seow Wan (Plaintiff): Successful in committal applicationDefendants found guilty of contempt and fined; plaintiff awarded 90% of costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Order in Minority Oppression Suit 06 Sep 2015 Ho Seow Wan (Plaintiff)Won	06 Sep 2015	Ho Seow Wan (Plaintiff): Successful in applicationPlaintiff's application for an order for committal of the defendants for contempt of court was successful.
5	Jurong Primewide v Moh Seng Cranes: Negligence, Worksite Safety & Crane Collapse 20 Jan 2014 Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd (Appellant)Partial	20 Jan 2014	Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal Allowed in PartLiability re-apportioned with MA Builders; 60% liability assigned to Jurong Primewide.
6	Moh Seng Cranes v Hup Hin: Crane Damage Due to Worksite Negligence 10 Dec 2012 Jurong Prime Wide Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	10 Dec 2012	Jurong Prime Wide Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment against DefendantJudgment against the second defendant; the Plaintiff’s costs shall be agreed or taxed and borne by the second defendant. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Lim Suat Hua v Singapore HealthPartners: Breach of Contract & Fiduciary Duty Dispute 20 Mar 2012 Lim Suat Hua (Plaintiff)Partial	20 Mar 2012	Lim Suat Hua (Plaintiff): Claim allowed in partClaim allowed in part in the sum of $23,884.22, together with interest at the rate of 5.33% from the date of the termination of Lim’s Service Agreement (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Teo Cher Teck v Goh Suan Hee: Forum Non Conveniens & Negligence in Cross-Border Car Accident 03 Nov 2008 Goh Suan Hee (Defendant, Respondent)Lost	03 Nov 2008	Goh Suan Hee (Defendant, Respondent): Stay of Proceedings Upheld in Lower Court, Reversed on AppealThe defendant's application for a stay of proceedings was initially granted in the District Court but was reversed on appeal to the High Court.
9	Ismail bin Sukardi v Kamal bin Ikhwan: Forum Non Conveniens & Negligence in Road Accident 30 Oct 2008 Transtar Express Liner Sdn Bhd (Defendant, Respondent)Lost	30 Oct 2008	Transtar Express Liner Sdn Bhd (Defendant, Respondent): Appeal DismissedDefendant's application for a stay of proceedings was dismissed. The defendant was ordered to pay costs of $1,500 to the plaintiff (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Progen Engineering v Winter Engineering: Arbitrator Fees & Appeal Delay in Construction Subcontract Dispute 07 Dec 2006 Progen Engineering Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Applicant)Lost	07 Dec 2006	Progen Engineering Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Applicant): Application dismissedThe plaintiff's application for leave to appeal and extension of time was dismissed.
11	Eu Yee Kai v Hanson: Caveat Removal Dispute on Matrimonial Home 22 Sep 2004 Hanson Ingrid Christina (Defendant)Won	22 Sep 2004	Hanson Ingrid Christina (Defendant): Caveat to RemainThe defendant successfully defended against the removal of the caveat. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	Koh Keow Neo v Chee Johnny: Privatisation of HUDC Estate Dispute 05 May 2004 Ling Chwee Seng (Defendant)Won	05 May 2004	Ling Chwee Seng (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for the Defendant; the plaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Management Corporation v Comtech: Deed of Indemnity & Construction Defects 10 Oct 2000 The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1933 (Plaintiff)Dismissed	10 Oct 2000	The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 1933 (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiffs' claim was dismissed as the court found that no cause of action had arisen yet. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Nomura v Ethical Investments: Extension of Time for Appeal & Forfeiture of Shares 14 Aug 2000 Ethical Investments Ltd (Respondent)Won	14 Aug 2000	Ethical Investments Ltd (Respondent): Extension of Time GrantedExtension of time to serve notice of appeal granted.
15	Ho Kian Siang v Ong Cheng Hoo: Damages Assessment for Breach of Property Sale Contract 10 Jul 2000 Bank (Defendant)Dismissed	10 Jul 2000	Bank (Defendant): Claim DismissedPlaintiffs discontinued their claim against the bank (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).