Magdalene Chew

Magdalene Chew is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2012. The lawyer has handled 10 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in admiralty and maritime law and arrest of vessel. Their track record shows a 30.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 40% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Magdalene Chew has demonstrated expertise across 54 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and admiralty and maritime law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arrest of Vessel	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Creditors Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mortgages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew 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	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Warranty Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Seaworthiness	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
General Average	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
York Antwerp Rules	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Abuse of Process	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Magdalene Chew 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 Specialized85% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Blockchain Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice0% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Waiver	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Magdalene Chew 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty of Candour	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Carriage of goods by sea	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful arrest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trespass	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Magdalene 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Occupiers' Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Voyage charterparties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Charter Parties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Magdalene Chew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Magdalene Chew has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
AsiaLegal LLC	7 cases	70% of cases	See Toh Siew Kee v Ho Ah Lam: Negligence & Occupiers' Liability in Shipyard Accident(Apr 2012) T S Lines Ltd v The "Eagle Prestige": Disclosure Requirements for Warrant of Arrest in Admiralty Claim(Mar 2010) National Credit And Commerce Bank Ltd v HRC Shipping Limited: Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Claim(Jan 2009)
Joseph Tan Jude Benny	3 cases	30% of cases	Ever Lucky Shipping v Sunlight Mercantile: General Average Contribution & Seaworthiness Under Hague Rules(Apr 2003) The Rainbow Spring: Admiralty Action, Wrongful Arrest, and Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Charterparty Dispute(Oct 2002) Transfield Shipping v Sino-Add: Mareva Injunction & Arbitration in Charter-Party Dispute(Aug 2001)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.0
Complex Cases: 4 (40%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	42.5 parties avg	2.5	40%
Neutral	13.0 parties avg	3.0	10%
Partial	23.5 parties avg	3.5	20%
Won	33.3 parties avg	3.3	30%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2003	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2004	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2006	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2007	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2012	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(40%)	40%
Neutral	1(10%)	10%
Partial	2(20%)	20%
Won	3(30%)	30%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	1,870,000.00	467,500.004 cases	4

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2002	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%)
2007	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 10 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	See Toh Siew Kee v Ho Ah Lam: Negligence & Occupiers' Liability in Shipyard Accident 22 Apr 2012 Asian Lift Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	22 Apr 2012	Asian Lift Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim against the defendant dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	T S Lines Ltd v The "Eagle Prestige": Disclosure Requirements for Warrant of Arrest in Admiralty Claim 22 Mar 2010 Capital Gate Holdings Pte Ltd (Intervener, Respondent)Lost	22 Mar 2010	Capital Gate Holdings Pte Ltd (Intervener, Respondent): Summons No 1777 of 2009 to set aside the warrant of arrest was unmeritoriousThe intervener's application to set aside the arrest of the Eagle Prestige was unmeritorious. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	National Credit And Commerce Bank Ltd v HRC Shipping Limited: Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Claim 08 Jan 2009 National Credit And Commerce Bank Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	08 Jan 2009	National Credit And Commerce Bank Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffSummary judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff for SD1,870,000 (equivalent to about TK2,80,91,195.29) as at 4 November 2007 and interest. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	W&P Piling v Chew Yin What: Directors' Duties & Asset Transfers 30 Jul 2007 W&P Piling Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Plaintiff)Won	30 Jul 2007	W&P Piling Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Plaintiff): Interlocutory JudgmentInterlocutory judgment awarded to the plaintiff; damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
5	Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd v OAS Asia Star: Voyage Charterparty Dispute over Unfit Cargo Tanks 28 Jun 2006 OAS (Defendant)Lost	28 Jun 2006	OAS (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Yap Jeffery v Ho Mun-Tuke: Removal of Liquidator in Company Winding Up 14 Jun 2006 Ho Mun-Tuke Don (Defendant, Liquidator)Neutral	14 Jun 2006	Ho Mun-Tuke Don (Defendant, Liquidator): Resignation PermittedLiquidator permitted to resign from the office of liquidator of the company.
7	Liquidator of W&P Piling v Chew Yin What: Private Examination under Companies Act 27 May 2004 Liquidator of W&P Piling Pte Ltd (Applicant)Partial	27 May 2004	Liquidator of W&P Piling Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application allowed in partApplication allowed against the first and second respondents.
8	Ever Lucky Shipping v Sunlight Mercantile: General Average Contribution & Seaworthiness Under Hague Rules 14 Apr 2003 Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial	14 Apr 2003	Ever Lucky Shipping Co Ltd (Plaintiff): Partial JudgmentEntitled to recover general average contribution only from deck cargo. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	The Rainbow Spring: Admiralty Action, Wrongful Arrest, and Non-Disclosure of Material Facts in Charterparty Dispute 28 Oct 2002 Admiral Chartering Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	28 Oct 2002	Admiral Chartering Ltd (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedThe Plaintiff's appeal was dismissed.
10	Transfield Shipping v Sino-Add: Mareva Injunction & Arbitration in Charter-Party Dispute 26 Aug 2001 Transfield Shipping Inc Panama (Plaintiff)Lost	26 Aug 2001	Transfield Shipping Inc Panama (Plaintiff): Applications dismissedThe plaintiffs' application for a Mareva injunction was upheld, but the defendants' applications to discharge the injunction and stay the proceedings were dismissed.