Melanie Ho

Melanie Ho is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2020. The lawyer has handled 33 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in medical law and disciplinary proceedings. Their track record shows a 44.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 7 complex cases, representing 21% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Melanie Ho has demonstrated expertise across 132 primary practice areas, with significant experience in administrative law and contract law.

Practice AreaCase Volume
Administrative Law11 cases
Contract Law9 cases
Civil Procedure9 cases
Medical Law7 cases
Criminal Law6 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings6 cases
Medical Negligence6 cases
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility5 cases
Professional conduct5 cases
Commercial Law4 cases
Commercial Disputes4 cases
Medical Ethics4 cases
Medical Malpractice4 cases
Fraud and Deceit4 cases
Medical profession and practice4 cases
Criminal Procedure4 cases
Sentencing3 cases
Evidence3 cases
Civil Practice3 cases
Defamation3 cases
Trust Law3 cases
Breach of Contract3 cases
Personal Injury2 cases
Appellate Practice2 cases
Automobile Accidents2 cases
Banking and Finance2 cases
Business Litigation2 cases
Commercial Litigation2 cases
Corporate Governance2 cases
Employment Law2 cases
Healthcare Law2 cases
Insurance2 cases
Medical Disciplinary Proceedings2 cases
Professional Liability2 cases
Wills and Probate2 cases
Inducement of Breach of Contract2 cases
Evidence Law2 cases
Assessment of Legal Costs2 cases
Costs2 cases
Summary Judgement2 cases
Company Law2 cases
Professional Misconduct2 cases
Money Laundering2 cases
Professional Ethics2 cases
Informed consent2 cases
Legal Ethics2 cases
Taxation of Legal Costs2 cases
Misrepresentation1 cases
International Arbitration1 cases
Breach of Confidence1 cases
International Financial Centre1 cases
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means1 cases
Termination1 cases
Patient Confidentiality1 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings (Lawyers)1 cases
Minority Shareholder Rights1 cases
Jurisdiction1 cases
Failure to Diagnose1 cases
Documentary Credits1 cases
Natural justice1 cases
Misuse of Drugs Act1 cases
Knowing Receipt1 cases
Corporate Law1 cases
Doctor's Liability1 cases
Prevention of Corruption Act1 cases
Copyrights1 cases
Construction Law1 cases
Issue Estoppel1 cases
Formation of contract1 cases
Income taxation1 cases
Inherent powers1 cases
Criminal Case Disclosure1 cases
Limitation1 cases
International Commercial Law1 cases
Duty of Candour1 cases
Legal Profession Act1 cases
Estoppel1 cases
Offences1 cases
Agency Law1 cases
Dentistry and dental practice1 cases
Constitutional Law1 cases
Breach of Duty of Care1 cases
Expert evidence1 cases
Commercial Fraud1 cases
Passing Off1 cases
Civil Litigation1 cases
Cannabis Law1 cases
Damages1 cases
Statutory Interpretation1 cases
Interlocutory injunction1 cases
Companies Act1 cases
Business Law1 cases
Arbitration1 cases
Guarantee1 cases
Professional Medical Ethics1 cases
Overcharging of fees1 cases
Dishonest assistance1 cases
Neurology1 cases
Taxation of Legal Fees1 cases
Ophthalmology1 cases
Entrapment1 cases
Medical Registration Act1 cases
Accessory liability1 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings (Medical)1 cases
Recipient liability1 cases
Auxiliary Police Regulations1 cases
Assessment1 cases
Professional Discipline1 cases
Restructuring and Insolvency1 cases
Invoice Discounting1 cases
Medical Registration1 cases
Exchange of information1 cases
Payment Undertaking1 cases
Accident Insurance1 cases
Intellectual Property Rights1 cases
Website Infringement1 cases
Accident Insurance Law1 cases
Drug Overdose1 cases
Tax Evasion1 cases
Property Law1 cases
Strata Title Law1 cases
Theft1 cases
Torts1 cases
Trademarks1 cases
Unfair Competition1 cases
Double Taxation Agreements1 cases
Wrongful Termination1 cases
Injunctions1 cases
Mareva Injunctions1 cases
Fiduciary Duties1 cases
Estate Administration1 cases
International Tax Cooperation1 cases

Law Firm Affiliations

Melanie Ho has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 14 cases.

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Melanie Ho's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case
3.5
Complex Cases
7 (21%)
Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

TypeCases
Lost143.1 parties avg
Neutral16.0 parties avg
Partial45.1 parties avg
Won152.6 parties avg

Complexity Trends Over Time

YearCases
200012.0 parties avg
200122.0 parties avg
200326.0 parties avg
200422.0 parties avg
200522.0 parties avg
200612.0 parties avg
200826.0 parties avg
200912.0 parties avg
201012.0 parties avg
201162.8 parties avg
201212.0 parties avg
201312.0 parties avg
201412.0 parties avg
201534.0 parties avg
201633.0 parties avg
201714.0 parties avg
201812.0 parties avg
201916.0 parties avg
202013.0 parties avg

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome TypeCases
Lost14(41%)
Neutral1(3%)
Partial4(12%)
Won15(44%)

Monetary Outcomes

CurrencyAverage
SGD15,457.4714 cases
USD159,717.251 cases

Yearly Outcome Trends

YearTotal Cases
20001
1
20012
11
20032
11
20042
11
20052
2
20061
1
20082
11
20091
1
20101
1
20116
15
20121
1
20131
1
20141
1
20153
21
20163
12
20171
1
20181
1
20192
11
20201
1

Case History

Displaying all 33 cases

Case
15 Jul 2020
Wong Chee Meng (Respondent, Appellant)Lost
29 Sep 2019
Merck & Co., Inc (Defendant)Neutral
17 May 2018
Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (Plaintiff)Lost
01 Feb 2017
Ker Kim Tway (Executor of the Estate of Quek Kiat Siong, deceased) (Appellant)Won
14 Apr 2016
Cordlife Group Limited (Plaintiff)Won
28 Mar 2016
Ker Kim Tway (Plaintiff)Lost
08 Mar 2016
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
03 Nov 2015
AYB (Applicant)Partial
06 Sep 2015
Thailand Integrated Services Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won
12 May 2015
Singapore Medical Council (Applicant)Partial
09 Jul 2014
Li Huabo (Appellant)Lost
28 Nov 2013
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
18 Dec 2012
Tong Seok May Joanne (Plaintiff)Lost
29 Nov 2011
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
02 Jun 2011
Loh Pui-Pui Sharon (Defendant)Won
02 Jun 2011
Yau Kwok Seng Winston (Defendant)Won
25 May 2011
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
25 May 2011
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
25 May 2011
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Lost
09 Feb 2010
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Lost
12 May 2009
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
29 Dec 2008
Kaori Kathleen Zage (Plaintiff)Partial
25 May 2008
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Won
28 Nov 2006
Singapore Dental Council (Respondent)Lost
16 Oct 2005
Singapore Medical Council (Respondent)Lost
08 May 2005
Singapore Medical Council (Applicant)Lost
07 Sep 2004
Ong Chin Keat Jeffrey (Appellant)Lost
14 Jul 2004
The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 669 (Defendant)Won
21 Sep 2003
Ngow Kheong Shen (Defendant)Lost
27 Aug 2003
Wong Tiew Yong (Appellant)Partial
23 Jul 2001
Inno-Pacific Holdings Ltd (Defendant)Lost
15 Jun 2001
Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. (Defendant)Won
19 Apr 2000
Statoil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won