Melissa Liew

Melissa Liew is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2010 to 2013. The lawyer has handled 3 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in defamation and jurisdiction. Their track record shows a 67.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 67% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Melissa Liew has demonstrated expertise across 17 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and defamation.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	2 cases	11% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Defamation	2 cases	11% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Knowing Receipt	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Restitution	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Dishonest assistance	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Conflict of Laws	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Security Interest	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Club Law	1 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Melissa Liew has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Melissa Liew has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 2 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC	2 cases	67% of cases	Chan Cheng Wah Bernard v Koh Sin Chong Freddie: Defamation Claim over Club Expenditure(Nov 2011) Chan Cheng Wah Bernard v Koh Sin Chong Freddie: Defamation & Misrepresentation in Singapore Swimming Club Expenditure(Oct 2010)
Godwin Campos LLC	1 cases	33% of cases	Kikla v Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp: Forum Non Conveniens & Service Out of Jurisdiction(Feb 2013)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Melissa Liew's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.7
Complex Cases: 2 (67%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	15.0 parties avg	5.0	33%
Won	23.0 parties avg	3.0	67%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2013	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	1(33%)	33%
Won	2(67%)	67%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.002 cases	2

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2011	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 3 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Kikla v Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp: Forum Non Conveniens & Service Out of Jurisdiction 18 Feb 2013 Dinesh Kishin Kikla (as Administrator of the Estate of Lalitha Kishin Kikla also known as Lalita Kishin Kikla, Deceased) (Plaintiff)Won	18 Feb 2013	Dinesh Kishin Kikla (as Administrator of the Estate of Lalitha Kishin Kikla also known as Lalita Kishin Kikla, Deceased) (Plaintiff): Application by defendants dismissedThe defendants' applications for a stay of proceedings and to set aside the order for service out of jurisdiction were dismissed.
2	Chan Cheng Wah Bernard v Koh Sin Chong Freddie: Defamation Claim over Club Expenditure 20 Nov 2011 Koh Sin Chong Freddie (Respondent, Defendant)Lost	20 Nov 2011	Koh Sin Chong Freddie (Respondent, Defendant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed; judgment for the Plaintiffs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Chan Cheng Wah Bernard v Koh Sin Chong Freddie: Defamation & Misrepresentation in Singapore Swimming Club Expenditure 28 Oct 2010 Koh Sin Chong Freddie (Defendant)Won	28 Oct 2010	Koh Sin Chong Freddie (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for the Defendant; the plaintiffs’ claim was dismissed with costs.