Melvin Chan

Melvin Chan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2018. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and building and construction industry security of payment act. Their track record shows a 50.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 7 complex cases, representing 50% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Melvin Chan has demonstrated expertise across 51 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and construction law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	10 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	7 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized84% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	6 cases	7% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	5 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized79% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Architects and Engineers Liability	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice28% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Melvin Chan 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	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rules of construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Variations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Scope of Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duties and liabilities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equitable Set-Off	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Economic Loss	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Drawings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conservation Areas	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Tortious liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architectural Services	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sales Representative Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contextual approach	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Dispute Resolution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Landlord and Tenant Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholder Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Melvin Chan 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	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Striking out	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory obligations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Voluntary Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interim Order	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Melvin Chan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Melvin Chan has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
TSMP Law Corporation	9 cases	64% of cases	Wei Siang v Euro Assets: Building Renovation, Conservation Guidelines & Negligence(Aug 2018) Ong Han Ling v American International Assurance: Insurance Fraud, Vicarious Liability & Conspiracy(Dec 2017) Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case(Mar 2016)
Wong Partnership	5 cases	36% of cases	Ng Sing King v PSA: Minority Oppression & Winding Up in Shipping Logistics(Jan 2005) Cain Sales v Beyonics: Commission Dispute over Seagate Contract Manufacturing(Jul 2003) Ng Sing King v PSA International: Striking Out Claims Against Non-Shareholders in Oppression Action(Mar 2003)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Melvin Chan's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 7.6
Complex Cases: 7 (50%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	15.0 parties avg	5.0	7%
Lost	310.4 parties avg	10.4	21%
Neutral	25.0 parties avg	5.0	14%
Partial	14.0 parties avg	4.0	7%
Won	73.3 parties avg	3.3	50%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	25.0 parties avg	5.0
2003	210.8 parties avg	10.8
2005	110.0 parties avg	10.0
2009	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	111.0 parties avg	11.0
2017	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2018	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(7%)	7%
Lost	3(21%)	21%
Neutral	2(14%)	14%
Partial	1(7%)	7%
Won	7(50%)	50%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	28,000.00	5,600.005 cases	5

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	2 2	Neutral: 2 cases (100.0%)
2003	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2011	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Dismissed: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Wei Siang v Euro Assets: Building Renovation, Conservation Guidelines & Negligence 22 Aug 2018 Euro Assets Holding (S) Pte Ltd (formerly known as Euro Search International Pte Ltd) (Defendant, Plaintiff)Partial	22 Aug 2018	Euro Assets Holding (S) Pte Ltd (formerly known as Euro Search International Pte Ltd) (Defendant, Plaintiff): Counterclaim Allowed in PartThe contractor, the architect, and the engineer are all liable to the owner in respect of the deviations to: (i) the second and third storey rear slabs; (ii) the rear roof slab; and (iii) the rear external staircase; (b) The contractor and the architect, but not the engineer, are liable to the owner for the deviation at the rear boundary wall. The quantum of damages payable to the owner by these three parties will be assessed separately. As against the owner, however, the three parties are jointly and severally liable for the whole of the owner’s loss. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Ong Han Ling v American International Assurance: Insurance Fraud, Vicarious Liability & Conspiracy 28 Dec 2017 MOTION INSURANCE AGENCY PTE LTD (Defendant)Dismissed	28 Dec 2017	MOTION INSURANCE AGENCY PTE LTD (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe plaintiffs’ claims against Motion are dismissed with costs.
3	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case 15 Mar 2016 RSP ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & ENGINEERS (PTE) LTD (Defendant)Won	15 Mar 2016	RSP ARCHITECTS PLANNERS & ENGINEERS (PTE) LTD (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court found that Tiong Aik and RSP were independent contractors of Mer Vue, the DSCs and NSCs were independent contractors of Tiong Aik, Squire Mech and Sitetectonix were independent contractors of RSP, Tiong Aik and RSP had limited statutory non-delegable duties under the Building Control Act with no apparent implications on their independent contractor defenses, RSP had not unreasonably delegated any of its professional duties, Mer Vue, Tiong Aik and RSP had taken proper care in the selection and appointment of their respective independent contractors, and that no private right of action is available to the Plaintiff for the alleged breach of statutory duty by Mer Vue under the BMSMA.
4	Fujitec v GS Engineering: Security of Payment Act & 'Calendar Days' Interpretation 16 Dec 2015 GS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (Respondent)Lost	16 Dec 2015	GS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (Respondent): Application dismissedThe respondent's application to set aside the adjudication determination was dismissed.
5	Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd v Three Sixty Degree Pte Ltd: Lease Dispute over Fire Safety Certificate and Occupancy Load 27 Mar 2013 Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	27 Mar 2013	Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; Three Sixty shall pay to OUE the sums for outstanding rental, service charges, utilities charges, and double rent for holding over. Three Sixty shall surrender to OUE vacant possession of Level 39. Three Sixty shall pay to OUE the costs of these consolidated proceedings assessed on the indemnity basis. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	JFC Builders v LionCity Construction: SOPA Adjudication & Repeat Claims 29 Nov 2012 JFC Builders Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	29 Nov 2012	JFC Builders Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Application allowedPlaintiff's application to set aside the adjudication determination was allowed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Motor Image Enterprises v SCDA Architects: Appeal on Domestic Arbitration Award Interpretation 02 Nov 2011 SCDA Architects Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	02 Nov 2011	SCDA Architects Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the currency of the jurisdiction.
8	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Ssangyong: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination Under SOP Act 25 Nov 2009 Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd (Claimant, Applicant)Won	25 Nov 2009	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd (Claimant, Applicant): Application to set aside the Unsigned Adjudication Determination dismissedThe Respondent's application to set aside the Unsigned Adjudication Determination was dismissed. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Chip Hup Hup Kee v Ssangyong: Security of Payment Act Dispute over Progress Claim Validity and Adjudicator's Jurisdiction 21 Oct 2009 Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd (Claimant, Appellant)Won	21 Oct 2009	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction Pte Ltd (Claimant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal by the respondent was dismissed.
10	Ng Sing King v PSA: Minority Oppression & Winding Up in Shipping Logistics 17 Jan 2005 P-Serv Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	17 Jan 2005	P-Serv Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim of oppression was dismissed.
11	Cain Sales v Beyonics: Commission Dispute over Seagate Contract Manufacturing 27 Jul 2003 Beyonics Technology Limited (Defendant)Won	27 Jul 2003	Beyonics Technology Limited (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant; the plaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	Ng Sing King v PSA International: Striking Out Claims Against Non-Shareholders in Oppression Action 17 Mar 2003 P-Serv Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	17 Mar 2003	P-Serv Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; ordered to pay $4,000 costs to the Third and Fourth Defendants for the hearing here and below. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Re Voluntary Arrangement by Lek Kee Meng: Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy Interim Order Application 12 Jul 2001 Newton Advertising (Respondent)Neutral	12 Jul 2001	Newton Advertising (Respondent): NeutralCreditor in the case.
14	Lek Kee Meng: Application for Interim Order under Bankruptcy Act 12 Jul 2001 Newton Advertising (Respondent)Neutral	12 Jul 2001	Newton Advertising (Respondent): NeutralCreditor allowed to be heard in the application for an interim order.