Michael Lai

Michael Lai is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2006. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in civil practice and admiralty and maritime law. Their track record shows a 67.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 33% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Michael Lai has demonstrated expertise across 46 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and shipping law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	9 cases	12% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	5 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Conflict of Laws	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice27% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Insurance	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Marine Insurance	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Submission to Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bailment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Michael Lai 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Michael Lai 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	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Discontinuance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Letter of Indemnity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Warranty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Repudiatory breach	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Renunciation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Repair	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Service of Process	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Affirmation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mala Fide	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Reinstatement of Action	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arrest of Vessel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Michael Lai 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Settlement Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stay of Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Michael Lai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Michael Lai has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 6 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Haq and Selvam	6 cases	67% of cases	Pacific Assets v Chen Lip Keong: Validity of Service of Singapore Writ in Malaysia(Dec 2005) Dalian Hualiang v Louis Dreyfus: Stay of Proceedings & International Arbitration Act Interpretation(Sep 2005) AP Moller-Maersk v Special Entertainment: Interpleader, Cargo Claims & Storage Charges(Jan 2005)
Haq & Selvam	2 cases	22% of cases	Sumpiles Investments v AXA Insurance: Marine Policy Claim for Crane Damage(Apr 2006) Moguntia-Est Epices SA v Sea-Hawk Freight: Discontinuance & Reinstatement of Action(Oct 2003)
Colin Ng & Partners	1 cases	11% of cases	Fortune Hong Kong Trading v Neptra Shipping: Bill of Lading Dispute & Cargo Release(Aug 2001)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Michael Lai's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.8
Complex Cases: 3 (33%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	22.0 parties avg	2.0	22%
Partial	110.0 parties avg	10.0	11%
Won	63.5 parties avg	3.5	67%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2003	32.5 parties avg	2.5
2004	110.0 parties avg	10.0
2005	34.3 parties avg	4.3
2006	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(22%)	22%
Partial	1(11%)	11%
Won	6(67%)	67%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.005 cases	5

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	3 12	Lost: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 2 cases (66.7%)
2004	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2005	3 3	Won: 3 cases (100.0%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Sumpiles Investments v AXA Insurance: Marine Policy Claim for Crane Damage 19 Apr 2006 Sumpiles Investments Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	19 Apr 2006	Sumpiles Investments Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Pacific Assets v Chen Lip Keong: Validity of Service of Singapore Writ in Malaysia 08 Dec 2005 Chen Lip Keong (Defendant)Won	08 Dec 2005	Chen Lip Keong (Defendant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs fixed at $1,500 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Dalian Hualiang v Louis Dreyfus: Stay of Proceedings & International Arbitration Act Interpretation 06 Sep 2005 Dalian Jinshi Oil-Making Co Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	06 Sep 2005	Dalian Jinshi Oil-Making Co Ltd (Plaintiff): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed in favour of Dalian Jinshi Oil-Making Co Ltd (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	AP Moller-Maersk v Special Entertainment: Interpleader, Cargo Claims & Storage Charges 25 Jan 2005 Others (Respondent)Won	25 Jan 2005	Others (Respondent): Successful Resistance of AppealSuccessfully resisted the appeal against the interim order.
5	Royal Global Exports v Good Stream: Mareva Injunction Variation for Debt Payment 11 Aug 2004 Good Stream Co Ltd (Defendant)Partial	11 Aug 2004	Good Stream Co Ltd (Defendant): Application AllowedSecond defendant's application to vary the Mareva order was allowed, permitting Good Stream to pay its debts to Trustrade out of the insurance proceeds.
6	Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd v The “Dilmun Fulmar”: Arrest of Vessel After Settlement Agreement Dispute 30 Oct 2003 Hailisen Shipping Co Ltd (Interveners)Won	30 Oct 2003	Hailisen Shipping Co Ltd (Interveners): Appeal AllowedDefendants’ appeal allowed. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the currency of the jurisdiction.
7	Hua Seng Sawmill v QBE Insurance: Marine Insurance, Insurable Interest & Washing Overboard 08 Oct 2003 QBE Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (Defendant)Won	08 Oct 2003	QBE Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe defendant successfully defended against the plaintiff's claim.
8	Moguntia-Est Epices SA v Sea-Hawk Freight: Discontinuance & Reinstatement of Action 07 Oct 2003 Moguntia-Est Epices SA (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	07 Oct 2003	Moguntia-Est Epices SA (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal dismissedPlaintiffs' appeal to reinstate the action was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Fortune Hong Kong Trading v Neptra Shipping: Bill of Lading Dispute & Cargo Release 14 Aug 2001 Fortune Hong Kong Trading Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	14 Aug 2001	Fortune Hong Kong Trading Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; damages to be assessed. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.