Nicholas Tan

Nicholas Tan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2014 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 8 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in arbitration and recourse against award. Their track record shows a 38.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 13% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Nicholas Tan has demonstrated expertise across 45 primary practice areas, with significant experience in criminal law and contract law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Criminal Law	5 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized84% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Nicholas Tan 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 Practice45% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Recourse against award	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized86% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Arbitration	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Statutory offences	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Setting aside	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Moneylenders Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Falsification of Accounts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Witnesses	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Setting Aside Arbitral Award	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Falsification of Documents	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Proper Notice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Without Prejudice Privilege	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Duty of disclosure	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Interpleader	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Escrow Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bail	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Employment Agencies Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Legal Professional Privilege	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation Privilege	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Flight Risk	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Securities	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Nicholas Tan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Nicholas Tan has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers	5 cases	63% of cases	Lim Jun Yao Clarence v Public Prosecutor: Fraudulent Trading under Companies Act(Oct 2022) Public Prosecutor v Soh Chee Wen: Litigation Privilege in Criminal Proceedings(Sep 2019) Public Prosecutor v Yang Yin: Revision of Bail Order for Falsification of Accounts(Jan 2015)
Chua & Partners LLP	2 cases	25% of cases	DEM v DEL: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Lack of Notice and Enforceability of Business Purchase Agreement(Mar 2024) Singapore Asia Trust Company v. Avium Origins, Avant Talents: Interpleader Relief & Escrow Dispute(Nov 2023)
Wong & Leow LLC	1 cases	13% of cases	DJO v DJP: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice(Aug 2024)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Nicholas Tan's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.8
Complex Cases: 1 (13%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	23.5 parties avg	3.5	25%
Neutral	23.0 parties avg	3.0	25%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	13%
Won	32.0 parties avg	2.0	38%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2014	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2022	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2024	23.5 parties avg	3.5

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(25%)	25%
Neutral	2(25%)	25%
Partial	1(13%)	13%
Won	3(38%)	38%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2014	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2015	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 8 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	DJO v DJP: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice 14 Aug 2024 DJR (Defendant)Lost	14 Aug 2024	DJR (Defendant): Application DismissedThe defendants' defense against the application to set aside the arbitration award was dismissed.
2	DEM v DEL: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Lack of Notice and Enforceability of Business Purchase Agreement 18 Mar 2024 DEM (Applicant, Defendant)Lost	18 Mar 2024	DEM (Applicant, Defendant): Application DismissedApplication to set aside the arbitral award was dismissed. (Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Singapore Asia Trust Company v. Avium Origins, Avant Talents: Interpleader Relief & Escrow Dispute 09 Nov 2023 Avant Talents Sdn Bhd (Respondent)Neutral	09 Nov 2023	Avant Talents Sdn Bhd (Respondent): OtherThe outcome for this party was neutral.
4	Lim Jun Yao Clarence v Public Prosecutor: Fraudulent Trading under Companies Act 09 Oct 2022 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	09 Oct 2022	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal dismissedThe Public Prosecutor successfully defended against the appeal.
5	Public Prosecutor v Soh Chee Wen: Litigation Privilege in Criminal Proceedings 29 Sep 2019 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Neutral	29 Sep 2019	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Ruling ClarifiedThe court clarified the scope of litigation privilege for the prosecution and the approach to cross-examination.
6	Public Prosecutor v Yang Yin: Revision of Bail Order for Falsification of Accounts 07 Jan 2015 Public Prosecutor (Applicant)Won	07 Jan 2015	Public Prosecutor (Applicant): Application AllowedThe Public Prosecutor's application for revision was allowed.
7	Mohamad Fairuuz v PP: Moneylenders Act & Probation Eligibility 21 Dec 2014 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Partial	21 Dec 2014	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Appeal Partially DeniedThe appeal was partially denied, with the court reducing the term of imprisonment but affirming the fine and ineligibility for probation.
8	Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor: Interpretation of Criminal Procedure Code on Referral of Questions of Law 18 Nov 2014 Public Prosecutor (Respondent)Won	18 Nov 2014	Public Prosecutor (Respondent): Preliminary Objection UpheldThe Public Prosecutor's preliminary objection was upheld, preventing the trial judge from referring questions of law to the High Court during the trial.