Philip Tay

Philip Tay is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2019. The lawyer has handled 15 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in admiralty and maritime law and negligence. Their track record shows a 27.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 6 complex cases, representing 40% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Philip Tay has demonstrated expertise across 61 primary practice areas, with significant experience in breach of contract and contract law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Breach of Contract	13 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 13 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	13 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 13 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized89% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced64% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Property Law	4 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice18% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Formation of contract	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Damage	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation of contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Philip Tay 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	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction Clause	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Collateral Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ostensible Authority	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Material non-disclosure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bareboat Charter	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cargo Claims	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cargo Operations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Joint Venture Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Redelivery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constructive Delivery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Vessel Lease Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Demise Charter	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pure Economic Loss	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Solicitors' Undertakings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Letter of Intent	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligent design and manufacture	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Secret Commissions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undertaking	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin 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	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Charterparty Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Collections	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Fraud	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Philip Tay 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 Practice40% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stay of Execution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Foreign Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Lifting corporate veil	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assessment of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrongful arrest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Philip Tay has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Philip Tay has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann LLP	5 cases	33% of cases	Gimpex Ltd v Unity Holdings: Breach of Contract & Conspiracy Claim in Coal Sale Dispute(Mar 2015) Gimpex Ltd v Unity Holdings: Breach of Contract, Coal Quality Dispute(Feb 2015) Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss(Dec 2014)
Rajah & Tann	4 cases	27% of cases	Computer Interface Singapore Ltd v Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd: Contract Formation Dispute(Oct 2003) P.T. Bumi v Man B&W: Negligent Engine Design & Pure Economic Loss(Jul 2003) PT Kiani Kertas v PT Indorimagas Pratama: Conspiracy, Secret Commissions & Breach of Contract(Oct 2001)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP	3 cases	20% of cases	Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd v Heroic Warrior Inc: Damage to Palm Oil Cargo Due to Negligence(Jun 2019) Hung Dao v Vietnam National Shipping: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Damage Done by Ship(Oct 2015) Winplus Corp v Frumentarius: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Bareboat Charter Termination(Feb 2015)
Rajah and Tann	3 cases	20% of cases	The "Shen Ming Hong 7": Stay of Execution Pending Appeal on Vessel Release(Sep 2010) Compaq v Computer Interface: Contract Formation & Certainty of Terms Dispute(May 2004) PT Bumi v Man B&W: Solicitors' Undertakings & Security for Costs in Foreign Plaintiff Cases(May 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Philip Tay's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.3
Complex Cases: 6 (40%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	17.0 parties avg	7.0	7%
Lost	62.2 parties avg	2.2	40%
Partial	43.6 parties avg	3.6	27%
Won	43.5 parties avg	3.5	27%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2001	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2003	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2004	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2014	24.5 parties avg	4.5
2015	43.8 parties avg	3.8
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Philip Tay'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	6(40%)	40%
Partial	4(27%)	27%
Won	4(27%)	27%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.005 cases	5
USD	3,685,259.68	1,228,419.893 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2001	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2004	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2010	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	2 11	Dismissed: 1 cases (50.0%) Lost: 1 cases (50.0%)
2015	4 31	Partial: 3 cases (75.0%) Won: 1 cases (25.0%)
2019	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 15 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd v Heroic Warrior Inc: Damage to Palm Oil Cargo Due to Negligence 03 Jun 2019 Heroic Warrior Inc. (Defendant)Lost	03 Jun 2019	Heroic Warrior Inc. (Defendant): Claim DismissedDefendant's counterclaim dismissed.
2	Hung Dao v Vietnam National Shipping: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Damage Done by Ship 25 Oct 2015 VIETNAM NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES (Defendant, Appellant)Partial	25 Oct 2015	VIETNAM NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal Allowed in PartAppeal allowed in part regarding the claim for damage done by a ship under s 3(1)(d) of the HCAJA. The court assumes the currency is SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Gimpex Ltd v Unity Holdings: Breach of Contract & Conspiracy Claim in Coal Sale Dispute 26 Mar 2015 Gimpex Limited (Appellant, Respondent)Partial	26 Mar 2015	Gimpex Limited (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part regarding the determination of damages. Costs awarded in CA 161/2013. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Winplus Corp v Frumentarius: Admiralty Jurisdiction & Bareboat Charter Termination 17 Feb 2015 Mercuria Energy Trading SA (Plaintiff)Won	17 Feb 2015	Mercuria Energy Trading SA (Plaintiff): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed against the Assistant Registrar’s decision to set aside the in rem writ.
5	Gimpex Ltd v Unity Holdings: Breach of Contract, Coal Quality Dispute 08 Feb 2015 Gimpex Ltd (Appellant, Respondent)Partial	08 Feb 2015	Gimpex Ltd (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal allowed in partDamages for the Breach of Contract Claim are assessed by the court at US$705,670 (assumed USD, as the judgment involves US dollar amounts and international trade).
6	Hung Dao v Vinalines Pioneer: Admiralty Jurisdiction, Damage by Ship, Container Loss 11 Dec 2014 VIETNAM NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES (Defendant)Lost	11 Dec 2014	VIETNAM NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES (Defendant): Application dismissedDefendant's application to set aside the admiralty writ in rem and strike out the claim was dismissed.
7	The "Chem Orchid": Admiralty Jurisdiction, Demise Charter, and Ostensible Authority Dispute 05 Jan 2014 Mercuria Energy Trading SA (Plaintiff)Dismissed	05 Jan 2014	Mercuria Energy Trading SA (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed as the court set aside the ADM proceedings.
8	Gimpex Ltd v Unity Holding Business Ltd: Coal Contract Dispute over Quality & Misrepresentation 27 Oct 2013 Gimpex Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	27 Oct 2013	Gimpex Ltd (Plaintiff): Interlocutory JudgmentInterlocutory judgment against the first defendant with damages to be assessed.
9	The "Shen Ming Hong 7": Stay of Execution Pending Appeal on Vessel Release 08 Sep 2010 Defendant (Defendant)Lost	08 Sep 2010	Defendant (Defendant): Order to release vessel stayed pending appealThe order to set aside the Warrant of Arrest and release the vessel was stayed pending the plaintiff's appeal. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Compaq v Computer Interface: Contract Formation & Certainty of Terms Dispute 27 May 2004 Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	27 May 2004	Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal allowedAppeal allowed with costs.
11	PT Bumi v Man B&W: Solicitors' Undertakings & Security for Costs in Foreign Plaintiff Cases 13 May 2004 PT Bumi International Tankers (Plaintiff)Lost	13 May 2004	PT Bumi International Tankers (Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedThe plaintiffs' application to be released from their undertakings was denied.
12	Computer Interface Singapore Ltd v Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd: Contract Formation Dispute 14 Oct 2003 Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	14 Oct 2003	Compaq Computer Asia Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claim DismissedJudgment against the Defendant for wrongful termination of the Plaintiff's services; assessment of damages arising from the said termination form the subject matter of a separate hearing to be conducted by the Registrar. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore.
13	P.T. Bumi v Man B&W: Negligent Engine Design & Pure Economic Loss 17 Jul 2003 P.T. Bumi International Tankers (formerly known as P.T. Bumi Indonesia Tankers) (Plaintiff)Won	17 Jul 2003	P.T. Bumi International Tankers (formerly known as P.T. Bumi Indonesia Tankers) (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff in the amount of US$2,979,589.675, comprising US$939,589.675 for loss of hire and US$2,040,000 for the cost of a new engine. Assumed USD, as the judgment involves international companies and monetary amounts are specified in USD.
14	PT Kiani Kertas v PT Indorimagas Pratama: Conspiracy, Secret Commissions & Breach of Contract 30 Oct 2001 Tony Chua Chwee Thiam (Defendant, Respondent)Partial	30 Oct 2001	Tony Chua Chwee Thiam (Defendant, Respondent): Part of application grantedPart of the second defendant's application was granted by the Assistant Registrar.
15	Hung Vuong-2: Choice of Jurisdiction & Bill of Lading Dispute 10 May 2000 Appellants (Appellant)Lost	10 May 2000	Appellants (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the decision to refuse a stay of proceedings was dismissed.