Ravi Chelliah

Ravi Chelliah is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2003 to 2019. The lawyer has handled 8 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in company law and construction law. Their track record shows a 22.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 63% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated expertise across 64 primary practice areas, with significant experience in company law and contract law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Company Law	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	4 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	3 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Schemes of Arrangement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contempt of Court	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidated Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory obligations	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Avoidance of transfer	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misfeasance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bank Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Affidavits	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rules of Court 2021	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Subcontracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Direct payments	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Procedural Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
General Principles	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Best Efforts Clause	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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 Specialized95% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Claims by subcontractor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Delegation of Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undue Preference	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Shareholders Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Work Visa	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice1% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Winding Up Petition	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Financial Assistance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Share Purchases	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shares Allotment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Prospectus	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Financial Reporting	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud on the Minority	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Piercing the corporate veil	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pari passu principle	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architects and Engineers Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Credit and Security	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insurance Bad Faith	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judicial Management	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah 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 Practice30% relevance score	Ravi Chelliah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Ravi Chelliah has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 2 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Chelliah & Kiang LLC	2 cases	25% of cases	Yew San Construction v Ley Choon: Subcontract Dispute over Earthworks and Liquidated Damages(Dec 2019) MCST Plan No 3322 v Tiong Aik: Non-Delegable Duty in Construction Defects(Jul 2016)
Chelliah & Kiang	2 cases	25% of cases	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Court Order(Nov 2015) Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Order in Minority Oppression Suit(Sep 2015)
Chelliah and Kiang	2 cases	25% of cases	Chip Thye Enterprises v Phay Gi Mo: Directors' Duties & Dividend Declaration(Dec 2003) Hitachi v Eltraco: Direct Payment to Subcontractors & Scheme of Arrangement(Oct 2003)
ComLaw LLC	1 cases	13% of cases	Eltraco v Sennet: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditors' Rights in Construction Project(Feb 2003)
M/s Chelliah & Kiang	1 cases	13% of cases	China Taiping Insurance v Teoh Cheng Leong: Indemnities, On-Demand Guarantees & Security Bonds(Jan 2012)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Ravi Chelliah's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 5.2
Complex Cases: 5 (63%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	15.0 parties avg	5.0	13%
Lost	37.0 parties avg	7.0	38%
Neutral	24.0 parties avg	4.0	25%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	13%
Won	22.5 parties avg	2.5	25%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2003	36.7 parties avg	6.7
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2016	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(11%)	11%
Lost	3(33%)	33%
Neutral	2(22%)	22%
Partial	1(11%)	11%
Won	2(22%)	22%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	2,874,103.91	574,820.785 cases	5

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2003	4 13	Dismissed: 1 cases (25.0%) Lost: 3 cases (75.0%)
2012	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	2 2	Neutral: 2 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 8 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Yew San Construction v Ley Choon: Subcontract Dispute over Earthworks and Liquidated Damages 04 Dec 2019 Ley Choon Constructions and Engineering Pte Ltd (Defendant)Partial	04 Dec 2019	Ley Choon Constructions and Engineering Pte Ltd (Defendant): Counterclaim Allowed in PartCounterclaim allowed in part in the amount of $2,076,716.73 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	MCST Plan No 3322 v Tiong Aik: Non-Delegable Duty in Construction Defects 03 Jul 2016 TIONG AIK CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD (Respondent)Won	03 Jul 2016	TIONG AIK CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd was dismissed, and costs of the appeal were awarded to the respondents. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Court Order 24 Nov 2015 GUAN HO CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD (Defendant)Neutral	24 Nov 2015	GUAN HO CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD (Defendant): NeutralThe company was a defendant in the proceedings, but the judgment primarily concerned the actions of the first two defendants. No specific outcome was assigned to the company. (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Ho Seow Wan v Ho Poey Wee: Contempt of Court for Breaching Order in Minority Oppression Suit 06 Sep 2015 GUAN HO CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD (Defendant)Neutral	06 Sep 2015	GUAN HO CONSTRUCTION CO (PTE) LTD (Defendant): N/AGuan Ho Construction Co (Pte) Ltd was the company in which the minority oppression was alleged to have occurred. The company itself was not found to be in contempt, but the directors were.
5	China Taiping Insurance v Teoh Cheng Leong: Indemnities, On-Demand Guarantees & Security Bonds 02 Jan 2012 China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as China Insurance Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd) (Plaintiff)Won	02 Jan 2012	China Taiping Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as China Insurance Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd) (Plaintiff): Interlocutory judgment for PlaintiffInterlocutory judgment for the Plaintiff with damages to be assessed by the Registrar. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore.
6	Chip Thye Enterprises v Phay Gi Mo: Directors' Duties & Dividend Declaration 08 Dec 2003 Estate of Lee Tiang Chin, Deceased (Defendant)Dismissed	08 Dec 2003	Estate of Lee Tiang Chin, Deceased (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe Plaintiff fails in its claim against D3. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Hitachi v Eltraco: Direct Payment to Subcontractors & Scheme of Arrangement 05 Oct 2003 Wing Tai Enterprises Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	05 Oct 2003	Wing Tai Enterprises Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Eltraco v Sennet: Scheme of Arrangement & Creditors' Rights in Construction Project 25 Feb 2003 Wing Tai Enterprises Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	25 Feb 2003	Wing Tai Enterprises Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application DismissedThe arguments advanced on behalf of Wing Tai Enterprises Pte Ltd lacked merit.