Richard Kuek

Richard Kuek is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2014. The lawyer has handled 11 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in shipping law and admiralty and maritime law. Their track record shows a 82.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 9% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Richard Kuek has demonstrated expertise across 53 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and breach of contract.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	9 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	6 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	6 cases	7% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Admiralty and Maritime Law	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized91% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Carriage of goods by sea	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Insurance	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Bills of Lading	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Marine Insurance	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Demurrage	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Richard Kuek 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conversion	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Force Majeure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek 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 Practice30% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Richard Kuek 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	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Occupiers' Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum election	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Lis alibi pendens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Nuisance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Voyage charterparties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Repair	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipbuilding	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual Lien	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rylands v Fletcher Rule	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Seaworthiness	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale by Sample	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale by Description	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
General Average	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
York Antwerp Rules	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arrived ship	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Lien	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insurance Bad Faith	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Richard Kuek 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	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Warranty Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Workers Compensation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Richard Kuek 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	Richard Kuek 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Richard Kuek has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Richard Kuek has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 10 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Gurbani & Co.	10 cases	91% of cases	Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping Contract(Aug 2014) Rahman v Lim Keenly Builders: Workmen's Compensation & Insurance Coverage for Subcontractor Employees(May 2010) Catur Samudra: Sister Ship Arrest, Guarantee Claims & Admiralty Jurisdiction(Jan 2010)
Gurbani and Co	1 cases	9% of cases	Natferrous Pte Ltd v Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract for Non-Conforming Stainless Steel Scrap(Jul 2005)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Richard Kuek's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.7
Complex Cases: 1 (9%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Neutral	13.0 parties avg	3.0	9%
Partial	13.0 parties avg	3.0	9%
Won	92.6 parties avg	2.6	82%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2003	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2005	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	23.7 parties avg	3.7
2014	13.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Neutral	1(9%)	9%
Partial	1(9%)	9%
Won	9(82%)	82%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	219,032.26	43,806.455 cases	5
USD	1,890,000.00	1,890,000.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2002	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 11 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping Contract 14 Aug 2014 Belbana N.V (Plaintiff)Neutral	14 Aug 2014	Belbana N.V (Plaintiff): Ordered to elect between pursuing claim in Belgium or SingaporeThe Plaintiff was ordered to elect between pursuing its claim in Belgium or Singapore.
2	Rahman v Lim Keenly Builders: Workmen's Compensation & Insurance Coverage for Subcontractor Employees 06 May 2010 Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd (Respondent)Won	06 May 2010	Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore Ltd (Respondent): WonThe claim by the defendant against the Insurer is dismissed with costs.
3	Catur Samudra: Sister Ship Arrest, Guarantee Claims & Admiralty Jurisdiction 14 Jan 2010 PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK (Defendant)Won	14 Jan 2010	PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK (Defendant): Application GrantedApplication to strike out the writ of summons and set aside the warrant of arrest was granted. Costs of the action and the application awarded to the defendant, to be taxed if not agreed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Penguin Boat v Royal & Sun Alliance: Shiprepairers Policy & Liability for Cradle Failure 05 Jun 2008 Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Singapore) Ltd (Defendant)Won	05 Jun 2008	Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance (Singapore) Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court found in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claim.
5	Tesa Tape v Wing Seng: Negligence, Nuisance & Rylands v Fletcher - Container Depot Liability 02 May 2006 Tesa Tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	02 May 2006	Tesa Tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff with damages to be assessed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Sumpiles Investments v AXA Insurance: Marine Policy Claim for Crane Damage 19 Apr 2006 AXA Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	19 Apr 2006	AXA Insurance Singapore Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Natferrous Pte Ltd v Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract for Non-Conforming Stainless Steel Scrap 24 Jul 2005 Natferrous Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	24 Jul 2005	Natferrous Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; damages awarded in the amount of $219,032.26 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Feoso v Faith Maritime: Demurrage Lien on Cargo Without Bill of Lading Ownership 24 Aug 2003 Faith Maritime Company Limited (Respondent, Plaintiff)Won	24 Aug 2003	Faith Maritime Company Limited (Respondent, Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff affirmed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Ever Lucky Shipping v Sunlight Mercantile: General Average Contribution & Seaworthiness Under Hague Rules 14 Apr 2003 Liberty Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd (Defendant)Partial	14 Apr 2003	Liberty Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd (Defendant): Defense upheld in partLargely succeeded in their defence against the claim for general average contribution for under-deck cargo. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Faith Maritime v Feoso: Demurrage, Bills of Lading & Cargo Conversion Dispute 30 Sep 2002 Faith Maritime Co Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	30 Sep 2002	Faith Maritime Co Ltd (Plaintiff): Lien DeclaredThe court declared that Faith is entitled to exercise a lien for US$1,890,000 with interest thereon at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of Faith’s action to date of judgment.
11	Everbright v AXA: Marine Insurance, 'Approved Vessel' & Phantom Ships 27 Jun 2000 AXA Insurance S`pore Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	27 Jun 2000	AXA Insurance S`pore Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court ruled in favor of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claim.