Shobna Chandran

Shobna Chandran is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2008 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in breach of contract and fiduciary duties. Their track record shows a 33.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 25% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

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

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Company Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice32% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Aircraft Sales and Leasing	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Proceedings	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misuse of Drugs Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Damages Assessment	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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 Specialized75% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equity and limitation of actions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional conduct	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admission to the Bar	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Diminished Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Frustration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Waiver	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Functus Officio	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Misconduct	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constructive Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Termination of Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Valuation of Aircraft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wrotham Park damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidators’ remuneration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Charitable Giving	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Partnership Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Shobna Chandran has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Shobna Chandran 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

Shobna Chandran has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Tan Rajah & Cheah	9 cases	75% of cases	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc v Singapore Airlines Ltd: Aircraft Valuation, Breach of Contract & Damages Assessment(Jun 2023) Law Society of Singapore v. Hanam: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct(May 2023) Roszaidi v PP: Diminished Responsibility, MDD, SUD & Drug Trafficking Sentence(Nov 2022)
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP	1 cases	8% of cases	Independent State of Papua New Guinea v PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd: Corporate Governance Dispute(Apr 2019)
Cavenagh Law LLP	1 cases	8% of cases	Rosman bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor: Drug Trafficking, Re-Sentencing Application, Substantive Assistance to CNB(Nov 2015)
Cheo Yeoh & Associates LLC	1 cases	8% of cases	Goh Eng Wah v Daikin Industries: Incentive Scheme Dispute & Contractual Obligations(Oct 2008)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Shobna Chandran's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.1
Complex Cases: 3 (25%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	63.3 parties avg	3.3	50%
Partial	24.0 parties avg	4.0	17%
Won	42.5 parties avg	2.5	33%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2008	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	63.5 parties avg	3.5
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	6(50%)	50%
Partial	2(17%)	17%
Won	4(33%)	33%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	1,299,653.00	216,608.836 cases	6
USD	4,760,000.00	4,760,000.001 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2008	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	6 411	Lost: 4 cases (66.7%) Partial: 1 cases (16.7%) Won: 1 cases (16.7%)
2023	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc v Singapore Airlines Ltd: Aircraft Valuation, Breach of Contract & Damages Assessment 18 Jun 2023 CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Appellant, Defendant)Lost	18 Jun 2023	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; CSDS ordered to pay costs to SIA fixed at $100,000 inclusive of disbursements (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Law Society of Singapore v. Hanam: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Professional Conduct 09 May 2023 Law Society of Singapore (Applicant)Won	09 May 2023	Law Society of Singapore (Applicant): Application AllowedApplication by the Law Society of Singapore allowed; Mr. Hanam suspended for 9 months and ordered to pay costs of $32,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Roszaidi v PP: Diminished Responsibility, MDD, SUD & Drug Trafficking Sentence 30 Nov 2022 Roszaidi bin Osman (Appellant)Partial	30 Nov 2022	Roszaidi bin Osman (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part; death penalty set aside and re-sentenced to imprisonment for life.
4	Singapore Airlines v CSDS Aircraft: Breach of Contract & Damages Assessment 02 Nov 2022 CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Defendant)Lost	02 Nov 2022	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Defendant): Judgment Against DefendantJudgment against the Defendant; damages awarded to the plaintiff in the amount of $4,760,000 (assumed USD, as the contract was in USD).
5	Re Wong Wai Loong Sean: Admission of Advocates and Solicitors - Cheating in Examinations 25 Sep 2022 Lim Zi Yi (Applicant)Won	25 Sep 2022	Lim Zi Yi (Applicant): Application to withdraw admission allowedApplication to withdraw admission allowed subject to conditions, including undertaking not to reapply for one year.
6	Ng Lim Lee v Lee Gin Hong: Partnership Dispute over Overdraft Facility and Asset Withdrawals 20 Jun 2022 Ng Lim Lee (Appellant, Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim)Lost	20 Jun 2022	Ng Lim Lee (Appellant, Plaintiff, Defendant in Counterclaim): Claim DismissedThe appellant's claim was dismissed as the Partnership was found to be solvent.
7	Phua Seng Hua v Peter Kwee Seng Chio: Appeal on Tort of Deceit, Negligence, and Breach of Contract Regarding Clubhouse Redevelopment 10 Mar 2022 Lim Seng Hoo (Appellant, Plaintiff)Lost	10 Mar 2022	Lim Seng Hoo (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs.
8	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc v Singapore Airlines Ltd: Specific Performance, Breach of Contract, Contract Termination 01 Mar 2022 CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Appellant, Defendant)Lost	01 Mar 2022	CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing Inc (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; ordered to pay $70,000 to SIA as costs of the appeal. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	AnAn Group v. VTB Bank: Arbitrability, Winding Up, and Liquidators' Remuneration 28 Nov 2021 VTB Bank (Public Joint Stock Company) (Respondent, Plaintiff)Won	28 Nov 2021	VTB Bank (Public Joint Stock Company) (Respondent, Plaintiff): Appeal UpheldAppeal upheld; VTB Bank not liable for the liquidators' fees (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Independent State of Papua New Guinea v PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd: Corporate Governance Dispute 01 Apr 2019 PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd (Defendant)Won	01 Apr 2019	PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the Defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Rosman bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor: Drug Trafficking, Re-Sentencing Application, Substantive Assistance to CNB 02 Nov 2015 Rosman bin Abdullah (Applicant)Lost	02 Nov 2015	Rosman bin Abdullah (Applicant): Application DismissedThe re-sentencing application was dismissed, and the death sentence was affirmed.
12	Goh Eng Wah v Daikin Industries: Incentive Scheme Dispute & Contractual Obligations 30 Oct 2008 Goh Eng Wah (Plaintiff)Partial	30 Oct 2008	Goh Eng Wah (Plaintiff): Claim allowed in partClaim allowed against the third defendant (Robert Chua Teck Chew) for breach of the terms of the Incentive Scheme. Monetary amount is in Singapore Dollars, the currency of the jurisdiction.