Sim Chee Siong

Sim Chee Siong is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2004 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and building and construction industry security of payment act. Their track record shows a 29.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 29% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated expertise across 19 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and arbitration.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	17% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 17% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	4 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced54% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	3 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	2 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized97% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Scheme of Arrangement	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Dispute Resolution	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Garnishee Proceedings	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Ad Hoc Arbitration Agreement	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sim Chee Siong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Sim Chee Siong has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 3 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP	3 cases	43% of cases	SECC Holdings v Helios PV: Garnishee Application, Assignment, Contract Formation(Aug 2024) Hiap Seng v Hock Heng: SOPA, Payment Response Validity & Estoppel in Construction Dispute(Feb 2024) Cheung Teck Cheong v LVND Investments: Ad Hoc Arbitration Agreement & Section 4(6) Arbitration Act Interpretation(Aug 2021)
Rajah & Tann LLP	2 cases	29% of cases	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Ssangyong: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination Under SOP Act(Nov 2009) Chip Hup Hup Kee v Ssangyong: Security of Payment Act Dispute over Progress Claim Validity and Adjudicator's Jurisdiction(Oct 2009)
M/s Rajah & Tann LLP	1 cases	14% of cases	Tentat Singapore v Win Bo: Recovery of Payments & Counterclaim for Project Failure(Sep 2010)
Rajah and Tann	1 cases	14% of cases	Eastern Pretech v Kin Lin Builders: Winding Up Order & Scheme of Arrangement(Sep 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Sim Chee Siong's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 5.1
Complex Cases: 2 (29%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	36.0 parties avg	6.0	43%
Partial	22.5 parties avg	2.5	29%
Won	26.5 parties avg	6.5	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2004	111.0 parties avg	11.0
2009	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	114.0 parties avg	14.0
2024	22.5 parties avg	2.5

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Sim Chee Siong's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	3(43%)	43%
Partial	2(29%)	29%
Won	2(29%)	29%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,969,408.52	992,352.134 cases	4

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	2 2	Partial: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	SECC Holdings v Helios PV: Garnishee Application, Assignment, Contract Formation 19 Aug 2024 Sinohydro Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) (Garnishee)Partial	19 Aug 2024	Sinohydro Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) (Garnishee): Appeal Dismissed in partAppeal dismissed regarding the 239K Retention Sum. The court found that the 239K Retention Sum was a contingent debt that could not be garnished. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Hiap Seng v Hock Heng: SOPA, Payment Response Validity & Estoppel in Construction Dispute 26 Feb 2024 Hiap Seng Building Construction Pte Ltd (Applicant)Partial	26 Feb 2024	Hiap Seng Building Construction Pte Ltd (Applicant): Setting aside application allowed in partSetting aside application allowed in part; the adjudicated amount was reduced by SGD 157.59. The excess amount of S$157.59 was ordered to be released, from the payment into court, to the applicant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Cheung Teck Cheong v LVND Investments: Ad Hoc Arbitration Agreement & Section 4(6) Arbitration Act Interpretation 09 Aug 2021 LVND Investments Pte. Ltd. (Respondent, Defendant)Lost	09 Aug 2021	LVND Investments Pte. Ltd. (Respondent, Defendant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed and stay on the Suit lifted. The Developer to pay the costs of the appeal fixed at $50,000 (all-in) to the Appellants. The costs order below is reversed in favor of the Appellants. The usual consequential orders will apply. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Tentat Singapore v Win Bo: Recovery of Payments & Counterclaim for Project Failure 22 Sep 2010 Tentat Singapore Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	22 Sep 2010	Tentat Singapore Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment in the sum of $3,680,000Judgment for the Plaintiff in the amount of $3,680,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Chip Hup Hup Kee Construction v Ssangyong: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination Under SOP Act 25 Nov 2009 Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Respondent)Lost	25 Nov 2009	Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Respondent): Application to set aside the Unsigned Adjudication Determination dismissedThe Respondent's application to set aside the Unsigned Adjudication Determination was dismissed. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Chip Hup Hup Kee v Ssangyong: Security of Payment Act Dispute over Progress Claim Validity and Adjudicator's Jurisdiction 21 Oct 2009 Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Respondent)Lost	21 Oct 2009	Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe respondent's appeal was dismissed.
7	Eastern Pretech v Kin Lin Builders: Winding Up Order & Scheme of Arrangement 02 Sep 2004 Eastern Pretech Pte Ltd (Applicant, Supporting Creditor)Won	02 Sep 2004	Eastern Pretech Pte Ltd (Applicant, Supporting Creditor): Substitution as petitioning creditor allowedEastern Pretech Pte Ltd was allowed to be substituted as the petitioning creditor.