Sim Kwan Kiat

Sim Kwan Kiat is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2004 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 39 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in insolvency law and winding up. Their track record shows a 54.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 16 complex cases, representing 41% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Sim Kwan Kiat has demonstrated expertise across 133 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice AreaCase Volume
Contract Law27 cases
Company Law21 cases
Insolvency Law14 cases
Civil Procedure13 cases
Commercial Disputes12 cases
Breach of Contract11 cases
Arbitration10 cases
Winding Up9 cases
Corporate Law8 cases
Bankruptcy8 cases
Banking and Finance8 cases
Summary Judgement6 cases
Fraud and Deceit5 cases
Injunctions4 cases
Misrepresentation4 cases
Commercial Law4 cases
Property Law4 cases
Evidence4 cases
Estoppel4 cases
Damages3 cases
Interpretation of contractual terms3 cases
Credit and Security3 cases
Restructuring and Insolvency3 cases
Schemes of Arrangement3 cases
Securities3 cases
Restructuring and Dissolution3 cases
Fiduciary Duties3 cases
Administrative Law3 cases
Sham Contract2 cases
Commercial Litigation2 cases
Companies Act2 cases
Banking Law2 cases
Champerty2 cases
Civil Practice2 cases
Formation of contract2 cases
International Arbitration2 cases
Transactions at an undervalue2 cases
Shareholders Agreement2 cases
Costs2 cases
Torts2 cases
Business Litigation2 cases
Jurisdiction2 cases
Corporate Litigation2 cases
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means2 cases
Appeal2 cases
Statutory Demand2 cases
Trust Law2 cases
Mortgage2 cases
Mortgage Law2 cases
Best Efforts Clause2 cases
Guarantees and indemnities2 cases
Guarantor2 cases
Warranties2 cases
Equity of Redemption1 cases
Disclosure1 cases
Sale and Purchase Agreement1 cases
Voluntary conveyance to defraud creditors1 cases
Classification of scheme creditors1 cases
Professional Discipline1 cases
Minority shareholders1 cases
Piercing corporate veil1 cases
Bareboat Charter1 cases
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation1 cases
Corporate Guarantees1 cases
Representation of Companies1 cases
Offshore Trusts1 cases
Wealth Protection1 cases
Oppressive Conduct1 cases
Unfairly Prejudicial Conduct1 cases
Defective Works1 cases
Shipbuilding Contract1 cases
Refund Guarantees1 cases
Takeover Law1 cases
Exclusion of appellate jurisdiction1 cases
Minority Shareholders Rights1 cases
Pledge of Shares1 cases
Duty of Pledgee1 cases
Undervalue Sale1 cases
Reflective Loss1 cases
Past consideration1 cases
Memorandum of Understanding1 cases
Admiralty and Maritime Law1 cases
Banking Litigation1 cases
Building and Construction Contracts1 cases
Business Formation1 cases
Business Law1 cases
Case Management1 cases
Civil Litigation1 cases
Commercial Fraud1 cases
Construction Law1 cases
Contracts1 cases
Corporate Finance1 cases
Corporate Governance1 cases
International Trade1 cases
Judicial Management1 cases
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility1 cases
Litigation1 cases
Medical Law1 cases
Performance Bonds1 cases
Pleadings1 cases
Wills and Probate1 cases
Estate Administration1 cases
Inducement of Breach of Contract1 cases
Share Pledge1 cases
Minority Shareholder Rights1 cases
Disciplinary Proceedings1 cases
Moratorium1 cases
Sham Agreements1 cases
Damages Assessment1 cases
Criminal Procedure1 cases
International Arbitration Act1 cases
Abuse of Process1 cases
Shipping Law1 cases
Foreign Law1 cases
Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings1 cases
Oral Agreement1 cases
Waiver1 cases
Limitation1 cases
Quantum meruit1 cases
Breach of Duty1 cases
Avoidance of transfer1 cases
Agency Law1 cases
Breach of Trust1 cases
Financial Advisory1 cases
Shares1 cases
Assessment of Damages1 cases
Liquidation1 cases
Guarantee1 cases
Deed Poll Structure1 cases
Sale of Goods1 cases
Performance of Contract1 cases
Caveats1 cases
Breach of Fiduciary Duty1 cases

Law Firm Affiliations

Sim Kwan Kiat has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 18 cases.

Law FirmCases Handled
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP18 cases
Rajah & Tann LLP8 cases
Rajah and Tann8 cases
Rajah & Tann4 cases
Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP1 cases

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case
4.7
Complex Cases
16 (41%)
Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

TypeCases
Dismissed110.0 parties avg
Lost103.3 parties avg
Neutral26.7 parties avg
Partial47.0 parties avg
Unknown13.0 parties avg
Won214.3 parties avg

Complexity Trends Over Time

YearCases
200437.3 parties avg
200552.7 parties avg
200633.0 parties avg
200713.0 parties avg
201032.3 parties avg
201112.0 parties avg
201224.3 parties avg
201311.0 parties avg
201416.0 parties avg
201533.0 parties avg
201636.5 parties avg
201714.0 parties avg
201818.0 parties avg
201915.0 parties avg
202024.0 parties avg
202126.5 parties avg
202238.0 parties avg
202325.5 parties avg
202412.0 parties avg

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome TypeCases
Dismissed1(3%)
Lost10(26%)
Neutral2(5%)
Partial4(10%)
Unknown1(3%)
Won21(54%)

Monetary Outcomes

CurrencyAverage
SGD34,018.8224 cases
USD14,117,585.501 cases

Yearly Outcome Trends

YearTotal Cases
20043
111
20055
41
20063
3
20071
1
20103
3
20111
1
20122
2
20131
1
20141
1
20153
12
20163
111
20171
1
20181
1
20191
1
20202
11
20212
2
20223
3
20232
2
20241
1

Case History

Displaying all 39 cases

Case
28 Oct 2024
Singapore Commodities Group Co, Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost
28 May 2023
Singapore JHC Co Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won
16 May 2023
RHB Bank Berhad (Non-party)Won
06 Oct 2022
Terence Ng Chi Hou (Other)Won
14 Sep 2022
Hajime Shinji (Claimant)Won
20 Mar 2022
Leow Quek Shiong (Respondent, Plaintiff, Defendant)Won
12 Sep 2021
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (Respondent)Won
11 Jul 2021
Leow Quek Shiong (Plaintiff, Respondent)Won
08 Oct 2020
Yit Chee Wah (Respondent, Applicant)Lost
05 Apr 2020
BW Umuroa Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won
17 Oct 2019
Yit Chee Wah (Plaintiff)Partial
15 Aug 2018
Swiber Offshore Construction Pte Ltd (Applicant)Neutral
08 Nov 2017
HG Metal Manufacturing Limited (Plaintiff, Defendant-in-Counterclaim)Won
30 Aug 2016
HG Metal Manufacturing Limited (Plaintiff, Defendant-in-Counterclaim)Neutral
31 May 2016
BNP Paribas Jersey Trust Corporation Ltd (Defendant)Dismissed
15 May 2016
Ching Chiat Kwong (Respondent, Defendant)Won
25 Oct 2015
LIONSGATE HOLDINGS PTE LTD (FKA TOMOLUGEN PTE LTD) (Appellant)Partial
25 May 2015
United Overseas Bank Limited (Plaintiff)Won
29 Apr 2015
Ching Chiat Kwong (Respondent)Won
25 Feb 2014
Chee Yoh Chuang (Appellant)Won
27 Oct 2013
International Formwork & Scaffolding Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost
29 Apr 2012
Holland Leedon Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Appellant)Lost
17 Apr 2012
DBS Bank Ltd (Respondent)Lost
29 Nov 2011
LIM MEY LEE SUSAN (Appellant)Lost
11 Oct 2010
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (Plaintiff)Won
27 Sep 2010
GIP Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won
16 Sep 2010
Holland Leedon Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Applicant, Respondent)Won
20 Sep 2007
Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial
28 Dec 2006
Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won
26 Dec 2006
Clough Engineering Ltd (Respondent)Won
29 Mar 2006
William Harold Clough (Defendant)Won
19 Sep 2005
Clough Engineering Ltd (Defendant)Won
11 Jul 2005
Beckkett Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost
26 May 2005
Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost
21 Apr 2005
Beckkett Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost
15 Mar 2005
Chia Kok Leong (Appellant)Lost
17 Nov 2004
C K Tang Ltd (Defendant)Won
11 Apr 2004
Segno Precision Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial
15 Feb 2004
Keppel Engineering Pte Ltd (Defendant)