Sophine Chin

Sophine Chin is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2005 to 2010. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in misrepresentation and revenue law. 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

Sophine Chin has demonstrated expertise across 29 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	4 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	3 cases	7% of total caseload	General Practice49% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice38% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Director's Liability	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Revenue Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sale of Goods	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Compulsory Acquisition	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Franchise Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sale by Sample	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sale by Description	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Land Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Sophine Chin has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Sophine Chin has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 3 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC	3 cases	43% of cases	Mentormophosis v Phua Raymond: Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Franchise Agreements(Jul 2010) Tan Choon Yong v Goh Jon Keat: Shareholder Oppression under Companies Act(Apr 2009) Jiang Haiying v Tan Lim Hui: Stay of Proceedings for Non-Parties to Arbitration Clause(Feb 2009)
Madhavan Partnership	3 cases	43% of cases	Teng Fuh Holdings v Collector of Land Revenue: Land Acquisition & Public Purpose(Jun 2006) Kuala Lumpur City Securities v Boston Asset Management: Default Judgment & Forum Dispute(Jun 2006) Natferrous Pte Ltd v Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd: Breach of Contract for Non-Conforming Stainless Steel Scrap(Jul 2005)
Ong Sim Ho	1 cases	14% of cases	MCST Plan Nos 1298 & 1304 v Chief Assessor: Property Tax on Common Property in Shopping Centre(Aug 2006)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Sophine Chin's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.8
Complex Cases: 2 (29%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	52.6 parties avg	2.6	71%
Won	25.6 parties avg	5.6	29%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2005	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	32.5 parties avg	2.5
2009	23.3 parties avg	3.3
2010	16.0 parties avg	6.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	5(71%)	71%
Won	2(29%)	29%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.005 cases	5

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2005	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	3 3	Lost: 3 cases (100.0%)
2009	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Mentormophosis v Phua Raymond: Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Franchise Agreements 01 Jul 2010 Dian Patriani (Plaintiff)Won	01 Jul 2010	Dian Patriani (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff; damages to be assessed by the Registrar (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Tan Choon Yong v Goh Jon Keat: Shareholder Oppression under Companies Act 29 Apr 2009 Tan Choon Yong (Plaintiff)Won	29 Apr 2009	Tan Choon Yong (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffThe court found that Dr. Tan was entitled to relief under s 216 of the Companies Act.
3	Jiang Haiying v Tan Lim Hui: Stay of Proceedings for Non-Parties to Arbitration Clause 18 Feb 2009 Sim Poh Ping (Defendant, Appellant)Lost	18 Feb 2009	Sim Poh Ping (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe defendant's appeal was dismissed.
4	MCST Plan Nos 1298 & 1304 v Chief Assessor: Property Tax on Common Property in Shopping Centre 31 Aug 2006 Management Corporation Strata Title Plan Nos 1298 and 1304 (Appellant)Lost	31 Aug 2006	Management Corporation Strata Title Plan Nos 1298 and 1304 (Appellant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
5	Teng Fuh Holdings v Collector of Land Revenue: Land Acquisition & Public Purpose 15 Jun 2006 Teng Fuh Holdings Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	15 Jun 2006	Teng Fuh Holdings Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Application dismissedApplication for leave to apply for an order of certiorari and mandamus was dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	Kuala Lumpur City Securities v Boston Asset Management: Default Judgment & Forum Dispute 05 Jun 2006 Tan Hong Liat Ronald (Defendant, Appellant)Lost	05 Jun 2006	Tan Hong Liat Ronald (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs (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 Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	24 Jul 2005	Tradelink Hardware Pte Ltd (Defendant): Counterclaim DismissedCounterclaim dismissed; no damages awarded. (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).