Tan Joo Seng

Tan Joo Seng is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2006 to 2022. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in construction law and negligence. Their track record shows a 47.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated expertise across 47 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and construction law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	11 cases	12% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 11 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	10 cases	11% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Negligence	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Damages	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Torts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Subcontracting	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Avoidance of transfer	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng 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	General Practice10% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adjudication Determination	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractors’ duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Repudiation of contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Acceptance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Workplace accident	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Security of Payment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pure Economic Loss	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adjudication	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Piling Works	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Architects and Engineers Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Creditors Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng 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 Specialized95% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Termination	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Formation of contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Set-off	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantum meruit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Joo Seng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Tan Joo Seng has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 10 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Chong Chia & Lim LLC	10 cases	71% of cases	Aik Heng v Deshin: Security of Payment Act Adjudication Determination Dispute(Nov 2015) Choi Peng Kum v Tan Poh Eng Construction: SOPA & Termination of Contract Dispute(Dec 2013) Choi Peng Kum v Tan Poh Eng: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under SOP Act(Jul 2013)
Tyto LLC	2 cases	14% of cases	DSL Integrated Solution v Triumph Electrical: Subcontract Termination Dispute(Sep 2022) Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members(Feb 2022)
Ang & Partners	1 cases	7% of cases	Resource Piling v Geocon Piling: Breach of Subcontract & Damages for Piling Works(Jul 2006)
Goh Phai Cheng LLC	1 cases	7% of cases	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case(Mar 2016)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Tan Joo Seng's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.0
Complex Cases: 1 (7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	13.0 parties avg	3.0	7%
Lost	62.7 parties avg	2.7	43%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Won	73.4 parties avg	3.4	50%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2006	22.7 parties avg	2.7
2007	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2008	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2009	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2013	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	111.0 parties avg	11.0
2022	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Tan Joo Seng's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(7%)	7%
Lost	6(40%)	40%
Partial	1(7%)	7%
Won	7(47%)	47%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,800,651.81	345,513.8011 cases	11

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2006	3 111	Dismissed: 1 cases (33.3%) Lost: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2007	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	DSL Integrated Solution v Triumph Electrical: Subcontract Termination Dispute 14 Sep 2022 DSL Integrated Solution Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial	14 Sep 2022	DSL Integrated Solution Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim dismissed in partPlaintiff's claim for indemnity and loss of profit was dismissed. The court found that the Defendant was justified in terminating the agreement. The Plaintiff is entitled to its claim for the cost of engaging a full-time project manager from February to May 2021 and for damages for inadequate manpower for the lightning and protection work from 1 May 2021 to 21 May 2021. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
2	Phua Kiah Mai v The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong: Winding Up for Unfairness to Minority Members 22 Feb 2022 The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong and Burial Ground (Defendant)Lost	22 Feb 2022	The Kheng Chiu Tin Hou Kong and Burial Ground (Defendant): Winding-up order granted, stayed pending appealWinding-up order granted, but stayed pending appeal. No monetary amount awarded. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Management Corporation v Mer Vue: Independent Contractor Defense & Statutory Duty in Construction Defect Case 15 Mar 2016 Squire Mech Private Limited (Defendant)Won	15 Mar 2016	Squire Mech Private Limited (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court found that Tiong Aik and RSP were independent contractors of Mer Vue, the DSCs and NSCs were independent contractors of Tiong Aik, Squire Mech and Sitetectonix were independent contractors of RSP, Tiong Aik and RSP had limited statutory non-delegable duties under the Building Control Act with no apparent implications on their independent contractor defenses, RSP had not unreasonably delegated any of its professional duties, Mer Vue, Tiong Aik and RSP had taken proper care in the selection and appointment of their respective independent contractors, and that no private right of action is available to the Plaintiff for the alleged breach of statutory duty by Mer Vue under the BMSMA.
4	Aik Heng v Deshin: Security of Payment Act Adjudication Determination Dispute 08 Nov 2015 Deshin Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	08 Nov 2015	Deshin Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed and application for stay of execution dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Choi Peng Kum v Tan Poh Eng Construction: SOPA & Termination of Contract Dispute 17 Dec 2013 Tan Poh Eng Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant, Respondent)Won	17 Dec 2013	Tan Poh Eng Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant, Respondent): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favor of the Defendant for the adjudicated amount. (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore)
6	Choi Peng Kum v Tan Poh Eng: Setting Aside Adjudication Determination under SOP Act 04 Jul 2013 Tan Poh Eng Construction Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	04 Jul 2013	Tan Poh Eng Construction Pte Ltd (Respondent): Application dismissedApplication to set aside the adjudication determination was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Manickam Sankar v Selvaraj Madhavan: Workplace Safety, Negligence & Occupier's Liability 07 May 2012 Trans Equatorial Engineering Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	07 May 2012	Trans Equatorial Engineering Pte Ltd (Defendant): Liable in Negligence and Occupier's LiabilityTEE was found liable to the plaintiff in negligence and occupier’s liability; damages to be assessed by the Registrar. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Engineering Construction v Sanchoon Builders: Subcontract Payment Dispute & Set-Off Rights 06 Oct 2010 Sanchoon Builders Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	06 Oct 2010	Sanchoon Builders Pte Ltd (Defendant): Costs AwardedCosts awarded to the Defendant, to be agreed upon or taxed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Hong Leong Bank v Soh Seow Poh: Unconditional Bankruptcy Discharge & Unfair Preference 04 Aug 2009 Hong Leong Bank Bhd (Appellant)Lost	04 Aug 2009	Hong Leong Bank Bhd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Soh Seow Poh: Hong Leong Bank's Appeal on Unconditional Bankruptcy Discharge 24 Nov 2008 Hong Leong Bank Berhad (Appellant)Lost	24 Nov 2008	Hong Leong Bank Berhad (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; ordered to pay costs to the Official Assignee fixed at $900 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
11	Tiong Seng Contractors v Chuan Lim Construction: Applicability of Security of Payment Act to Final Payment Claims 30 Aug 2007 Chuan Lim Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	30 Aug 2007	Chuan Lim Construction Pte Ltd (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe plaintiff's attempt to set aside the Adjudication determination is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
12	Spandeck Engineering v Defence Science: Negligence & Pure Economic Loss 07 Aug 2007 Defence Science & Technology Agency (Respondent)Won	07 Aug 2007	Defence Science & Technology Agency (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. No monetary amount awarded. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Spandeck Engineering v DSTA: Negligence, Duty of Care & Economic Loss in Construction 11 Dec 2006 Defence Science & Technology Agency (Defendant)Won	11 Dec 2006	Defence Science & Technology Agency (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for the Defendant; Plaintiff to pay costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Resource Piling v Geocon Piling: Breach of Subcontract & Damages for Piling Works 25 Jul 2006 Multi-Con Systems Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff)Dismissed	25 Jul 2006	Multi-Con Systems Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff): Claim DismissedMulti-Con's action in Suit No 282 of 2004 and its counterclaim against Resource in Suit No 334 of 2004 were dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).