Tan Mei Yen

Tan Mei Yen is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 15 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 47.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 11 complex cases, representing 73% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated expertise across 69 primary practice areas, with significant experience in company law and insolvency law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Company Law	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	6 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	6 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Property Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized91% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Dissolution	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Presumption of Advancement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Moratorium	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Receivership	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Intestacy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Cross-Border Insolvency	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized89% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Disclosure of Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Passing Off	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Valuation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds of Family Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inter vivos gift	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Resulting Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Distribution of assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inter vivos	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Part Performance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intention of Parties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Joint Accounts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deed of Family Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Debentures	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Fees Assessment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Titles	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Good Faith	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rent Review	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Security	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Receivership and Management	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cross-examination	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Schemes of Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trusts and Estates	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Natural forum	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Letter of Credit Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Mei Yen has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Tan Mei Yen has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Drew & Napier LLC	7 cases	47% of cases	Jurong Data Centre v M+W Singapore: Validity of Security Documents & Charges(Mar 2011) Vorobiev Nikolay v Lush John Frederick Peters: Forum Non Conveniens & Tort of Misrepresentation(Mar 2011) Liquidators of Natural Fuel v Power Knight: Priority of Creditors' Interests over Fixed Charge(Mar 2010)
Oon & Bazul LLP	4 cases	27% of cases	Aaquaverse Pte Ltd: Moratoria Extension & Scheme of Arrangement Prospects(Feb 2023) Re PT MNC Investama TBK: Moratorium Extension & Standing under Section 211B Companies Act(Jul 2020) Zetta Jet Pte Ltd & Anor v Asia Aviation Holdings: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings(Mar 2019)
Drew and Napier LLC	2 cases	13% of cases	OCM Opportunities Fund II v Burhan Uray: Mareva Injunction, Asset Disclosure, Cross-Examination(Aug 2004) Mizuho Corporate Bank v Woori Bank: Letter of Credit Dispute over 51-Day Negotiation Clause(Apr 2000)
WongPartnership LLP	1 cases	7% of cases	HSBC v Toshin: Good Faith, Rent Review, and Valuer Independence(Aug 2012)
Wong Partnership LLP	1 cases	7% of cases	Kao Chai-Chau Linda v Fong Wai Lyn Carolyn: Dispute over Receivers and Managers' Fees in Airtrust (Singapore) Insolvency(Oct 2015)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 7.3
Complex Cases: 11 (73%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	15.0 parties avg	5.0	7%
Lost	46.0 parties avg	6.0	27%
Partial	311.9 parties avg	11.9	20%
Won	75.0 parties avg	5.0	47%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2003	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2004	118.0 parties avg	18.0
2006	216.0 parties avg	16.0
2010	24.0 parties avg	4.0
2011	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2018	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2019	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2020	11.0 parties avg	1.0
2023	15.0 parties avg	5.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Tan Mei Yen'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	4(27%)	27%
Partial	3(20%)	20%
Won	7(47%)	47%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.004 cases	4

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2006	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2010	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2011	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Dismissed: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 15 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Aaquaverse Pte Ltd: Moratoria Extension & Scheme of Arrangement Prospects 09 Feb 2023 Aaqua Inc (Applicant)Dismissed	09 Feb 2023	Aaqua Inc (Applicant): Application DismissedApplication for extension of moratoria dismissed.
2	Re PT MNC Investama TBK: Moratorium Extension & Standing under Section 211B Companies Act 22 Jul 2020 PT MNC Investama TBK (Applicant)Won	22 Jul 2020	PT MNC Investama TBK (Applicant): Orders sought grantedThe court granted the orders sought by the applicant, extending the moratorium for two months.
3	Zetta Jet Pte Ltd & Anor v Asia Aviation Holdings: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings 03 Mar 2019 Jonathan D. King (Applicant)Won	03 Mar 2019	Jonathan D. King (Applicant): Application GrantedUS bankruptcy proceedings in relation to Zetta Jet Singapore are to be recognised as a foreign main proceeding.
4	Zetta Jet Pte Ltd: Cross-Border Insolvency & Recognition of US Bankruptcy Proceedings 23 Jan 2018 Jonathan D. King (Applicant)Partial	23 Jan 2018	Jonathan D. King (Applicant): Limited Recognition GrantedLimited recognition granted to the Chapter 7 Trustee for the purpose of applying to set aside or appeal the Singapore injunction, or make related applications.
5	Kao Chai-Chau Linda v Fong Wai Lyn Carolyn: Dispute over Receivers and Managers' Fees in Airtrust (Singapore) Insolvency 13 Oct 2015 Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Limited (Defendant)Partial	13 Oct 2015	Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Limited (Defendant): Fees reducedFees reduced by the court. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	HSBC v Toshin: Good Faith, Rent Review, and Valuer Independence 26 Aug 2012 HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust) (Appellant)Lost	26 Aug 2012	HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust) (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; each party to bear its own costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Jurong Data Centre v M+W Singapore: Validity of Security Documents & Charges 15 Mar 2011 Receivers (Defendant)Won	15 Mar 2011	Receivers (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment for the Defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Vorobiev Nikolay v Lush John Frederick Peters: Forum Non Conveniens & Tort of Misrepresentation 10 Mar 2011 Vorobiev Nikolay (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	10 Mar 2011	Vorobiev Nikolay (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal DismissedPlaintiff's appeal was dismissed with costs. The court found that Switzerland is a more appropriate forum for the determination of the dispute than Singapore. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Liquidators of Natural Fuel v Power Knight: Priority of Creditors' Interests over Fixed Charge 09 Mar 2010 Farooq Ahmad Mann (Respondent)Won	09 Mar 2010	Farooq Ahmad Mann (Respondent): Application dismissedThe application against Farooq Ahmad Mann was dismissed.
10	Power Knight v Natural Fuel: Caveat Removal & Statutory Trust in Liquidation 09 Mar 2010 Power Knight Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	09 Mar 2010	Power Knight Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Application grantedPower Knight's application to remove the Liquidators' Caveat and the Company's Caveat was granted.
11	Low Gim Siah v Low Geok Khim: Presumption of Advancement in Joint Bank Accounts 21 Dec 2006 Low Geok Bian (Respondent)Lost	21 Dec 2006	Low Geok Bian (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal allowed; the money in the six joint accounts is held by LGB on a resulting trust for the Estate.
12	Low Geok Khim v Low Geok Bian: Presumption of Advancement in Joint Bank Accounts Dispute 09 Mar 2006 Low Geok Bian (Defendant)Won	09 Mar 2006	Low Geok Bian (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe court found that the moneys in the joint accounts vested in the first defendant as the surviving account holder.
13	OCM Opportunities Fund II v Burhan Uray: Mareva Injunction, Asset Disclosure, Cross-Examination 05 Aug 2004 ASO I (Delaware) LLC (Plaintiff)Partial	05 Aug 2004	ASO I (Delaware) LLC (Plaintiff): Application allowed in partApplication for cross-examination allowed for most defendants.
14	Hup Huat Food Industries v Liang Chiang Heng: Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Trademark Infringement 16 Oct 2003 Liang Kim Poh (Defendant)Won	16 Oct 2003	Liang Kim Poh (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claims against this defendant were dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
15	Mizuho Corporate Bank v Woori Bank: Letter of Credit Dispute over 51-Day Negotiation Clause 08 Apr 2000 Woori Bank (Defendant)Lost	08 Apr 2000	Woori Bank (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed; the monetary amount was not specified in the judgment, assuming SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.