Torsten Cheong

Torsten Cheong is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2016 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 8 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in criminal law and offences. Their track record shows a 25.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 5 complex cases, representing 63% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Torsten Cheong has demonstrated expertise across 62 primary practice areas, with significant experience in civil procedure and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Civil Procedure	4 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice33% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced61% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	3 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice34% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Trust	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Offences	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undue Influence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Grievous Hurt	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidated Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Culpable Homicide	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duress	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty of Care	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Expert evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Valuation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantification of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Hurt	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rape	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale and Purchase Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Property	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building Plans	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Directors	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Torsten Cheong 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 Practice30% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Cross-Border Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equitable Compensation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Negligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Torsten Cheong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Torsten Cheong has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP	5 cases	63% of cases	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Margin Calls in Silver Futures Trading(Jan 2024) Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Breach of Trust, Quantification of Losses & Costs(Sep 2023) Oxley Consortium v Geetex: Recourse Against Award & Appeal Under Arbitration Act(Nov 2020)
Attorney-General’s Chambers	2 cases	25% of cases	PP v Sumanthiran: Culpable Homicide, Grievous Hurt, and Hurt Offences(Dec 2016) Haliffie bin Mamat v Public Prosecutor: Rape & Robbery Conviction and Sentencing Appeal(Oct 2016)
Rajah & Tann LLP	1 cases	13% of cases	Credit Suisse Trust Ltd v Ivanishvili: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Equitable Compensation(Jul 2024)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Torsten Cheong's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 6.0
Complex Cases: 5 (63%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	34.7 parties avg	4.7	38%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	13%
Partial	28.6 parties avg	8.6	25%
Won	23.5 parties avg	3.5	25%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2016	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	28.6 parties avg	8.6
2020	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2024	24.5 parties avg	4.5

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	3(38%)	38%
Neutral	1(13%)	13%
Partial	2(25%)	25%
Won	2(25%)	25%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.003 cases	3
USD	1,485,658,222.60	495,219,407.533 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2016	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2019	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2020	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 8 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Credit Suisse Trust Ltd v Ivanishvili: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Equitable Compensation 04 Jul 2024 Credit Suisse Trust Limited (Appellant)Partial	04 Jul 2024	Credit Suisse Trust Limited (Appellant): Appeal Allowed in PartThe appeal was allowed in part, with adjustments to the quantification of compensation. The original award was US$742.73m. The final amount will be adjusted based on the court's findings. Assumed USD, as the judgment involves US dollar amounts and the underlying transactions were denominated in US dollars.
2	Budhrani v INTL FCStone: Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, and Margin Calls in Silver Futures Trading 23 Jan 2024 Song Oi Lan (Defendant)Won	23 Jan 2024	Song Oi Lan (Defendant): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim against this defendant was dismissed.
3	Ivanishvili v Credit Suisse: Breach of Trust, Quantification of Losses & Costs 18 Sep 2023 Credit Suisse Trust Limited (Defendant)Lost	18 Sep 2023	Credit Suisse Trust Limited (Defendant): Judgment against DefendantThe defendant breached its duty to the plaintiffs to safeguard the Trust assets as at 30 March 2008 and is liable to compensate the plaintiffs for their loss. The defendant shall pay to a Trust Fund, the trustee of such fund being identified by the plaintiffs to be the 2nd plaintiff, the sum of US$742.73m, being the plaintiffs’ losses calculated in accordance with Model 1B from 30 March 2008 to 26 May 2023 and taking into account the Settlement dated 1 December 2022.
4	Oxley Consortium v Geetex: Recourse Against Award & Appeal Under Arbitration Act 04 Nov 2020 Oxley Consortium Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	04 Nov 2020	Oxley Consortium Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Liew Kit Fah v Koh Keng Chew: Share Valuation Dispute in Minority Shareholder Buyout 26 Nov 2019 Poh Teck Chuan (Appellant)Partial	26 Nov 2019	Poh Teck Chuan (Appellant): Appeal Allowed in PartThe independent valuer is to re-value the respondents’ shares in the Samwoh Group taking into account the discount for lack of control. The independent valuer is free to decide whether the discount for lack of marketability should apply in re-valuing the respondents’ shares in the Samwoh Group. In the event the independent valuer’s re-valuation of the respondents’ shares in the Samwoh Group returns a value less than that in its 3 August 2018 report, the respondents are to refund the appellants the difference between the sum that they were bought out with and the re-valued price of their shares in the Samwoh Group.
6	Tan Choon Wee v Pine Capital Group: Injunctions, Directors' Removal & Companies Act 29 Aug 2019 Tan Choon Wee (Plaintiff, Defendant)Lost	29 Aug 2019	Tan Choon Wee (Plaintiff, Defendant): Injunction Application DismissedInjunction application dismissed; ordered to pay costs to PCGL and to Wang, Pan, Trina and ACPAM. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	PP v Sumanthiran: Culpable Homicide, Grievous Hurt, and Hurt Offences 27 Dec 2016 Public Prosecutor (Prosecution)Won	27 Dec 2016	Public Prosecutor (Prosecution): Judgment for ProsecutionAccused was convicted on all charges.
8	Haliffie bin Mamat v Public Prosecutor: Rape & Robbery Conviction and Sentencing Appeal 13 Oct 2016 Public Prosecutor (Respondent, Appellant)Neutral	13 Oct 2016	Public Prosecutor (Respondent, Appellant): Appeal against sentence dismissedThe Prosecution's appeal against the sentence imposed by the Judge on the rape charge was dismissed.