Yeo Lai Hock Nichol

Yeo Lai Hock Nichol is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2015 to 2024. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in trust law and director's duties. Their track record shows a 17.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 25% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated expertise across 71 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and company law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Company Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced61% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice42% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice28% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized81% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Equity	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Conversion	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized91% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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 Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Resulting Trust	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Constructive trusts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res Judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
De facto director	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shadow director	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Demand	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Murder	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sudden fight	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adverse Inference	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Involuntary Bailment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rescission	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Presumption of Advancement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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 Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quia timet injunction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Protection of contractual rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restraint of wrongs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inter vivos gift	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constructive Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Affidavits	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Express Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mental Capacity Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Investment Management	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Building and Construction Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Resulting Trusts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol 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	General Practice30% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undue Influence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Diminished Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Yeo Lai Hock Nichol has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Nine Yards Chambers LLC	4 cases	33% of cases	Tan Sen Yang v. Public Prosecutor: Murder, Sudden Fight, and Diminished Responsibility at Orchard Towers(Aug 2024) Tan Cheng Cheng v Shamlal: Conversion & Estate Admin of Richard Mille Watch(Jul 2024) Gazelle Ventures v. Lim Yong Sim: Quia Timet Injunction & Breach of Contract(Nov 2023)
Solitaire LLP	4 cases	33% of cases	Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Beneficial Ownership of Property Dispute(Feb 2023) Lau Yaw Ben v Lau Wee Hion: Resulting and Express Trusts Dispute(May 2022) Darco Water Technologies Ltd v Thye Kim Meng: Director's Duties & Project Management(Mar 2022)
JLC Advisors LLP	3 cases	25% of cases	The Working Capitol (Robinson) Pte Ltd v Capitol Concepts Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application for Inability to Pay Debts(Oct 2018) Tarkus Interiors v The Working Capitol: Winding Up Application Based on Inability to Pay Debts(Apr 2018) City Harvest Church v AMAC Capital Partners: Unenforceability of Loan Agreements under Moneylenders Act(Nov 2015)
Nine Yard Chambers LLC	1 cases	8% of cases	AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd v Liew Nyok Wah: Breach of Director's Duties & Funding Agreement Dispute(Sep 2024)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Yeo Lai Hock Nichol's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.4
Complex Cases: 3 (25%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	93.1 parties avg	3.1	75%
Partial	13.0 parties avg	3.0	8%
Won	24.3 parties avg	4.3	17%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2015	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2018	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2023	34.2 parties avg	4.2
2024	33.8 parties avg	3.8

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Yeo Lai Hock Nichol's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	9(75%)	75%
Partial	1(8%)	8%
Won	2(17%)	17%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	135,000.00	19,285.717 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2023	3 12	Lost: 1 cases (33.3%) Won: 2 cases (66.7%)
2024	3 3	Lost: 3 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd v Liew Nyok Wah: Breach of Director's Duties & Funding Agreement Dispute 24 Sep 2024 AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd (Claimant, Defendant in counterclaim)Lost	24 Sep 2024	AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd (Claimant, Defendant in counterclaim): Claim DismissedThe Company's claim against Mr. Liew was dismissed.
2	Tan Sen Yang v. Public Prosecutor: Murder, Sudden Fight, and Diminished Responsibility at Orchard Towers 07 Aug 2024 Tan Sen Yang (Defendant)Lost	07 Aug 2024	Tan Sen Yang (Defendant): ConvictionConvicted of murder under section 300(c) of the Penal Code; sentenced to life imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane.
3	Tan Cheng Cheng v Shamlal: Conversion & Estate Admin of Richard Mille Watch 11 Jul 2024 Keh Lay Hong (Guo Lihong) (Appellant)Lost	11 Jul 2024	Keh Lay Hong (Guo Lihong) (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; costs of the appeal to be paid to the respondents (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Gazelle Ventures v. Lim Yong Sim: Quia Timet Injunction & Breach of Contract 19 Nov 2023 Gazelle Ventures Pte Ltd (Claimant)Lost	19 Nov 2023	Gazelle Ventures Pte Ltd (Claimant): Application DismissedOriginating application dismissed with costs awarded to the defendants (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Quek Peng Hock Henry v Chia Swee Hun: Resulting Trusts, Inter Vivos Gifts, Undue Influence 31 May 2023 Quek Peng Hock Henry (Plaintiff)Won	31 May 2023	Quek Peng Hock Henry (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff. The court ordered Chia to transfer properties, return funds, account for moneys, and pay damages to Henry. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Er Kok Yong v Tan Cheng Cheng: Beneficial Ownership of Property Dispute 16 Feb 2023 Keh Lay Hong (Defendant)Won	16 Feb 2023	Keh Lay Hong (Defendant): Claim DismissedJudgment for the Defendant.
7	Lau Yaw Ben v Lau Wee Hion: Resulting and Express Trusts Dispute 26 May 2022 Lau Yaw Ben (Plaintiff)Lost	26 May 2022	Lau Yaw Ben (Plaintiff): Application dismissedThe plaintiff's application for a declaration that the defendant held certain moneys on trust was dismissed.
8	Darco Water Technologies Ltd v Thye Kim Meng: Director's Duties & Project Management 07 Mar 2022 Darco Water Technologies Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	07 Mar 2022	Darco Water Technologies Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim for US$1.6m dismissed.
9	Mirae Asset Daewoo Co Ltd v Sng Zhiwei Joel: Summary Judgment & Breach of Contract 30 Jun 2021 Sng Zhiwei Joel (Defendant)Lost	30 Jun 2021	Sng Zhiwei Joel (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	The Working Capitol (Robinson) Pte Ltd v Capitol Concepts Pte Ltd: Winding Up Application for Inability to Pay Debts 03 Oct 2018 Capitol Concepts Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	03 Oct 2018	Capitol Concepts Pte Ltd (Defendant): Winding up order madeWinding up order made against the Defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Tarkus Interiors v The Working Capitol: Winding Up Application Based on Inability to Pay Debts 29 Apr 2018 The Working Capitol (Robinson) Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	29 Apr 2018	The Working Capitol (Robinson) Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application DismissedApplication to resist winding up was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	City Harvest Church v AMAC Capital Partners: Unenforceability of Loan Agreements under Moneylenders Act 16 Nov 2015 City Harvest Church (Plaintiff)Partial	16 Nov 2015	City Harvest Church (Plaintiff): Appeal allowed in partAppeals allowed in part. The order setting aside the judgment against AMAC Capital Partners and the order giving Chew Eng Han leave to defend were unconditional for the First to Third Outstanding Tranches. For the Fourth Outstanding Tranche, the orders were conditional upon AMAC Capital Partners and/or Chew Eng Han furnishing security in the sum of $1.5m.