Official Assignee
Official Assignee is a government agency in Singapore's legal system. The party has been involved in 20 cases in Singapore's courts. Represented by 14 counsels. Through 6 law firms. Their track record shows a 25.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have been involved in 7 complex cases, representing 35.0% of their total caseload.
Legal Representation
Official Assignee has been represented by 6 law firms and 14 counsels.
| Law Firm | Cases Handled |
|---|---|
| Independent Practitioner | 1 case |
| Insolvency & Public Trustee’s Office | 1 case |
| Official Assignee | 1 case |
| IPTO | 1 case |
| Insolvency and Public Trustee's Office | 1 case |
| Assistant Official Assignee | 1 case |
Case Complexity Analysis
Analysis of Official Assignee's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.
Complexity Overview
- Average Parties per Case
- 4.1
- Complex Cases
- 7 (35.0%)
- Cases with more than 3 parties
Complexity by Case Type
| Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Lost | 43.3 parties avg |
| Neutral | 95.4 parties avg |
| Partial | 12.0 parties avg |
| Won | 53.0 parties avg |
| 13.0 parties avg |
Complexity Trends Over Time
| Year | Cases |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3 parties avg |
| 2023 | 43.5 parties avg |
| 2021 | 13.0 parties avg |
| 2018 | 12.0 parties avg |
| 2015 | 13.0 parties avg |
| 2013 | 16.0 parties avg |
| 2011 | 12.0 parties avg |
| 2010 | 12.0 parties avg |
| 2009 | 13.0 parties avg |
| 2008 | 13.0 parties avg |
| 2007 | 28.5 parties avg |
| 2005 | 12.0 parties avg |
| 2004 | 14.0 parties avg |
Case Outcome Analytics
Analysis of Official Assignee's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.
Outcome Distribution
| Outcome Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Lost | 4(20.0%) |
| Neutral | 9(45.0%) |
| Partial | 1(5.0%) |
| Won | 5(25.0%) |
| 1(5.0%) |
Monetary Outcomes
| Currency | Average |
|---|---|
| SGD | 33,677.0610 cases |
Yearly Outcome Trends
| Year | Total Cases |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 4 |
| 2023 | 2 31 |
| 2021 | 1 1 |
| 2018 | 1 1 |
| 2015 | 1 1 |
| 2013 | 1 1 |
| 2011 | 1 1 |
| 2010 | 1 1 |
| 2009 | 1 1 |
| 2008 | 1 1 |
| 2007 | 2 11 |
| 2005 | 1 1 |
| 2004 | 1 1 |
Case History
Displaying all 20 cases
| Case | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
29 Dec 2024 | Official Assignee | NeutralThe Official Assignee was a party in the proceedings. |
01 Aug 2024 | Non-party | NeutralThe Official Assignee was a non-party to the appeal and took a neutral stance (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore). |
08 Apr 2024 | Non-party | NeutralThe Official Assignee took no position on the application. |
25 Feb 2024 | Respondent | NeutralThe Official Assignee did not take a position on the applications. |
11 Oct 2023 | Respondent | PartialThe Official Assignee's determination of the claimant's monthly contribution and target contribution was varied by the court. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore. |
14 Sep 2023 | Official Assignee | NeutralThe Official Assignee was a party in name only. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore. |
02 Aug 2023 | Official Assignee | NeutralThe Official Assignee was directed to reassess the appellant’s suitability for the debt repayment scheme. |
01 May 2023 | Non-party | NeutralOfficial Assignee directed to conduct a new determination of the Bankrupt’s MC and TC if it emerges from the OA’s investigation that the Bankrupt had failed to declare all her other income, or other information, such that there is new information that affects the content of the factors listed in s 339(2) (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore). |
18 Mar 2021 | Respondent | LostThe Official Assignee's opposition to the ratification of the Assignment Agreement was unsuccessful. |
16 Aug 2018 | Respondent | LostAppeal dismissed; the court found that Northstar had not abandoned its right of proof against the Appellant’s bankruptcy estate. |
24 Jun 2015 | Other | Unknown |
18 Jul 2013 | Respondent | LostThe claims of ECIH, Thomas Chan and TYF Realty Pte Ltd take precedence over the OA’s claim. |
01 Nov 2011 | Respondent | WonThe appeal against the decision to vest the CPF monies in the Official Assignee was dismissed. |
10 Oct 2010 | Respondent | WonOrder granted for the sum of $102,614.84 from the Central Provident Fund to be divisible among the creditors of Lim Lye Hiang. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore. |
04 Aug 2009 | Other | NeutralThe Official Assignee's application for discharge was ultimately successful. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore. |
24 Nov 2008 | Other | WonCosts awarded against the appellant fixed at $900 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore). |
31 May 2007 | Respondent | NeutralAppeal allowed in part, with a conditional discharge granted to the appellant upon payment of $233,255.78 to the Official Assignee. |
25 Jan 2007 | Respondent | WonThe application for discharge was dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore). |
05 Jul 2005 | Defendant | LostThe Official Assignee's claim to the dividend was dismissed. |
24 Nov 2004 | Other | WonThe court's decision to refuse discharge from bankruptcy was in line with the Official Assignee's objections. |