Chng Zi Zhao Joel

Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in insolvency law and costs. Their track record shows a 17.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 7 complex cases, representing 58% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated expertise across 57 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and breach of contract.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	7% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced61% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Company Law	4 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Share Capital	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mistake	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Rescission	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Appeal	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Dissolution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	General Practice35% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Receivership	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Striking out	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Stay of Execution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Proof of Debt	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidator	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Companies Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conditions to be imposed	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Affidavits	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rape	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds of Undertaking	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Warranties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Securities Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Share buybacks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel in defiance of statute	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bars to rescission	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appellate Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Fees Assessment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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 Practice10% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Leasing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Revision	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Landlord and Tenant Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Security for Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Theft	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Chng Zi Zhao Joel has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Chng Zi Zhao Joel has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
WongPartnership LLP	9 cases	75% of cases	Tee Kim Leng v Hong Kah Ing: Breach of Contract & Summary Judgment(Nov 2024) Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake, Misrepresentation & Reverse Takeover(May 2024) Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal(Feb 2024)
Wong Partnership LLP	3 cases	25% of cases	Re Zhong Jun Resources: Expunging Proof of Debt in Winding Up(Jun 2024) Haliffie bin Mamat v Public Prosecutor: Rape & Robbery Conviction and Sentencing Appeal(Oct 2016) 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 Chng Zi Zhao Joel's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.4
Complex Cases: 7 (58%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	64.4 parties avg	4.4	50%
Neutral	18.0 parties avg	8.0	8%
Partial	35.0 parties avg	5.0	25%
Won	22.0 parties avg	2.0	17%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2015	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2019	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2021	17.0 parties avg	7.0
2023	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2024	44.8 parties avg	4.8

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Chng Zi Zhao Joel's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	6(50%)	50%
Neutral	1(8%)	8%
Partial	3(25%)	25%
Won	2(17%)	17%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,361,501.95	480,214.567 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2015	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2024	4 211	Lost: 2 cases (50.0%) Neutral: 1 cases (25.0%) Partial: 1 cases (25.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Tee Kim Leng v Hong Kah Ing: Breach of Contract & Summary Judgment 17 Nov 2024 Hong Kah Ing (Defendant)Neutral	17 Nov 2024	Hong Kah Ing (Defendant): Application dismissedDefendant's application to strike out claims and for security of costs was dismissed; costs of $2,800.00 to be paid to the plaintiffs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Re Zhong Jun Resources: Expunging Proof of Debt in Winding Up 25 Jun 2024 Zhong Jun Resources (S) Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Defendant)Lost	25 Jun 2024	Zhong Jun Resources (S) Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Defendant): Applications dismissedLiquidator's applications to expunge proofs of debt were dismissed. The judgment does not specify a currency, so SGD is assumed as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
3	Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake, Misrepresentation & Reverse Takeover 09 May 2024 Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Respondent, Defendant)Lost	09 May 2024	Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Respondent, Defendant): Damages AwardedDamages awarded for fraudulent misrepresentation in the amount of $10,210 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Stay of Execution Pending Appeal 21 Feb 2024 Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim)Partial	21 Feb 2024	Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim): Conditional Stay GrantedConditional stay of execution granted, pending appeal.
5	Axis Megalink v Far East Mining: Unilateral Mistake & Misrepresentation in Reverse Takeover 30 Aug 2023 Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim)Partial	30 Aug 2023	Far East Mining Pte Ltd (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim): Judgment for Plaintiff in CounterclaimJudgment for Far East Mining on counterclaim against Mr. Lee and Axis for S$10,210 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore) in damages for fraudulent misrepresentation.
6	Crest Capital v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Consequential Orders and Costs After Appeal 23 May 2021 The Enterprise Fund III Ltd (Appellant)Lost	23 May 2021	The Enterprise Fund III Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; liable for original judgment debt and costs.
7	Enterprise Fund III Ltd v OUE Lippo Healthcare: Company Acquiring Own Shares & Estoppel 12 Sep 2019 Value Monetization III Ltd (Appellant)Lost	12 Sep 2019	Value Monetization III Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed.
8	The Enterprise Fund II Ltd v Jong Hee Sen: Breach of Contract & Mitigation of Damages 28 Mar 2019 The Enterprise Fund II Ltd (Plaintiff)Won	28 Mar 2019	The Enterprise Fund II Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the Plaintiff in the amount of $3,338,281.95, with interest fixed at 5.33% per annum from the date of the writ to the date of judgment (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	IHC v Enterprise Fund: Share Buybacks & Companies Act s76/76A 12 Nov 2018 Value Monetization III Ltd (Defendant)Lost	12 Nov 2018	Value Monetization III Ltd (Defendant): Judgment against DefendantThe court ruled against the defendant, Value Monetization III Ltd.
10	Ngee Ann Development v Takashimaya: Lease Interpretation & Prevailing Market Rental Value Dispute 05 Jul 2017 Takashimaya Singapore Ltd (Respondent)Won	05 Jul 2017	Takashimaya Singapore Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; Takashimaya's position upheld. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Haliffie bin Mamat v Public Prosecutor: Rape & Robbery Conviction and Sentencing Appeal 13 Oct 2016 HALIFFIE BIN MAMAT (Appellant, Respondent)Lost	13 Oct 2016	HALIFFIE BIN MAMAT (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal against conviction dismissedHaliffie's appeal against his rape conviction was dismissed.
12	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.