David Chan Ming Onn

David Chan Ming Onn is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2025. The lawyer has handled 5 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in trust law and insolvency law. Their track record shows a 60.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 60% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated expertise across 30 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and civil procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	4 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Ponzi Schemes	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Dissolution	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Constructive trusts	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Remisier	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Stock Broking	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Dishonest assistance of breach of trust	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Traceable proceeds	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Litigation	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	David Chan Ming Onn has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

David Chan Ming Onn has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 3 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Shook Lin & Bok LLP	3 cases	60% of cases	CH Biovest v Envy Asset Management: Statutory Avoidance, Ponzi Schemes & Fictitious Profits(Feb 2025) Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Luo Shandong: Summary Judgment and Debt Repayment Dispute(Feb 2018) Chng Weng Wah v Goh Bak Heng: Laches & Trustee's Duty to Account for Shares(Feb 2016)
Shook Lin & Bok	2 cases	40% of cases	Ng Giap Hon v Westcomb Securities: Breach of Contract & Conspiracy Claim over IPO Placement Commissions(Jun 2008) Malaysian International Trading Corp v Interamerica Asia: Breach of Trust, Conspiracy to Defraud, Dishonest Assistance(Aug 2002)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of David Chan Ming Onn's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 6.6
Complex Cases: 3 (60%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	12.0 parties avg	2.0	20%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	20%
Won	37.5 parties avg	7.5	60%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	125.0 parties avg	25.0
2008	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2025	15.0 parties avg	5.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of David Chan Ming Onn's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	1(20%)	20%
Partial	1(20%)	20%
Won	3(60%)	60%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	3,500,000.00	1,750,000.002 cases	2

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2025	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 5 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	CH Biovest v Envy Asset Management: Statutory Avoidance, Ponzi Schemes & Fictitious Profits 03 Feb 2025 Toh Ai Ling (Respondent)Won	03 Feb 2025	Toh Ai Ling (Respondent): Judgment in favour of RespondentJudgment in favour of the Liquidators of Envy Asset Management Pte Ltd (in liquidation).
2	Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Luo Shandong: Summary Judgment and Debt Repayment Dispute 26 Feb 2018 Luo Shandong (Defendant, Appellant)Partial	26 Feb 2018	Luo Shandong (Defendant, Appellant): Conditional leave to defend grantedConditional leave to defend granted, requiring the defendant to pay $3,500,000 into court within 14 days. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Chng Weng Wah v Goh Bak Heng: Laches & Trustee's Duty to Account for Shares 15 Feb 2016 Goh Bak Heng (Respondent, Plaintiff)Lost	15 Feb 2016	Goh Bak Heng (Respondent, Plaintiff): Claim DismissedClaim for an account of the MTK shares and the sale proceeds is barred on the basis that the doctrine of laches applies. Assumed SGD as the jurisdiction is Singapore.
4	Ng Giap Hon v Westcomb Securities: Breach of Contract & Conspiracy Claim over IPO Placement Commissions 25 Jun 2008 Tan Kah Koon (Defendant)Won	25 Jun 2008	Tan Kah Koon (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantThe plaintiff's claim against the fifth defendant was dismissed with costs.
5	Malaysian International Trading Corp v Interamerica Asia: Breach of Trust, Conspiracy to Defraud, Dishonest Assistance 29 Aug 2002 Malaysian International Trading Corp Sdn Bhd (Plaintiff)Won	29 Aug 2002	Malaysian International Trading Corp Sdn Bhd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff except in relation to the fourth, ninth, tenth, thirteenth and fourteenth defendants. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.