Tan Kok Peng

Tan Kok Peng is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2016. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in minority oppression and insolvency law. Their track record shows a 44.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 6 complex cases, representing 67% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated expertise across 56 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and estoppel.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	8% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	5 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice27% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Company Law	5 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced67% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Trademarks	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Limitation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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 Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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 Practice23% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Zoning, Planning and Land Use	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Choice of Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Liquidation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Laches	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Share Purchase Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Law of Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Derivative action	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intellectual Property Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Service Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Assignment of Patents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trade Marks	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constitutional Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contested Wills	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyancing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng 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	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Eminent Domain	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Patents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Management	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Tan Kok Peng has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Tan Kok Peng has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Braddell Brothers LLP	4 cases	44% of cases	Petroships Investment v. Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Liquidation, and Minority Shareholder Rights(Mar 2016) Petroships v Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Directors' Duties(May 2015) Subtle Senses v Healthtrends: Recovery of Funds Held as Nominee; Agency Law(Jul 2012)
Helen Yeo & Partners	3 cases	33% of cases	Lam Soon v Whang: Amendment of Defence, Time Bar, and Laches in Trademark Dispute(Oct 2001) Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application(Oct 2001) Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application(Oct 2001)
Drew and Napier LLC	2 cases	22% of cases	State of Johor v Tunku Alam Shah: Validity of Will & Bequest of 'State Property'(Aug 2005) Nguyen Michael Anh v Serial System Ltd: Patent Assignment Dispute over Invention Ownership(Nov 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Tan Kok Peng's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.2
Complex Cases: 6 (67%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	24.0 parties avg	4.0	22%
Neutral	14.0 parties avg	4.0	11%
Partial	24.0 parties avg	4.0	22%
Won	44.6 parties avg	4.6	44%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	34.0 parties avg	4.0
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2005	18.0 parties avg	8.0
2010	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2015	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2016	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Tan Kok Peng's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	2(22%)	22%
Neutral	1(11%)	11%
Partial	2(22%)	22%
Won	4(44%)	44%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	50,573,617.86	7,224,802.557 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	3 12	Neutral: 1 cases (33.3%) Partial: 2 cases (66.7%)
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2005	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Petroships Investment v. Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Liquidation, and Minority Shareholder Rights 20 Mar 2016 PETROSHIPS INVESTMENT PTE LTD (Appellant, Applicant, Plaintiff)Lost	20 Mar 2016	PETROSHIPS INVESTMENT PTE LTD (Appellant, Applicant, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; Petroships' application for leave to commence a derivative action was denied.
2	Petroships v Wealthplus: Derivative Action, Minority Shareholder Rights, and Directors' Duties 28 May 2015 PETROSHIPS INVESTMENT PTE LTD (Applicant)Lost	28 May 2015	PETROSHIPS INVESTMENT PTE LTD (Applicant): Application dismissedApplication for leave to bring a derivative action was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Subtle Senses v Healthtrends: Recovery of Funds Held as Nominee; Agency Law 22 Jul 2012 Subtle Senses Pte Ltd (in creditor's voluntary liquidation) (Plaintiff)Won	22 Jul 2012	Subtle Senses Pte Ltd (in creditor's voluntary liquidation) (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment in favour of the plaintiff against the defendant for the Outstanding Sum of S$453,617.86, with interest at the rate of 5.33% per annum from the date of the writ, ie, 26 January 2011, to the date of full payment. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Sundercan Ltd v Salzman: Specific Performance & Contract Formation Dispute 22 Mar 2010 Salzman Anthony David (Defendant)Won	22 Mar 2010	Salzman Anthony David (Defendant): Judgment for DefendantJudgment in favour of the defendant; plaintiffs' claims were dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	State of Johor v Tunku Alam Shah: Validity of Will & Bequest of 'State Property' 30 Aug 2005 Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Johor Sultan Iskandar (Plaintiff)Won	30 Aug 2005	Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Johor Sultan Iskandar (Plaintiff): Claim AllowedThe court ordered that the compensation sum paid into court by the Collector, together with any interest under s 41 of the Land Acquisition Act, be paid to the second plaintiff. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Nguyen Michael Anh v Serial System Ltd: Patent Assignment Dispute over Invention Ownership 25 Nov 2004 Serial System Ltd (Defendant)Won	25 Nov 2004	Serial System Ltd (Defendant): Preliminary issue decided in favor of the defendantThe court found that the plaintiff did not have full title to the Invention or the Patent Application that he purported to assign to the defendant.
7	Lam Soon v Whang: Amendment of Defence, Time Bar, and Laches in Trademark Dispute 16 Oct 2001 Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff)Partial	16 Oct 2001	Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff): Application allowed in partApplication to amend defence allowed in part. Costs of application fixed at $30,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore); and costs occasioned by the amendment to be taxed.
8	Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application 16 Oct 2001 Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff)Neutral	16 Oct 2001	Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff): Application to amend defence allowed in part and dismissed in part.Application to amend defence allowed in part and dismissed in part.
9	Lam Soon v Whang: Trade Mark Trust Dispute & Amendment Application 16 Oct 2001 Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff)Partial	16 Oct 2001	Lam Soon (M) Bhd (Plaintiff): Application to amend Defence allowed in partCosts of application fixed at $30,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore); costs occasioned by the amendment to be taxed.