Tan Siah Yong

Tan Siah Yong is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2018. The lawyer has handled 11 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 3 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in trust law and wills and probate. Their track record shows a 31.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 27% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated expertise across 66 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and succession law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice46% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Company Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Practice39% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized81% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Property Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice36% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced66% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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	Experienced57% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Common Intention Constructive Trust	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trusts — Constructive trusts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trusts — Express trusts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Family Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forgery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Shareholder Rights	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Specialized90% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contempt of Court	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Burden of proof	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Oral Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Account stated	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Presumption of Advancement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Joint Tenancy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Practice20% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds of Family Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Practice10% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Resulting Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Share Transfer	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Voluntarily Causing Hurt	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Tenancy in Common	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Consideration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholder's Meeting	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Director's Resolution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Blanket Authorisation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Leasing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Accounting and Inquiry	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Public Transport Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Practice40% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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 Specialized80% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Partnership Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Proprietary Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Tan Siah Yong has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Tan Siah Yong has been affiliated with 3 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
ComLaw LLC	5 cases	45% of cases	UJT v UJR: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Probate, & Right of Abode Dispute(Feb 2018) UJT v UJR: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Probate, & Right of Abode Dispute(Feb 2018) Tng Swee Seng v Lau Kim Swee: Dispute over Share Transfer Consideration and Alleged Forgery(Jul 2016)
Piah Tan & Partners	5 cases	45% of cases	Wong Hoi Len v Public Prosecutor: Sentencing for Voluntarily Causing Hurt to Taxi Driver While Intoxicated(Sep 2008) Twin Enterprises v Lim Heng Wah: Account Inquiry for Vietnam Trading Arrangement(Dec 2000) Twin Enterprises v Lim Heng Wah: Dispute over Trading Account Balance & Beer Shipment Payment(Nov 2000)
Piah Tan and Partners	1 cases	9% of cases	Sheares v Chow: Family Arrangement, Trust Constitution & Testamentary Disposition(Feb 2006)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.8
Complex Cases: 3 (27%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	82.9 parties avg	2.9	73%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	9%
Won	43.0 parties avg	3.0	36%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	24.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	8(62%)	62%
Neutral	1(8%)	8%
Won	4(31%)	31%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	432,652.65	61,807.527 cases	7

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	4 112	Lost: 1 cases (25.0%) Neutral: 1 cases (25.0%) Won: 2 cases (50.0%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	4 22	Lost: 2 cases (50.0%) Won: 2 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 11 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	UJT v UJR: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Probate, & Right of Abode Dispute 26 Feb 2018 UJR (Defendant, Plaintiff)Won	26 Feb 2018	UJR (Defendant, Plaintiff): Orders GrantedOrders were made pursuant to the Probate Application to facilitate the sale of the property.
2	UJT v UJR: Resulting & Constructive Trusts, Probate, & Right of Abode Dispute 26 Feb 2018 UJR (Defendant, Plaintiff)Won	26 Feb 2018	UJR (Defendant, Plaintiff): Orders GrantedOrders were made pursuant to the Probate Application to facilitate the sale of the property.
3	Tng Swee Seng v Lau Kim Swee: Dispute over Share Transfer Consideration and Alleged Forgery 03 Jul 2016 Lau Kim Swee (Defendant)Lost	03 Jul 2016	Lau Kim Swee (Defendant): Counterclaim DismissedDefendant's counterclaim for $540,000 was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
4	Neo Hui Ling v Ang Ah Sew: Severance of Joint Tenancy and Division of Property Sale Proceeds 22 Mar 2012 Ang Ah Sew (Defendant)Lost	22 Mar 2012	Ang Ah Sew (Defendant): Claim DismissedDefendant's claim to 50% of the sales proceeds was dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Lim Hsi-Wei Marc v Orix Capital: Authority of Partner & Liability for Law Firm Debt 27 Jun 2010 Orix Capital Ltd (Respondent, Appellant)Lost	27 Jun 2010	Orix Capital Ltd (Respondent, Appellant): Appeal dismissedAppeal dismissed with costs to Rebecca Marie Stephanie Tai-Yeo Hsiu Erh.
6	Wong Hoi Len v Public Prosecutor: Sentencing for Voluntarily Causing Hurt to Taxi Driver While Intoxicated 01 Sep 2008 Wong Hoi Len (Appellant)Lost	01 Sep 2008	Wong Hoi Len (Appellant): Appeal Dismissed; Sentence IncreasedThe appeal was dismissed and the sentence was increased from one month to three months' imprisonment.
7	Sheares v Chow: Family Arrangement, Trust Constitution & Testamentary Disposition 27 Feb 2006 Chow Kwok Ching (Defendant)Lost	27 Feb 2006	Chow Kwok Ching (Defendant): Claims against DefendantThe court found the DFA and DOT valid and enforceable, and ordered the defendants to provide an account of the trust assets. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Twin Enterprises v Lim Heng Wah: Account Inquiry for Vietnam Trading Arrangement 22 Dec 2000 PETER LIK HENG WAH (Defendant)Won	22 Dec 2000	PETER LIK HENG WAH (Defendant): Award for DefendantAwarded $105,652.65 from the plaintiffs.
9	Twin Enterprises v Lim Heng Wah: Dispute over Trading Account Balance & Beer Shipment Payment 28 Nov 2000 Lim Heng Wah Peter (Defendant, Appellant)Won	28 Nov 2000	Lim Heng Wah Peter (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe defendant's appeal was allowed, and the plaintiffs are not entitled to the credit of $177,000. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Twin Enterprises Pte Ltd v Lim Heng Wah Peter: Contract Dispute 28 Nov 2000 Lim Heng Wah Peter (Defendant, Appellant)Neutral	28 Nov 2000	Lim Heng Wah Peter (Defendant, Appellant): -
11	Precious Wishes Ltd v Sinoble Metalloy: Contempt of Court for Mareva Injunction Breach 09 Jan 2000 Sinoble Metalloy International (Pte) Ltd (Defendant)Lost	09 Jan 2000	Sinoble Metalloy International (Pte) Ltd (Defendant): Contempt of CourtDefendant found guilty of contempt of court and ordered to restore S$150,000 to the company's account. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.