Terence Seah

Terence Seah is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2004 to 2014. The lawyer has handled 7 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in mental capacity law and breach of contract. Their track record shows a 43.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 4 complex cases, representing 57% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Terence Seah has demonstrated expertise across 49 primary practice areas, with significant experience in estoppel and contract law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Estoppel	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice28% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced51% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	3 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Litigation	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice23% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice17% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Mental Capacity Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Damages	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Forgery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Receivership	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Remedies	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Specific performance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Power of Attorney	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Professional Negligence	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Interest	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Disposal of Property	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Breach of Trust	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sale of Apartment	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Pawnbrokers Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Unlawful Pawning	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bona Fide Purchasers	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Pawnshop's Right	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Cerebral Palsy	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Insurance Bad Faith	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Legal Malpractice	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Terence Seah has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Terence Seah has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Shook Lin & Bok LLP	4 cases	57% of cases	Motorola v Uzan: Revocation of Powers of Attorney & Receivership Order(Oct 2014) ADP v ADT: Executors' Duties and Interim Distribution of Estate Assets Amid Mental Capacity Dispute(May 2014) Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Appointment of Deputies, Undue Influence(Sep 2013)
Kenneth Tan Partnership	1 cases	14% of cases	Wang Wang Pawnshop v K J Tiffany: Criminal Breach of Trust & Disposal of Unlawfully Pawned Jewellery(Mar 2004)
Shook Lin & Bok	1 cases	14% of cases	Ong Hien Yeow v Central Chambers LLC: Negligence in Property Purchase & Damages Assessment(Oct 2010)
ShookLin & Bok LLP	1 cases	14% of cases	Cheong Lay Yong v Muthukumaran: Specific Performance & Option Contract Dispute(Feb 2010)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Terence Seah's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 6.5
Complex Cases: 4 (57%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	15.0 parties avg	5.0	14%
Lost	24.0 parties avg	4.0	29%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	14%
Won	39.2 parties avg	9.2	43%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2004	115.0 parties avg	15.0
2010	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2012	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2014	25.3 parties avg	5.3

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Terence Seah's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(14%)	14%
Lost	2(29%)	29%
Neutral	1(14%)	14%
Won	3(43%)	43%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.003 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	2 11	Dismissed: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2012	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	2 11	Neutral: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 7 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Motorola v Uzan: Revocation of Powers of Attorney & Receivership Order 28 Oct 2014 TAM CHEE CHONG (Other)Won	28 Oct 2014	TAM CHEE CHONG (Other): Order granted to revoke powers of attorneyOrder granted to revoke powers of attorney with effect from the date of the Receivership Order.
2	ADP v ADT: Executors' Duties and Interim Distribution of Estate Assets Amid Mental Capacity Dispute 29 May 2014 ADT and others (Defendant)Neutral	29 May 2014	ADT and others (Defendant): NeutralThe court made no order in respect of the originating summons.
3	Re BKR: Mental Capacity Act Application, Appointment of Deputies, Undue Influence 30 Sep 2013 CY (Respondent, Plaintiff)Lost	30 Sep 2013	CY (Respondent, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; original decision set aside; costs reversed in appellant's favor (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Sim Hok Khun v Henry Budi Harsono: Forum Non Conveniens & Breach of Trust over Jardine Matheson Shares 10 Apr 2012 Sim Hok Khun @ Hadi Gunawan (Plaintiff)Lost	10 Apr 2012	Sim Hok Khun @ Hadi Gunawan (Plaintiff): Application DismissedDefendant's application to stay the action was granted, effectively dismissing the plaintiff's claim in Singapore. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	Ong Hien Yeow v Central Chambers LLC: Negligence in Property Purchase & Damages Assessment 14 Oct 2010 Ong Hien Yeow (Plaintiff)Won	14 Oct 2010	Ong Hien Yeow (Plaintiff): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; matter remitted for reassessment of damages.
6	Cheong Lay Yong v Muthukumaran: Specific Performance & Option Contract Dispute 28 Feb 2010 K Krishna & Partners (Third Party)Dismissed	28 Feb 2010	K Krishna & Partners (Third Party): Claim DismissedThe Defendants’ claims against the 1st Third Party were dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Wang Wang Pawnshop v K J Tiffany: Criminal Breach of Trust & Disposal of Unlawfully Pawned Jewellery 03 Mar 2004 Lee Gems & BFine Jewellery Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	03 Mar 2004	Lee Gems & BFine Jewellery Pte Ltd (Respondent): Successful defense of petitionSuccessfully defended against the pawnshops' petition for revision.