Wong Soo Chih

Wong Soo Chih is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2023. The lawyer has handled 15 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in matrimonial assets and family law. Their track record shows a 20.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 13% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated expertise across 61 primary practice areas, with significant experience in matrimonial assets and family law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Matrimonial Assets	9 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized92% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Family Law	8 cases	7% of total caseload	Highly Specialized94% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 8 cases which represents 7% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	7 cases	6% of total caseload	General Practice29% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	7 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 7 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Divorce	5 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized86% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Child Custody	4 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced71% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	4 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice28% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Property Law	4 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Child Support	4 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced73% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Division of Assets	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized89% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Wife)	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Company Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Division of Matrimonial Property	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized97% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Division of Family Assets	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Testamentary Capacity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	General Practice20% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Maintenance (Child)	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Custody of Children	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constructive trusts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	Experienced50% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Welfare	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Interpleader	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Beneficial Ownership	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets Division	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized98% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Tenancy in Common	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Restructuring and Insolvency	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Classification of creditors	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Constructive Dismissal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Purchase Money Resulting Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Court's power to sanction proposed scheme of arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Opportunity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Private International Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Resulting Trusts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Schemes of Arrangement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trusts and Estates	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Matrimonial Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized98% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Care and Control	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Access to Children	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Home	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih 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	Wong Soo Chih 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 Practice40% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inducement of Breach of Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Wong Soo Chih has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Wong Soo Chih has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Ho Wong Law Practice LLC	5 cases	33% of cases	Lim Heng How v Lim Meu Beo: Estate Administration, Breach of Duty, and Unjust Enrichment(Mar 2020) UWL v. UWM: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance in Divorce(Jul 2019) TYS v TYT: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife/Child Maintenance(Mar 2017)
Ho, Wong & Partners	5 cases	33% of cases	BHN v BHO: Division of Matrimonial Assets After Divorce(Apr 2013) UOB v Giok Bie Jao: Resulting Trust, Property Ownership & Balance Sale Proceeds Dispute(Mar 2012) ASV v ASW: Appeal on Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance Post-Divorce(Feb 2012)
SC Wong Law Chambers LLC	4 cases	27% of cases	WFE v WFF: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Direct Contributions & Joint Bank Accounts(Apr 2023) Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong: Resulting Trusts, Tenancy in Common & Land Interest Dispute(Jan 2023) WFE v WFF: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Children's Maintenance Dispute(Jul 2022)
Ho Wong and Partners	1 cases	7% of cases	Re Horizon Knowledge Solutions: Scheme of Arrangement, Creditor Classification, Court Sanction(Dec 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Wong Soo Chih's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.4
Complex Cases: 2 (13%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	42.8 parties avg	2.8	27%
Neutral	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Partial	72.0 parties avg	2.0	47%
Won	33.0 parties avg	3.0	20%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2004	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2011	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2016	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2019	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2020	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2023	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

Analysis of Wong Soo Chih's case outcomes, including distribution by type, yearly trends, and monetary outcomes where applicable.

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	4(27%)	27%
Neutral	1(7%)	7%
Partial	7(47%)	47%
Won	3(20%)	20%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	12,769,175.79	1,160,834.1611 cases	11

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2011	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	2 11	Partial: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2013	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)
2019	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2020	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2023	2 2	Partial: 2 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 15 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	WFE v WFF: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Direct Contributions & Joint Bank Accounts 27 Apr 2023 WFE (Appellant, Plaintiff)Partial	27 Apr 2023	WFE (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal partially allowedThe Wife will receive assets valued at $6,484,677.71 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong: Resulting Trusts, Tenancy in Common & Land Interest Dispute 30 Jan 2023 Yong Njo Siong (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim)Partial	30 Jan 2023	Yong Njo Siong (Defendant, Plaintiff in Counterclaim): Counterclaim Allowed in PartYong Njo Siong's counterclaim for a declaration that she is the sole beneficial owner of the Disputed Unit was granted, but her counterclaim in respect of the balance moneys was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	WFE v WFF: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Children's Maintenance Dispute 07 Jul 2022 WFE (Plaintiff)Partial	07 Jul 2022	WFE (Plaintiff): Entitled to 59.63% of the matrimonial assetsThe Wife is entitled to 59.63% of the matrimonial assets, amounting to $5,863,249.92 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	UWM v UWL: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance Appeal 15 Nov 2021 UWL (Respondent, Plaintiff)Partial	15 Nov 2021	UWL (Respondent, Plaintiff): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part. The court ordered the Husband to pay a lump sum of $36,000 for maintenance. (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore)
5	Lim Heng How v Lim Meu Beo: Estate Administration, Breach of Duty, and Unjust Enrichment 08 Mar 2020 Lim Heng How (Plaintiff, Executor, Beneficiary, Deputy)Lost	08 Mar 2020	Lim Heng How (Plaintiff, Executor, Beneficiary, Deputy): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claims against the Defendant for breach of duty as executrix and administratrix were largely dismissed.
6	UWL v. UWM: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance in Divorce 29 Jul 2019 UWL (Plaintiff)Partial	29 Jul 2019	UWL (Plaintiff): Division of Matrimonial AssetsThe Plaintiff was awarded 55% of the net value of the River Valley property ($308,632.04) and entitled to $385,248.16 worth of the remaining assets. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	TYS v TYT: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife/Child Maintenance 16 Mar 2017 TYS (Plaintiff)Neutral	16 Mar 2017	TYS (Plaintiff): Orders made regarding asset division and maintenanceOrders made regarding asset division and maintenance. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Lai Hoon Woon v Lai Foong Sin: Testamentary Capacity, Constructive Trusts, Resulting Trusts 13 Jun 2016 Lai Foong Sin (Defendant)Lost	13 Jun 2016	Lai Foong Sin (Defendant): Counterclaim DismissedCounterclaim Dismissed; All of the first defendant's counterclaims are dismissed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Tan Teck Koon v Tong Guat Hwa: Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance 17 Mar 2016 Tong Guat Hwa (Respondent, Appellant)Lost	17 Mar 2016	Tong Guat Hwa (Respondent, Appellant): Appeal dismissedWife's appeal regarding the division of matrimonial assets and indirect contributions was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	BHN v BHO: Division of Matrimonial Assets After Divorce 28 Apr 2013 BHN (Plaintiff)Lost	28 Apr 2013	BHN (Plaintiff): Share of matrimonial property reducedPlaintiff's appeal against the 60/40 split of the matrimonial property was dismissed.
11	UOB v Giok Bie Jao: Resulting Trust, Property Ownership & Balance Sale Proceeds Dispute 15 Mar 2012 Jaury Jacob (Respondent)Won	15 Mar 2012	Jaury Jacob (Respondent): WonJaury Jacob was declared to have a 95% beneficial interest in Ocean Park, and was awarded 95% of his costs, to be taxed if not agreed.
12	ASV v ASW: Appeal on Division of Matrimonial Assets and Wife's Maintenance Post-Divorce 14 Feb 2012 ASV (Appellant, Plaintiff)Partial	14 Feb 2012	ASV (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal Allowed in PartThe Wife was granted 88% of the matrimonial flat, comprising her share in the division of matrimonial assets and lump sum maintenance for herself and the Child. The Husband was given the option to acquire the remaining 12%.
13	AQD v AQE: Stay of Divorce Proceedings & Children's Custody, Care & Access - England vs. Singapore Jurisdiction 11 Apr 2011 AQE (Defendant, Appellant)Won	11 Apr 2011	AQE (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe wife's appeal to stay the divorce proceedings in Singapore was allowed.
14	Re Horizon Knowledge Solutions: Scheme of Arrangement, Creditor Classification, Court Sanction 01 Dec 2004 Fuisland Offset Printing (S) Pte Ltd (Respondent)Won	01 Dec 2004	Fuisland Offset Printing (S) Pte Ltd (Respondent): Opposition successfulFuisland Offset Printing (S) Pte Ltd opposed the application, and the application was dismissed.
15	Personal Automation Mart v Tan Swe Sang: Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Negligence 05 Apr 2000 Personal Automation Mart Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Partial	05 Apr 2000	Personal Automation Mart Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffJudgment for the plaintiff on breach of fiduciary duty and monetary claims. Damages to be assessed in respect of the defendant’s breach of fiduciary duty in relation to the GEMS project. The currency is assumed to be SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.