About
Clement Tan is a dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in a wide range of corporate commercial disputes, and has represented clients at all levels of the Singapore judicial system and arbitrations. He has previously acted in matters involving white collar crime, employment disputes, minority oppression cases, contractual disputes, defamation claims and construction cases.
Prior to joining the firm, Clement enjoyed a 6 year stint as a District Judge in the State Courts of Singapore. There, he had the opportunity to preside over both civil and criminal cases and has, over the years, penned numerous written judgments. Clement is able to offer clients a unique perspective, from his prior experiences as a practitioner and judge. Clement also served as a judge in the Subordinate Military Courts from 2018 to 2021.
His published cases include:-
LCS Optiroc Pte Ltd v Sorada Jingjid [2016] SGDC 147
Powercore Pte Ltd v D+B Projects Pte Ltd (United Overseas Bank – garnishee) [2017] SGDC 157
GBN v GBO [2017] SGDC 143
The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 3250 v Yan Wen Ting [2017] SGDC 175
David M Hill Racing Stables Pte Ltd v Hong Kai Oh [2017] SGMC 49
The Management Corporate Strata Title Plan No. 393 v China Commodity Shopping Centre Pte Ltd [2017] SGDC 272
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 3405 v Smile Inc Dental Surgeons Pte Ltd [2017] SGDC 288
Reviews (10)
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Commercial Disputes
Clement Tan is a dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in a wide range of corporate commercial disputes, and has represented clients at all levels of the Singapore judicial system and arbitrations. He has previously acted in matters involving white collar crime, employment disputes, minority oppression cases, contractual disputes, defamation claims and construction cases.
HSBC Trustee (Singapore) Limited v Carolyn Fong Wai Lyn and ors [2016] SGHC
Lee Pei-Ru Alice and another v Airtrust (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2013] SGHC 259
Law Society of Singapore v Ong Teck Ghee [2014] SGDT 4
Walton International Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd and others v Yau Kwok Seng Winston and another [2011] SGHC 144
Walton International Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Loh Pui-Pui Sharon [2011] SGHC 145
Commercial Crime and Regulatory Compliance
Clement Tan is a dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in a wide range of corporate commercial disputes, and has represented clients at all levels of the Singapore judicial system and arbitrations. He has previously acted in matters involving white collar crime, employment disputes, minority oppression cases, contractual disputes, defamation claims and construction cases.
Criminal Defence
Clement served a 6-year stint as a District Judge during which he presided over both civil and criminal matters. He was also a Court Martial Judge from 2018 to 2021. Some of his written judgments / grounds of decision are as follows:-
PP v Solomon Seah [2018] SGDC 106
PP v Tang Tze Seng Tommy [2018] SGDC 212
Chen Xiuzhu v PP [2020] SGDC 34
PP v Joel Su Jiqing [2020] SGDC 91
PP v Tan Teck Siong and another [2021] SGDC 7
PP v Hamida Binti Sultan Abdul Kader [2021] SGDC 38
The Central Provident Fund Board v Libra Group Limited [2021] SGDC 69
PP v Sautha Letchumi d/o Supramaniam [2021] SGDC 106
Media & Publications
Clement is the contributing editor for the Practitioner’s Guide on Damages Awarded for Defamation Cases in Singapore (2019, Academy Publishing). He is also an editor of various chapters of the Singapore Civil Procedure.
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/dad-sues-principal-not-returning-confiscated-phone
Judge rejects condo’s bid to remove resident’s dog | The New Paper (tnp.sg)
Clement Tan provided quick preliminary advice at no charge. Thanks, much appreciated.
Clement was a God send in my dispute. He has intricate knowledge of processes and is able to advise concisely, and simplify terms to help laymen and equip them to deal with the challenges that may arise in regular career pursuits. If you need a listening ear coupled with a sharp mind, he is the go-to guy, champion for the little guy. Top notch.
Thank you so much, Clement.
I utilized the service and received very quick and useful information from Clement Tan. I am grateful for the advice given and can unreservedly recommend his services based on the experience that I had.
Clement has been very accomodating so far! He also always give me fast response. I’m so grateful for his help 🙂