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LLB (Hons), Singapore.
National University of Singapore
Advocate & Solicitor, Singapore
Called to the Singapore Bar: 1994
Email: kangkimyang@jtjb.com
Contact: (65) 6324 6095
Mobile: (65) 9619 0752
Kim Yang joined Joseph Tan Jude Benny after graduation. A pupil of Dato’ Jude Benny, he was made a partner in his fifth year in practice.
A seasoned litigator and having a sound knowledge in many areas of the law, Kim Yang does more of the non-shipping litigation cases. His professional experience encompasses a broad range of procedural law and litigation, covering all aspects of the trial and appellate process, arbitration, negotiation and mediation. He is fluent in English, Mandarin and can converse in several Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Teochew, Hainanese, & Cantonese).
Kim Yang has an extensive litigation practice, with principal practice areas in civil and commercial litigation, construction law, company law, insolvency law, and insurance law. His other practice areas include personal injury / industrial accident law, defamation law, estate and family law. Notable Cases
Kim Yang has argued cases including the following: 2004 – 2005
(1) Acted for Defendant in a defamation action as reported in Bruce Ewen v. Costank(s) Pte Ltd [2004] SGDC 95 (2) Acted for subcontractor in a project involving the addition & alteration works to Anderson Secondary School and dealing with issues relating to retention sums and progress payments. Case : LBG-NGT Corporation Pte Ltd v. Synergy Construction Pte Ltd (in DC Suit N. 2124 of 2004/W).
(3) Acted for sub-contractor against the Main Contractor in a project involving the addition and alteration works to the basement of Junction 8 Shopping Centre at Bishan Place. Issues relating to rectification works and payments under Progress Payment Certification. Case : LBG-NGT Corporation Pte Ltd v. First Green Engineering Pte Ltd (in DC Suit No. 5316 of 2004/K)
2002 – 2003
As Co-Counsel in Arbitration involving breach of contractual specifications relating to substructure and earth-filling works to a quarry of 60 metres depth. S$2.3 million claim and S$4 million counterclaim. Issues very technical in nature and involves many experts. Case : Kiaw San Engineering & Transport Ltd v. Jackson Piling Civil Engineering Construction Pte Ltd.
2002 – 2003
As Counsel for a Japanese Joint-Venture Fujita Corporation in a S$2.3 million dispute with the Singapore Government relating to the building and construction of the National Cancer Centre with specifications for high-tech equipment underground. Issues also relating to discharge of performance bond and rectification works. Case : Fujita Corporation v. Government of the Republic of Singapore
2001 – 2002
As Counsel in a counterclaim for S$1.5 million relating to form-works carried out in the construction of a Secondary School in Singapore. Case : Sunway Concrete Products (S) Pte Ltd v. Kimetal Pte Ltd (in Suit No. 1074 of 2001 T) 1999 - 2001
Conducted trial in Teo Lai Huat v. Ong Teow Chuie & Sons (Private) Ltd [2001] SGHC 38 and in its appeal in Appeal No. 157 of 2000. 1998 – 2000
As Counsel in a $100,000.00 claim for fitting out works for Stude Bakers a discotheque at a posh district in Singapore.
Case : Teo Chew Water & Electrical Contractor Pte Ltd v. Low Keng Huat (S) Ltd (DC Suit No. 808 of 1998)
1997 - 2000
Conducted trial and appeal in a personal injury case which becomes an authority for a comatose person to claim for loss of amenity with no pain & suffering. Case: Tan Kok Lam v. Hong Choon Peng [2000] SCHC 201 or [2001] 2 SLR 389.
1997 – 1998
As Counsel in Arbitration involving S$3.3 million claim against the Main Contractor in the building and construction of Eastern General Hospital Singapore. Issues relate to variations, back-charges and damages for delay. Case : Wonders Engineering Co Pte Ltd v. Sembawang Construction Pte Ltd
1996 – 1997
As Counsel for a Malaysian State Company in a Singapore High Court Suit involving RM$4.66 million relating to defective works carried out to covert or modify 65 units of prime movers from the 4 x 2 configuration to the 6 x 2 configuration. Case : Syntech Engineers Pte Ltd v. Automotive Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in High Court Suit No. 519 of 1995.
1996 – 1997
As Counsel in a S$750,000.00 in a High Court action relating to work carried out in respect of the suspended ceilings in a MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Station underground. Case : General Resources (Far East) Pte Ltd v. Lum Chang Construction Pte Ltd in Suit No. 1225 of 1995.
1996 – 1997
As Counsel in a S$500,000.00 claim in an arbitration involving work carried out in respect of the suspended ceiling in a MRT station underground. Case : General Resources (Far East) Pte Ltd v. Gammon Antara Koh in Suit No. 539 of 1997
1994 – 1995
As assistant Counsel in an Arbitration relating to painting works to a Super-Yacht. Issues of technical nature. Case : Auslinksin Marine Pte Ltd v. Aluminium Craft (88) Pte Ltd Other Appointments:
1. Legal Advisor to the Singapore Kang Clan Association
2. Legal Advisor to MCST No. 2297 (Seasons Park Condo) |
