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Faculty Profile

  • PhD in Law, National University of Singapore, 2023
  • LLM, University College London, 2003
  • LLB, University College London
  • MBBS, National University of Singapore, 1996

Academic Positions Held

Current Appointment:

  • Associate Professor of Law (Practice), Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, Jul 2025-Present

Other Positions

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, 2020 - 2025
  • District Judge, Family Justice Courts, 2014 - 2023
  • District Judge, Subordinate Courts / State Courts, 2010 - 2014

Course Taught in SMU

  • Criminal Law
  • Evidence Law
  • Family Law

Research Areas / Areas of Specialisation

  • Family Law
  • Mental Capacity Law

Selected Publications

  • Tan C, “Division of Matrimonial Assets in Singapore: An Empirical Study” (Academy Publishing, 2025) (forthcoming)
  • Tan C, “A Decade of ANJ v ANK” (2025) Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Tan C, “Supplementary Powers, Practice and Procedure of Court” in: Tan C, Chong YE, Sng A and Tan KW, The Mental Capacity Act in Singapore: Law and Practice (Academy Publishing, 2025)
  • Tan C, “Public Guardian and Board of Visitors” in: Tan C, Chong YE, Sng A and Tan KW, The Mental Capacity Act in Singapore: Law and Practice (Academy Publishing, 2025)
  • Tan C, “Therapeutic Justice View of Just and Equitable Proportions of Division of Matrimonial Assets” (2024) SAL Practitioner 5
  • Tan C, “Trials and Tribulations: Some suggestions on trial-related matters” (2011) Law Gazette
  • Tan C, “Am I at Risk of Being Sued? A Guide to Medical Negligence Law” (Sweet & Maxwell, 2010)