George Pereira

George Pereira is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2022. The lawyer has handled 12 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in property law and easements. Their track record shows a 33.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 17% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

George Pereira has demonstrated expertise across 59 primary practice areas, with significant experience in property law and contract law.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Property Law	10 cases	11% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	9 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced59% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Conveyance	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced58% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice48% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Chancery and Equity	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Easements	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Liquidated Damages	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Indefeasibility of Title	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Housing Developers Rules	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Land Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mortgage Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Undue Influence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Measure of Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Non est factum	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Disputes	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale of Land	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty of Candour	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate Transactions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Child Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Rectification of Land Register	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	George Pereira 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 Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Loan Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Intestacy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal representatives	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Distribution of assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inter vivos	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unsound mind	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Titles Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legitimacy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Effects of illegitimacy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wilful Blindness	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Title Registration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Equity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Islamic Law of Hibah	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale and purchase of property	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Probate and Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	George Pereira 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	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Fraud	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Professional Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Real Estate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	George Pereira 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	Experienced50% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Maintenance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	George Pereira has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

George Pereira has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 4 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Pereira & Tan LLC	4 cases	33% of cases	Law Society v Mohammed Lutfi: False Attestation & Professional Misconduct(Jul 2022) Muthukumaran v Kwong: Implied Easement of Right of Way Over Staircase Under Land Titles Act(Oct 2014) AAG v Estate of AAH: Illegitimate Child's Claim for Maintenance Under Inheritance Act(Nov 2009)
Pereira & Tan	4 cases	33% of cases	Eka Tjipta Widjaja v Fifi: Loan Repayment Dispute over Signature Park Property(Feb 2002) Bonsel Development v Tan Kong Kar: Condition Precedent & Property Sale(Aug 2000) Tan Kong Kar v Bonsel Development: Construction of Option Clause & Caveat Removal(Mar 2000)
Tan Lee & Choo	2 cases	17% of cases	Harris Hakim v Allgreen Properties: Forfeiture Clause & Developer's Rights in Property Sale Default(Sep 2001) Harris Hakim v Allgreen Properties: Forfeiture Clause & Damages in Property Contract(Dec 2000)
Pereira and Tan	2 cases	17% of cases	UOB v Bebe bte Mohammad: Mortgage Validity & Land Titles Act Dispute(Jun 2005) Wong Yack Yoon v Wong Ah Chen: Easement of Access and Right to Park on Vacant Land(Apr 2005)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of George Pereira's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.8
Complex Cases: 2 (17%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	83.0 parties avg	3.0	67%
Won	42.3 parties avg	2.3	33%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	42.3 parties avg	2.3
2001	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2002	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2005	23.3 parties avg	3.3
2006	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	15.0 parties avg	5.0
2022	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	8(67%)	67%
Won	4(33%)	33%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	41,659.20	5,207.408 cases	8

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	4 22	Lost: 2 cases (50.0%) Won: 2 cases (50.0%)
2001	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2002	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2005	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 12 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Law Society v Mohammed Lutfi: False Attestation & Professional Misconduct 28 Jul 2022 Mohammed Lutfi bin Hussin (Respondent)Lost	28 Jul 2022	Mohammed Lutfi bin Hussin (Respondent): Suspension from practiceThe Respondent was suspended from practice for three years and ordered to bear the costs of the Law Society.
2	Muthukumaran v Kwong: Implied Easement of Right of Way Over Staircase Under Land Titles Act 14 Oct 2014 INDIRA D/O SRINIVASA NAIDU (Plaintiff)Lost	14 Oct 2014	INDIRA D/O SRINIVASA NAIDU (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim for an easement of a right of way over the No 23 Staircase was dismissed.
3	AAG v Estate of AAH: Illegitimate Child's Claim for Maintenance Under Inheritance Act 18 Nov 2009 AAG (Appellant)Lost	18 Nov 2009	AAG (Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed, and the High Court's decision was affirmed.
4	UOB v Bebe bte Mohammad: Mortgage Indefeasibility & Fraud under Land Titles Act 24 Sep 2006 Bebe bte Mohammad (Respondent)Lost	24 Sep 2006	Bebe bte Mohammad (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed. The court found no wilful blindness akin to fraud on the part of UOB’s solicitors, no fraud, omission or mistake by UOB in obtaining the registration of the Mortgage under s 160(1) of the Land Titles Act, and that the respondent had no personal equity on the facts to set aside the Mortgage arising from the use of the original Certificate of Title to register the Mortgage.
5	UOB v Bebe bte Mohammad: Mortgage Validity & Land Titles Act Dispute 29 Jun 2005 Bebe bte Mohammad (Defendant)Won	29 Jun 2005	Bebe bte Mohammad (Defendant): Mortgage declared null and voidMortgage dated 3 November 2000 registered by the plaintiff against the property belonging to the defendant comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 495 Folio 160 is null and void and is set aside as against the defendant.
6	Wong Yack Yoon v Wong Ah Chen: Easement of Access and Right to Park on Vacant Land 05 Apr 2005 Goh Yew Pong (alias Wu Yu Peng) (Respondent)Lost	05 Apr 2005	Goh Yew Pong (alias Wu Yu Peng) (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; original orders set aside.
7	Eka Tjipta Widjaja v Fifi: Loan Repayment Dispute over Signature Park Property 26 Feb 2002 Fifi (Defendant)Lost	26 Feb 2002	Fifi (Defendant): Claim DismissedClaim dismissed; Defendant ordered to pay $5000 in costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	Harris Hakim v Allgreen Properties: Forfeiture Clause & Developer's Rights in Property Sale Default 12 Sep 2001 Harris Hakim (Appellant)Won	12 Sep 2001	Harris Hakim (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs. Allgreen was obliged to refund the sum of $440,919.07. Judgment for Mr. Hakim for the refund of the balance of $41,659.20 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
9	Harris Hakim v Allgreen Properties: Forfeiture Clause & Damages in Property Contract 12 Dec 2000 Harris Hakim (Plaintiff)Lost	12 Dec 2000	Harris Hakim (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim for a further refund was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
10	Bonsel Development v Tan Kong Kar: Condition Precedent & Property Sale 23 Aug 2000 Bonsel Development Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	23 Aug 2000	Bonsel Development Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs. Security for costs refunded to the appellants. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Tan Kong Kar v Bonsel Development: Construction of Option Clause & Caveat Removal 14 Mar 2000 Bonsel Development Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	14 Mar 2000	Bonsel Development Pte Ltd (Defendant): Claim DismissedDefendant's arguments rejected; found to have repudiated the option agreement. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	Tacplas Property Services v Lee: Validity of Property Sale Agreement by Co-Administrator 07 Feb 2000 Tacplas Property Services Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	07 Feb 2000	Tacplas Property Services Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs here and below. As the appellants have succeeded on only one out of two main issues canvassed, the appellants are entitled to half costs. There shall be the usual consequential orders. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.