Gopalan Raman

Gopalan Raman is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2002 to 2018. The lawyer has handled 15 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 4 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in succession law and wills and probate. Their track record shows a 33.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 2 complex cases, representing 13% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Gopalan Raman has demonstrated expertise across 63 primary practice areas, with significant experience in succession law and wills and probate.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Succession Law	9 cases	9% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 9 cases which represents 9% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	8 cases	8% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 8 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	8 cases	8% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 8 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Contract Law	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice44% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Estate Administration	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Testamentary Capacity	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized92% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Director's Liability	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Intestacy	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Muslim Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized93% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Administration of Estates	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conspiracy by Unlawful Means	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undue Influence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced55% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mental Capacity Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Executors Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shipping Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Quantum meruit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Trust	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopalan Raman 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judicial Review	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of director's duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Governance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Duty to Account	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commercial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Dishonest assistance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Executors	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Demurrage	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Reasonable diligence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopalan Raman 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 Practice10% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Managing directors	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Beneficiaries	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Distribution of assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inheritance Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Deeds	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice5% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mental Disability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Commission	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Law of Wills	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Testamentary Intentions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Certificate of Inheritance	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Dispute Resolution	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
CFR Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Laytime	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Nuncupative Will	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Syariah	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Land Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopalan Raman has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Gopalan Raman has been affiliated with 4 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
KhattarWong LLP	7 cases	47% of cases	Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Accounting of Estate Assets & Beneficiary Rights Under Discretionary Trusts(May 2018) Von Roll Asia v Goh Boon Gay: Conspiracy, Directors' Duties & Dishonest Assistance(Apr 2017) Yeo Henry v Yeo Charles: Testamentary Capacity & Succession of Ng Lay Hua's Estate(Oct 2016)
G R Law Corporation	4 cases	27% of cases	Profindo Pte Ltd v Abani Trading Pte Ltd: Demurrage Calculation in CFR Contract Dispute(Jan 2013) Tan Pwee Eng v Tan Pwee Hwa: Validity of Nuncupative Will under Wills Act(Aug 2010) Borissik Svetlana v Urban Redevelopment Authority: Judicial Review of Land Planning Decision(Jul 2009)
G Raman & Partners	3 cases	20% of cases	Abidally v Husain: Enforceability of Agreement to Distribute Estate Differently from Muslim Law(Sep 2006) Lim Weng Kee v Public Prosecutor: Director's Duty of Diligence & Criminal Breach under Companies Act(Aug 2002) Lim Boon Ming v Tiang Choo Yang: Probate of Will, Presumption of Destruction Animo Revocandi(Mar 2002)
G Raman Law Corporation	1 cases	7% of cases	Shiraz Abidally Husain v Husain Safdar Abidally: Executor's Commission & Estate Administration Dispute(May 2009)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Gopalan Raman's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 5.7
Complex Cases: 2 (13%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	96.6 parties avg	6.6	60%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Won	52.8 parties avg	2.8	33%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2002	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2006	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2007	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2009	210.1 parties avg	10.1
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2013	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2014	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2015	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2016	23.5 parties avg	3.5
2017	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2018	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	9(60%)	60%
Partial	1(7%)	7%
Won	5(33%)	33%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	2,000.00	400.005 cases	5
USD	13,165.03	13,165.031 cases	1

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2002	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2006	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2007	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2016	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 15 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Bhojwani v Bhojwani: Accounting of Estate Assets & Beneficiary Rights Under Discretionary Trusts 17 May 2018 Moti Harkishindas Bhojwani (Defendant)Won	17 May 2018	Moti Harkishindas Bhojwani (Defendant): Application DismissedPlaintiff's application for an account of the estate assets was dismissed, and the Plaintiff was awarded fixed costs of $2,000 to be paid by the Plaintiff (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Von Roll Asia v Goh Boon Gay: Conspiracy, Directors' Duties & Dishonest Assistance 10 Apr 2017 Semi-Solution Inc (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	10 Apr 2017	Semi-Solution Inc (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Defendant): Damages or account of profits orderedDamages or account of profits ordered against the defendant for dishonest assistance and conspiracy (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
3	Yeo Henry v Yeo Charles: Testamentary Capacity & Succession of Ng Lay Hua's Estate 10 Oct 2016 Yeo Henry @ Yeo Wee Heng (Plaintiff, Defendant-in-Counterclaim)Won	10 Oct 2016	Yeo Henry @ Yeo Wee Heng (Plaintiff, Defendant-in-Counterclaim): Judgment for PlaintiffCourt pronounces in favour of the 2012 Will and decree the Grant of Probate of the 2012 Will to the plaintiff.
4	Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng: Testamentary Capacity & Validity of Will 19 Apr 2016 Lian Kok Hong (Appellant)Won	19 Apr 2016	Lian Kok Hong (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; costs of the proceedings to be paid out of the Estate (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Lian Kok Hong v Lian Bee Leng: Testamentary Capacity & Undue Influence in Will Dispute 04 Aug 2015 Lian Kok Hong (Plaintiff)Lost	04 Aug 2015	Lian Kok Hong (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim to propound the August 2012 will was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Kuek Siew Chew v Kuek Siang Wei: Intestate Succession, Family Arrangement, Undue Influence 17 Nov 2014 Kuek Tsing Hsia (Defendant)Lost	17 Nov 2014	Kuek Tsing Hsia (Defendant): Orders Set AsideThe letter of consent, the deed of consent and the deed of family arrangement are set aside.
7	Lim Siew Bee v Lim Boh Chuan: Estate Dispute over Inheritance and Breach of Trust 04 Mar 2014 Lim Siew Bee (Plaintiff)Lost	04 Mar 2014	Lim Siew Bee (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claims against the defendants are dismissed in their entirety. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	Profindo Pte Ltd v Abani Trading Pte Ltd: Demurrage Calculation in CFR Contract Dispute 13 Jan 2013 Profindo Pte Ltd (Appellant)Partial	13 Jan 2013	Profindo Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal allowed in partAppeal allowed in part regarding demurrage and cement shortfall claims. Judgment for the appellant for US$8,200 (demurrage) and US$4,965.03 (Port DA charges).
9	Tan Pwee Eng v Tan Pwee Hwa: Validity of Nuncupative Will under Wills Act 26 Aug 2010 Tan Pwee Eng (Appellant)Lost	26 Aug 2010	Tan Pwee Eng (Appellant): Appeal dismissedThe appellant's application for a declaration that the nuncupative will was valid was dismissed.
10	Borissik Svetlana v Urban Redevelopment Authority: Judicial Review of Land Planning Decision 01 Jul 2009 Borissik Svetlana (Applicant)Lost	01 Jul 2009	Borissik Svetlana (Applicant): Application dismissedApplication for judicial review was dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Shiraz Abidally Husain v Husain Safdar Abidally: Executor's Commission & Estate Administration Dispute 26 May 2009 Falaq Yusuf Kagda (Defendant)Lost	26 May 2009	Falaq Yusuf Kagda (Defendant): Claim DismissedThe defendant's opposition to the claim was dismissed.
12	Shiraz Abidally Husain v Husain Safdar Abidally: Agreement to Distribute Estate Contrary to Muslim Law 13 Mar 2007 Husain Safdar Abidally (Respondent)Lost	13 Mar 2007	Husain Safdar Abidally (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal allowed; order of costs in the court below should remain; no costs on appeal awarded.
13	Abidally v Husain: Enforceability of Agreement to Distribute Estate Differently from Muslim Law 28 Sep 2006 Husain Safdar Abidally (Plaintiff)Won	28 Sep 2006	Husain Safdar Abidally (Plaintiff): WonJudgment for the plaintiff; the money in the joint accounts should be distributed in accordance to Muslim law.
14	Lim Weng Kee v Public Prosecutor: Director's Duty of Diligence & Criminal Breach under Companies Act 26 Aug 2002 Lim Weng Kee (Appellant)Lost	26 Aug 2002	Lim Weng Kee (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.
15	Lim Boon Ming v Tiang Choo Yang: Probate of Will, Presumption of Destruction Animo Revocandi 14 Mar 2002 Lim Boon Ming (Plaintiff)Won	14 Mar 2002	Lim Boon Ming (Plaintiff): Duplicate will admitted to probateThe court ordered that the duplicate will be admitted to probate.