Gopinath Pillai

Gopinath Pillai is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2013. The lawyer has handled 19 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 6 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in jurisdiction and forum non conveniens. Their track record shows a 26.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 16% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated expertise across 66 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and jurisdiction.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	13 cases	12% of total caseload	Experienced61% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 13 cases which represents 12% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	5 cases	5% of total caseload	General Practice36% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 5 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice44% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice37% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Partnership Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice23% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Natural forum	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Extension of Time	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Revenue Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sexual Offences	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Judgments and Orders	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Aid	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Forum conveniens	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Matrimonial Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Division of Assets	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Comity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Loan Agreements	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Road Rage	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Guarantor	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Oral agreements	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Management Contract	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pure Economic Loss	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sovereign Immunity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Oil and Gas Concession Project	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Bankruptcy	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Family Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insurance Bad Faith	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Private International Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Workers Compensation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Insolvency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Gifts Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai 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	Gopinath Pillai 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 Specialized90% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Receivership	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Gopinath Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Gopinath Pillai has been affiliated with 6 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Tan Peng Chin LLC	7 cases	37% of cases	Spandeck Engineering v Defence Science: Negligence & Pure Economic Loss(Aug 2007) Spandeck Engineering v DSTA: Negligence, Duty of Care & Economic Loss in Construction(Dec 2006) Spandeck Engineering v China Construction: Contractual Terms & Estoppel in Construction Dispute(Dec 2005)
Drew & Napier LLC	5 cases	26% of cases	Koh Ewe Chee v Koh Hua Leong: Partnership Dispute & Property Ownership(Feb 2003) Koh Ewe Chee v Koh Hua Leong: Scope of 'Liberty to Apply' Order & Partnership Dissolution(May 2002) Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Agreements in Petroleum Project Dispute(Dec 2001)
Eldan Law LLP	2 cases	11% of cases	Innhaug v Sinwa: Interpretation of Shareholders’ Agreement on Vessel Management and Charter Assignment(Jan 2011) RBS Coutts Bank v Brunner: Stay of Proceedings Due to Multiplicity and Zurich Labour Court Action(Nov 2010)
TanJinHwee LLC	2 cases	11% of cases	S Gopikrishnan v PP: Road Rage, Grievous Hurt, and Penal Code Sentencing(Jun 2013) Public Prosecutor v Hang Tuah bin Jumaat: Sexual Offence and Road Traffic Act Violation(Jan 2013)
Drew & Napier	2 cases	11% of cases	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Contract Dispute(Dec 2001) Andre Ravindran v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Enforceability of Legal Fees in Cross-Border Engagements(Jul 2001)
Drew and Napier LLC	1 cases	5% of cases	Chow Hoo Siong v Lee Dawn Audrey: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance(Oct 2003)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Gopinath Pillai's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.9
Complex Cases: 3 (16%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	102.7 parties avg	2.7	53%
Partial	32.0 parties avg	2.0	16%
Stayed	12.0 parties avg	2.0	5%
Won	53.6 parties avg	3.6	26%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	53.0 parties avg	3.0
2002	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2003	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2005	53.0 parties avg	3.0
2006	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2007	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2011	14.0 parties avg	4.0
2013	22.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	10(53%)	53%
Partial	3(16%)	16%
Stayed	1(5%)	5%
Won	5(26%)	26%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	652,937.21	65,293.7210 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	5 14	Lost: 1 cases (20.0%) Won: 4 cases (80.0%)
2002	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2003	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)
2005	5 41	Lost: 4 cases (80.0%) Partial: 1 cases (20.0%)
2006	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2007	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Stayed: 1 cases (100.0%)
2011	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Partial: 1 cases (50.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 19 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	S Gopikrishnan v PP: Road Rage, Grievous Hurt, and Penal Code Sentencing 30 Jun 2013 S Gopikrishnan (Appellant)Partial	30 Jun 2013	S Gopikrishnan (Appellant): Appeal against conviction dismissed; sentence variedAppeal against conviction dismissed. Imprisonment sentence reduced from eight months to two weeks.
2	Public Prosecutor v Hang Tuah bin Jumaat: Sexual Offence and Road Traffic Act Violation 28 Jan 2013 Hang Tuah bin Jumaat (Defendant)Lost	28 Jan 2013	Hang Tuah bin Jumaat (Defendant): ConvictedAccused convicted on charges of rape and driving without a valid license.
3	Innhaug v Sinwa: Interpretation of Shareholders’ Agreement on Vessel Management and Charter Assignment 23 Jan 2011 Tan Lay Ling (Defendant)Won	23 Jan 2011	Tan Lay Ling (Defendant): Judgment in favor of DefendantThe court dismissed all reliefs sought by the plaintiff.
4	RBS Coutts Bank v Brunner: Stay of Proceedings Due to Multiplicity and Zurich Labour Court Action 18 Nov 2010 RBS Coutts Bank Ltd (Plaintiff)Stayed	18 Nov 2010	RBS Coutts Bank Ltd (Plaintiff): Stay of proceedings grantedDefendant's application for a stay pending the final determination of the Zurich action granted with costs to be paid by the plaintiff to the defendant fixed at $2500, excluding reasonable disbursements. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
5	Spandeck Engineering v Defence Science: Negligence & Pure Economic Loss 07 Aug 2007 Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Lost	07 Aug 2007	Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs. No monetary amount awarded. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
6	Spandeck Engineering v DSTA: Negligence, Duty of Care & Economic Loss in Construction 11 Dec 2006 Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Plaintiff)Lost	11 Dec 2006	Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs to the defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	Spandeck Engineering v China Construction: Contractual Terms & Estoppel in Construction Dispute 26 Dec 2005 Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Appellant)Partial	26 Dec 2005	Spandeck Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal dismissed in partAppeal dismissed subject to the qualification that the appellant is entitled to additional prolongation costs amounting to $10,035.46 in respect of its counterclaim. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	MCST Nos 1298 & 1304 v Chief Assessor: Property Tax on Common Property in Shopping Centre 28 Nov 2005 Management Corporation Strata Title Plan Nos 1298 and 1304 (Appellant)Lost	28 Nov 2005	Management Corporation Strata Title Plan Nos 1298 and 1304 (Appellant): Motion DismissedMotion dismissed with costs to be paid to the Chief Assessor and the Comptroller. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Magaforce Construction v Khamso Wirat: Workmen's Compensation for Sub-Subcontractor's Employee Injured in Traffic Accident 28 Sep 2005 Magaforce Construction (Applicant)Lost	28 Sep 2005	Magaforce Construction (Applicant): Application dismissedMagaforce's application to reverse the Commissioner of Labour's order was dismissed.
10	Tan King Hiang v United Engineers: Solicitors' Liability for Costs in Bankruptcy Appeal 03 Jul 2005 Tan King Hiang (Applicant)Lost	03 Jul 2005	Tan King Hiang (Applicant): Application DismissedApplication for extension of time to file notice of appeal was dismissed. Costs of $1,500 to be paid by his solicitors personally. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
11	Kunal Gobind Lalchandani v Konduri Prakash Murthy: Mareva Injunction & Extension of Time Application 12 May 2005 Konduri Prakash Murthy (Defendant)Lost	12 May 2005	Konduri Prakash Murthy (Defendant): Application for extension of time dismissedDefendant's application for an extension of time for further arguments was dismissed.
12	Chow Hoo Siong v Lee Dawn Audrey: Division of Matrimonial Assets & Wife's Maintenance 09 Oct 2003 Chow Hoo Siong (Appellant, Respondent)Partial	09 Oct 2003	Chow Hoo Siong (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal allowed in partHusband is to pay the Wife a sum of $638,901.75 as her share of the matrimonial assets. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Koh Ewe Chee v Koh Hua Leong: Partnership Dispute & Property Ownership 10 Feb 2003 Koh Ewe Chee (Plaintiff)Lost	10 Feb 2003	Koh Ewe Chee (Plaintiff): Claims DismissedPlaintiff's claim that Sin Wah Seng was a sole proprietorship was dismissed. The court determined that Sin Wah Seng was a partnership with three equal partners and the properties in dispute were partnership assets to be shared equally, with a credit to the Plaintiff for lottery winnings used for renovations on one property. Costs awarded to the Defendants. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Koh Ewe Chee v Koh Hua Leong: Scope of 'Liberty to Apply' Order & Partnership Dissolution 02 May 2002 Koh Ewe Chee (Plaintiff)Lost	02 May 2002	Koh Ewe Chee (Plaintiff): Application DismissedApplication dismissed with costs to be taxed if not agreed and paid by the plaintiff to the defendants. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
15	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Agreements in Petroleum Project Dispute 27 Dec 2001 His Royal Highness Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Defendant, Appellant)Won	27 Dec 2001	His Royal Highness Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; stay of proceedings granted.
16	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Contract Dispute 27 Dec 2001 His Royal Highness Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Defendant, Appellant)Won	27 Dec 2001	His Royal Highness Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal AllowedThe appeal for a stay of proceedings was allowed.
17	Hamzah Bin Mohd Noor v Tunku Ibrahim Ismail: Forum Non Conveniens in Contract Dispute 26 Sep 2001 Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Respondent, Defendant)Won	26 Sep 2001	Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Respondent, Defendant): Stay of Proceedings GrantedThe defendant's application for a stay of proceedings based on forum non conveniens was granted.
18	Datuk Hamzah v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Stay of Proceedings 26 Sep 2001 Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Respondent, Defendant)Won	26 Sep 2001	Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Respondent, Defendant): Stay of proceedings grantedThe defendant's application for a stay of proceedings was granted, with the court finding Malaysia to be the more appropriate forum.
19	Andre Ravindran v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Enforceability of Legal Fees in Cross-Border Engagements 31 Jul 2001 Tunku Ibrahim Ismail bin Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Appellant, Defendant)Lost	31 Jul 2001	Tunku Ibrahim Ismail bin Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (Appellant, Defendant): Appeal DismissedThe defendant's appeal against the refusal to stay proceedings was dismissed.