K Sureshan

K Sureshan is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2003. The lawyer has handled 8 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in performance bond and criminal law. Their track record shows a 13.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 13% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

K Sureshan has demonstrated expertise across 34 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and performance bond.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	5 cases	10% of total caseload	Experienced69% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 5 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	3 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Evidence	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Unconscionability	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized87% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Forum Non Conveniens	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized86% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Sentencing	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Criminal Procedure	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Costs	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	2 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	2 cases	4% of total caseload	General Practice22% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Guarantees and indemnities	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantor	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Affray	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Oral agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Taxation of Costs	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Sovereign Immunity	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Recovery	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Private International Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Erinford Injunction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Prevention of Corruption Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Defamation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Guarantee	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Loan Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	K Sureshan has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

K Sureshan has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Colin Ng & Partners	7 cases	88% of cases	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Agreements in Petroleum Project Dispute(Dec 2001) Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Contract Dispute(Dec 2001) Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong Piling: Unconscionability in Performance Guarantee Call(Dec 2001)
David Lim & Partners	1 cases	13% of cases	Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong: Review of Taxation of Costs in Performance Bond Call Dispute(Jan 2003)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of K Sureshan's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 3.9
Complex Cases: 1 (13%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	74.0 parties avg	4.0	88%
Won	13.0 parties avg	3.0	13%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	74.0 parties avg	4.0
2003	13.0 parties avg	3.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	7(88%)	88%
Won	1(13%)	13%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	500,000.00	166,666.673 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	7 61	Lost: 6 cases (85.7%) Won: 1 cases (14.3%)
2003	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 8 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong: Review of Taxation of Costs in Performance Bond Call Dispute 13 Jan 2003 Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd (Defendant)Lost	13 Jan 2003	Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd (Defendant): LostThe application for review of taxation of costs was allowed; costs awarded to the second defendants reduced from $20,000 to $5,000.
2	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Agreements in Petroleum Project Dispute 27 Dec 2001 UPG group of companies (Plaintiff, Respondent)Lost	27 Dec 2001	UPG group of companies (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; stay of proceedings granted.
3	Praptono v Tunku Ibrahim: Forum Non Conveniens & Oral Contract Dispute 27 Dec 2001 P T Ustraindo Petrogas Prabumulih (Plaintiff, Respondent)Lost	27 Dec 2001	P T Ustraindo Petrogas Prabumulih (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal against the stay of proceedings was dismissed.
4	Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong Piling: Unconscionability in Performance Guarantee Call 04 Dec 2001 Sum Cheong Piling Private Limited (Respondent)Lost	04 Dec 2001	Sum Cheong Piling Private Limited (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; SC Piling ordered to repay S$500,000 to ECICS, which ECICS must then repay to Samwoh. SC Piling must also pay interest to Samwoh at 4.5% per annum. (SGD is assumed as the judgment originates from Singapore).
5	Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong: Performance Bond Dispute & Interlocutory Restraint 04 Jul 2001 Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd (Defendant)Won	04 Jul 2001	Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd (Defendant): Application for interlocutory restraint order deniedThe application to restrain the defendant from receiving moneys due under the performance guarantee was denied.
6	Pandiyan Thanaraju Rogers v PP: Corruption by Police Officer & Admissibility of Evidence 17 Jun 2001 Pandiyan Thanaraju Rogers (Appellant)Lost	17 Jun 2001	Pandiyan Thanaraju Rogers (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal against conviction dismissed; sentence enhanced.
7	Arul Chandran v Chew Chin Aik Victor JP: Defamation, Damages, Justification & Qualified Privilege 15 Jan 2001 Arul Chandran (Appellant, Respondent)Lost	15 Jan 2001	Arul Chandran (Appellant, Respondent): Appeal DismissedMr. Arul's appeal for higher damages was dismissed. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.
8	Eldon v Public Prosecutor: Affray Conviction Appeal - Penal Code s 160 14 Jan 2001 Eldon (Appellant)Lost	14 Jan 2001	Eldon (Appellant): Appeal against conviction dismissedThe appellant's appeal against the conviction for affray was dismissed.