Sharmini Selvaratnam

Sharmini Selvaratnam is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2006 to 2018. The lawyer has handled 9 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in contributory negligence and negligence. Their track record shows a 33.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 3 complex cases, representing 33% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated expertise across 45 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and civil procedure.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	6 cases	10% of total caseload	General Practice39% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 6 cases which represents 10% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	4 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	3 cases	5% of total caseload	Experienced56% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 5% of their total caseload.
Contributory negligence	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice17% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Negligence	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Accident Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	2 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	2 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Transportation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Warranty Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fiduciary Duties	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Jurisdiction	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Unjust Enrichment	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Apportionment	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Revenue Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Act	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Stay of Proceedings	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Garnishee Proceedings	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Statutory Interpretation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Company Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Interpleader	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Road Traffic Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Asset Dissipation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Shareholder Agreements	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Motor Vehicle Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Consultancy Agreement	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Notes	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Taxation Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam 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	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Business Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Corporate Finance	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Customs Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
International Law	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Mareva Injunctions	1 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sharmini Selvaratnam has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Sharmini Selvaratnam has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 7 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Harry Elias Partnership	7 cases	78% of cases	Rockline Ltd v Silverlink Holdings: Breach of Contract over Refusal to Issue Corporate Notes(Apr 2010) Straits Advisors v Behringer Holdings: Interpretation of Consultancy Agreement & Share Issuance(Apr 2009) Registrar of Vehicles v Komoco Motors: Judicial Review & ARF Calculation(May 2008)
Eversheds Harry Elias LLP	2 cases	22% of cases	China Medical Technologies v Wu Xiaodong: Mareva Injunction & Foreign Proceedings(Aug 2018) Borneo Ventures v Ong Han Nam: Stay of Proceedings & Breach of Warranty(Dec 2017)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Sharmini Selvaratnam's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 4.4
Complex Cases: 3 (33%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	54.7 parties avg	4.7	56%
Neutral	16.0 parties avg	6.0	11%
Won	32.7 parties avg	2.7	33%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2006	27.0 parties avg	7.0
2007	22.5 parties avg	2.5
2008	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2010	16.0 parties avg	6.0
2017	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2018	14.0 parties avg	4.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	5(56%)	56%
Neutral	1(11%)	11%
Won	3(33%)	33%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	0.00	0.003 cases	3

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2006	2 11	Lost: 1 cases (50.0%) Won: 1 cases (50.0%)
2007	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2009	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2010	1 1	Neutral: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2018	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 9 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	China Medical Technologies v Wu Xiaodong: Mareva Injunction & Foreign Proceedings 12 Aug 2018 Bi Xiaoqiong (Defendant)Lost	12 Aug 2018	Bi Xiaoqiong (Defendant): Mareva injunction grantedMareva injunction granted against Bi Xiaoqiong to prohibit the disposal of assets in Singapore.
2	Borneo Ventures v Ong Han Nam: Stay of Proceedings & Breach of Warranty 14 Dec 2017 Ong Han Nam (Defendant, Appellant)Lost	14 Dec 2017	Ong Han Nam (Defendant, Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; costs below were reversed to be costs in the cause and not in favor of the Defendant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Rockline Ltd v Silverlink Holdings: Breach of Contract over Refusal to Issue Corporate Notes 25 Apr 2010 Anchor Victory Ltd (Third Party)Neutral	25 Apr 2010	Anchor Victory Ltd (Third Party): NeutralThe court held that the Outline was not binding on the third parties and the third parties were not parties to the Capital Raising Agreement. Assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Straits Advisors v Behringer Holdings: Interpretation of Consultancy Agreement & Share Issuance 07 Apr 2009 Straits Advisors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent)Lost	07 Apr 2009	Straits Advisors Pte Ltd (Plaintiff, Respondent): Appeal DismissedThe appeal was dismissed, and the plaintiff was ordered to pay costs to the defendant.
5	Registrar of Vehicles v Komoco Motors: Judicial Review & ARF Calculation 07 May 2008 Komoco Motors Pte Ltd (Respondent)Lost	07 May 2008	Komoco Motors Pte Ltd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; required to pay costs.
6	Komoco Motors v Registrar of Vehicles: Judicial Review of ARF Assessment 16 May 2007 Komoco Motors Pte Ltd (Applicant)Won	16 May 2007	Komoco Motors Pte Ltd (Applicant): Application GrantedApplication for judicial review granted in favor of Komoco Motors Pte Ltd.
7	SBS Transit v Stafford: Contributory Negligence in Motorcycle-Bus Collision at Intersection 29 Jan 2007 Stafford Rosemary Anne Jane (administratrix of the estate of Anthony John Stafford, deceased) (Respondent)Won	29 Jan 2007	Stafford Rosemary Anne Jane (administratrix of the estate of Anthony John Stafford, deceased) (Respondent): Judgment AffirmedTrial judge's decision that the bus driver was wholly responsible for the accident was affirmed (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	WestLB AG v Philippine National Bank: Sovereign Immunity & Commercial Transactions 26 Dec 2006 Republic of the Philippines (Defendant)Lost	26 Dec 2006	Republic of the Philippines (Defendant): LostThe Republic's application to stay the claims of the 1st, 2nd to 6th, and 7th Defendants to the subject matter of these proceedings was dismissed.
9	Stafford v Goo Tong Sing: Negligence, Contributory Negligence & Motor Vehicle Accident 10 May 2006 Stafford Rosemary Anne Jane (Plaintiff)Won	10 May 2006	Stafford Rosemary Anne Jane (Plaintiff): Judgment for PlaintiffInterlocutory judgment will be entered against the second defendant, with damages to be assessed by the Registrar. The plaintiff will have the costs of the action up to this stage. Currency assumed to be SGD, the currency of the jurisdiction.