Subbiah Pillai

Subbiah Pillai is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2000 to 2022. The lawyer has handled 13 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 5 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in negligence and costs. Their track record shows a 15.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 8% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated expertise across 53 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and negligence.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	7 cases	8% of total caseload	General Practice32% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 7 cases which represents 8% of their total caseload.
Negligence	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury	6 cases	6% of total caseload	Experienced74% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 6 cases which represents 6% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Work Injury Compensation	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced72% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Breach of Statutory Duty	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced57% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Costs	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Highly Specialized77% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Occupiers' Liability	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice43% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Legal Malpractice	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized78% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Workplace Safety and Health	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Torts	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Duty	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Legal Profession Act	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Landlord and Tenant Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice35% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Workplace accident	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Property Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Automobile Accidents	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Offer to Settle	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Damages	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Subbiah 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 Practice30% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Taxation of Legal Fees	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal Injury Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Personal liability of solicitor for costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Procedures	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res ipsa loquitur	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Breach of Court Order	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Calderbank letter	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Inquiry Committee	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Ship Repairing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appellate Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conveyancing	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Employment Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Pleadings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Premises Liability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Property Damage	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai 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	Experienced60% relevance score	Subbiah 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	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Fraud and Deceit	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Undue Influence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Admission to the Bar	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Limitation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Estoppel	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Agency Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Trust Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Mistake	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Subbiah Pillai has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Subbiah Pillai has been affiliated with 5 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 5 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Pillai & Pillai	5 cases	38% of cases	S T Capital Limited v Stamford Tyres International Pte Ltd: Negligence Claim for Fire Damage(Oct 2002) Re Cheng Su Yin Judy: Application for Part-Call Under Legal Profession Act(Oct 2002) Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng: Natural Justice in Law Society Inquiry Committee Proceedings(Oct 2000)
Tan & Pillai	4 cases	31% of cases	Rahaman Mohammad Moshiur v Subbiah Pillai: Taxation of Legal Costs(Jul 2022) Munshi Rasal v Enlighten Furniture: Appeal Dismissed for Workplace Injury Claim(Mar 2021) Md Shohel v Chen Yongbiao: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Illegality in Workplace Injury Claim(May 2017)
Cosmas LLP	2 cases	15% of cases	Su Ah Tee v Allister Lim: Breach of Contract & Negligence in Property Purchase(Aug 2014) BNJ v SMRT Trains: Negligence, Occupier's Liability, and Breach of Duty in MRT Accident(Dec 2013)
Cosmas & Co	1 cases	8% of cases	Chan Susan v Lai Tet Chong: Negligence Claim for Bus Accident Dismissed(Jun 2012)
Pillai and Pillai	1 cases	8% of cases	SBS Transit v Koh Swee Ann: Appealability of Refusal of Leave & Calderbank Letters(Jun 2004)

Case Complexity Analysis

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

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.7
Complex Cases: 1 (8%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Dismissed	13.0 parties avg	3.0	8%
Lost	82.0 parties avg	2.0	62%
Partial	25.5 parties avg	5.5	15%
Won	22.5 parties avg	2.5	15%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2000	32.3 parties avg	2.3
2002	21.5 parties avg	1.5
2004	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2012	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2013	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2014	18.0 parties avg	8.0
2015	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2017	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2021	12.0 parties avg	2.0
2022	12.0 parties avg	2.0

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Dismissed	1(8%)	8%
Lost	8(62%)	62%
Partial	2(15%)	15%
Won	2(15%)	15%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	165,844.00	18,427.119 cases	9

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2000	3 21	Lost: 2 cases (66.7%) Won: 1 cases (33.3%)
2002	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2004	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2012	1 1	Dismissed: 1 cases (100.0%)
2013	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2014	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2015	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2017	1 1	Partial: 1 cases (100.0%)
2021	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)
2022	1 1	Lost: 1 cases (100.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 13 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Rahaman Mohammad Moshiur v Subbiah Pillai: Taxation of Legal Costs 04 Jul 2022 Subbiah Pillai t/a Tan & Pillai (Defendant)Lost	04 Jul 2022	Subbiah Pillai t/a Tan & Pillai (Defendant): Bill to be taxedDefendant's bill of costs is to be taxed, and the defendant was ordered to pay costs of $7,000 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
2	Munshi Rasal v Enlighten Furniture: Appeal Dismissed for Workplace Injury Claim 09 Mar 2021 Munshi Rasal (Appellant, Plaintiff)Lost	09 Mar 2021	Munshi Rasal (Appellant, Plaintiff): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; appellant to bear costs. The court ordered Mr. Pillai to bear all the costs incurred in this appeal personally and should not charge the appellant for any fees or disbursements in respect of this appeal. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Md Shohel v Chen Yongbiao: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Illegality in Workplace Injury Claim 11 May 2017 Md Shohel Md Khobir Uddin (Plaintiff)Partial	11 May 2017	Md Shohel Md Khobir Uddin (Plaintiff): Interlocutory judgment grantedInterlocutory judgment granted for 80% of damages to be assessed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
4	Kua Tee Beng v Ye Caiyan: Recovery of Gifts, Undue Influence, and Resulting Trust Dispute 25 Feb 2015 Kua Tee Beng (Plaintiff)Lost	25 Feb 2015	Kua Tee Beng (Plaintiff): Action DismissedThe Plaintiff's action was dismissed entirely, and costs were awarded to the Defendant.
5	Su Ah Tee v Allister Lim: Breach of Contract & Negligence in Property Purchase 10 Aug 2014 WILLIAM CHENG (Third Party)Partial	10 Aug 2014	WILLIAM CHENG (Third Party): Contribution Claim SuccessfulContribution claim successful; required to contribute $158,844 (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
6	BNJ v SMRT Trains: Negligence, Occupier's Liability, and Breach of Duty in MRT Accident 30 Dec 2013 BNJ (Plaintiff)Lost	30 Dec 2013	BNJ (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedPlaintiff's claim was dismissed with costs.
7	Chan Susan v Lai Tet Chong: Negligence Claim for Bus Accident Dismissed 27 Jun 2012 Chan Susan (Plaintiff)Dismissed	27 Jun 2012	Chan Susan (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedThe plaintiff's claim was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
8	SBS Transit v Koh Swee Ann: Appealability of Refusal of Leave & Calderbank Letters 27 Jun 2004 Koh Swee Ann (Respondent)Won	27 Jun 2004	Koh Swee Ann (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed in favor of the respondent.
9	S T Capital Limited v Stamford Tyres International Pte Ltd: Negligence Claim for Fire Damage 29 Oct 2002 S T Capital Limited (Plaintiff, Appellant)Lost	29 Oct 2002	S T Capital Limited (Plaintiff, Appellant): Appeal DismissedThe plaintiff's appeal was dismissed with costs.
10	Re Cheng Su Yin Judy: Application for Part-Call Under Legal Profession Act 28 Oct 2002 Cheng Su Yin Judy (Applicant)Lost	28 Oct 2002	Cheng Su Yin Judy (Applicant): Application dismissedApplication for part-call was dismissed.
11	Subbiah Pillai v Wong Meng Meng: Natural Justice in Law Society Inquiry Committee Proceedings 22 Oct 2000 Subbiah Pillai (Applicant)Lost	22 Oct 2000	Subbiah Pillai (Applicant): Application dismissedApplication dismissed with costs. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
12	MFH Marine v Asmoniah: Limitation Act & Workmen's Compensation Claim 14 Jul 2000 Asmoniah bin Mohamad (Respondent, Plaintiff)Lost	14 Jul 2000	Asmoniah bin Mohamad (Respondent, Plaintiff): Judgment for Respondent reversedJudgment for Respondent reversed; appeal allowed with costs both here and below. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Amus bin Pangkong v Jurong Shipyard: Breach of Statutory Duty & Negligence in Ship Repair 23 Apr 2000 Amus bin Pangkong (Appellant)Won	23 Apr 2000	Amus bin Pangkong (Appellant): Appeal allowedInterlocutory judgment in favor of the appellant against the respondents; the Registrar of the Subordinate Courts is directed to assess damages due to the appellant.