Sundaresh Menon

Sundaresh Menon is a legal practitioner in Singapore. With documented cases from 2001 to 2010. The lawyer has handled 14 cases in Singapore's courts. Associated with 2 law firms. The lawyer demonstrates particular expertise in arbitration and land law. Their track record shows a 43.0% success rate in resolved cases. They have managed 1 complex case, representing 7% of their total caseload.

Areas of Practice and Expertise

Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated expertise across 65 primary practice areas, with significant experience in contract law and arbitration.

Practice Area	Case Volume	Distribution	Expertise Level	Description
Contract Law	10 cases	11% of total caseload	Experienced61% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 10 cases which represents 11% of their total caseload.
Arbitration	4 cases	4% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 4 cases which represents 4% of their total caseload.
Administrative Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced52% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Commercial Disputes	3 cases	3% of total caseload	General Practice47% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Injunctions	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced53% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Company Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Property Law	3 cases	3% of total caseload	Experienced68% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 3 cases which represents 3% of their total caseload.
Land Law	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized83% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Interpretation of contractual terms	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced63% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Summary Judgement	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Breach of Contract	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Experienced65% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Banking and Finance	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Winding Up	2 cases	2% of total caseload	Highly Specialized88% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Civil Procedure	2 cases	2% of total caseload	General Practice45% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 2 cases which represents 2% of their total caseload.
Erinford Injunction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Unconscionability	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized98% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Minority Oppression	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Misrepresentation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Testamentary Capacity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Disciplinary Proceedings	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Arbitration	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Construction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contractual terms	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Natural justice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Arbitration Act	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Burden of proof	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Revenue Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice15% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Costs	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Res Judicata	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Statutory Demand	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon 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	General Practice30% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Joint Venture	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice30% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon 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	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Evidence	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Shareholders Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Crossclaims	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Succession Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Conflict of Laws	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized80% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Appeal	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Sale and Purchase Agreement	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Adverse Possession	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Motor Vehicle Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Caveatable Interest	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized85% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Exclusion of appellate jurisdiction	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Right of Pre-emption	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Will Validity	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Foreign Exchange Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Taxation Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice40% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Curial Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Banking Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Civil Practice	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice25% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Corporate Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced60% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Criminal Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Customs Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Experienced50% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
International Commercial Contracts	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon 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	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Litigation	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice20% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Warranty Law	1 cases	1% of total caseload	General Practice10% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated general practice experiencein this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Wills and Probate	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized90% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon 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	Experienced70% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated substantial experience and regular engagementin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.
Performance Bond	1 cases	1% of total caseload	Highly Specialized95% relevance score	Sundaresh Menon has demonstrated deep specialization and significant involvement in complex mattersin this area, handling 1 cases which represents 1% of their total caseload.

Law Firm Affiliations

Sundaresh Menon has been affiliated with 2 law firms. The most active affiliation involves 9 cases.

Law Firm	Cases Handled	Workload Share	Recent Cases
Rajah & Tann LLP	9 cases	64% of cases	Holland Leedon v Metalform Asia: Appeal for Leave on Arbitrator's Decision Regarding SPA Interpretation(Sep 2010) Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute over Madam Goh's Estate(Aug 2010) Law Society v Choy Chee Yean: Misconduct of Advocate and Solicitor(May 2010)
Rajah & Tann	5 cases	36% of cases	Jurong Shipyard v BNP Paribas: Injunction Against Winding Up for Disputed Debt(Jun 2008) Registrar of Vehicles v Komoco Motors: Judicial Review & ARF Calculation(May 2008) Dermajaya Properties v Premium Properties: International Arbitration Act & Security for Costs(Mar 2002)

Case Complexity Analysis

Analysis of Sundaresh Menon's case complexity based on the number of parties involved and case characteristics.

Complexity Overview

Average Parties per Case: 2.4
Complex Cases: 1 (7%); Cases with more than 3 parties

Complexity by Case Type

Type	Cases	Avg Parties	Distribution
Lost	72.3 parties avg	2.3	50%
Partial	12.0 parties avg	2.0	7%
Won	62.6 parties avg	2.6	43%

Complexity Trends Over Time

Year	Cases	Average Parties
2001	13.0 parties avg	3.0
2002	23.0 parties avg	3.0
2008	42.0 parties avg	2.0
2009	22.0 parties avg	2.0
2010	52.4 parties avg	2.4

Case Outcome Analytics

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

Outcome Distribution

Outcome Type	Cases	Percentage
Lost	7(50%)	50%
Partial	1(7%)	7%
Won	6(43%)	43%

Monetary Outcomes

Currency	Total Amount	Average	Cases
SGD	500,000.00	50,000.0010 cases	10

Yearly Outcome Trends

Year	Total Cases	Outcome Distribution
2001	1 1	Won: 1 cases (100.0%)
2002	2 2	Won: 2 cases (100.0%)
2008	4 31	Lost: 3 cases (75.0%) Won: 1 cases (25.0%)
2009	2 2	Lost: 2 cases (100.0%)
2010	5 212	Lost: 2 cases (40.0%) Partial: 1 cases (20.0%) Won: 2 cases (40.0%)

Case History

Displaying all 14 cases

No.	Case	Decision Date	Party & Outcome
1	Holland Leedon v Metalform Asia: Appeal for Leave on Arbitrator's Decision Regarding SPA Interpretation 16 Sep 2010 Holland Leedon Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Applicant, Respondent)Won	16 Sep 2010	Holland Leedon Pte Ltd (in liquidation) (Applicant, Respondent): Leave to appeal grantedLeave to appeal the arbitrator's decision was granted. No monetary amount was specified.
2	Chee Mu Lin Muriel v Chee Ka Lin Caroline: Validity of Will Dispute over Madam Goh's Estate 03 Aug 2010 Chee Mu Lin Muriel (Appellant)Lost	03 Aug 2010	Chee Mu Lin Muriel (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs to be borne by the appellant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
3	Law Society v Choy Chee Yean: Misconduct of Advocate and Solicitor 24 May 2010 Choy Chee Yean (Respondent)Lost	24 May 2010	Choy Chee Yean (Respondent): Struck off the rollThe Respondent was ordered to be struck off the roll and bear the costs of the proceedings (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
4	Front Row v Daimler: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Breach of Natural Justice 14 Mar 2010 Front Row Investment Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Applicant, Respondent)Partial	14 Mar 2010	Front Row Investment Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Applicant, Respondent): Application allowed in partPart of the award dealing with Front Row’s counterclaim and with costs of the Arbitration be set aside as a whole.
5	Over & Over Ltd v Bonvests Holdings: Minority Shareholder Oppression & Rights Issue Dispute 23 Feb 2010 Over & Over Ltd (Appellant)Won	23 Feb 2010	Over & Over Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; O&O permitted to realize the value of its shares at a fair value. The currency is assumed to be SGD, the currency of Singapore.
6	Management Corporation v Lee Tat: Dispute over Right of Way and Reconstitution of Court of Appeal 19 Oct 2009 Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 (Plaintiff)Lost	19 Oct 2009	Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 (Plaintiff): Application DismissedPlaintiff's application for a declaration that the Court of Appeal has the jurisdiction to reopen and set aside its earlier decision was dismissed. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
7	BNP Paribas v Jurong Shipyard: Injunction Against Winding-Up Petition for Contested Debt 08 Mar 2009 BNP Paribas (Appellant)Lost	08 Mar 2009	BNP Paribas (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
8	NCC International AB v Land Transport Authority: SIAC Rules & Arbitrator Appointment 27 Oct 2008 NCC International AB (Plaintiff)Lost	27 Oct 2008	NCC International AB (Plaintiff): Claim DismissedOriginating summons dismissed; costs reserved to the arbitrator in the arbitration proceedings. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
9	Ong Chay Tong & Sons v Ong Hoo Eng: Variation of Contract & Caveatable Interest for Right of Pre-emption 23 Oct 2008 Ong Chay Tong & Sons (Pte) Ltd (Appellant)Lost	23 Oct 2008	Ong Chay Tong & Sons (Pte) Ltd (Appellant): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed; appellant to pay one-third of the costs of the appeal (assumed SGD, as the judgment originates from Singapore).
10	Jurong Shipyard v BNP Paribas: Injunction Against Winding Up for Disputed Debt 05 Jun 2008 BNP Paribas (Defendant)Lost	05 Jun 2008	BNP Paribas (Defendant): Application DismissedBNP Paribas' attempt to commence winding-up proceedings was restrained.
11	Registrar of Vehicles v Komoco Motors: Judicial Review & ARF Calculation 07 May 2008 Registrar of Vehicles (Appellant)Won	07 May 2008	Registrar of Vehicles (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed with costs here and below.
12	Dermajaya Properties v Premium Properties: International Arbitration Act & Security for Costs 19 Mar 2002 CFE Holdings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Respondent)Won	19 Mar 2002	CFE Holdings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Respondent): Appeal DismissedAppeal dismissed with costs to be paid by the Claimant. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
13	Lo Sook Ling Adela v Au Mei Yin Christina: Adverse Possession & Land Boundary Dispute 26 Feb 2002 Dr Lo Sook Ling Adela (Appellant)Won	26 Feb 2002	Dr Lo Sook Ling Adela (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; appellant acquired ownership of the disputed strip by adverse possession. Assumed SGD as the judgment originates from Singapore.
14	Samwoh Asphalt v Sum Cheong Piling: Unconscionability in Performance Guarantee Call 04 Dec 2001 Samwoh Asphalt Premix Pte Ltd (Appellant)Won	04 Dec 2001	Samwoh Asphalt Premix Pte Ltd (Appellant): Appeal AllowedAppeal allowed; SC Piling ordered to repay S$500,000 to ECICS, which ECICS must then repay to Samwoh. Samwoh is also entitled to interest at 4.5% per annum. (SGD is assumed as the judgment originates from Singapore).