Your Case. Our Expertise. Exceptional Outcomes.
Disputes require a strategic and decisive approach, as well as a certain amount of chutzpah. At Thomas, Shankar Ram & Co. Advocates, we provide clear, objective counsel to navigate legal complexities efficiently, balancing our clients’ objectives with legal, commercial, and reputational concerns.
Our firm provides comprehensive legal representation across all levels of trial and appellate litigation, encompassing a diverse range of practice areas. We are adept at handling civil and criminal litigation, defamation cases, corporate and commercial litigation, contract and construction matters, international trade and shipping disputes, constitutional and administrative law issues, and professional negligence claims. Our depth and breadth of experience ensure that we can effectively address our clients’ legal needs, regardless of the complexity or nature of the case.
Areas of Practice:
Areas of Practice:
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Appointments of Receivers and Managers
- Arbitration
- Civil Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Contracts and Construction Disputes
- Defamation Law
- Employment Disputes
- Family Law
- Injunction Matters
- Insurance Law
- International Trade and Shipping Disputes
- Personal Injury Claims
- Professional Negligence Disputes
Notable Cases
Oil and Gas Dispute:
Amalgamated Plant Engineering Sdn Bhd (Appellant) v. Expro Marine Sdn Bhd (Respondent) [2022] Federal Court Civil Appeal No. 02(f)-8-01/2022(Q), where the Federal Court overturned the Court of Appeal's decision, dismissing Expro Marine Sdn Bhd's (Respondent) application for prohibitory orders to restrain the termination of the Master Agreement between the two parties. This case highlights the firm's success in navigating complex arbitration proceedings and securing favourable outcomes for clients in the oil and gas industry.
Disclosure Order:
Wendy Tang Chin Chin (Plaintiff) v. Victor Lee Eng Siong, Irene Tay Ah Hiong, Lee Chuan Hong Company Sdn Bhd & Goodland Development Co Sdn Bhd (Defendants) [2023] High Court Originating Summons No. KCH-24NCvC-31-8/2023, where the High Court issued a landmark ruling, compelling the Defendants to provide a comprehensive disclosure of their assets and properties. This case demonstrates the firm's success in securing crucial disclosure orders in high-stakes litigation, providing our clients with essential information for effective legal strategies.
Share Registration Dispute:
Wendy Tan Chin Chin (Plaintiff) v. Victor Lee Eng Siong, Irene Tay Ah Hiong, Lee Chuan Hong Company Sdn Bhd & Goodland Development Co Sdn Bhd (Defendants) [2024] High Court Originating Summons No. KCH-24NcvC-34-8/2023, where the High Court ruled in favour of the Plaintiff, ordering the Defendants to allow the registration of the Plaintiff's shares in the Defendant companies. This case highlights the firm's success in resolving complex share registration disputes and securing favourable outcomes for our clients.
Criminal Appeal:
Phan Chee Yong (Appellant) v. Public Prosecutor (Respondent) [2013] Federal Court Criminal Appeal No. 05-334-12/2013(0), where the appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted of the murder charge. This case demonstrates the firm's success in overturning wrongful convictions and securing acquittals in high-stakes criminal appeals.
Federal Court Application:
Director of Forest & Anor (Appellants) v. Jaya Asahak (Respondent) [2013] Federal Court Application No. 08(f)-l 13-03/2013(Q), where the application for leave to appeal was dismissed and the respondent's Court of Appeal victory was upheld. This case demonstrates the firm's success in defending favourable Court of Appeal outcomes, preventing further appeals, ensuring the finality of judgements for our clients.
Civil Appeal:
MAS (Appellant) v. Captain Rudolph Adrain Joseph (Respondent) [2010] Court of Appeal Civil Appeal No. Q-02-120-2008, where the appeal was dismissed and the respondent, a pilot, was awarded over RM1 million in damages. This case highlights the firm's success in representing individuals in high-stakes civil appeals and securing substantial financial compensation for their clients.