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Mr Shankar commenced legal practice in 1996. He has handled various cases, from simple debt recovery work to complex commercial matters such as disputes in the by-laws of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and Malaysia.

Mr Shankar is highly experienced in commercial and civil litigation. His expertise in commercial litigation ranges from business disputes, breach of contract, fraudulent claims, and disputes involving partnerships and joint ventures. Similarly, his expertise in civil litigation covers a wide range of matters, including defamation, property disputes, and professional negligence. With the ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks and a strong courtroom presence, he is a sought-after litigator. His strategic approach enables both corporate and individual clients to secure favourable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or trial.

Mr. Shankar has handled cross-border disputes involving parties who have obtained judgments in foreign jurisdictions and require recognition and enforcement in Singapore. These commercial matters demand a deep understanding of private international law and coordination with foreign solicitors regarding legal processes in the respective countries.

His experience extends to company law issues, shareholder disputes, and inheritance disputes, including complex asset tracking and inquiries. He advises businesses on directors’ and shareholders’ duties, fiduciary obligations, corporate governance failures, and contentious commercial matters. Mr. Shankar is also well-versed in bankruptcy and insolvency matters, assisting companies and individuals with debt restructuring, liquidation, and financial distress disputes.

Additionally, Mr. Shankar has represented clients in liquidation and bankruptcy cases. He has extensive knowledge of business restructuring, debt collection, and insolvency law. Representing creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy procedures, judicial management, and company wind-ups, he skillfully handles intricate financial conflicts. He is highly analytical, and helps clients on viable legal options, whether through restructuring, voluntary liquidation, or court-ordered insolvency. Mr Shankar, together with his team, also handles claims against financial institutions from loss. In a recent matter, our client suffered a loss from investment in a financial institution and we managed to successfully sue and mediate and settle the matter.

Mr Shankar has also represented clients in airline injury cases, including claims arising involving in-flight accidents, turbulence-related injuries, and airline liability disputes. His expertise covers regulatory compliance, passenger rights, and litigation against airlines and aviation entities.

Mr. Shankar also handles complex claims against healthcare providers, hospitals, and dentists etc, covering matters including misdiagnoses, surgical errors, and complications arising from childbirth and medical procedures. He is committed to ensuring that clients receive fair compensation.
Mr Shankar also acts for clients who are injured in all types of situations such as, at work, on the road and also injuries sustained on premises. He represented clients injured in accidents at public venues such as shopping complexes, buildings, rock-climbing etc.

Fluent in English, Tamil, Malay, and Mandarin, Mr. Shankar’s multilingual abilities enhance his versatility in the region and Northeast Asia. Working alongside the China Desk, he maintains strong connections with clients from the People’s Republic of China, supporting their use of Singapore as a strategic hub for expanding into the Southeast Asian market.