Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
EXPERIENCE
Professional Memberships
Hobbies and Interests
References
Areas Of Practice
Core Professional Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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R Suresh Rajaratnam

R Suresh Rajaratnam

Legal
Perth,WA

Summary

Accomplished legal professional with over two decades of experience in court litigation, dispute resolution, claims management and strategic negotiation in various capacities. Proven track record in building strong client relationships and providing expert legal guidance. Skilled in legal drafting, mediation, and arbitration, focusing on achieving positive client outcomes. Spearheaded complex case management, enhancing client satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Fluent in multiple languages, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Commonwealth Bank/Hollard Insurance Partners Ltd
, Australia
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed motor insurance claims within the bank's insurance division to ensure compliance and adherence to the bank's and regulatory standards.

Principal Owner and Partner

R Suresh & Associates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.1998 - 07.2022
  • Principal owner and partner of a small boutique law firm dealing in various commercial, civil, probate, administration, and conveyancing matters
  • Managed most types of legal transactions and disputes including civil, commercial contracts, land, administrative, and trust matters, filed suits, litigated cases, and argued appeals as well
  • Represented clients in mediation and arbitration disputes as well

Lawyer

Lovelace & Hastings
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
02.1993 - 01.1998
  • Lawyer in a medium-sized firm responsible for various litigation matters, conveyancing, probate and administrative matters, land conveyancing matters, patent registration, intellectual property matters, motor vehicle insurance claims, workers' compensation claims, and industrial disputes.
  • Assisted the partner in court litigation in lower and higher courts, including several appearances at the various appellate courts.

Pupil in Chambers

Brick Court Chambers
London, England
07.1991 - 08.1991
  • Researched for Counsel’s opinions and briefs, drafted legal letters, legal demands, file management, attended solicitor and counsel meetings, attended meetings where senior QC was briefed, attended court hearings at the London High Court and Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Education

Practical certification - Barrister and Solicitor of WA

College of Law
Australia
03-2025

Part qualification - overseas lawyers

Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
01.2023

Post-graduate Certificate - Oil & Gas

BAC College
Malaysia
01.2016

Certificate - Cyberlaws

HELP University
Malaysia
01.1998

Master’s in law - Intellectual Property, Air & Space Law, Marine Insurance, & Company Law

University of Malaya
Malaysia
01.1997

Barrister-At-Law -

Inner Temple
United Kingdom
01.1991

Bachelor of Laws -

University of London
United Kingdom
01.1990

Skills

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Legal drafting skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Advisory and legal opinions
  • Mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution expertise
  • interpret contract terms, obligations, and statutory legislation
  • Multilingual communication
  • MS Word and Office skills
  • Ability to take responsibility and ownership of work
  • Self-motivated
  • Leadership roles in various organisations
  • Able to manage both internal and external working relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability to manage complex and sensitive issues with discretion

EXPERIENCE

  • Member, Legal Aid Committee for Families of Victims of MH370, 2014
  • Member, Selangor Bar CPD Committee, 2017/2018
  • Member, Parents Teachers Association (PTA) SKSS, 2015-2016
  • Member, Residents Group Committee, BK 6B Kinrara Township, Selangor, 2014-2016
  • Voluntary legal aid work, Malaysian Bar, 1992-2018
  • Volunteer, Fundraising, sports activities, annual events, camping trips, and excursions, 2015-2017
  • Campaigner, Mayoral election in the City of Canning, 2019
  • Consultant, Drafting legal Agreements for local small businesses, 2019

Professional Memberships

  • International Bar Association [IBA], 1994
  • Malaysian Bar, 1992
  • Inner Temple, London, England & Wales, UK, 1991
  • University of Malaya Alumni, 1997

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading of non-fictional works on management, business, politics, and history
  • Play racquet sports like tennis, badminton, squash, table tennis; and swimming
  • Travelling to various places and countries; have backpacked and traveled across Europe
  • Meeting, interacting, and developing ideas and business relationships with others

References

Available upon request

Areas Of Practice

  • Personal Injury, fatal accidents, and motor vehicle accident claims
  • General Insurance claims including workman claims, property, and machinery
  • Life and Marine Insurance policy claims
  • Corporations Law inc. small to medium enterprises
  • Mergers and Acquisitions of Corporations
  • Joint Venture of Corporations/Enterprises
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Family law
  • Land law title transfers and conveyancing
  • Estate, Trust, Succession and Administration
  • Criminal defence practice

Core Professional Skills

  • Conveyancing practice skills
  • Building business relationships
  • Negotiation skills
  • Legal drafting skills
  • Collaborative ability
  • Advisory, legal opinions, and consultations
  • Representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
  • Ability to collate information, interpret contract terms, obligations, and legislations

Affiliations

  • Participated in various organisations, in professional level as well on a voluntary basis and held various committee positions and responsibilities
  • Well rounded person and an sports enthusiast, occasionally indulging in some racquet sports and active in early years in sports

Timeline

Case Manager

Commonwealth Bank/Hollard Insurance Partners Ltd
08.2022 - 01.2023

Principal Owner and Partner

R Suresh & Associates
02.1998 - 07.2022

Lawyer

Lovelace & Hastings
02.1993 - 01.1998

Pupil in Chambers

Brick Court Chambers
07.1991 - 08.1991

Practical certification - Barrister and Solicitor of WA

College of Law

Part qualification - overseas lawyers

Murdoch University

Post-graduate Certificate - Oil & Gas

BAC College

Certificate - Cyberlaws

HELP University

Master’s in law - Intellectual Property, Air & Space Law, Marine Insurance, & Company Law

University of Malaya

Barrister-At-Law -

Inner Temple

Bachelor of Laws -

University of London
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