Manoharan Malayalam
Founding Principal
Manoharan Malayalam obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons.) from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom in 1989. He did his pupillage in the chambers of eminent lawyers R.K Nathan and Kartar Singh between 1991 and 1992. Mr R.K Nathan was a high court judge. Manoharan also holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics (Business Administration) which he obtained from the University of Malaya in 1985. After being called to the bar in 1992, Manoharan worked as a Legal Assistant to Karpal Singh of Karpal Singh & Co. During his stint, he had specialised in Civil and Criminal Litigation and was made the Senior Legal Assistant. Among the cases Manoharan had attended include the Mary Anne and Kanneperan case and others.
Manoharan decided to branch out on his own and set up his first office, Messrs M Manoharan and Co in Kuala Lumpur on April 2nd, 2001. Manoharan has considerable experience in a broad spectrum of Commercial, Corporate and Private Client Work. His work involves Sales and Purchase of Private Properties, Residential, Shop Houses and Flats, Review and Advice on Sales Agreements, Leases and Power of Attorneys. He has also acted for Banks and Insurance Companies on an Ad Hoc Basis.
Manoharan also specialises in Civil and Commercial Litigation, in particular disputes arising from Breach of Contract, Trust and Administration matters, Traffic Accident and Insurance Claims, Debt Collection and Insolvency Actions, Adoption and Divorce. Manoharan believes in giving back and is actively involved in community service and assisting the needy.