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GANASOUNDRE A/P MUTHUKUMAR

GANASOUNDRE A/P MUTHUKUMAR

Puchong

Summary

Hands-on experience in both legal practice and policy work, with involvement in civil litigation, CIPAA adjudication, and conveyancing matters. Comfortable navigating court procedures, drafting legal documents, and managing case files. Also contributed to legal research on statutory amendments and institutional reform, with a focus on practical applications of law in both private and public contexts. Maintains a careful and consistent approach to legal tasks, with an interest in work that balances detail and broader legal impact.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pupil in Chambers

Ngeh & Co
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted legal research and assisted in the preparation of documentation for CIPAA adjudication proceedings and civil litigation matters, including contractual and construction-related disputes.
  • Contributed to a successful CIPAA case by conducting in depth research such as to the existence of written contract, limitation and others, drafting necessary forms and handling procedural requirements for commencement throughout the adjudication process.
  • Drafted various court documents, including
    Statements of Claim, Statement of Defence, Reply to Defence, Affidavit, Written Submission and Pre Trial Case Management documents and Order 14 applications.
  • Managed and drafted pleadings for an intervener suit under Order 15 Rule 6(2)(b)(ii) of the Rules of Court 2012, involving a group of plaintiffs in a land dispute, including the preparation of supporting affidavits, cause papers, and coordinating procedural steps for intervention.
  • Attended case management sessions and was actively involved in all stages of civil trials, including taking client instructions, assisting in Pre-Trial Case Management (PTCM), preparing trial bundles, compiling Bundles of Authorities and Agreed Bundles of Documents, and supporting trial hearings and appeals.
  • Managed conveyancing files involving Sale and Purchase Agreements, loan documentation, and handled necessary documentation for individual, company and financier clients.
  • Attended to clients for the signing of documents related to property transactions and prepared legal correspondence.

Research Assistant (Law Reform & Policy Projects)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in legal research for the amendment of the Trustee (Incorporation) Act 1952 and the enactment of a new Charities Act, focusing on creating a comparative analysis by looking into different jurisdictions.
  • Conducted detailed legal research to support the proposed separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor (PP), focusing on prosecutorial independence. Examined key parameters such as the historical evolution of the AG and PP roles in Malaysia, their respective powers, appointment and tenure processes, and mechanisms for accountability and transparency.
  • Contributed to the research topic concerning Skim Perkerjaan Bagi Bekas Penagih Dadah” under the Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) by assisting in research on employment availability for former drug addicts in different jurisdictions.
  • Provided research assistance for the proposed incorporation of the Insolvency Department as a statutory body, including reviewing existing legislative frameworks in India.

Legal Intern

Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted in-depth legal research on various fields such as commercial and contractual dispute and general civil litigation
  • Interviewed and communicated with clients via online platform
  • Attended court hearings, observed oral arguments and drafted Notes of Evidence
  • Assisted in case preparation and managed the document list and chronology for several clients' cases

Legal Intern

Messrs Leaw & Phan Advocates & Solicitors
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted legal research and prepared summaries on cases
  • Assisted lawyers with organizing legal materials and preparing digital displays
  • Assisted lawyers with drafting letters to client on conveyancing matter

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Law with Honors

Faculty of Law, National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Melaka Matriculation College -

Melaka Matriculation College

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Puchong Permai

Skills

  • Organization
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List Recipient for 4 Semesters
  • International Nuremberg Moot Court Competition 2022 [Ranked 6th Place for Written Memoranda and 17th Place for Oral Submission] [Best Speaker for Defence Preliminary Round]
  • Best Presenter for Thesis Proposal Pitching 2023
  • Badminton Inter Sports Among Batch 2023 (3rd Place)
  • Badminton Inter Sports Among Batch 2024 (2nd Place)
  • Chemistry Creative Innovation Competition [Ranked 2nd Place, Best Individual Presenter Award]
  • Pertandingan Pengucapan Awam Peringkat Daerah 2017 [Ranked 3rd Place]

Involvement

  • Kuala Lumpur Bar-Lincoln's Ann Moot Court Competition 2023
  • Mentor for the 5th Dato Hanif Hassan Moot Court Competition 2023
  • Editorial Team of TEDXUKM 2023
  • Interfaculty Sports Tournament 2023
  • Coach for Vice Chancellor Debate Competition 2022
  • 3rd Dato' Hanif Hassan E-Moot Court Competition 2021
  • Committee Member for Pertandingan Debat Siswa 2021
  • Committee Member for Client Consultation Competition 2020

Timeline

Pupil in Chambers

Ngeh & Co
10.2024 - Current

Research Assistant (Law Reform & Policy Projects)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
08.2023 - 10.2023

Legal Intern

Messrs Leaw & Phan Advocates & Solicitors
08.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Law with Honors

Faculty of Law, National University of Malaysia (UKM)

Melaka Matriculation College -

Melaka Matriculation College

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Puchong Permai

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