Others

1. Apart from our usual practice and business of litigation work, our firm also provides a wide range of comprehensive legal solutions from strategic and preventive advice.
2. We always emphasis on a strategic and integrated approach for the most appropriate solutions to a legal problem and to handle matters with accountability and integrity. We are focused on the requirement of the business world. 

CIVIL CASES 

DEFAMATION

Jason Jonathan Lo v Star Media Group Bhd & Ors [2024] MLJU 511 (Hariharan acted as counsel for the Plaintiff and successfully established the defamation claim, wherein the court awarded RM200,000 as damages) https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/11/09/singer-jason-lo-wins-rm200000-in-defamation-lawsuit-against-the-stars-publisher-its-employees/

MONEYLENDING MATTERS

MA Joseph Capital Sdn Bhd V. Pannirselvam Mannar & Ors And Other Appeals [2025] MLRAU 327 (Our firm acted as counsel and solicitor for the Plaintiff/Appellant and successfully reversed the Judgment of the High Court, establishing that the Sale and Purchase Agreement of Property entered by Plaintiff/Appellant is a sham transaction to disguise Moneylending transaction. We managed to obtain the Court of Appeal order of returning 16 Properties to the Plaintiff/Appellant) https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/08/21/court-annuls-land-transfers-over-rm9-5mil-loan/,https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=4553273

SHAREHOLDING DISPUTE

Krisia bt Aris Palilah v Zaiton bt Ahmad & Ors [2025] MLJU 2378 (successfully defended the claim for return of Shares transferred by establishing validity of nominee shareholding arrangement)

CONTRACT

TP3 Resources Sdn Bhd v Hau Mun Meng [2025] MLJU 1450 (Acted as counsel for the Defendant and succeeded to counterclaim RM1.5 Million being the total investment sum by the Defendant pursuant to a Joint Venture Agreement)

HABEAS CORPUS APPLICATION 

1. PP v. Lim Kean Teck [2016] MLRHU 326 (order for release from detention pursuant to Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) 1985)

2. Ahmad Azhan bin Gelang Sebar v Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Ors [2022] 9 MLJ 594 (successfully established that the detention order pursuant to Dangerous Drugs Act (Special Preventive Measures) 1985 is ultra vires and obtained writ of habeas corpus)

MURDER CASES – S.302 OF PENAL CODE

1. PP v. Paramuguru a/l Murugaya & 2 Ors. (2017) (All three (3) accused were charged for murder and acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.)[https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2018/06/385476/three-men-freed-murder-charge]

2. PP v. Ram Kumar a/l Krishnan & Anor (2017) (Both accused were charged for murder and acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.)[https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/07/506299/duo-acquitted-murdering-moneylender-three-years-ago-setapak]

FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY UNDER DANGEROUS DRUGS (FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY) ACT 1988

1. Ahmad Azhan Bin Gelang Sebar v. PP (2014) (Successfully defended against the government’s bid to forfeit various assets seized including in cash, monies in accounts, properties, luxury vehicles, and jewelleries.) https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2017/07/255328/cops-told-return-millions-ringgit-worth-assets-businessman

FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY UNDER AMLATFPUAA CASES

1. PP v. Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu (2019) (Hariharan led UMNO’s legal teams to successfully defend against the government’s bid to forfeit from UMNO’s bank account the sum of RM192,965,413.61 in an alleged 1MDB-linked funds from UMNO.) [https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/forfeiture-action-recover-rm192m-umno-rm300000-wanita-mca-dismissed-money-spent]
2. PP v. Yayasan Tun Hussien Onn (2019) (Hariharan successfully negotiated to resolve the case amicably.) [https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/57362/BERITA/Mahkamah/1MDB-Wang-RM198032837-Yayasan-Tun-Hussein-Onn-kini-hak-kerajaan]
3. UMNO v. Dato’ Mohd Sakri Bin Arifin & 4 Ors. (2018) (UMNO’s claim to the cash sum of RM116.7 million which was seized and linked to the former premier, Dato’ Seri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak currently pending at the Court of Appeal.) [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/03/471644/court-strikes-out-umnos-suit-reclaim-rm1167-million-property-seized]

DRUGS-TRAFFICKING CASES - S. 39B OF DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT 1952

1. PP v. Siveneswaran a/l Sinappan (2017) (The accused was charged for trafficking involving 335.1 grams of Methamphetamine, 5.81 grams of Ketamine and possession of dangerous weapon. The accused was acquitted of all charges at the end of Prosecution’s case.) [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/11/542912/salesman-sheds-tears-joy-after-freed-drug-trafficking]
2. PP v. Jan Zada & Anor (2018) (The accused were charged for trafficking involving 88,889 grams of Ketamine and both the accused were acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.) [http://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/dua-warga-pakistan-terlepas-tali-gantung-210711]
3. PP v. Tan Teck Keong (2018) (The accused was charged for trafficking involving 369.9 grams of 3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 148.8 grams and 51.3 grams of Nimetazepam. The accused was acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.) [https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/35225/BERITA/Mahkamah/Bekas-penyelia-kilang-terselamat-daripada-tali-gantung]
4. PP v. Lee Weng Foong (2017) (The accused was charged for trafficking involving 5077.98 grams of Nimetazepam and acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.) [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2018/11/436050/businessman-freed-drug-trafficking-charge]
5. PP v. Woo Wai Kit & Anor (2017) (We acted as lead counsel for Woo Wai Kit. Woo Wai Kit was jointly charged with another for trafficking of 239.80 grams of Methamphetamine, 49.97 grams of 3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 27.73 grams of Eramin 5 and 115 grams of Cannabis. Woo Wai Kit was acquitted at the end of Prosecution’s case.) [https://malaysia.worldtimes.news/eksekutif-pemasaran-bebas-rakan-diperintah-bela-diri/]
6. PP v. Ong Chen Yaw & Anor (2016) (Both accused were jointly charged for trafficking involving 45,901.0 grams and 49,115.5 grams of Methamphetamine, 26,791.3 grams of 3,4 –Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 1,245.2 grams of Ketamine. On appeal, they were acquitted of all charges.) [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2017/10/288003/two-kepong-men-stand-trial-allegedly-trafficking-123kg-drugs]
7. PP v. Lim Boon Seng (2016) (The accused was charged for trafficking involving 5,170.08 grams of 3,4–Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 1,559.81 grams of Methamphetamine and 184.7 grams of Ketamine. On appeal, the accused was acquitted of all charges.) [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2017/11/306657/businessman-ordered-enter-defence-trafficking-almost-seven-kilos]
8. Pendakwa Raya lwn Nur Hakmal bin Sikri [2023] MLJU 2480 (The High Court reversed the conviction by Magistrate under S. 15(1) Dangerous Drugs Act 1951)

WIDELY PUSLISHED CASES

Within Hariharan’s career span of nearly thirty (30) years, he has appeared in all divisions of the High Court as well as before the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. He has a number of notable reported decisions to his name. He is highly regarded for handling complex, high-stakes disputes and is known for his strategic approach and strong commitment to achieving the best outcome for his clients.

As early as 2001, Hariharan acted as defence counsel in the complex CBT case of Wong Jit Kiang. [https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2005/05/06/datuk-charged-with-rm37m-cbt]. Across nearly three (3) decades in legal practice, Hariharan has successfully defended a wide range of complex Criminal and Forfeiture cases, as well as high-value and intricate Civil/Corporate Litigation matters.

Hariharan’s rise to prominence was recognised by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in July 2018, when he was appointed to lead a team of lawyers from Messrs Scivetti & Associates, among others, to handle all legal matters, claims, and defences involving UMNO. [https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/433725] & [https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/07/12/umno-moves-to-recover-rm116mil-seized-by-police]. On 7 February 2020, Hariharan successfully defended UMNO against the government’s bid to forfeit RM192,965,413.61 from UMNO’s bank account in connection with alleged 1MDB-linked funds. [www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/12/05/umno-spent-all-rm245-mil-given-by-najib-for-ge13-court-told/] & [https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/02/07/court-throws-out-1mdb-forfeiture-suits-umno-keeps-rm213m/1835366].

Hariharan also acted as lead counsel for Riza Aziz bin Abdul Aziz, the stepson of Dato’ Seri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, in his Money Laundering case (Riza’s Case). [https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2019/07/501680/updated-riza-aziz-claims-trial-laundering-rm125bil] [https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/09/23/riza-aziz-fails-to-transfer-money-laundering-case-to-high-court/]