Steven Perian KC aims to deliver an in-depth exploration of the strategic, psychological, and legal aspects of cross-examination.
Key topics include:
(i) Understanding the Case Narrative
(ii) Crafting an Effective Cross-Examination Strategy
(iii) Developing Precision in Questioning
(iv) Managing Difficult Witnesses
(v) Ethical Considerations in Advocacy
Steven Perian KC aims to deliver an in-depth exploration of the strategic, psychological, and legal
aspects of cross-examination.
Key topics include:
(i) Understanding the Case Narrative
(ii) Crafting an Effective Cross-Examination Strategy
(iii) Developing Precision in Questioning
(iv) Managing Difficult Witnesses
(v) Ethical Considerations in Advocacy
Steven Perian KC, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (“FCIArb”) in the United Kingdom (“UK”), is the first and only English King’s Counsel admitted to the Malaysian Bar.
In the UK, he practices from 2 King's Bench Walk Chambers, while in Malaysia, he leads the economic crime, fraud, and anti-money laundering practice at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership.Steven has experience in appellate advocacy and corporate and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on cases involving corporate fraud, economic offences, and white-collar crime.Steven is ranked as “Leading Silk” in Legal 500 — “He (Steven) has an analytical mind and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.”Additionally, in the 2023 edition, Legal 500 stated Steven as “An industrious, approachable and charming silk.”Steven has prosecuted individuals and corporations committing internet shopping fraud, conspiracy to defraud UK financial institutions of United States Treasury Bonds, and computer-related crimes.
He has also defended litigants in various fraud matters in the UK ranging from public sector fraud, export of stolen cars, advance fee fraud, and conspiracy to defraud. Steven is an affiliate of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and a member of the Civil Mediation Council (UK). He is a certified commercial mediator in the UK and Malaysia. Additionally, he is an empanelled Arbitrator and Mediator at the Asian International Arbitration Centre ("AIAC"). He is also a member of the Panel of Advocates for the International Criminal Court.
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