JUDGMENT

Noorin Badaruddin J:

[1] This is the Plaintiff's appeal against the decision made by the Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board ("DB") on 18 July 2020 under s 103D of the Legal Profession Act 1976 .

[2] In this appeal, the Plaintiff seek for the following orders and reliefs:

2.1. A declaration that the Plaintiff had not been notified by the DB of its decision and the time to lodge the appeal is at large;

2.2. In the alternative, an order that leave be granted to enlarge time to appeal against the decision of the DB;

2.3. An order to reverse the decision of the DB;

2.4. An order that:

2.4.1 The Plaintiff's Complaint No DC/16/9038 be allowed;

2.4.2 There is finding of liability against the Defendant;

2.4.3 The Defendant be struck off the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors; and

2.4.4 In the alternative, penalties, or punishments under s 103C of the Legal Profession Act 1976 be ordered as this Court deems fit and proper;

2.4.5 Costs of the Appeal be paid by the Defendant to the Plaintiff

Background Facts

[3] The Plaintiff was a founder and shareholder of Euroceramic Technologies Company Limited, a private limited company incorporated in Thailand ("ECT").

[4] On or about 6 November 200