Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 4
Email address
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+60 3 2698 6255Chambers Review
Zain & Co has a solid team of lawyers in Malaysia, with particular expertise in handling land and construction disputes. It has further experience acting on a full spectrum of litigation, arbitration and adjudication, as well as investigations. The team offers sectoral specialism in the TMT and infrastructure industries and often takes on land and employment mandates. Dentons' global network provides clients with a cross-border offering. Key clients of the firm include Universiti Putra, Singapore Airlines and Turnpike Synergy.
Work Highlights
- Zain & Co represented Turnpike Synergy and Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings in a dispute between the plaintiff contractor and the defendant clients, who terminated the contract and called the performance bond on grounds of poor construction of a MYR4.63 billion dual-carriage elevated expressway project in Kuala Lumpur.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their service is highly commendable, showing exceptional responsiveness, prompt updates and a strong commitment to addressing client needs."
"Their adeptness in managing intricate and sophisticated matters with precision and ease reflects a levels of expertise that truly instils confidence."
"Their service is highly commendable, showing exceptional responsiveness, prompt updates and a strong commitment to addressing client needs."
"Their adeptness in managing intricate and sophisticated matters with precision and ease reflects a levels of expertise that truly instils confidence."
Notable Practitioners
Anita Sockalingam is an experienced commercial litigator and head of Zain & Co's dispute resolution practice in Kuala Lumpur. She is especially skilled in defending clients in land and real estate mandates.
"Anita is a highly competent and reliable lawyer who conducts thorough research and is responsive to clients' needs."