Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 5
About
Provided by Gan Partnership
Gan Partnership is an internationally recognised dispute resolution law firm providing clients with an arsenal ranging from senior counsel with over 25 years’ experience before all level of courts to aggressive junior and modern litigators. With wide access to a network of eminent international and local consultants and experts, the resourceful and multilingual team has all the resources to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to our clients - from prominent individuals to listed companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 entities. We also extend our expertise to East Malaysia through collaborations with leading advocates based in that region. The dispute resolution partners have co-authored a book titled “Manoeuvring Corporate Governance in Malaysia: Litigation Perspectives” which was published by Lexis Nexis Malaysia in 2021.
Our work highlights:
- Acted in a RM1.3 billion dispute over a corporate sale deal, which spans Malaysia and Singapore
- Acted in multiple actions arising from the complex disputes between directors and shareholders of a company operating in the nature of a quasipartnership
- Acted before the apex court in a challenge against an arbitration award concerning novel constitutional and jurisdictional issues
- Acted for the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) including the first reported constitutional challenge on statutory adjudication
Chambers Review
Gan Partnership hosts a strong disputes team that takes on sophisticated commercial litigation as well as arbitration. It often handles corporate disputes such as disputes with former management, winding-up petitions and shareholder issues. It is also particularly skilled at taking on construction mandates and real estate concerns.
Work Highlights
- Gan Partnership represented Bina Puri Holdings in a dispute concerning a foreign money judgment obtained by a subcontractor, and whether said judgment can be enforced by way of common law action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Gan Partnership will always plan for our next course of action by highlighting the potential impact and suggesting the best route for the client to take."
"The team at Gan Partnership are committed. We are confident in their capability as a firm and know they always strive to relentlessly protect the clients' best interests."
"The team at Gan Partnership will always plan for our next course of action by highlighting the potential impact and suggesting the best route for the client to take."
"The team at Gan Partnership are committed. We are confident in their capability as a firm and know they always strive to relentlessly protect the clients' best interests."
Notable Practitioners
Khong Aik Gan is a highly experienced dispute resolution specialist. His practice includes representing clients in corporate litigation, employment disputes, and boardroom risk and reputation issues. He also acts as a mediator with the Malaysian Mediation Centre.
"Mr Gan has a very strong knowledge of legal matters, including corporate rescue, commercial and financial crime, and dispute resolution."
"A committed, capable, commercially oriented and friendly lawyer."
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