Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
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+603 2011 3332About
Provided by Lim Chee Wee Partnership
Lim Chee Wee Partnership (LCWP) is a specialist dispute resolution firm focused on complex commercial litigation and international arbitration. The firm commenced on 1 July 2020.
LCWP is described by Jern-Fei Ng QC of 7BR as “an exciting new venture that is helmed by three leaders of the Malaysian Bar.” The three partners have been hailed as “counsel of choice in many bet-the-company cases, whose smooth but confident style of advocacy can calm the most troubled waters”, “one of the fastest-rising stars” for commercial disputes with “an innate ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to complex problems” and “meticulous and pragmatic.” Breakpoint LLC partner KC Lye says the LCWP founders “have always impressed me with their strategic approach, care for detail and infectious enthusiasm.” Nathalie Ker is LCWP’s newest partner, where she was part of the original founding team.
LCWP handles disputes across the full spectrum of commercial law and cross-border disputes. The firm’s portfolio includes contractual disputes (involving joint ventures, IT, franchise, oil and gas), boardroom/takeover tussles, bet-the-company disputes, fraud investigation and recovery, regulatory enforcement action, corporate restructuring, insolvency claims, competition law, aviation and estate disputes.
Chambers Review
Lim Chee Wee Partnership is a boutique dispute resolution legal practice in Kuala Lumpur with particularly strong expertise in international arbitration. It also handles litigation and has a wide range of experience in energy, aviation and shipping disputes, as well as fraud and restructuring matters. The practice represents major clients including Malaysia Development Bank, the Malaysian Competition Commission and Toyota Tsusho.
Work Highlights
- Lim Chee Wee Partnership acted for GKL, a wholly-owned SPV of shipping line MISC, in adjudication proceedings, arbitration and court litigation against Sabah Shell Petroleum Company in a claim for more than MYR2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are exceptional when it comes to crafting creative solutions to resolve complex problems."
"The turnaround time for requests for information and advice is excellent."
"The partners are exceptional when it comes to crafting creative solutions to resolve complex problems."
"The turnaround time for requests for information and advice is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Lim Chee Wee has a broad disputes practice spanning competition, oil and gas, and fraud cases in Malaysia, among others.
"He provides commercially sound and practical advice."
"He leads the team with charisma, authenticity, skill and a keen commercial sense."
Lee Shih has a robust practice acting in contentious restructuring and shareholder disputes. He handles cases in a range of sectors in the Malaysian market, including shipping and finance. He is additionally skilled in cross-border cases, especially in the arbitration space.
"He is one of the market leaders in terms of insolvency and restructuring related matters."
Kwan Will Sen is well versed in handling litigation and arbitration, both domestic and international. He offers expertise in aviation and natural resources matters, as well as competition mandates.
"He is a formidable cross-examiner at trial. He is amazingly responsive and diligent while always being a huge pleasure to work with."
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