Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 1
About
Provided by Skrine
Our practice group is presently helmed by the well-known practitioners Ivan Loo, who has been commended as “very sharp and highly skilled in construction matters” (Chambers Asia-Pacific) and Ashok Ranai, who has extensive experience in construction, infrastructure and energy project disputes as lead counsel and as an arbitrator.
We act for a diverse clientele comprising public authorities, project owners, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and operators.
We house “a mix of counsel with vast experience, skills and knowledge” (IFLR 1000), which enables us to offer a comprehensive and integrated range of services spanning the entire project lifecycle, from front-end advisory and drafting to contract management and dispute resolution.
Our construction team routinely represents clients in disputes concerning commercial and residential developments, power plants, facilities, and utilities. They have been extensively involved in high-profile court cases, large and complex arbitrations, high-value adjudications, and mediations. Some of our lawyers are also qualified arbitrators, adjudicators, and mediators who frequently sit in such capacities.
Chambers Review
Skrine is one of Malaysia's premier full-service law firms, with a strong cohort of construction-focused practitioners handling front-end and dispute resolution work. The department often handles disputes relating to real estate and transportation projects. The team also advises on construction contracts for projects, including in relation to power plants developed overseas by Malaysian clients.
Work Highlights
- Skrine represented Astana Modal in civil suits filed by a total of 71 purchasers seeking a declaration that units developed by the client were not safe for occupation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very knowledgeable about the judicial practices in Malaysia. They quickly grasped the complex history of the case and developed practical views on how to get the dispute resolved."
"The team are very knowledgeable about the judicial practices in Malaysia. They quickly grasped the complex history of the case and developed practical views on how to get the dispute resolved."
Notable Practitioners
Ivan Loo is a well-respected lawyer in Malaysia with experience acting for employers and contractors in contractual disputes relating to property, petrochemical and transportation projects.
"Mr Ivan Loo provides exceptional client service, demonstrating responsiveness, clear communication and a proactive approach to addressing client needs."
Richard Khoo Boo Hin is a construction law specialist who often advises Malaysian and international clients on the development of projects, including in the energy, transportation and manufacturing sectors.
Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranaihandles a wide portfolio of work, including contentious matters in aeronautical construction and breach of contract matters.
"Ashok is a very good lawyer."
Loshini Ramarmuty is a recognised name in Malaysia's construction law space, with a focus on dispute resolution relating to the development of transportation and real estate projects.
"Loshini's guidance on issues related to Construction Law has been sound and assuring, with a stable and cool temperament."
Ranked Lawyers at
Skrine
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Skrine
Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranai
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jocelyn Lim
Shannon Rajan
Tatvaruban Subramaniam