Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 2
About
Provided by Skrine
Skrine’s Litigation and Arbitration practice is considered a heavy weight in the dispute resolution landscape in Malaysia. It has been consistently ranked in the top tier for dispute resolution by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Global Arbitration Review (GAR) 100.
The practice has been described as a “[d]istinguished dispute resolution practice with an impressive breadth of expertise in both litigation and arbitration” (Chambers Asia-Pacific). Clients have commented that "The lawyers have always been very reachable at all times, attentive and creative, with the highest ethical standard. They are also very resourceful" (Chambers Asia-Pacific).
We have experience in key areas such as cross-border commercial disputes, civil disputes, intellectual property litigation, construction disputes, commercial fraud, banking and insolvency disputes.
Our partners also appear as counsel and arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations, including those conducted under the rules of the International Chambers of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and UNCITRAL.
Chambers Review
Skrine is home to a well-established dispute resolution practice in Kuala Lumpur, with broad expertise in both litigation and arbitration. The team is particularly adept in handling energy, land, construction and aviation-related cases, as well as tax and fraud issues. The disputes practice regularly handles arbitration cases under both Malaysian and foreign-seated proceedings. It is also skilled at commercial judicial review proceedings. The offering represents a number of notable clients, such as HSBC Malaysia, ING Bank and AstraZeneca.
Work Highlights
- Skrine represented 1MDB and four of its subsidiaries in an action against the former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, former board members and former senior employees relating to their involvement in the 1MDB scandal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have always been very responsive in their approach. They have always been available to provide answers to all of our queries and are committed to ensuring the success of matters in their care."
"Whenever we encounter a substantial legal issue, we can confidently rely on the expertise of Skrine's lawyers to handle the matter with precision and efficiency."
"They have always been very responsive in their approach. They have always been available to provide answers to all of our queries and are committed to ensuring the success of matters in their care."
"Whenever we encounter a substantial legal issue, we can confidently rely on the expertise of Skrine's lawyers to handle the matter with precision and efficiency."
Notable Practitioners
Khoo Guan Huat is a very experienced litigator in Malaysia. He has strong expertise in tax disputes, as well as a wider range of general commercial litigation and construction disputes.
Preetha Pillai has a broad disputes practice and is particularly well placed to handle cases involving tax, banking and securities issues in Malaysia.
Sharon Chong covers commercial dispute resolution mandates. She regularly takes on shareholder and contract disputes, and is well placed to represent clients in the TMT space.
"Sharon is patient and thorough, but more than that, she is supportive and explains the legal position clearly at the outset."
Ranked Lawyers at
Skrine
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Skrine
Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranai
Chee Lin Wong
Claudia Cheah
Hemalatha Parasa Ramulu
Head of Department
Janice Ooi
Jocelyn, Yean Tse Lim
Joshua Teoh
Koon Huan Lim
Loshini Ramarmuty
Manshan Singh
Melissa Long
Mubashir Mansor
Nimalan Devaraja
Peh Fern Loo
Pei Yee Kuek
Ratha Govindasamy
Sara Lau
Shannon Rajan
Sharon Chong
Siva Kumar Kanagasabai
Tatvaruban Subramaniam
Trevor Jason Mark Padasian
Vijay Raj
Industries
Provided by Skrine
Administrative Law
Aviation Disputes
Banking and Finance Litigation
Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
Company Law and Shareholders’ Disputes
Construction Litigation, Arbitration and Adjudication
Consumer Protection Disputes
Defamation
Employment Disputes
Family Law
Fraud and Asset Recovery
IP Litigation and Enforcement
Insurance and Reinsurance Disputes
International Arbitration
Land Acquisition and Land Law
Maritime and Shipping Disputes
Oil & Gas, and Energy Disputes
Professional Liability
Professional Liability
Regulatory Enforcement
Restructuring and Insolvency
TMT Disputes
Tax and Revenue Disputes