Established in early 2025, Khoo Chambers is highly regarded for its involvement in commercial, civil and public disputes. Helmed by Khoo Guan Huat, the practice benefits from his extensive IP litigation expertise.

Recognised as a standout dispute resolution player, Cecil Abraham And Partners is routinely involved in high-profile disputes spanning commercial, constitutional, administrative, environmental, and fraud litigation. The team’s roster includes multinational corporates, government-linked entities, global media groups, HNWIs, and not-for-profit organisations. The group is jointly led by Cecil Abraham, whose broad practice extends across corporate, environmental, banking, insurance, maritime and competition disputes; Rishwant Singh, who specialises in civil and commercial disputes; Sunil Abraham, who frequently appears before all levels of the courts in Malaysia; Aniz Ahmad Amirudin, who is a go-to for construction and infrastructure disputes; and Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin, who excels in environmental law disputes. Shabana Farhaana Amirudin and Mohd Irwan bin Ismail are also names to note.

Chooi & Company is highly regarded for its breadth of expertise in corporate and commercial disputes, including shareholder disputes and boardroom takeovers in both public and private companies, while also maintaining significant strength in land and property, trusts and estates, construction, insolvency, fraud, banking and contract disputes. Acting as practice heads are Nicole Fiona Wee Sue-Ren, who specialises in family and matrimonial disputes; Shamala Devi Balasundaram, who is a go-to for corporate and commercial disputes; Janet Chai Pei Ying, who focuses on commercial, energy, construction and engineering disputes; Alexie Ng Ying Ching, who is active in IP litigation; Calvin Wong Wai Hou, who is a key contact for arbitration and administrative law disputes; Ira Biswas; Christopher Leong; and Lim Tuck Sun.

Disputes powerhouse Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill covers the full spectrum of commercial disputes, including contract, corporate, banking, insolvency, construction, insurance, defamation, and international trade. Its arbitration practice is also a market leader. The team is jointly run by Lambert Rasa-Ratnam, who regularly acts as trusted counsel to the Malaysian Securities Commission and Kumar Kanagasingam, who regularly leads on the fraud, corporate governance, insolvency and money laundering claims. Standout features of the team also include technology expert Vijay Kumar; Mong Chung Seng, who is a key contact for liquidators, receivers and financial institutions; Chia Oh Sheng, who excels in banking and insolvency litigation; Sean Yeow Huang-Meng, who is active in corporate insolvency disputes; Andrew Chiew Ean Vooi, who is regarded for his fraud, boardroom disputes and restructuring expertise; and Nitin Nadkarni.

Boutique disputes firm Lim Chee Wee Partnership handles a broad spectrum of contentious matters, from complex commercial litigation and international arbitration to oil and gas, competition, and restructuring and insolvency disputes. Lim Chee Wee, Lee Shih and Kwan Will Sen are all responsible for leading the practice. Chee Wee is routinely involved in large-scale fraud recovery cases; Shih excels in international arbitration and shareholder disputes; and Will Sen is an expert in competition law disputes. Natalie Ker Si Min is known for her expertise in fraud and asset recovery, as well as contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. Raphael Kok Chi Ren is appreciated for his experience handling international litigation and arbitration.

The dispute resolution practice at Raja, Darryl & Loh has a strong track record across the automotive, banking and finance, construction, healthcare, and technology sectors. While the team maintains a substantial portfolio of general commercial litigation, it has developed particular strength in specialist areas including construction disputes, medical negligence, media, labour and employment, intellectual property, tax, technology and competition law. Reputed litigator Ng Sai Yeang helms the practice and is highly regarded for her work in banking, real property, receivership and insolvency disputes. Raja Eileen Soraya is noted for her work in reputation management and media law cases. Charlaine Adrienne Chin is a key name for medical and dental-related lawsuits.

Shearn Delamore & Co is well versed in representing clients across the full spectrum of contentious work, from large-scale corporate and banking disputes to white-collar crime prosecutions. The firm acts for a diverse client base that includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, insolvency practitioners, accounting firms, and media houses. Rabindra Nathan heads up the team and is lauded for his work in insolvency disputes. Rodney Gomez specialises in cases involving infrastructure, engineering and construction matters. Shanti Mogan is active in disputes regarding competition law. Lilien Wong focuses her practice on e-commerce, telecoms, media and project development disputes. Yee Mei Ken is also a notable figure in the practice.

Disputes heavyweight Skrine is recognised for handling high-value cases with a significant cross-border dimension, including fraud, commercial, land, competition, banking and insolvency disputes. Its impressive client roster includes blue-chip names, alongside an active portfolio of international arbitration and domestic litigation mandates. Ivan Loo and the ‘very knowledgeable’ Preetha Pillai act as joint practice heads. Standout features of the team include Siva Kumar Kanagasabai, who is active in shipping and fraud recovery disputes; Claudia Cheah Pek Yee, who excels in medical negligence cases; Vijay Raj, who is active in contract, land and public law disputes; Sharon Chong, whose expertise lies in aviation, commodities, fraud and asset recovery lawsuits; and Nimalan Devaraja, who is active in restructuring and insolvency cases. Khoo Guan Huat departed to Khoo Chambers in February 2025

The disputes team at Wong & Partners remains a trusted advisor to Malaysian conglomerates, publicly listed companies and Fortune 500 multinationals. The team is particularly strong in commercial litigation, as well as contentious insolvency, fraud and technology-related matters. The group is increasingly active in cases involving renewable energy, ESG litigation and business reorganisations, alongside its established strength in the energy sector, where it acts for leading oil and gas players. Eddie Chuah is a key name in the group for his expertise in post M&A disputes and restructuring and insolvency litigation. Janice Tay ably supports the team with her extension arbitration and litigation experience. Former practice head Kherk Ying Chew left the firm in July 2025.

Noted for its ‘exemplary dedication to its engagements’, Cheah Teh Su is instructed on a broad range of disputes. Practice heads include Teh Meng Teck, who is distinguished by his expertise in shareholders disputes, as well as asset recovery and insolvency suits; S Sivaneindiren, who is highly regarded for his experience handling public interest litigation; Pang Kong Leng, whose skills lie in commercial disputes, land fraud, and land acquisition cases; Peter Justin Skelchy, who is well versed in interlocutory reliefs and shareholders’ disputes; Puteri Shehnaz Majid, who is a go-to for contractual and tortious disputes tied to commercial transactions; Eng Lay Teh; and Nasema Jalaludheen.

Christopher & Lee Ong covers a broad spectrum of contentious work, including civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. The team has extensive trial and appellate experience, regularly handling civil appeals in the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court of Malaysia. Rubini Murugesan heads up the team and focuses her practice on construction and employment-related disputes. John Mathew is a notable figure in the practice for his significant arbitration experience.

Rahmat Lim & Partners is especially active in banking litigation, enforcement of security, corporate and shareholder disputes, minority oppression claims, insolvency and restructuring-related litigation, and contentious probate and trust matters. Jack Yow and Chong Yee Leong jointly head the team, with Yow focusing on corporate, banking and industrial relations suits, and Yee Leong focusing on international arbitration. Other important figures in the team include Chong Boon Leong, who is a key name for arbitration; Yap Yeow Han, who frequently acts for financial institutions, property developers and contractors; Kwong Chiew Ee, who is active in corporate and commercial disputes; and Abd Azim Bin Abd Razak, who is an expert in infrastructure and projects disputes.

The disputes group at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership is recognised for its strength in large-scale litigation, appellate advocacy and regulatory disputes. A reflection of its strength, the team is regularly instructed on matters involving constitutional issues, public law challenges and commercial litigation. Founding partner Rosli Dahlan is renowned in administrative and constitutional law matters and jointly leads the practice alongside D.P. Naban, who is an expert in tax disputes. Vinayak Sri Ram continues to take the lead on public law disputes, while Farah Shuhadah Razali excels in matters involving the oil and gas space. Austen Emmanuel Pereira is active in defamation and IP infringement cases, and Stephanie Chong Keh Yin is often involved in civil and commercial litigation.

Shook Lin & Bok is widely recognised for its strength in disputes across multiple practice areas. Its arbitration team acts on both domestic and international proceedings under major institutional rules, with experience spanning construction, oil and gas, insurance, joint ventures, and EPC contracts. The team is also known for its regular involvement in post-arbitration litigation, including enforcement and challenge of awards. Overseeing the team is Chan Kok Keong, who regularly acts for financial institutions, and Lam Ko Luen. Another key member of the team is Ng Hooi Huang, known for her expertise in the banking sector.

Zain & Co is a go-to name for commercial and civil litigation, construction disputes, arbitration, and land acquisition matters. The capable quartet responsible for leading the team is Anita Sockalingam, whose skills lie in civil and commercial disputes; Vatsala Ratnasabapathy, who is known for her knowledge of construction disputes; Kok Su Ann, who excels in land acquisition matters; and Sharmini Durai, who specialises in labour and employment law. Raneesha Thayalan is a key member of the team, noted for her expertise in landlord-tenant property disputes. Dennis Khong is also a name to note.

Zul Rafique & Partners offers comprehensive disputes expertise, spanning civil, commercial, and corporate litigation. Its broad practice covers securities and shareholder disputes, derivative actions, product liability, administrative and public law, media and defamation, and insurance coverage. T Kuhendran leads on the construction disputes work, and Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam is the go-to name for shareholder, boardroom and corporate insolvency disputes. Syafinaz Vani is known for her handling of litigation involving financial institutions, government-linked entities and public interest matters. Nan Muhammad Ridhwan Rosnan an expert in shipping and maritime disputes. All mentioned lawyers co-lead the team, along with Shahul Hameed Amirudin.

 

Ariff Rozhan & Co is widely recognised as a specialist disputes firm with wide-ranging expertise across litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. Founding partner Ariff Rozhan excels in administrative, insolvency, construction and energy-related disputes. William Lim Wee Chong is a key name for insolvency litigation. Christopher Arun Francis focuses on property disputes, defamation, tort and negligence. Ezane Chong Ing Tze is a go-to for family and private client disputes. Sylvie Tan Sze Ni specialises in cases involving the IT, finance, reinsurance and construction sectors. All mentioned lawyers jointly head the practice.

Cheang & Ariff covers the full spectrum of contentious work, from commercial and corporate litigation to regulatory investigations and cross-border disputes. Acting as practice head are Loh Siew Cheang, who is highly regarded for his work handling business and corporate disputes; Cindy Goh, who is known for handling arbitrations and cross-border disputes; Brian ML Foong, who is distinguished by his expertise in land and trust disputes; and Kelvin Seet Wan Nam, who excels in professional negligence suits relating to auditors.

Disputes boutique Daniel & Wong is highly regarded by both local and international clients for its ability to handle complex civil, corporate, and commercial disputes, with particular strength in civil and corporate fraud, director and shareholder disputes, insolvency proceedings, and defamation. Founding partner Daniel J Albert heads the team and is routinely instructed on high-value shareholder and partnership disputes. Nicholas Yap Chun Yew supports the team with his knowledge of fraud and asset recovery matters.

Endeavour Group Law Practice is regularly instructed in high-value disputes spanning financial services, oil and gas, technology, aviation, and construction. The group frequently appears in complex international arbitrations under SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules. At the head of the practice are Gopal Sreenevasan, who is best known for his work in disputes involving professional negligence, probate actions and securities law; Alex Nandaseri De Silva, who excels in shareholder, defamation and commercial disputes; and Leong Phaik Leng, who is active in administrative, banking and trust disputes.

Gan Partnership is a specialist disputes boutique with expertise spanning anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust and competition, banking and finance, corporate governance and compliance, corporate litigation and risk management. Gan Khong Aik provides significant experience in insolvency, land and property, anti-bribery, insurance and employment disputes to the team. Foo Joon Liang is highly skilled in engineering, construction, power and contract disputes. Both of whom jointly lead the practice.

MahWengKwai & Associates expertise encompasses civil and commercial litigation, with recent growth in construction disputes, corporate and shareholder matters, medico-legal cases, and land and real estate claims. Acting as practice heads are Raymond Mah, who is known for his real estate and construction disputes knowledge; Lesley Lim, who is noted for her niche in sports law; Agalya Munusamy, who is highly skilled in customs disputes; Choo Mun Wei; and Michael Koh. John Chan and Denise Phang departed from the practice in May 2025 and May 2024, respectively.

Boutique dispute resolution practice Malik Imtiaz Sarwar has recognised expertise across civil, commercial, administrative, and constitutional law. The group is particularly active in disputes involving commercial fraud and restitutions, competition law and the telecoms sector. Founding partner Malik Imtiaz Sarwar draws on extensive experience as a litigator across a variety of practice areas. Lim Yvonne is best known for her work in commercial disputes, and Khoo Suk Chyi specialises in administrative law matters. Wong Ming Yen is also a key name in the team.

Sanjay Mohan is recognised for its strength and breadth across construction, engineering, energy, and insolvency disputes. Founding partner Sanjay Mohanasundaram is highly specialised in construction, insurance and energy disputes. Mohanasundaram jointly leads the team alongside Gobinath Karuppan, who excels in construction litigation and arbitration. Choon Hon Leng is well versed in matters concerning the telecoms, software and pharmaceutical sectors. Adam Leong Soon Lee is a key name for insurance and probate disputes. Saheran Suhendran left the firm in July 2024.

Specialist disputes’ boutique Shan Chambers is a rising force in Malaysia’s disputes landscape, specialising in corporate, commercial and civil litigation, securities disputes, arbitration, and trust and probate matters. Founding partner and practice head SM Shanmugam is lauded by clients for being ‘well versed in litigation and sharp in defence’. Calvin Hooi Chung Wai is a key support to the team, with particular activity in negligence claims. Siew Hui Yi left the firm in May 2025.

Sreenevasan Young is a specialist boutique focusing exclusively on corporate, commercial and civil litigation. The practice is active across contract, tort, land, insurance, securities and insolvency disputes, representing multinationals, listed companies and high-net-worth individuals. Conrad Youn runs the practice and is well known for handling disputes involving contract, land law and technology. The team is supported by Mark Lau, who is active in professional negligence claims and Ravindran Shanmuganathan, who is well versed in fraud disputes.

The disputes team at Tay & Partners specialises in construction, aviation, housing development, tort, shareholder disputes, and contractual claims. The team is jointly led by Leonard Yeoh, who is highly skilled in employment and industrial relations matters, and Soo Chuan Cheah, who excels in aviation disputes. The team is supported by Caleb Sio, who focuses his practice on construction and engineering disputes and Khor Wei Wen, who is the go-to for shareholders and tortious disputes.

AmerBON is widely recognised for its diverse dispute resolution practice, spanning civil, criminal, constitutional, administrative, and commercial litigation, alongside a growing profile in construction disputes. Edmund Bon Tai Soon has a broad practice, but is especially talented in cases involving contracts, shareholder and director disputes and construction claims. Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad focuses on criminal mandates, notably those involving drug, corruption, and commercial law offences.

Halim Hong & Quek is distinguished by its breadth of expertise, covering everything from commercial and corporate disputes, banking and finance litigation, shareholder and construction disputes, and fraud and asset recovery. Practice heads include Yee Huan Thoo, who is a highly regarded civil litigator; Lum Man Chan, who excels in real estate and insolvency disputes; and Ankit R. Sanghvi, who is well versed in construction, joint venture and investment cases.

Jasper Hee Partnership is a boutique disputes firm with strong capabilities across insurance, maritime, corporate, and construction-related litigation. The firm’s client base is diverse, ranging from transnational commodities trading houses and foreign banks to construction companies, manufacturers, and insolvency practitioners. Co-practice heads include Jasper Tan Li Jen, who specialises in commercial litigation and risk management cases, and Wee Hee, whose strengths lie in cases concerning the TMT sector.

Josephine, L K Chow & Co serves as a full-service dispute resolution firm with strong expertise across corporate, commercial, construction, family, employment, probate and estate litigation. Cyndi Chow Li Kian is known for her expertise in family, estate administrative and IP cases. Li Kian jointly heads the team alongside Yip Huen Weng, Edward Saw Keat Leong, Peh Khaik Kew, and Jerry Low Kok Kiang (SA).

Litigation-focused Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair's expertise spans tax, insurance, and IP disputes to general commercial litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, construction, and tenancy cases. Christopher Foo and Harish Nair are both responsible for running the practice. Foo is an insurance expert, specialising in life and general insurance claims, and Nair is highly experienced in construction, shareholders’, and land disputes.

LAW Partnership is well known for its strength across commercial, corporate, employment, civil, and construction disputes, frequently receiving instructions from multinational companies, public listed companies, and large corporations. Suaran Singh Sidhu is responsible for heading the group and is highly regarded for his IP litigation expertise, particularly in the TMT space. In the wider team, Nimisha Jaya Gobi is a key name for employment disputes.

Lee & Poh Partnership has established itself as a prominent player in Malaysia’s dispute resolution market since its launch in 2020, with a particular reputation for construction and infrastructure work. Amongst its practice heads are Lau Zhong Yan, who is well versed in corporate insolvency and restructuring cases; Ryan Chu Soon Wei, who is the go-to for oppression claims and boardroom disputes; Leong Chee Weng; Naveen Sri Kantha; and Dominic Ng Ken Ming.

Liza Khan regularly acts for government bodies, public listed companies, embassies, and a wide range of domestic and international clients. Norliza Rasool Khan heads the team and is best known for her expertise in capital markets, securities, corporate governance and ESG cases. Frankie Tan Kah Hian is a key support to the team, especially in contractual, partnership, fraud and debt recovery disputes.

Navaratnam Chambers is well regarded for its disputes work, spanning commercial and company law, contracts, land, tax, media, competition, trusts and equity, defamation, professional liability, and project, energy and finance matters. The ‘widely respected’ founding partner Nahendran Navaratnam heads up the practice and is ably supported by the ‘highly capable’ Wong Wye Wah.

Disputes boutique Ooi & Ooi is best known for acting on regulatory enforcement, commercial litigation and public-interest disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure and environmental incidents. Founding partners Nicholas Ooi and Natalie Ooi jointly helm the practice, with Nicholas being a main point of contact for real estate disputes; and Natalie routinely appointed to act as adjudicator in construction disputes.

Richard Wee Chambers is particularly well known in Malaysia for its niche expertise in sports and esports law, as well as its growing strength in technology, ESG, labour, real estate, and e-commerce disputes. The team is jointly run by Desmond Ho, who excels in debt recovery and employment disputes, and Darren Lai, who is highly skilled in company law disputes. Founding partner Richard Wee remains a notable figure in the practice and is a reputed sports law expert.

Home to a diverse client base, Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership frequently acts for state-owned entities, blue-chip corporations, public utilities, power plants, educational institutions, financial institutions, insurers, construction companies, plantations, and prominent individuals. Steven Thiruneelakandan heads up the group and is highly skilled in employment and industrial relations matters. Other notable figures in the group include aviation expert David Mathew and David Yew Kiat Ng, who are active in land matters, and Chong Jen Hui. Former co-head Sudharsanan Thillainathan departed to Adnan Sundra & Low in February 2025.

Tan Shang Neng focuses on corporate disputes, particularly shareholder rights, boardroom conflicts, and directors’ duties, while also advising on general civil and commercial litigation. The team acts for multinational corporations, listed entities, and high-net-worth individuals. Founding partner Shang Neng Tan oversees the team and is highly regarded for his knowledge of commercial litigation.