Cecil Abraham And Partners remains at the forefront of the dispute resolution practice with a fine record in handling an extensive range of services, including fraud litigation, constitutional law matters, contractual claims, and administrative law disputes. The team’s client base consists of well-known international corporations, government-linked companies, and media conglomerates. Cecil Abraham draws strengths from his demonstrated experience in tackling complex disputes, while Sunil Abraham is equipped with corporate and commercial disputes know-how. Aniz Ahmad Amirudin has particular expertise in the infrastructure and construction fields, and Rishwant Singh appears regularly before Malaysian courts in shareholder disputes. Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin is a notable practitioner in the department. All named partners co-lead the group.

The disputes team at Chooi & Company specialises in commercial and corporate litigation and is regularly instructed by multinational companies, accounting firms, and local corporations. Much of the work centres on shareholder disputes and boardroom takeovers in public and private listed companies, and the firm frequently acts as lead counsel in matters at the appellate stage or before the apex court. Christopher Leong is recognised for his expertise in banking and securities litigation, while Ira Biswas is well-versed in insolvency law and fraud cases. Nicole Fiona Wee Sue-Ren and Janet Chai are key members of the group, focusing on cross-border financial and energy disputes, respectively.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill enjoys a prestigious history in the dispute resolution arena. Regularly engaged by an impressive clientele comprised of multinational companies, major institutions and local banks, the firm covers the full spectrum of disputes including international trade, commercial, contract, and insurance. The practice is co-led by Lambert Rasa-Ratnam, an industry veteran who has demonstrable experience in handling banking and administrative law cases, and Kumar Kanagasingam, who regularly acts in high-value insolvency and fraud matters. Other notable practitioners include Andrew Ean Vooi Chiew, who is recognised for his work in the defamation sphere.

Lim Chee Wee Partnership has demonstrable experience in international arbitration proceedings and commercial litigation and covers disputes across the full spectrum of commercial law. Frequently instructed by a range of local and international financial institutions and corporations, the department’s portfolio consists of corporate restructuring work, insolvency claims, contractual disputes, and fraud investigations. Lim Chee Wee, a specialist in the regulatory and fraud spheres, spearheads the practice alongside Lee Shih, an active player in the field of international arbitration and schemes of arrangement, and Kwan Will Sen, who is recognised for his know-how in aviation disputes and competition law.

On the dispute resolution front, the team at Raja, Darryl & Loh portray strong experience in civil and commercial litigation cases at all levels of court. The department, which is led by NG Sai Yeang who advises on civil and corporate disputes, is regularly involved in banking, contract, and industrial relations matters. Acting for a broad array of clients from industries including automotive, construction, manufacturing, and technology, the practice is also recognised for its specialism in tax and intellectual property concerns. Raja Eileen Soraya is noted for her work on medico-legal and dento-legal cases, while Mark La Brooy and Ooi Huey Miin are notable members of the group.

In the dispute resolution arena, Shearn Delamore & Co has a fine track record of representing financial institutions, multinational corporations, and government agencies in disputes relating to insolvency, restructuring, insurance, and technology, amongst others. Jeyanthini Kannaperan spearheads the practice and frequently appears at trials and appeals at various levels of the Malaysian courts, where her primary areas of specialism are banking, compliance, and regulatory. Yee Mei Ken has propelled the firm’s niche expertise in representing media houses and news publishers in libel and defamation cases, while Rodney Gomez has a wealth of experience in construction and engineering contracts and infrastructure projects. Insolvency expert Rabindra Nathan is also a valuable member of the department, as is Alexius Lee who focuses on litigation in building law, and Lilien Wong is skilled in advising on telecoms and multimedia disputes.

Skrine has a fine record in acting on multi-jurisdictional civil and commercial disputes, with their know-how also extending to intellectual property, construction, and banking litigation. Ivan Loo, who draws strengths from his experience in construction disputes, leads the team together with Koon Huan Lim, an expert in fraud and asset recovery matters. The department also houses Preetha Pillai, who has demonstrable experience in fraud and tax matters, Sharon Chong, who is particularly skilled in handling aviation disputes, and Khoo Guan Huat, a highly regarded litigator.

Frequently acting for publicly-listed companies, multinational corporations, and local conglomerates, the disputes team at Wong & Partners showcases expertise in construction, IP, insolvency, and fraud litigation. Displaying recent activity in renewable energy and ESG mandates, the practice also leverages on its membership of Baker McKenzie International by benefitting from a global network of dispute resolution lawyers. The team is led by Kherk Ying Chew, who is recognised for her specialism in technology, regulatory, and employment disputes. Eddie Chuah regularly serves as lead counsel in complex litigation matters involving commercial, energy and fraud disputes, whilst Janice Tay is a seasoned arbitrator at all levels of the Malaysian courts.

The disputes practice at Rahmat Lim & Partners engages with an array of clients including financial institutions, large corporations, creditors, and liquidators. Boasting a diverse caseload, the firm regularly handles corporate and shareholder disputes, banking transactions, and probate and administrative matters. The team is jointly led by Jack Yow and Chong Yee Leong, who are well-versed in industrial relations litigation, and international arbitration work, respectively. Allen Choong is a notable member of the group and represents clients in energy, engineering, and infrastructure disputes.

Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership’s scope of work involves disputes relating to commercial transactions, international arbitration, civil litigation, and capital markets. Frequently instructed by high-profile individuals, local corporations, and governmental bodies, the practice is also highly regarded for its strengths in appellate advocacy. The team is co-led by Rosli Dahlan, an industry veteran who is experienced in contentious cross-border issues, and D.P. Naban, who is recognised for his strong capabilities in the litigation sphere.

Shook Lin & Bok counts banks, government-owned entities, and regulatory authorities among its roster of clients. The disputes practice, which specialises in international and domestic arbitration proceedings, is regularly involved in financial litigation and corporate disputes. Elsewhere, the team is also experienced in handling contractual and tort claims, joint venture disputes and real estate issues concerning rights to land and ownership. Chan Kok Keong, who is principally focused on banking, finance, and insolvency litigation, co-leads the group with Romesh Abraham, who frequently appears in Court of Appeal cases. Yoong Sin Min is a notable member of the department.

Zain & Co’s broad-ranging disputes offering involves working on commercial and civil matters, labour and employment cases, and construction litigation. Engaged by clients from various industries including education, financial services, and technology, the practice also handles matters involving banking law and corporate restructuring. Anita Sockalingam is a seasoned litigator, whilst Vatsala Ratnasabapathy is recognised for her know-how in construction arbitration. Kok Su Ann is experienced in land acquisitions, whereas Sharmini Durai showcases strengths in employment law, often representing corporate clients in constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal cases. All named individuals jointly lead the department.

Zul Rafique & Partners’ disputes department represents clients on a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate, and civil claims. With a particular focus on product liability, media and defamation, securities and derivative actions, and insurance and coverage disputes, the firm is also well-equipped to handle arbitration and alternative dispute resolution procedures. The practice is collectively led by T. Kuhendran, Idza Hajar Ahmad Idzam, P. Jayasingam, Shahul Hameed Amirudin, Farah Shuhadah Razali, and Bailey Leong Pui Yee, who are all experienced in various elements of the field, such as construction and corporate insolvency.

Cheang & Ariff provide a full-service dispute resolution offering, ranging from commercial litigation to judicial and regulatory investigations. Acting for local and international clients from the financial services, infrastructure, transportation, telecoms and engineering industries, the firm handles banking and insolvency matters, contractual issues, and international trade disputes. Loh Siew Cheang is known for his know-how in business and corporate cases, whilst Cindy Goh Joo Seong’s expertise encompasses complex corporate and commercial work, and Kelvin Seet Wan Nam focuses on shareholder and joint venture disputes.

The dispute resolution department at Christopher & Lee Ong offers services covering various elements of the practice including arbitration, general litigation, and adjudication. John Mathew leads the team and is a recognised panel arbitrator with the Asian International Arbitration Centre, while other advocates within the team draw strengths from their collective trial and appellate experience. The group is well-versed in handling disputes relating to joint ventures, directors and shareholder duties, and insolvency and restructuring matters.

Daniel & Wong is a boutique firm specialising in commercial, civil, and corporate disputes. Led by ‘formidable’ Daniel J. Albert, who focuses on fraud, insolvency, and corporate and shareholder disputes, the practice also handles liquidation matters. The team is regularly engaged by a range of local and foreign clients to act on derivative actions and oppression petitions.

Gan Partnership’s offering covers an array of disputes, including real estate, banking and finance, corporate governance and compliance, and restructuring and insolvency. Alongside its arbitration practice, the group’s key roster of clients is comprised of start-ups, multinational companies, and government-linked entities. The team is jointly led by Gan Khong Aik, who demonstrates know-how in corporate and commercial transactions, and Foo Joon Liang, who acts on engineering, construction, and securities disputes.

Gopal Sreenevasan Advocates and Solicitors, part of Endeavour Group Law Practice’ practice specialises in corporate and commercial dispute resolution. The firm is led by renowned Gopal Sreenevasan, who is recognised for his expertise in contract, banking, probate, and professional negligence, and who also frequently acts as counsel in cases involving conspiracy and fraud allegations. In addition to handling shareholder and directors’ duties-related matters, the team is often engaged to act in disputes over multi-million-dollar estates and aviation industry disputes.

The disputes practice at MahWengKwai & Associates engages with clients ranging from corporations to non-profit organisations, and counts commercial litigation, corporate shareholder disputes, and debt recovery claims within its remit of work. The team is collectively led by Raymond Mah, who is a recognised figure within the real estate and construction disputes sphere, Gan Chong Chieh, Lesley Lim , John Chan, Hannah Patrick, Denise Phang, and Choo Mun Wei.

Malik Imtiaz Sarwar leads the specialist disputes practice at Malik Imtiaz Sarwar and is well-known for his 'strategic acumen'. The firm is frequently engaged by clients across industries and handles a range of complex and high-value commercial, civil, and administrative issues. Recently, the team has provided advice on telecoms, competition law, and commercial fraud matters. Lim Yvonne is a notable member within the team and is recognised for her commercial disputes expertise.

Navaratnam Chambers is a boutique firm with strong experience in contract, commercial, and company litigation, in addition to media cases, and project, energy, and financing disputes. ‘Formidable litigator’ Nahendran Navaratnam spearheads the practice and is renowned for his track record as an arbitrator and advocate.

Sreenevasan Young specialises in a broad range of commercial, civil, and corporate transactions, whilst also handling disputes involving tort, securities and insolvency, and contracts. In recent years, the firm has extended its remit of work to include aviation, energy, and telecoms matters. Conrad Young leads the department and is noted for his experience in commercial and land law disputes. Lau Mark Chi-Ming is a notable practitioner within the group and specialises in fraud, professional negligence, and banking and insurance.

The disputes team at Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership handles litigation and arbitration relating to a diverse array of matters including complex infrastructure project disputes, tax and revenue cases, and public utilities matters. Steven Thiruneelakandan, a seasoned litigator with demonstrable experience in employment and industrial relations disputes, leads the practice alongside Sudhar Thillainathan, who specialises in civil litigation and commercial arbitration. The firm counts state-owned entities, insurance companies, banking institutions, and blue-chip corporations among its key roster of clients.

The disputes team at Tay & Partners counts financial institutions, local corporations, and international banks among its key roster of clients. Led by Leonard Yeoh, who has experience in appellate and arbitration proceedings, the practice regularly handles insolvency matters, corporate fraud litigation, class action lawsuits, and shareholder disputes. Cheah Soo Chuan is a key member of the group and focuses on commercial dispute resolution, tortious disputes, and negligence claims.

The team at AmerBON regularly acts for individuals, statutory commissions, and government-linked companies in handling a range of civil, criminal, and public interest litigation matters. Edmund Bon Tai Soon, who has demonstrable experience in the appellate courts and in dealing with shareholder-director disputes, leads the team alongside Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad, who frequently defends individuals and corporations in criminal trials and appeals.

Boutique firm Harold & Lam Partnership handle a wide range of disputes, from banking and finance and commercial transactions, to employment, land, and insolvency matters. The team is jointly led by Harold Tan Kok Leng, who primarily focuses on commercial and tax disputes, and Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah, who is frequently involved in construction and labour related matters. Amy Hiew Kar Yi handles corporate transactions and project advisory work, and is a notable member of the team.

Engaged by various government-linked corporations, high-net-worth individuals, and public listed companies, the ‘agile and approachable’ team at Izral Partnership focus on shareholder disputes, defamation matters, and civil fraud litigation cases. The practice is jointly led by Mohd Izral Khairy and Tharminder Singh.

Josephine, L K Chow & Co’s team handles an array of disputes including contract, corporate, commercial, and estate administration litigation. The firm’s scope of work also extends to working on IP cases, with a particular focus on copyright infringement, patent litigation, and trademark disputes. The team is co-led by Cyndi Chow Li Kian, Yip Huen Weng, Peh Khaik Kew, and Edward Saw Keat Leong.

LAW Partnership’s dispute resolution department is frequently engaged by large corporations, public listed companies, and multinational companies, to act on matters including trademark infringement and defamation cases. Suaran Singh Sidhu, who is noted for his litigation knowledge, leads the practice alongside Brian Law, an IP litigation specialist, and Nimisha Jaya Gobi, who is recognised for her expertise in commercial and employment disputes.

Liza Khan’s dispute practice engages with clients across various industries, ranging from IT, real estate, sales, and construction. The team is jointly led by Norliza Rasool Khan, who specialises in corporate and commercial advisory work, and Shankar Govinth, who frequently works on civil litigation matters and contractual disputes. Hillary Khong Li Yien and Nabilah Aryssa Mohamad Askandar are key associates in the group.

Ng Kee Way & Co.’s dispute resolution practice is jointly led by Ng Kee Way and Khoo Ai Theng. The firm’s scope of work includes arbitration, adjudication, and commercial litigation, in addition to handling labour and employment work. Elsewhere, the team has demonstrable experience in construction law, defamation, and civil litigation cases.

Boutique firm Ooi & Ooi specialises in dispute resolution matters within the real estate and construction industries. The practice is co-led by Nicholas Ooi and Natalie Ooi, who draw strengths from their combined experience in litigation, adjudication, and arbitration proceedings.

The ‘reliable and diligent’ disputes team at Richard Wee Chambers is noted for its broad offering, which ranges from corporate and property services, to work involving sports law and employment matters. Regularly appearing at all levels of the Malaysian Courts, the team is led by Darren Lai, who also advises on shareholder rights and directors’ duties. The ‘innovative and forward-thinking’ Richard Wee is a valuable member of the group and is known for handling various corporate matters such as multi-layered contracts and international commercial transactions.

Sanjay Mohan’s practice often represents Malaysian public listed companies in litigation, arbitration, and adjudication proceedings. The firm is involved in a broad range of disputes work, ranging from engineering and energy, and construction. Jointly led by Sanjay Mohan, a specialist in construction litigation and shareholder disputes, and Gobinath Karuppan, who is recognised for his know-how in land disputes, the team also handles contentious company and insolvency disputes. Saheran Suhendran is noted for his restructuring work, while Wong Li-Wei handles general commercial and civil disputes.

Tan Shang Neng’s offering specialises in civil, commercial, and corporate disputes, where staple clients include Malaysian listed companies, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations. Tan Shang Neng is a ‘skilful advocate’ and spearheads the practice with demonstrable experience in the practice, including activity in the employment and energy disputes fields.